Mary Wells – Vintage Stock (1966)

Mary Wells – Vintage Stock (1966)  Motown Soul 
Compilation Review & Tracklist

Motown ‎records 1966 – MT 653

notes:

  

Released in 1966, Vintage Stock is a compilation album by Motown star 

Mary Wells, gathering together recordings from her productive early

 years with the label. Issued after her commercial peak at Motown,

 the album serves as both an introduction for new listeners and a 

convenient collection for fans who wanted her songs in one 

affordable package. Though not a studio album in the traditional sense,

 Vintage Stock captures an important moment in soul music history 

and preserves the sound of one of Motown’s most distinctive female voices.

Mary Wells was one of Motown’s first breakout artists, helping the Detroit 

label move from a small R&B company into a mainstream pop powerhouse. 

Best remembered for her smooth yet playful vocal style, she became known 

as “The Queen of Motown” in the early 1960s. Her success laid the groundwork

 for later stars such as Diana Ross and Martha Reeves, and her recordings helped

 define the polished, crossover-friendly “Motown Sound.”

Vintage Stock was released as part of Motown’s budget compilation series, 

aimed at repackaging previously recorded material for the growing LP market.

 By 1966, Mary Wells had already left Motown for 20th Century-Fox Records,

 but the label continued to capitalize on her popularity by issuing collections of her earlier work.

Rather than presenting a unified artistic statement, the album functions as a curated 

overview of Wells’ recordings from her Motown period. It draws from sessions recorded 

between 1961 and 1964, when she was at the height of her chart success. 

The title Vintage Stock suggests that these songs were already being framed as classics, 

despite being only a few years old at the time of release.

credits:

Lead vocals by Mary Wells

Background vocals by and The Rayber Voices, 

The Love Tones, The Temptations, The Supremes, 

Martha & the Vandellas, and The Andantes

Instrumentation by The Funk Brothers

Released November 1966

Recorded 1962-1964

  tracklist:

A1 The One Who Really Loves You

Written-By – Wm. Robinson*

2:26

A2 When I'm Gone

Written-By – Wm. Robinson*

2:13

A3 He's The One I Love

Written-By – Wm. Robinson*

2:37

A4 Two Lovers

Written-By – Wm. Robinson*

2:47

A5 Guarantee (For A Lifetime)

Written-By – Holland, Dozier, Holland*

2:19

A6 Honey Boy

Written-By – Holland, Dozier, Holland*

2:56

B1 My Guy

Written-By – Wm. Robinson*

2:44

B2 Everybody Needs Love

Written-By – E. Holland*, N. Whitfield*

2:52

B3 You Beat Me To The Punch

Written-By – R. White*, Wm. Robinson*

2:43

B4 I'll Be Available

Written-By – Wm. Robinson*

2:36

B5 One Block From Heaven

Written-By – Holland, Dozier, Holland*

2:26

B6 Goodbye And Good Luck

Written-By – R. White*

2:14

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The Marvelettes - Sophisticated Soul (1968)

The Marvelettes – Sophisticated Soul (1968 Motown Album Review & Tracklist)

Tamla Records   TS 286

notes:

Sophisticated Soul is the eighth album issued by Motown girl-group
the Marvelettes. It is the first album to feature Ann Bogan who replaced
 Gladys Horton in 1967 (although Horton's voice is featured on a few of the tracks),
 and most of the lead vocals are by Wanda Young. Like many Motown albums
 produced in the late 1960s, Sophisticated Soul featured backing from the Andantes,
 Motown's premier backing group, on certain tracks,
others feature Bogan and Katherine Anderson.

credits:

    Wanda Young — lead vocals, except on "I'm Gonna Hold On as Long as I Can"
    Katherine Anderson — backing vocals (side 2, tracks 1–3, and 5)
    Ann Bogan — backing vocals (side 2, tracks 5), lead vocals on "I'm Gonna Hold On as Long as I Can"
    Gladys Horton — backing vocals (side 2, tracks 1-3)
    The Andantes — backing vocals (side 1, tracks 1, 3–6; side 2, tracks 1-4, 6)
    Melvin Franklin — spoken intro on "My Baby Must Be a Magician"
    Smokey Robinson — producer
    Ashford & Simpson — producers, backing vocals on "Destination: Anywhere"
    The Funk Brothers — instrumentation
    Marv Tarplin — guitar

