100 Essential Motown on 5 CDs

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1Dancing in the Streets
producer:
William Stevenson
baritone saxophone:
Thomas Bowles (on 1964-06-29)
bass guitar:
James Jamerson (on 1964-06-29)
drums (drum set):
Marvin Gaye (on 1964-06-29)
guitar:
Joe Messina (on 1964-06-29), Robert White (on 1964-06-29) and Eddie Willis (on 1964-06-29)
other instruments [tire iron]:
Ivy Jo Hunter (on 1964-06-29)
percussion, tambourine and vibraphone [vibes]:
Jack Ashford (on 1964-06-29)
tenor saxophone:
Henry Cosby (on 1964-06-29)
trombone:
George Bohanon (on 1964-06-29) and Paul Riser (on 1964-06-29)
trumpet:
Russell Conway (on 1964-06-29) and Herbert Williams (on 1964-06-29)
background vocals:
Rosalind Ashford (on 1964-06-29), Ivy Jo Hunter (on 1964-06-29), Betty Kelly (on 1964-06-29) and William Stevenson (on 1964-06-29)
lead vocals:
Martha Reeves (on 1964-06-29)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Corporation (in 1964) and UMG Recordings, Inc. (in 1964)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1964 (number: 7), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 40), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 130) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (number: 403)
recording of:
Dancing in the Street (on 1964-06-29)
writer:
I. Hunter, M. Gaye and W. Stevenson
publisher:
EMI Music, EMI Music Publishing, FCG Music, Jobete Music, Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc., MG III Music, NMG Music, Stone Agate Music, Stone Agate Music Division, イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)
Martha Reeves & the Vandellas2:41
2The Tracks of My TearsSmokey Robinson & The Miracles2:57
3Stop in the Name of Love
producer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland
instruments:
The Funk Brothers (from 1965-01-05 until 1965-01-11)
background vocals:
The Andantes (from 1965-01-05 until 1965-01-11), Florence Ballard (from 1965-01-05 until 1965-01-11) and Mary Wilson (from 1965-01-05 until 1965-01-11)
lead vocals:
Diana Ross (from 1965-01-05 until 1965-01-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Corporation (in 1965)
recorded at:
Hitsville in Detroit, Michigan, United States (from 1965-01-05 until 1965-01-11)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1965 (number: 13) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 254)
recording of:
Stop! In the Name of Love (from 1965-01-05 until 1965-01-11)
lyricist:
Eddie Holland
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland
publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Stone Agate Music Division, イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)
The Supremes2:53
4Please Mr Postman
producer:
Robert Bateman and Brian Holland
bass:
James Jamerson (in 1961-04)
drums (drum set):
Benny Benjamin (in 1961-04) and Marvin Gaye (in 1961-04)
guitar:
Eddie Willis (in 1961-04)
handclaps:
Katherine Anderson (in 1961-04), Wyanetta “Juanita” Cowart (in 1961-04), Georgeanna Tillman (in 1961-04) and Wanda Young (in 1961-04)
instruments:
The Funk Brothers (in 1961-04)
percussion:
Eddie “Bongo” Brown (in 1961-04)
piano:
Richard ‘Popcorn’ Wylie (in 1961-04)
background vocals:
Katherine Anderson (in 1961-04), Wyanetta “Juanita” Cowart (in 1961-04), Gladys Horton (in 1961-04), Georgeanna Tillman (in 1961-04) and Wanda Young (in 1961-04)
lead vocals:
Gladys Horton (in 1961-04)
recorded at and mixed at:
Hitsville in Detroit, Michigan, United States (in 1961-04)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1961 (number: 10), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 331) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (number: 410)
recording of:
Please Mr. Postman (in 1961-04)
writer:
Robert Bateman (in 1961), Georgia Dobbins (in 1961), William Garrett (in 1961), Freddie Gorman (in 1961) and Brian Holland (in 1961)
publisher:
Dominion Music, EMI Blackwood Music Inc., EMI United Partnership Ltd., Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc., Stone Agate Music Division and United Partnership Ltd.
