The Complete Motown Singles, Volume 1: 1959-1961

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Angel
recording of:
Angel
writer:
Robert Bateman (R&B singer/songwriter/record producer), Charles Leverett (soul and R&B singer-songwriter) and Sonny Sanders
The Satintones2:34
2(I’m Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over
recording of:
I’m Afraid the Masquerade Is Over
lyricist:
Herb Magidson
composer:
Allie Wrubel (US composer and songwriter)
publisher:
Chappell Morris Ltd. and Crawford Music Corp.
Marvin Gaye55:12
3Witchcraft
cover recording of:
Witchcraft
lyricist:
Carolyn Leigh
composer:
Cy Coleman
publisher:
Morley Music Co. Inc., Notable Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
Marvin Gaye32:27
4Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide
live recording of:
Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide
lyricist and composer:
Berry Gordy
Marvin Gaye43:05
5Never Let You Go (Sha Lu Bop)Marvin Gaye2:44
6I Don’t Want to Take a Chance
recording of:
I Don’t Want to Take a Chance
writer:
Berry Gordy and William Stevenson (Motown songwriter)
Mary Wells2:50
7I’m So Sorry
recording of:
I’m So Sorry
writer:
Arthur Brooks (Soul singer (ex-Impressions), sibling to Harrison and Richard), Richard Brooks (Soul singer/songwriter (“For Your Precious Love”)) and Berry Gordy
Mary Wells2:26
8Rosa Lee (Stay Off the Bell)
recording of:
Rosa Lee (Stay Off the Bell)
writer:
William Stevenson (Motown songwriter) and Andre Williams (US RnB vocalist/musician/producer/songwriter)
Andre Williams2:28
9Shoo‐Doo
recording of:
Shoo‐Doo
writer:
William Stevenson (Motown songwriter) and Andre Williams (US RnB vocalist/musician/producer/songwriter)
Andre Williams3:51
10Misery
recording of:
Misery
lyricist and composer:
Don Juan Mancha
Barrett Strong2:29
11Two Wrongs Don’t Make a RightBarrett Strong2:44
12Broken HeartedThe Miracles3:00
13Mighty Good Lovin’The Miracles2:38
14No Love (without strings)
recording of:
No Love
lyricist and composer:
Berry Gordy
Mable John2:54
15Looking for a Man
recording of:
Looking for a Man
lyricist and composer:
Berry Gordy
Mable John2:35
16Same Thing
recording of:
Same Thing
lyricist and composer:
William Stevenson (Motown songwriter)
Gino Parks2:23
17That’s No Lie
recording of:
That’s No Lie
lyricist and composer:
William Stevenson (Motown songwriter)
Gino Parks2:36
18I Know How It Feels
recording of:
I Know How It Feels
writer:
Robert Bateman (R&B singer/songwriter/record producer), Janie Bradford, Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter) and Richard ‘Popcorn’ Wylie (Pianist, singer, producer, band director and songwriter)
The Satintones2:37
19My Kind of Love
recording of:
My Kind of Love
writer:
Robert Bateman (R&B singer/songwriter/record producer), Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter), Chester Scott and Vernon Williams (US vocalist, songwriter)
The Satintones2:28
20No Love (with strings)
recording of:
No Love
lyricist and composer:
Berry Gordy
Mable John2:34
21Buttered Popcorn (first version)
producer:
Berry Gordy
lead vocals:
Florence Ballard
recording of:
Buttered Popcorn
composer:
Barney Ales and Berry Gordy
The Supremes2:57
22Who’s Lovin’ You
producer:
Berry Gordy
cover recording of:
Who’s Lovin’ You
lyricist and composer:
Smokey Robinson
publisher:
Jobete Music Co., Inc.
The Supremes2:50
23Buttered Popcorn (second version)
producer:
Berry Gordy
lead vocals:
Florence Ballard
recording of:
Buttered Popcorn
composer:
Barney Ales and Berry Gordy
The Supremes2:32
24Oh Mother of Mine
recording of:
Oh, Mother of Mine
composer:
Mickey Stevenson (Motown songwriter) and Otis Williams (US baritone singer, member of The Temptations & The Distants)
The Temptations2:19
25Romance Without Finance
recording of:
Romance Without Finance
writer:
Eddie Kendricks and William Stevenson (Motown songwriter)
The Temptations2:49
26I Am Bound
recording of:
I Am Bound
lyricist and composer:
A.B. Windom (songwriter)
Golden Harmoneers2:31
27Precious Memories
recording of:
Precious Memories
writer:
Georgia Jones (songwriter) and Bobby Martin (US french horn, saxophone & keyboard player)
Golden Harmoneers2:54
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ASIN:US: B000AO8S5A [info]