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2/26/2026

Mary Wells – Vintage Stock (1966)





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




Mary Wells Vintage Stock 1966 compilation album cover

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









2/14/2026

Earl Van Dyke And The Soul Brothers That Motown Sound




Earl Van Dyke & The Soul Brothers – That Motown Sound (1965 LP)





Earl Van Dyke & The Soul Brothers – That Motown Sound  LPcover

 Motown records 1965  M 631



notes:


Earl Van Dyke (July 8, 1930,  September 18, 1992) was an African 
American soul musician, most notable as the main keyboardist
 for Motown Records' in-house Funk Brothers band during the late 
1960s and early 1970s. Van Dyke, who was born in Detroit, Michigan
United States, was preceded as keyboardist and bandleader of the 
Funk Brothers by Joe Hunter. In the early 1960s, he also recorded as 
a jazz organist with saxophonists Fred Jackson and Ike Quebec 
for the Blue Note label.
That Motown Sound is a 1965 instrumental LP showcasing some of 
Motown’s most iconic backing tracks — but with Van Dyke’s organ 
and piano taking the lead. The album features versions of well-known
 Motown hits, transformed through vibrant keyboard 
performances and tight rhythmic grooves.

credits:


Earl Van Dyke & The Soul Brothers – Line-up
Earl Van Dyke – Hammond organ, piano (band leader)
James Jamerson – bass
Benny Benjamin – drums
Richard “Pistol” Allen – drums (some tracks)
Joe Messina – guitar
Robert White – guitar
Eddie Willis – guitar
Jack Ashford – tambourine, percussion

Recording period:
Late 1964 – early 1965
Motown Studio A (“Hitsville U.S.A.”), Detroit, Michigan
Producer Credits: Fuqua, Cosby & Stevenson
 

tracklkist:


A1 Nowhere To Run 2:58
A2 Come See About Me 2:39
A3 You're A Wonderful One 3:11
A4 How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) 2:50
A5 My Girl 2:44
A6 All For You 2:55
B1 Too Many Fish In The Sea 2:17
B2 Try It Baby 2:47
B3 The Way You Do The Things You Do 2:39
B4 Can I Get A Witness 2:41
B5 Can You Jerk Like Me 2:32
B6 Money (That's What I Want) 2:15












3/07/2026

Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell ‎– United






Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – United (1967)  Classic Motown Soul






Marvin Gaye Tammi Terrell United 1967 album cover

Tamla records 1967 – TS 277


notes:


United is a studio album by soul musicians Marvin Gaye and
 Tammi Terrell, released August 29, 1967 on the Motown-subsidiary
 label Tamla Records. Harvey Fuqua and Johnny Bristol produced
 all of the tracks on the album, with the exception of 
"You Got What It Takes" (produced by Motown CEO Berry Gordy, Jr.)
 and "Oh How I'd Miss You" (produced by Hal Davis).
Few albums capture the magic of Motown’s golden era like United, 
the legendary duet album by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
Released in August 1967 on the Tamla label, the record became one 
of the most successful collaborations in soul music and helped
 define the sound of romantic Motown duets.
Blending powerful vocals, orchestral arrangements and irresistible 
melodies, United remains one of the most beloved soul albums of the 1960s.
The Birth of a Legendary Motown Duo
When Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell first recorded together in late 1966,
 their chemistry was immediate. Their first session produced the classic 
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, which would become one of 
Motown’s most iconic songs.
Their vocal interplay—Gaye’s smooth baritone paired with Terrell’s bright
 and passionate delivery—created a template for soul duets 
that still influences artists today.


credits:


Lead vocals: Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell
Background vocals: Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell, Harvey Fuqua, 
Johnny Bristol, The Originals, The Andantes, The Spinners
Production: Harvey Fuqua, Johnny Bristol, Hal Davis, Berry Gordy, Jr.
Instrumentation: The Funk Brothers (uncredited)

Recorded 1967
Producer Harvey Fuqua
Johnny Bristol
Hal Davis
Berry Gordy, Jr.


tracklist:


A1 Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Written-By – N. Ashford, V. Simpson*
2:26
A2 You Got What It Takes
Written-By – B. Gordy Jr.*, G. Gordy*, T. Carlo*
2:45
A3 If I Could Build My Whole World Around You
Written-By – H. Fuqua*, J. Bristol*, V. Bullock*
2:19
A4 Somethin' Stupid
Written-By – C. Carson Parks*
2:40
A5 Your Precious Love
Written-By – N. Ashford, V. Simpson*
2:59
A6 Hold Me Oh My Darling
Written-By – Harvey Fuqua
2:45
B1 Two Can Have A Party
Written-By – H. Fuqua*, J. Bristol*, T. Kemp*
2:15
B2 Little Ole Boy, Little Ole Girl
Written-By – B. Benton*, E. James*, H. Fuqua*
2:40
B3 If This World Were Mine
Written-By – Marvin Gaye
2:45
B4 Sad Wedding
Written-By – J. Bristol*, R. Beavers*
3:09
B5 Give A Little Love
Written-By – C. Wilson*, H. Fuqua*, J. Bristol*
2:50
B6 Oh How I'd Miss You
Written-By – F. Wilson*, H. Davis*, V. Wilson*
2:30









12/04/2023

The Funk Brothers, ‎– Standing In The Shadows Of Motown

Translator

The Funk Brothers,  ‎– Standing In The Shadows Of Motown


Various artists, cd Motown records

MOTOWN RECORDS 2003            Motown – 064 691-2



THE FUNK BROTHERS   STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN
Standing in the Shadows of Motown is a 2002 documentary film
directed by Paul Justman. It recounts the story of The Funk Brothers,
the uncredited and largely unheralded studio musicians who were
the hand picked house band by Berry Gordy in 1959. They were the
band who recorded and performed on Motowns' recordings from 1959 to 1972.





credits:




Backing Vocals – Carla Benson, Cherokee Pree, Dawn Blandford,
Delbert Nelson, John Ingram, Keith Benson, Kizzy Jester, Misty Love
Bass – Bob Babbitt
Cello – Anthony Pirollo, Richard Hotchkiss
Choir – IDMR Detroit Choir, The
Congas – Treaty Womack
Drums – Richard Allen, Uriel Jones
Flute – Angela Falco, Dayna Hartwick, Tom Scott
French Horn – Joe Buono, Ted Greenberg, Virginia Cunningham
Guitar – Allan Slutsky, Eddie Willis, Joe Messina
Keyboards – Dee Pappas, Joe Hunter, Johnny Griffith, Rudy Robinson
Percussion – Jack Ashford
Saxophone – Ernest Rodgers*, Kasuku Mafia*, Michael Pedicin,
 Ron Kerber, Tom Scott, Bill Zaccagni
Trombone – Edward Gooch, Ron Kischuk
Trumpet – Evan Solot, Marcus Belgrave, Maurice Davis
Vibraphone – Jack Ashford
Viola – David Giles, Davis Barnett
Violin – Florence Rosensweig, Igor Szwec, Larry Abramovitz,
 Luigi Mazzochi, Madeline Cabano, Olga Konopelski, Orest Artymiw





tracks list:

1 (Love Is Like A) Heat Wave  Vocals – Joan Osborne 3:01
2 You've Really Got A Hold On Me Vocals – Me'Shell NdegéOcello 3:28
3 Do You Love Me Vocals – Bootsy Collins 3:21
4 Bernadette 3:16
5 Reach Out I'll Be There Vocals – Gerald Levert 3:16
6 Ain't No Proud To Beg Vocals – Ben Harper 3:00
7 Shotgun Vocals – Gerald Levert 3:11
8 What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted Vocals – Joan Osborne 4:23
9 I Heard It Through The Grapevine Vocals – Ben Harper 3:49
10 You Keep Me Hangin' On 3:16
11 Cool Jerk Vocals – Bootsy Collins 3:00
12 Cloud Nine Vocals – Me'Shell NdegéOcello 4:41
13 What's Going On Vocals – Chaka Khan 4:00
14 Ain't No Mountain High Enough Vocals – Chaka Khan, Montell Jordan 4:58
15 earl van dyke  The Flick 4:11


6/16/2026

The Miracles – Hi We're The Miracles (1961)

 
 
 
 
 
 
The Miracles Hi We're The Miracles album cover released by Tamla Records TM-220 in 1961.