Recorded    1966–1968
 at Hitsville U.S.A. Studios, Detroit, MI
and Golden World Recording Studios, Detroit, MI
A1, A4, A5, B2, B4 produced by Smokey Robinson
A2 produced by Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson
A3 produced by Frank Wilson
A6, B3 produced by William Weatherspoon and James Dean
B1, B5 produced by Ivy Jo Hunter
B6 produced by Richard Morris

tracklist:

A1 My Baby Must Be A Magician
    Written-By  Wm. Robinson*     
A2 Destination: Anywhere
    Written-By  Ashford, Simpson*      
A3 I'm Gonna Hold On Long As I Can
    Written-By  Wilson*, Manns*      
A4 Here I Am Baby
    Written-By  Wm. Robinson*     
A5 You're The One For Me Bobby
    Written-By  Wm. Robinson*     
A6 Reachin' For Something I Can't Have
    Written-By  Weatherspoon*, Dean, Weatherspoon*     
B1 Your Love Can Save Me
    Written-By  Ashford, Simpson*     
B2 You're The One
    Written-By  Wm. Robinson*     
B3 Don't Make Hurting Me A Habit
    Written-By  Dean, Weatherspoon*, Barnes*     
B4 What's Easy For Two Is Hard For One
    Written-By – Wm. Robinson*     
B5 The Stranger
    Written-By  I. Hunter*      
B6 Someway, Somehow
    Written-By  Morris, Moy

 

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Gladys Knight & The Pips Silk N' Soul

Gladys Knight & The Pips – Silk N’ Soul 1968 Soul Album 

 

Soul records 1968  SS-711

notes:

Silk N’ Soul is a classic soul LP showcasing Gladys Knight & The Pips

 at a creative peak with emotional depth and polished Motown-style 

production. This 1968 release blends timeless ballads with upbeat grooves, 

making it essential listening for soul music aficionados and vinyl collectors alike.

credits:

    Arranged By  Paul Riser (tracks: B4, B5)

    Producer  Norman Whitfield

tracklist:

A1 I Wish It Would Rain

Written-By Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield, Rodger Penzabene* 

A2 The Look Of Love

Written-By  Burt Bacharach, Hal David*

A3 Goin' Out Of My Head

Written-By  Bobby Weinstein*, Teddy Randazzo

A4 Yesterday

Written-By  John Lennon, Paul McCartney*

A5 Groovin'

Written-By  Eddie Brigati, Felix Cavaliere 

A6 You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'

Written-By  Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil*, Phil Spector

B1 Theme From 'Valley Of The Dolls'

Written-By  André Previn, Dory Previn 

B2 Baby I Need Your Loving

Written-By  Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Edward Holland, Jr.*

B3 Together

Written-By  Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff*

B4 The Tracks Of My Tears

Written-By  Marv Tarplin*, William "Smokey" Robinson*, Warren Moore 

B5 You're My Everything

Written-By  Cornelius Grant, Norman Whitfield, Rodger Penzabene*

B6 Every Little Bit Hurts

Written-By  Ed Cobb 

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Gladys Knight & The Pips ‎– Feelin' Bluesy

Gladys Knight & The Pips – Feelin’ Bluesy | Classic Motown Soul

 

Soul ‎records 1968 ‎– SS 707

notes:

Released in 1968 on Motown’s Soul Records imprint, Feelin’ Bluesy is one 

of the most underrated albums in the Gladys Knight & The Pips catalog. 

Coming just before their commercial breakthrough with

 I Heard It Through the Grapevine, this album captures the group at a crucial 

creative moment — emotionally rich, vocally commanding, 

and deeply rooted in late-60s soul.

credits:

Producer – Harvey Fuqua (tracks: B4), James Dean* (tracks: B3),

Johnny Bristol (tracks: B4), Norman Whitfield (tracks: A1 to A4, A6, B1, B2, B6),

Smokey Robinson (tracks: A5, B5), William Weatherspoon (tracks: B3)

Recorded at Hitsville U.S.A., Detroit, Michigan    

track list:

A1 The End Of Our Road

    Written-By – Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield, Rodger Penzabene*     

A2 That's The Way Love Is

    Written-By – Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield    

A3 Don't You Miss Me A Little Bit Baby

    Written-By – Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield, Rodger Penzabene*    