The Marvelettes2:30
5Money (That’s What I Want)Barrett Strong2:37
6I’ve Been Good to You
cover recording of:
I’ve Been Good to You
lyricist and composer:
Smokey Robinson
publisher:
Jobete Music Co., Inc.
Brenda Holloway3:07
7My Guy
bass:
James Jamerson (in 1964)
drums (drum set):
Benny Benjamin (in 1964)
guitar:
Robert White (in 1964) and Eddie Willis (in 1964)
instruments:
The Funk Brothers (in 1964)
organ:
Earl Van Dyke (in 1964)
piano:
Johnny Griffith (in 1964)
trombone:
George Bohanon (in 1964) and Paul Riser (in 1964)
trumpet:
Russell Conway (in 1964) and Herbert Williams (in 1964)
vibraphone:
Dave Hamilton (in 1964)
background vocals:
The Andantes (in 1964), Marlene Barrow (in 1964), Louvain Demps (in 1964) and Jackie Hicks (in 1964)
lead vocals:
Mary Wells (in 1964)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Corporation (in 1964)
recorded at:
Hitsville in Detroit, Michigan, United States (in 1964)
recording of:
My Guy (in 1964)
lyricist and composer:
Smokey Robinson
publisher:
Jobette Music (UK) Ltd.
Mary Wells2:53
8He Was Really Sayin’ Somethin’The Velvelettes2:32
9Ain’t Too Proud to Beg
producer:
Norman Whitfield
instruments:
The Funk Brothers (from 1966-01-04 until 1966-01-11)
background vocals:
Melvin Franklin (from 1966-01-04 until 1966-01-11), Eddie Kendricks (from 1966-01-04 until 1966-01-11), Otis Williams (from 1966-01-04 until 1966-01-11) and Paul Williams (from 1966-01-04 until 1966-01-11)
lead vocals:
David Ruffin (from 1966-01-04 until 1966-01-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Company, L.P. (in 1966)
recorded at:
Hitsville in Detroit, Michigan, United States (from 1966-01-04 until 1966-01-11)
recording of:
Ain’t Too Proud to Beg (from 1966-01-04 until 1966-01-11)
lyricist:
Eddie Holland and Norman Whitfield
composer:
Norman Whitfield
publisher:
Jobete Music, Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Stone Agate Music and Stone Agate Music Division
cover recording of:
Ain’t Too Proud to Beg
lyricist:
Eddie Holland and Norman Whitfield
composer:
Norman Whitfield
publisher:
Jobete Music, Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Stone Agate Music and Stone Agate Music Division
The Temptations2:33
10Midnight Johnny
Connie Haines2:58
11Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While)Kim Weston2:58
12(I’m a) RoadrunnerJunior Walker & the All Stars2:48
13Keep Stepping (Never Look Back)
Carolyn Crawford2:23
14Take My Hand
Dalton Boys2:50
15I’ll Always Love You
recording of:
I'll Always Love You (on 1965-04-28)
writer:
Ivy Jo Hunter and William Stevenson
The Spinners2:48
16Darling BabyThe Elgins2:39
17Leaving Here
recording of:
Leaving Here (on 1963-11-26)
lyricist:
Eddie Holland
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland
publisher:
EMI Music Ltd., Jobete Music and Jobete Music (UK) Ltd.
Eddie Holland2:32
18Do You Love Me
producer:
Berry Gordy Jr.
guitar:
Huey Davis (on 1962-06-03)
instruments:
The Funk Brothers (on 1962-06-03)
additional lead vocals:
Billy Hoggs (on 1962-06-03)
background vocals:
Billy Hoggs (in 1962), Joe Billingslea (on 1962-06-03), Hubert Johnson (on 1962-06-03) and Sylvester Potts (on 1962-06-03)
lead vocals:
Billy Gordon (on 1962-06-03)
recorded at:
Hitsville in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1962-06-03)
music videos:
Do You Love Me by The Contours
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1962 (number: 9)
recording of:
Do You Love Me (on 1962-06-03)
lyricist and composer:
Berry Gordy
publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd. and Jobete Music Co., Inc.