Tamla Records 1961 – TM-220

 

 notes


The Miracles released their debut studio album, Hi We're The Miracles, 
on the legendary Tamla Records label in 1961. Cataloged as TM-220, 
the album introduced listeners to one of Motown's earliest and 
most influential vocal groups.
Led by Smokey Robinson, The Miracles played a crucial role in 
establishing the signature Motown sound that would later dominate
 American popular music. Hi We're The Miracles features a collection
 of heartfelt ballads, rhythm-and-blues classics, and early 
soul recordings that showcase Robinson's smooth vocals 
and exceptional songwriting talent.
The album includes the groundbreaking hit "Shop Around,"
 which became Motown's first million-selling single and helped 
launch the label into national prominence. With its blend of 
emotional storytelling, memorable melodies, and polished
 vocal harmonies, the record remains an essential release 
in the history of soul and R&B music.


credits:


Smokey Robinson – lead vocals, background vocals
Ronnie White – lead and background vocals
Claudette Robinson – lead and background vocals
Bobby Rogers – background vocals
Pete Moore – background vocals
Marv Tarplin – guitar
Session Musicians
The backing musicians were the early members 
of Motown's house band, later known as the 
The Funk Brothers. Individual musician credits 
were not listed on the original LP, but contemporary 
Motown practice and surviving documentation
 indicate that Funk Brothers personnel
 provided the instrumental backing on most tracks.

Likely participants from the period included:
James Jamerson – bass
Benny Benjamin – drums
Joe Hunter – piano
Eddie Willis – guitar
Robert White – guitar
Producer
Berry Gordy

The album was recorded in Detroit, Michigan, during 
the period immediately before Motown moved fully 
into its famous headquarters. Most of the material
 was cut at Motown's early recording
 facilities associated with Hitsville U.S.A.


tracklist:


A1        Who's Lovin' You
Written-By – William "Smokey" Robinson*
A2        Depend On Me
Written-By – Gordy Jr.*, Robinson*
A3        Heart Like Mine
Written-By – White*, Robinson*
A4        Shop Around
Written-By – Gordy Jr.*, Robinson*
A5        Won't You Take Me Back
Written-By – Gordy Jr.*, Robinson*
A6        Cause I Love You
Written-By – White*, Robinson*
B1        Your Love
Written-By – William "Smokey" Robinson*
B2        After All
Written-By – William "Smokey" Robinson*
B3        Way Over There
Written-By – Berry Gordy Jr.*, William "Smokey" Robinson*
B4        Money
Written-By – Berry Gordy Jr.*, Janie Bradford
B5        Don't Leave Me
Written-By – Gordy*, Brianbert, Robinson*
 
 
 link
 
 

 

2/21/2026

Diana Ross & The Supremes With The Temptations – Together

 


Diana Ross & The Supremes With The Temptations 

 Together (1969 Motown Duet Album)






Diana Ross & The Supremes with The Temptations Together 1969 Motown album cover

Motown records  1969 ‎– MS-692

 

 notes :


Released in 1969, Together is a collaborative album by 
Diana Ross & The Supremes with The Temptations, two of 
Motown’s most successful vocal groups. Following their
 popular television special and hit duet single 
I’m Gonna Make You Love Me, the album blends soul, pop, 
and Broadway standards into a polished late-1960s Motown production. 
Together remains an important release in Motown history, 
marking one of the final projects featuring Diana Ross with
 The Supremes while showcasing the label’s crossover ambitions.

   

    credits:


    Diana Ross - vocals
    Mary Wilson - vocals
    Cindy Birdsong - vocals
    Dennis Edwards - vocals
    Eddie Kendricks - vocals
    Paul Williams - vocals
    Melvin Franklin - vocals
    Otis Williams - vocals
    The Andantes - vocals
    Frank Wilson - producer, executive producer
    Smokey Robinson - producer
    Al Clevland - producer
    Terry Johnson - producer
    Tom Baird - producer/arranger
    Various Los Angeles area session musicians - instrumentation


    tracklist:


A1 Stubborn Kind Of Fellow 3:08
A2 I'll Be Doggone 3:15
A3 The Weight 3:00
A4 Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing 2:44
A5 Uptight (Everything's Alright) 2:57
B1 Sing A Simple Song 3:15
B2 My Guy, My Girl 3:05
B3 For Better Or Worse 2:36
B5 Why (Must We Fall In Love) 2:59






 

6/20/2026

Martha & The Vandellas – Watchout! (1966 Gordy S-920)







Front cover of Martha & The Vandellas' 1966 album Watchout! released on Gordy Records S-920, classic Motown soul vinyl LP.

