Martha & the Vandellas grew from Detroit vocal-group singing into Motown's early-1960s recording roster. Martha Reeves' lead voice was supported by group harmonies, with early sessions including backing vocals for...
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About Martha & the Vandellas
Martha & the Vandellas grew from Detroit vocal-group singing into Motown's early-1960s recording roster. Martha Reeves' lead voice was supported by group harmonies, with early sessions including backing vocals for Marvin Gaye. Holland-Dozier-Holland supplied Come and Get These Memories and Heat Wave. Dancing in the Street broadened the repertoire, followed by records such as Nowhere to Run and Jimmy Mack. Reeves' later solo career remained separate.
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Martha and the Vandellas - Classic Motown biography
Detroit group/Motown background, Reeves' lead role, Gaye backing sessions, songwriter partnership, representative repertoire and later solo transition. First-single side ambiguity and current lineup claims are omitted. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-17. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
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Martha & the Vandellas grew from Detroit vocal-group singing into Motown's early-1960s recording roster. Martha Reeves' lead voice was supported by group harmonies, with early sessions including backing vocals for...
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1960-2025. Each year contains 150 selections.