The Contours2:54
19Baby Love
producer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland
baritone saxophone:
Mike Terry (on 1964-08-13)
bass:
James Jamerson (on 1964-08-13)
drums (drum set):
Richard "Pistol" Allen (on 1964-08-13)
foot stomps [footstomps]:
Michael Valvano (on 1964-08-13)
guitar:
Eddie Willis (on 1964-08-13)
instruments:
The Funk Brothers (on 1964-08-13)
piano:
Earl Van Dyke (on 1964-08-13)
tenor saxophone:
Henry Cosby (on 1964-08-13)
vibraphone:
Jack Ashford (on 1964-08-13)
background vocals:
Florence Ballard (on 1964-08-13) and Mary Wilson (on 1964-08-13)
lead vocals:
Diana Ross (on 1964-08-13)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Corporation (in 1964) and UMG Recordings (in 1964)
recorded at:
Hitsville in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1964-08-13)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1964 (number: 4), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 324) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 499)
recording of:
Baby Love (on 1964-08-13)
lyricist:
Eddie Holland
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland
publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd. and Stone Agate Music Division
The Supremes2:37
20My GirlThe Temptations2:58
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1Reach Out, I’ll Be ThereFour Tops3:03
2You Can’t Hurry Love
recording engineer:
Russ Terrana
engineer:
Lamont Dozier
producer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland
bass:
James Jamerson (on 1966-06-11)
brass [horns]:
Detroit Symphony Orchestra (on 1966-06-11)
drums (drum set):
Benny Benjamin (on 1966-06-11)
guitar [Gibson L-5]:
Robert White (on 1966-06-11)
instruments:
The Funk Brothers (on 1966-06-11)
piano:
Earl Van Dyke (on 1966-06-11)
tambourine:
Jack Ashford (on 1966-06-11)
background vocals:
Florence Ballard (on 1966-07-05) and Mary Wilson (on 1966-07-05)
lead vocals:
Diana Ross (on 1966-07-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Corporation (in 1966) and Motown Records (in 2015, in 2017)
recorded at:
Hitsville in Detroit, Michigan, United States (from 1966-06-11 until 1966-07-05)
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (number: 280)
recording of:
You Can’t Hurry Love (from 1966-06-11 until 1966-07-05)
lyricist:
Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland and Eddie Holland
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Jobete, Jobete Music Co., Inc., Stone Agate Music Division, イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (until 2021-06-30), Jobete Music (UK) Ltd. (in 1965) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)
The Supremes2:48
3Beechwood 4‒5789The Marvelettes2:12
4HeatwaveMartha Reeves & the Vandellas2:45
5Here I Am Baby
Barbara McNair2:52
6Show Girl
The Vows3:11
7This Old Heart of MineThe Isley Brothers2:53
8Shotgun
Junior Walker & the All Stars3:07
9When I’m Gone
recording of:
When I’m Gone (on 1965-01-12)
lyricist:
Smokey Robinson
composer:
William Robinson
Brenda Holloway2:11
10Needle in a HaystackThe Velvelettes2:32
11I’m Still Loving YouKim Weston2:49
12Let’s Talk It Over
Marvin Johnson2:23
13What Becomes of the BrokenheartedJimmy Ruffin3:02
14I Can’t Get Along Without You
The Monitors2:43
15All Day All Night
Earl Van Dyke2:32
16Function at the JunctionShorty Long2:52
17Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing
producer:
Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson
instruments:
The Funk Brothers (on 1967-10-06)
background vocals:
Valerie Simpson (in 1967) and Nickolas Ashford (on 1967-10-06)
lead vocals:
Marvin Gaye (on 1967-10-06) and Tammi Terrell (on 1967-10-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
UMG Recordings, Inc. (in 1968)
recorded at:
Hitsville in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1967-10-06)
recording of:
Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing (on 1967-10-06)