A4 The Boy From Crosstown

    Arranged By – Gil Askey

    Written-By – Edward Holland, Jr., Norman Whitfield    

A5 Ain't You Glad You Chose Love

    Written-By – William "Smokey" Robinson*    

A6 I Know Better

    Written-By – Norman Whitfield, R. Dean Taylor    

B1 Don't Let Her Take Your Love From Me

    Written-By – Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield    

B2 It Should Have Been Me

    Written-By – Norman Whitfield, William Stevenson     

B3 Don't Turn Me Away

    Written-By – James Dean*, William Weatherspoon    

B4 What Good Am I Without You

    Written-By – Harvey Fuqua, Johnny Bristol, Sylvia Moy     

B5 Your Old Standby

    Arranged By – Henry Cosby

    Written-By – Janie Bradford, William "Smokey" Robinson*

 B6 It's Time To Go Now

    Written-By – Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield 

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Danelle Darris ‎– Let's Do The Shot Gun

 

 

 

 

Danelle Darris – Let's Do The Shot Gun (Commerce Records, 45 RPM)

 

 

Commerce Records ‎– C-5020

notes:

The record was issued as a 7-inch 45 RPM single, typical of soul singles 
of the 1960s-70s era. Collectors often seek copies in Excellent  condition .

tracklist:

 

 

A     Let's Do The Shot Gun 

Written By – Dixon, Fields

B     Don't Love Me And Leave Me
Written By – Chambers, Cross

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Billie Poole With the Junior Mance Trio, And Kenny Burrell

Confessin' The Blues

 

 

Riverside Records ‎1963 – RM 458

credits:

Billie Poole, vocal; accompanied on all selections by 
Junior Mance, piano; 
Bob Cranshaw, bass; 
Mickey Roker, drums;
 and Kenny Burrell, guitar.

Recorded at Plaza Sound Studios, NYC, April 11 and 12, 1962 
Engineer – Ray Fowler
Producer – Orrin Keepnews

tracklist:

A1 Confessin' The Blues     
A2 Them Blues     
A3 God Bless The Child     
A4 I Don't Worry 'Bout You     
A5 Jailhouse Blues     
A6 Stormy Weather     
B1 The Man That Got Away     
B2 Keep Your Hand On Your Heart     
B3 Ain't That Love     
B4 Alone Together     
B5 When Your Well Runs Dry     
B6 Stormy Monday Blues 

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Erma Franklin ‎

 

 

Soul Sister

 

 

Brunswick records  1968  ‎– BL 754147

notes:

Erma Vernice Franklin (March 13, 1938 – September 7, 2002)
 was an American gospel and soul singer.
Franklin was the elder sister of singer Aretha Franklin.

Credits

Arranged By – Johnny Pate (tracks: A5), Sonny Sanders
Directed By – Willie Henderson
Producer – Carl Davis, Eugene Record

Recorded January 15, 1968 at A&R Recording Studios, New York
Engineer – Dave Sanders

tracklist:

A1        By The Time I Get To Phoenix
Written-By – Jim Webb*
3:25
A2        Change My Thoughts From You
Written-By – Carl Davis, Gary Jackson (2), Nate Smith*
2:29
A3        Light My Fire
Written-By – J. D. Morrison*, J. P. Densmore*, R.D. Manzarek*, R.A. Kriezer*
2:40
A4        You've Been Cancelled
Written-By – Erma Franklin
2:59
A5        For Once In My Life
Arranged By – Johnny Pate
Written-By – Orlando Murden, Ronald Miller
2:37
A6        Can't See My Way
Written-By – Erma Franklin
2:17
B1        Hold On, I'm Comin'
Written-By – Isaac Hayes-David Porter*
3:01
B2        Saving My Love For You
Written-By – Don D. Robey*
3:28
B3        Son Of A Preacher Man
Written-By – John Hurley, Ronnie Wilkins
2:34
B4        Gotta Find Me A Lover (24 Hours A Day)
Written-By – Carl Davis, Eugene Record
2:14
B5        Baby I Love You
Written-By – Ronnie Shannon
2:44

 

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Etta Jones

 

 

Love Shout

 

 

Prestige records 1962  ‎– PR 7272

notes:

Love Shout is an album by jazz vocalist Etta Jones which was 
recorded in late 1962 and early 1963 and released on the Prestige label.

credits:

Etta Jones - vocals
Jerome Richardson - tenor saxophone, flute (tracks 4-6)
Kenny Cox - piano (tracks 1-3 & 7-10)
Ernie Hayes (tracks 4-6), Larry Young (tracks 1-3 & 7-10) - organ
Kenny Burrell, Bucky Pizzarelli (tracks 4-6) - guitar
Sam Bruno (tracks 4-6), Peck Morrison (tracks 1-3), 
George Tucker (tracks 7-9) - bass
Bobby Donaldson (tracks 4-6), Oliver Jackson (tracks 1-3), 
Jimmie Smith (tracks 7-10) - drums