Gordy records 1966 ‎– S-920

 

 notes:


Martha & The Vandellas delivered another energetic dose of
 Detroit soul with Watchout!, released in 1966 on Gordy Records
 under catalog number S-920. Produced during the golden age of
 Motown, the album showcases the group's signature blend of 
powerful vocals, infectious rhythms, and timeless melodies.
Following the success of classics like "Dancing in the Street" 
and "Nowhere to Run," Watchout! continued the group's 
remarkable run with memorable songs including 
"I'm Ready for Love", "Jimmy Mack", and the title track "Watchout!".
Backed by the legendary Motown production team and the 
unmistakable sound of the Funk Brothers, the album captures 
the vibrant spirit of 1960s soul music. Martha Reeves' 
commanding voice shines throughout, balancing upbeat 
dance numbers with heartfelt ballads.
Today, original copies of Gordy S-920 are highly sought after
 by vinyl collectors and Motown enthusiasts. Whether you're 
discovering Martha & The Vandellas for the first time or 
expanding your classic soul collection, Watchout! remains
an essential piece of Motown history.

credits:


Lead vocals    Martha Reeves
Background vocals    Rosalind Ashford
Background vocals    Betty Kelly
Background vocals on “Jimmy Mack”    Annette Beard
Additional vocal groups
The Andantes
Featured on "Let This Day Be," "Happiness Is Guaranteed," 
"Go Ahead and Laugh"
Additional voices on "Jimmy Mack," "I'm Ready for Love," 
"What Am I Going to Do Without Your Love?" and "Tell Me I'll Never Be Alone"
The Spinners – backing vocals on "I'll Follow You".

Session musicians

The instrumental backing was supplied by the The Funk Brothers. 
Although Motown LPs rarely listed individual players, 
the musicians active on these 1964–66 sessions would have included:

Rhythm section

James Jamerson – bass
Benny Benjamin – drums
Uriel Jones – drums
Richard – drums
Earl Van Dyke – piano, electric piano
Johnny Griffith – piano
Guitars
Robert White
Eddie Willis
Joe Messina
Percussion
Jack Ashford – tambourine, vibes
Horn section (frequent Motown players)
Paul Riser
George Bohanon
Henry Cosby
Thomas
Andrew
Russ Conway
Herbie Williams

Producers

William
Brian Holland
Lamont Dozier
Eddie Holland
Harvey Fuqua
Smokey Robinson

Recorded 
Recording studio
Hitsville U.S.A., Studio A, Detroit, Michigan.
Sessions took place over 1964–1966.

tracklist:


A1 I'm Ready For Love
Written-By – Holland-Dozier-Holland
2:52    
A2 One Way Out
Written-By – Holland-Dozier-Holland
2:33    
A3 Jimmy Mack
Written-By – Holland-Dozier-Holland
2:47    
A4 Let This Day Be
Written-By – Frank Wilson
2:39    
A5 Keep It Up
Written-By – Wm. Robinson*
3:08    
A6 Happiness Is Guaranteed
Written-By – H. Lewis*, I. Hunter*, K. Lewis*
2:18    
B1 I'll Follow You
Written-By – H. Fuqua*, J. Bristol*
2:24    
B2 No More Tearstained Make Up
Written-By – Wm. Robinson*
2:23    
B3 Go Ahead And Laugh
Written-By – Wm. Stevenson, I. Hunter*
2:55    
B4 What Am I Going To Do Without Your Love
Written-By – S. Moy*, Wm. Stevenson*
3:00    
B5 Tell Me I'll Never Be Alone
Written-By – J. Dean*, L.Ware*, Wm. Weatherspoon*
2:40    
B6 He Doesn't Love Her Anymore
Written-By – I. Hunter*
3:01 
 
 
link   
 
 





3/13/2026

Jr. Walker and The All Stars – A Gasssss

 



Jr. Walker and The All Stars – A Gasssss: Rare Soul Vinyl Review





Jr. Walker and The All Stars A Gasssss album cover Motown soul vinyl

Soul Records 1970 – SS 726

notes:


Jr. Walker and The All Stars were one of Motown’s most dynamic 
soul acts, blending energetic saxophone solos with powerful vocals.
 Their 1970 album A Gasssss showcases the band at the peak of 
their creativity, delivering infectious grooves and memorable 
melodies that continue to influence soul and R&B music today.
Released in 1970 under the Motown label, A Gasssss is a testament
 to Jr. Walker’s mastery of soul and funk. The album features tight 
rhythm sections, catchy hooks, and memorable saxophone riffs.
 It’s a rare vinyl gem, sought after by collectors of 
classic Motown records and rare grooves.


credits:


   🎷 Junior Walker – tenor saxophone, lead vocals
🎸 Willie Woods – guitar
🎹 Vic Thomas – keyboards/organ
🥁 James Graves – drums
(plus possible additional studio players typical on Motown recordings)

    Arranged By  Willie Shorter
    Producer  Johnny Bristol

tracklist:


A1 Do You See My Love (For You Growing)
Written-By – J. Bristol*, R. Beavers*
3:10
A2 And When I Die
Written-By – L. Nyro*
2:50
A3 I Was Made To Love Her
Written-By – H. Cosby*, L. Hardaway*, Wonder*, S. Moy*
2:39
A4 Carry Your Own Load
Written-By – H. Fuqua*, J. Bristol*, R. Beavers*
2:58
A5 Shut Up, Don't Interrupt Me
Written-By – E. Starr*, J. Bristol*
2:51
A6 Groove And Move
Written-By – A. DeWalt*, E. Hollis*, J. Bristol*
2:40
B1 Holly Holy
Written-By – N. Diamond*
4:00
B2 Honey Come Back
Written-By – J. Webb*
3:55
B3 Riding High On Love
Written-By – E. Starr*, J. Bristol*
2:40
B4 Hey Jude
Written-By – J. Lennon*, P. McCartney*
2:59
B5 At A Saturday Matinee
Written-By – A. DeWalt*, E. Hollis*
2:53











2/13/2026

The Marvelettes - Sophisticated Soul (1968)



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




The Marvelettes Sophisticated Soul Motown album cover 1968 Tamla Records

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
 








4/28/2026

Little Stevie Wonder – Tribute To Uncle Ray 1962

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 Little Stevie Wonder – Tribute To Uncle Ray (1962 Album Review & Tracklist)

 
 
 
 
 
Little Stevie Wonder Tribute To Uncle Ray 1962 album cover

Tamla records 1962 – TM-232,

 

 notes:


Tribute to Uncle Ray is the second studio album by Little Stevie Wonder, 
released by Motown in October 1962, shortly after The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie.
 Even though it was released second, it had been recorded first, 
when Wonder was 11 years old.
Tribute To Uncle Ray showcases young Stevie Wonder’s early vocal talent 
and harmonica skills, backed by the signature Motown sound. While it 
mainly consists of covers, the album reflects the deep influence Ray Charles
 had on Stevie’s musical development.
Released by Motown’s Tamla label, this project helped introduce Stevie Wonder 
to the world and laid the foundation for his future success.

credits:


Lead vocals, harmonica, keyboards, percussion:
Stevie Wonder (age 11–12 during recording)
Backing musicians
Likely Motown house band (Funk Brothers)
Individual names not officially credited on the album
Studio: Hitsville U.S.A. (Studio A), Detroit
System: Motown in-house recording (mono/stereo later)
Recording year: 1962

Producer    Henry Cosby, Clarence Paul
No recording Engineer(s) credited


tracklist:


A1        Hallelujah I Love Her So
Written-By – Ray Charles
A2        Ain't That Love
Written-By – Ray Charles
A3        Don't You Know
Written-By – Ray Charles
A4        The Masquerade
Written-By – Rubel*, Migidson*
A5        Frankie & Johnny
Arranged By – Clarence Paul
B1        Drown In My Own Tears
Written-By – Henry Glover
B2        Come Back Baby
Written-By – Ray Charles
B3        Mary Ann
Written-By – Ray Charles
B4        Sunset
Written-By – Paul*, Judkins*
B5        My Baby's Gone
Written-By – Berry Gordy, Jr.*