writer:
Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (until 2021-06-30), Jobete Music Co., Inc. (from 1967 to present) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell2:16
18Choo Choo Train
Little Lisa2:21
19Get Ready
producer:
Smokey Robinson
instruments:
The Funk Brothers (from 1965-12-05 until 1965-12-29)
background vocals:
Melvin Franklin (from 1965-12-05 until 1965-12-29), David Ruffin (from 1965-12-05 until 1965-12-29), Otis Williams (from 1965-12-05 until 1965-12-29) and Paul Williams (from 1965-12-05 until 1965-12-29)
lead vocals:
Melvin Franklin (from 1965-12-05 until 1965-12-29) and Eddie Kendricks (from 1965-12-05 until 1965-12-29)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Company, L.P. (in 1966)
recorded at:
Hitsville in Detroit, Michigan, United States (from 1965-12-05 until 1965-12-29)
recording of:
Get Ready (from 1965-12-05 until 1965-12-29)
lyricist and composer:
William “Smokey” Robinson
publisher:
Jobete Music, Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc., EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)
The Temptations2:37
20I Heard It Through the GrapevineGladys Knight & the Pips2:48
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1For Once in My LifeStevie Wonder2:50
2Ain’t No Mountain High EnoughDiana Ross3:36
3Help Me Make It Through the Night
Gladys Knight and the Pips3:27
4Standing in the Shadows of Love
producer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Corporation (in 1966)
recording of:
Standing in the Shadows of Love
lyricist:
Eddie Holland
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland
publisher:
Jobete Music Ltd
Four Tops2:41
5When You’re Young and in Love
recording of:
When You’re Young and in Love
lyricist and composer:
Van McCoy
publisher:
Campbell Connelly & Co.
The Marvelettes2:40
6Nothing in This World Like My Baby
The Originals2:54
7I’ve Passed This Way BeforeJimmy Ruffin2:46
8Behind a Painted SmileThe Isley Brothers2:51
9What’s Going On
producer:
Marvin Gaye
mixer:
Lawrence Miles (on 1971-05-06)
instruments:
Detroit Symphony Orchestra (on 1971-05-06) and The Funk Brothers (on 1971-05-06)
percussion [box drum], piano and lead vocals:
Marvin Gaye (on 1971-05-06)
background vocals:
Lem Barney (on 1971-05-06), Mel Farr (on 1971-05-06) and Marvin Gaye (on 1971-05-06)
conductor:
David Van dePitte (on 1971-05-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Records (in 1971)
recorded at:
Hitsville in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1971-05-06)
part of:
Helsingin Sanomat: 100 maailman parasta laulua (number: 4), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 4), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 6), Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (number: 102) and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock
recording of:
What’s Going On (on 1971-05-06)
lyricist and composer:
Renaldo Benson, Al Cleveland and Marvin Gaye
publisher:
EMI Songs Australia, FCG Music, Jobete Music Co., Inc., MG III Music, NMG Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing Ltd. and Stone Agate Music Corp.
sub-publisher:
イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)
recording of:
What’s Going On (Japanese version)
writer:
Renaldo Benson, Al Cleveland and Marvin Gaye
translator:
杉山清貴
translated version of:
What’s Going On
Marvin Gaye3:56
10Does Your Mama Know About Me
Bobby Taylor & the Vancouvers2:54
11Your Love Grows More Precious Everyday
The Contours3:04
12Gotta See JaneR. Dean Taylor3:09
13Nowhere to RunMartha Reeves & the Vandellas3:00
14Hoping the Pause Is Helping the Cause
The Miracles3:10
15Every Time I See You, I Go WildJ. J. Barnes2:59
16If I Were a CarpenterFour Tops2:52
17Heaven Must Have Sent You
recording of:
Heaven Must Have Sent You (on 1966-06-02)
lyricist:
Eddie Holland
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland
publisher:
Jobette-Carlin Music Ltd.