Recorded at Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 
on November 28, 1962 (tracks 4–6), February 4, 1963 (tracks 7–10)
 and February 12, 1963 (tracks 1–3)


tracklist:

A1    Etta Jones    Love Walked In    
George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin    
A2    Etta Jones    It's Magic    
Styne, Cahn    
A3    Etta Jones    Like Someone In Love
Burke, Van Heusen    
A4    Etta Jones    A Gal From Joe's    
Ellington, Mills    
A5    Etta Jones    Hi Lili Hi Lo    
Kaper, Deutsch    
B1    Etta Jones    If I Loved You    
Rodgers, Hammerstein
B2    Etta Jones    There Are Such Things    
Adams, Baer, Meyer    
B3    Etta Jones    Someday My Prince Will Come    
Morey, Hill    
B4    Etta Jones    Old Folks    
Willard Robinson    
B5    Etta Jones    Some Enchanted Evening    
Rodgers, Hammerstein    

 

 

 

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Tammi Terrell ‎

Irresistible

 

Motown records 1968 ‎– MS652

notes:

Irresistible was the only solo album for Tammi Terrell, 
which was released in January 1969 by Motown Records. 
This album compiles solo recordings Terrell made 
for Motown between 1965 and 1968. 

credits:

    Tammi Terrell – lead and additional backing vocals
    The Andantes and The Spinners – backing vocals
    The Funk Brothers – instrumentation
    
Recorded    1965–1968
Producers:
Johnny Bristol, Harvey Fuqua, Smokey Robinson,
James Dean, William Weatherspoon


tracklist:

A1 I Can't Believe You Love Me
Written-By – J. Bristol, H. Fuqua* 
A2 That's What Boys Are Made For
Written-By – G. Gordy*, H. Fuqua* 
A3 Come On And See Me
Written-By – J. Bristol, H. Fuqua* 
A4 What A Good Man He Is
Written-By – A. Cleveland*, Wm. Robinson* 
A5 Tears At The End Of A Love Affair
Written-By – H. Fuqua, J. Bristol*, S. Moy* 
A6 This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)
Written-By – Holland, Dozier, Holland*, Moy* 
B1 He's The One I Love
Written-By – William Robinson* 
B2 Can't Stop Now (Love Is Calling)
Written-By – J. Dean, Wm. Weatherspoon*, S. McMullen* 
B3 Just Too Much To Hope For
Written By – J. Bristol, W. Jackson, C. Wilson, 
H. Fuqua Written-By – C. Wilson*, J. Bristol, 
H. Fuqua*, W. Jackson* 
B4 Hold Me Oh My Darling
Written-By – Harvey Fuqua 
B5 I Can't Go On Without You
Written-By – H. Fuqua, J. Bristol*, S. Moy* 

 

 

 

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Aretha Franklin

Spirit In The Dark

Atlantic records 1970 – SD 8265

notes:

Spirit in the Dark is the seventeenth studio album by American singer 
Aretha Franklin, released in August, 1970, by Atlantic Records. It 
received critical acclaim, but met with sloping sales, 
despite continued hit singles. 

credits:

    Aretha Franklin – vocals (5, lead on 1–4, 6–12), piano (1–6, 8–12)
    Duane Allman – guitar (7)
    Margaret Branch – background vocals (1–2, 7–8, 11)
    Brenda Bryant – background vocals (1–2, 7–8, 11)
    Harold "Hog" Cowart – bass guitar (8–9, 12)
    Dave Crawford – organ (8–9, 12)
    Cornell Dupree – guitar (8, 11–12)
    Buzz Feiten – guitar (1)
    Evelyn Green – background vocals (3, 9–10, 12)
    Wylene Ivy – background vocals (3, 9–10, 12)
    Almeda Lattimore – background vocals (1–3, 9–12)
    Pat Lewis – background vocals (3, 9–10, 12)
    Ray Lucas – drums (8, 12)
    Jimmy O'Rourke – guitar (9)
    The Sweet Inspirations – background vocals (4, 6)
    Ron "Tubby" Ziegler – drums (9)

The Dixie Flyers

    Sammy Creason – drums (1–2, 4, 6, 10)
    Jim Dickinson[17] – additional keyboards (1–2, 4, 6, 10)
    Charlie Freeman – guitar (1–2, 4, 6, 10)
    Tommy McClure – bass guitar (1–2, 4, 6, 10)
    Michael Utley – additional keyboards (1–2, 4, 6, 10)

Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section

    Barry Beckett – keyboards (7, additional on 3, 5, 11)
    Roger Hawkins – drums (3, 5, 7, 11)
    Eddie Hinton[20] – guitar (3, 5, 7, 11)
    David Hood – bass guitar (3, 5, 7, 11)
    Jimmy Johnson – guitar (3, 5, 7, 11)

Recorded     NYC May 26–27, 1969
October 3, 1969-March 10, 1970  Criteria Recording Studios, Miami, FL,
Recording Engineers: Ron Albert, Chuck Kirkpatrick & Lewis Hahn. 
Produced by Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd, Arif Mardin

tracklist:

A1         Don't Play That Song
Written-By – Ahmet Ertegun, Betty Nelson
2:48    
A2         The Thrill Is Gone (From Yesterday's Kiss)
Written-By – Art Benson, Dale Petite
4:40    
A3         Pullin'
Written-by [Uncredited] – Carolyn Franklin, Jimmy Radcliffe
3:32    
A4         You And Me
Backing Vocals – Sweet Inspirations, The
3:30    
A5         Honest I Do
Written-By – Ewart Abner, Jr.*, Jimmy Reed
3:10    
A6         Spirit In The Dark
Backing Vocals – Sweet Inspirations, The
3:59    
B1         When The Battle Is Over
Guitar – Duane Allman
Written-By – Jessie Hill, Malcolm Rebennac*
2:52    
B2         One Way Ticket
Drums – Ray Lucas
2:48    
B3         Try Matty's
Drums – Tubby Ziegler*
Guitar – Jimmy O'Rourke
2:28    
B4         That's All I Want From You
Written-By – Fritz Rotter, M. Rotha
2:38    
B5         Oh No Not My Baby
Written-By – Carole King & Jerry Goffin*
3:10    
B6         Why I Sing The Blues
Drums – Ray Lucas
Written-By – B. B. King*, Dave Clark (8)
3:08

 

 

 

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Aretha Franklin Aretha Franklin – I Never Loved a Man The Way I Love You

Aretha Franklin – I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) | Soul Classic (1967)

Atlantic records 1967   ‎– SD 8139

notes:

Released in 1967, I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) marked the moment

 Aretha Franklin finally found her true voice and audience. Blending deep gospel

 feeling with gritty Southern soul, the song became her first major hit on Atlantic

 Records and announced the arrival of a new Queen of Soul. Its raw emotion, a

ching lyrics and powerful vocal delivery transformed Franklin from a promising 

singer into one of the most influential artists in soul and R&B history, shaping 

the sound of popular music for decades to come.

I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You  

by American singer Aretha Franklin, released on March 10, 1967, 

 It was Franklin's first release under her contract

 with atlantic, following her departure from Columbia Records 

after nine unsuccessful jazz standard album

credits:

Aretha Franklin – piano, vocals
King Curtis – tenor saxophone
Carolyn Franklin – background vocals
Erma Franklin - background vocals
The Sweet Inspirations – background vocals
Willie Bridges – baritone saxophone
Charles Chalmers – tenor saxophone
Gene Chrisman – drums
Tommy Cogbill – bass
Jimmy Johnson – guitar
Melvin Lastie – trumpet, cornet
Chips Moman – guitar
Dewey Oldham – keyboards

Recorded

January–February 1967 at Fame Studio, 
Fame Studios, Muscle Shoals, AL, January 24, 1967
NYC, February 8,14,15,16 1967
Atlantic Recording Studios, New York City
Engineer  – Arif Mardin, Tom Dowd
Produced by Jerry Wexler.

tracklist:

A1 Respect
Composed By – Otis Redding
2:26    
A2 Drown In My Tears
Composed By – Henry Glover
4:00    
A3 I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Loved You)
Composed By – Ronny Shannon
2:47    
A4 Soul Serenade
Composed By – Curtis Ousley, Luther Dixon
2:30    
A5 Don't Let Me Lose This Dream
Composed By – Aretha Franklin, Ted White
2:22    
A6 Baby, Baby, Baby
Composed By – Aretha Franklin, Carolyn Franklin
2:48    
B1 Dr. Feelgood
Composed By – Aretha Franklin, Ted White
3:18    
B2 Good Times
Composed By – Sam Cook
2:05    
B3 Do Right Woman - Do Right Man
Composed By – Chips Moman, Dan Penn
3:15    
B4 Save Me
Composed By – Aretha Franklin, Carolyn Franklin, Curtis Ousley
2:20    
B5 A Change Is Gonna Come
Composed By – Sam Cook
4:15

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