Martha Reeves and The Vandellas - 50th Anniversary: The Singles Collection 1962-1972 (2013)

Like their 2011-released 50th anniversary sets for the Temptations and Diana Ross & the Supremes, Motown Select's compilation of Martha Reeves & the Vandellas' singles is a three-disc anthology packaged hardcover book-style – like the Complete Motown Singles volumes. It clearly has the serious collector in mind. The book within is packed with images and information, some of which is justifiably adapted from Complete Motown Singles. Discs one and two cover the A-sides and B-sides, 1962-1972, including the Top Ten hits "Heat Wave," "Dancing in the Street," "Nowhere to Run," and "I'm Ready for Love." The third disc consists of previously unreleased material. That's right; there is no overlap with Spellbound: Motown Lost and Found. That extensive 2005 set didn't come close to draining the tank, as there's a bounty of fascinating material, such as versions of Thomas Coman/Sylvester Stewart's "C'mon and Swim," Ivy Jo Hunter/Stevie Wonder's "Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever," the Corporation's "He's Good" (recorded by the Jackson 5 as Maybe Tomorrow's "She's Good"), and the Doors' "Light My Fire." "Hooked Real Good on a Bad Thing," for whatever reason, never saw the light of day and wasn't handed to another Motown act a shame since it's a fine Ashford & Simpson-written song.

Tracklist:

CD 1

01. I'll Have To Let Him Go (2:50)
02. My Baby Won't Come Back (2:27)
03. Come And Get These Memories (2:29)
04. Jealous Lover (2:41)
05. Heatwave (2:49)
06. A Love Like Yours (Don't Come Knocking Everyday) (2:31)
07. Quicksand (2:37)
08. Darling, I Hum Our Song (2:38)
09. Live Wire (2:39)
10. Old Love (Let's Try It Again) (2:32)
11. In My Lonely Room (2:32)
12. A Tear For The Girl (2:50)
13. Dancing In The Street (2:41)
14. There He Is (At My Door) (2:30)
15. Wild One (2:44)
16. Dancing Slow (2:14)
17. Nowhere To Run (2:53)
18. Motoring (2:47)
19. You've Been In Love Too Long (3:01)
20. Love (Makes Me Do Foolish Things) (2:56)
21. My Baby Loves Me (3:08)
22. Never Leave Your Baby's Side (2:06)
23. What Am I Going To Do Without Your Love (3:01)
24. Go Ahead And Laugh (2:57)
25. I'm Ready For Love (2:55)
26. He Doesn't Love Her Anymore (3:02)
27. Yo Necesito De Tu Amor (I'm Ready For Love) (3:02)
28. Jimmy Mack (Spanish Version) (2:51)

CD 2

01. Jimmy Mack (2:54)
02. Third Finger, Left Hand (2:47)
03. Love Bug Leave My Heart Alone (2:12)
04. One Way Out (2:34)
05. Honey Chile (2:58)
06. Show Me The Way (2:41)
07. I Promise To Wait My Love (2:09)
08. Forget Me Not (3:02)
09. I Can't Dance To That Music You're Playin' (2:39)
10. I Tried (2:36)
11. Sweet Darlin' (3:08)
12. Without You (2:12)
13. (We've Got) Honey Love (2:41)
14. I'm In Love (And I Know It) (2:32)
15. Taking My Love (And Leaving Me) (3:04)
16. Heartless (3:05)
17. I Should Be Proud (2:57)
18. Love, Guess Who (3:06)
19. I Gotta Let You Go (2:31)
20. You're The Loser Now (3:39)
21. Bless You (3:07)
22. Hope I Don't Get My Heart Broke (3:39)
23. In And Out Of My Life (2:59)
24. Your Love Makes It All Worthwhile (3:27)
25. Tear It On Down (3:02)
26. I Want You Back (3:22)
27. Jimmy Mack (Stereo Single Version) (3:07)

CD 3

01. I'll Be Standing By (2:33)
02. You Just Wouldn't Listen (2:34)
03. Better Think It Over (2:21)
04. It's Hard To Walk Away (2:56)
05. Memories Are Made Of This (2:45)
06. I Remember You (2:38)
07. C'mon And Swim (2:43)
08. Testifying For Love (2:39)
09. S.O.S. (Girl In Distress) (3:09)
10. You Can Have Him (3:10)
11. Remember Me (2:51)
12. Love, Don't Take a Holiday (2:47)
13. Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever (2:56)
14. Light My Fire (2:49)
15. Don't Say You Love Me (3:21)
16. We Will (3:36)
17. I've Got Nothing Left To Cling To (3:12)
18. I've Gotta Have Somebody To Rely On (2:38)
19. Hooked Real Good On A Bad Thing (2:59)
20. I Can't Wait Till Summer Comes (3:14)
21. Don't Leave Your Baby (2:48)
22. He's Good (3:52)
23. Play A Sad Song (2:58)
24. Love (Makes Me Do Foolish Things) (Alternate Extended Version) (3:39)
25. Dancing In The Street (Alternate Extended Version) (3:19)
26. I Can't Dance To That Music You're Playin' (Original Version) (2:51)
27. I Can't Dance To That Music You're Playin' (Alternate Version) (2:37)