The Elgins2:34
18Take Me in Your Arms and Love MeGladys Knight and the Pips2:56
19Guess I’ll Always Love YouThe Isley Brothers2:40
20It Takes TwoMarvin Gaye & Kim Weston2:58
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1Signed, Sealed, DeliveredStevie Wonder2:42
2Papa Was a Rolling StoneThe Temptations7:04
3I Want You Back
producer:
The Corporation
bass guitar:
Wilton Felder (in 1969-07)
drums (drum set):
Gene Pello and Johnny Jackson (in 1969-07)
guitar:
Donald Peake, David T. Walker and Tito Jackson (in 1969-07)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Louis Shelton (in 1969-07)
keyboard:
Clarence McDonald and Ronnie Rancifer (in 1969-07)
percussion:
Sandra Crouch and Marlon Jackson (in 1969-07)
piano:
Fonce Mizell, Freddie Perren, Joe Sample and Ronnie Rancifer (in 1969-07)
background vocals:
Jackie Jackson, Michael Jackson, Keith Washington, Jermaine Jackson (in 1969-07), Marlon Jackson (in 1969-07) and Tito Jackson (in 1969-07)
lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (in 1969-07)
vocals:
Jackie Jackson (in 1969-07)
arranger:
The Corporation
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Corporation (in 1969)
recorded at:
The Sound Factory West in West Hollywood, California, United States (in 1969-07, from 1969-07 until 1969-09)
music videos:
I Want You Back by The Jackson 5
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (number: 23), Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1970 (number: 28), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock, Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 104) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 120)
recording of:
I Want You Back (in 1969-07)
lyricist and composer:
The Corporation
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., Jobete Music Co., Inc., イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)
part of:
MJ: The Musical
The Jackson 53:02
4Twenty Five MilesEdwin Starr3:18
5My Whole World EndedDavid Ruffin3:30
6Baby, I’m for RealThe Originals3:20
7Stoned Love
producer:
Frank Wilson
lead vocals:
Jean Terrell
arranger:
David Van dePitte
recording of:
Stoned Love
lyricist and composer:
Ken Thomas and Frank Wilson
writer:
Yennek Samoht and Frank Wilson
publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd.
The Supremes3:02
8Forget Me Not
Martha Reeves & the Vandellas3:01
9Mercy Mercy Me
producer:
Marvin Gaye
mixer:
Lawrence Miles (, on 1971-05-06)
instruments:
The Funk Brothers (in 1971-03)
mellotron, piano and lead vocals:
Marvin Gaye (in 1971-03)
solo tenor saxophone:
Wild Bill Moore (in 1971-03)
background vocals:
The Andantes (in 1971-03) and Marvin Gaye (in 1971-03)
conductor:
David Van dePitte (in 1971-03)
arranger:
David Van dePitte
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
UMG Recordings, Inc. (in 1971)
recorded at:
Hitsville in Detroit, Michigan, United States (in 1971-03)
recording of:
Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) (in 1971-03)
lyricist and composer:
Marvin Gaye
publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc., イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)
sub-publisher:
香港商百代音樂股份有限公司台灣分公司
Marvin Gaye3:16
10I’m Still Waiting
producer:
Hal Davis and Deke Richards
arranger:
Gene Page and Paul Riser
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Corporation (in 1967) and Motown Records (in 2015)
recording of:
I’m Still Waiting
lyricist and composer:
Deke Richards
publisher:
Jobete Music Co., Inc.
Diana Ross3:47
11It’s Wonderful
Jimmy Ruffin2:48
12Where Is the Love
recording of:
Where Is the Love
writer:
Jack Goga and Ivy Jo Hunter
Rita Wright2:55
13I Just Want to CelebrateRare Earth3:40
14Smiling Faces SometimesUndisputed Truth3:19
15River Deep, Mountain HighThe Supremes & Four Tops3:11
16The Tears of a Clown
guitar:
Marvin Tarplin (on 1966-09-26)
instruments:
The Funk Brothers (on 1966-09-26)
background vocals:
Warren “Pete” Moore (on 1966-09-26), Claudette Robinson (on 1966-09-26), Bobby Rogers (on 1966-09-26) and Ronald White (on 1966-09-26)
lead vocals:
Smokey Robinson (on 1966-09-26)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Corporation (in 1967) and UMG Recordings, Inc. (in 1970)
recorded at:
Hitsville in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1966-09-26)
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (number: 190) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 313)
recording of:
The Tears of a Clown (on 1966-09-26)
lyricist:
Smokey Robinson
composer:
Henry Cosby, Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder
publisher:
Black Bull Music, Inc., Jobete Music Ltd and Jobette Music (UK) Ltd.
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles3:03
17I’ll Be ThereThe Jackson 54:00
18Just My Imagination
producer:
Norman Whitfield
lead vocals:
Eddie Kendricks (from 1970-01-24 until 1970-12-03)
vocals:
The Temptations (from 1970-11-24 until 1970-12-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Company (in 1971), Motown Record Company, L.P. (in 1971), Motown Record Corporation (in 1971) and UMG Recordings, Inc. (in 1971)
recorded at:
Golden World in Detroit, Michigan, United States (from 1970-11-24 until 1970-12-03)
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (number: 233) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 389)
recording of:
Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) (from 1970-11-24 until 1970-12-03)
lyricist:
Barrett Strong
composer:
Norman Whitfield
publisher:
Jobete Music, Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc. and Stone Agate Music
The Temptations3:50
19I Heard It Through the Grapevine
producer:
Norman Whitfield
bass [1962 Fender Precision Bass]:
James Jamerson (from 1967-02-03 until 1967-04-10)
congas and tambourine:
Jack Ashford (from 1967-02-03 until 1967-04-10)
drums (drum set):
Uriel Jones (from 1967-02-03 until 1967-04-10)
French horn:
Don Ozga (from 1967-02-03 until 1967-04-10) and Edwin Jones (from 1967-02-03 until 1967-04-10)
guitar [1964 Gibson Firebird III]:
Eddie Willis (from 1967-02-03 until 1967-04-10)
guitar [Fender Telecaster with Jazzmaster Neck]:
Joe Messina (from 1967-02-03 until 1967-04-10)
Hammond organ [B-3]:
Earl Van Dyke (from 1967-02-03 until 1967-04-10)
instruments:
The Funk Brothers (from 1967-02-03 until 1967-04-10)
tom-tom:
Richard "Pistol" Allen (from 1967-02-03 until 1967-04-10)
Wurlitzer electric piano:
Johnny Griffith (from 1967-02-03 until 1967-04-10)
background vocals:
The Andantes (from 1967-02-03 until 1967-04-10), Marlene Barrow (from 1967-02-03 until 1967-04-10), Louvain Demps (from 1967-02-03 until 1967-04-10) and Jackie Hicks (from 1967-02-03 until 1967-04-10)
lead vocals:
Marvin Gaye (from 1967-02-03 until 1967-04-10)
orchestra:
Detroit Symphony Orchestra (from 1967-02-03 until 1967-04-10)
strings arranger:
Paul Riser (from 1967-02-03 until 1967-04-10)
orchestrator:
Paul Riser (from 1967-02-03 until 1967-04-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Company (in 1968)
recorded at and mixed at:
Hitsville in Detroit, Michigan, United States (from 1967-02-03 until 1967-04-10)
part of:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock, Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 80), Billboard: Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Songs (number: 93), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 119) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (number: 307)
cover recording of:
I Heard It Through the Grapevine (from 1967-02-03 until 1967-04-10)
writer:
Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd., EMI Songs Australia, EMI Songs Scandinavia AB, Jobete Music, Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Jobette-Carlin Music Ltd., Stone Agate Music, Stone Agate Music Division and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部
Marvin Gaye3:12
20War
performer:
Edwin Starr
cover recording of:
War (on 1970-05-15)
writer:
Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield
publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd. and Jobete Music Co., Inc.
Edwin Starr3:24
5CD
#TitleArtistLength
1Three Times a LadyCommodores3:39
2Let’s Get It On
engineer:
William McMeekin and Art Stewart
producer:
Marvin Gaye and Ed Townsend
mixer:
Cal Harris
bass guitar:
Wilton Felder (on 1973-03-22)
bongos and congas:
Eddie “Bongo” Brown (on 1973-03-22) and Bobbye Hall (on 1973-03-22)
drums (drum set):
Paul Humphrey (on 1973-03-22)
guitar family:
Don Peake (on 1973-03-22), Louie Shelton (on 1973-03-22), David T. Walker (on 1973-03-22) and Melvin “Wah Wah” Watson (on 1973-03-22)
percussion:
Emil Richards (on 1973-03-22)
piano:
Marvin Gaye (on 1973-03-22), Marvin Jenkins (on 1973-03-22) and Joe Sample (on 1973-03-22)
saxophone:
Plas Johnson (on 1973-03-22) and Ernie Watts (on 1973-03-22)
vibraphone:
Victor Feldman (on 1973-03-22) and Emil Richards (on 1973-03-22)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Marvin Gaye (on 1973-03-22)
conductor:
René Hall (on 1973-03-22)
recorded at:
Motown Studios - Hitsville West in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1973-03-22)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 167) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 264)
recording of:
Let’s Get It On (on 1973-03-22)
writer:
Marvin Gaye and Ed Townsend
publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc., Jobete Music Ltd and Stone Diamond Music Corporation
Marvin Gaye4:54
3Love Machine, Pt.1The Miracles2:57
4Ben
producer:
The Corporation
lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (in 1972)
arranger:
The Corporation
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Company, L.P.
recording of:
Ben (in 1972)
lyricist:
Don Black
composer:
Walter Scharf
publisher:
Jobette Music (in 1972)
part of:
The 45th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
Michael Jackson2:47
5Endless LoveLionel Richie4:30
6I Need Your Lovin
arranger:
Teena Marie
recording of:
I Need Your Lovin’
lyricist and composer:
Teena Marie
publisher:
Jobete Music Co., Inc.
Teena Marie3:39
7Keep On Truckin (Part 1)Eddie Kendricks3:31
8EasyCommodores4:11
9Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)
recording of:
Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)
lyricist and composer:
Frank Wilson
publisher:
Stone Agate Music
Frank Wilson2:23
10Super FreakRick James3:25
11Let’s Get SeriousJermaine Jackson3:35
12Being With YouSmokey Robinson4:00
13Feelin Allright
Rare Earth5:06
14Ball of Confusion (That’s What the World Is Today)The Temptations4:06
15Somebody’s Watching Me
producer:
Curtis Anthony Nolen and Rockwell
background vocals:
Jermaine Jackson
guest vocals:
Michael Jackson
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Corporation (in 1983)
part of:
VH1’s 100 Greatest One‐Hit Wonders of the ’80s (number: 20)
recording of:
Somebody’s Watching Me
lyricist and composer:
Rockwell
publisher:
EMI Music and Jobete Music
Rockwell3:57
16Say You, Say Me
producer:
James Anthony Carmichael and Lionel Richie
brass [horn] arranger and strings [string] arranger:
James Anthony Carmichael
arranger:
James Anthony Carmichael and Lionel Richie
vocals arranger:
Lionel Richie
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Universal Motown Records (in 2003) and Motown Records (in 2015)
recording of:
Say You, Say Me
lyricist and composer:
Lionel Richie
publisher:
Brockman Music
part of:
The 58th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1985 winner)
Lionel Richie4:03
17Don’t Leave Me This Way
producer:
Hal Davis
vocals:
Thelma Houston (in 1976)
arranger:
Art Wright
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Records (in 1976)
edit of:
Don’t Leave Me This Way by Thelma Houston
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 355) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (number: 432)
cover recording of:
Don’t Leave Me This Way (Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes song)
writer:
Kenneth Gamble, Cary Gilbert and Leon Huff
publisher:
Copyright Control and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
Thelma Houston3:42
18Bye Bye Baby
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (in 1960-08)
producer:
Berry Gordy, Jr.
recording of:
Bye Bye Baby (in 1960-08)
lyricist and composer:
Mary Wells
publisher:
Stone Agate Music Division (in 1960)
Mary Wells2:55
19Agent Double O SoulEdwin Starr2:45
20Ain’t No Sunshine
producer:
The Corporation
lead vocals:
Michael Jackson
arranger:
The Corporation and Eddy Manson
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Corporation (in 1972)
cover recording of:
Ain’t No Sunshine
lyricist and composer:
Bill Withers
publisher:
EMI Music, EMI Music Publishing Ltd. and EMI Songs Ltd.
Michael Jackson4:12