Martha Reeves & The Vandellas were one of the most successful groups in the… Read Full Bio ↴Martha Reeves & The Vandellas were one of the most successful groups in the Motown roster during the 1960s and fully active from 1960 to present, performing at various times doo-wop, pop, rock and roll and soul.
The label's second most-successful all-female singing group after The Supremes, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas were known for a churchier, more southern-styled soul than the Supremes, as typified in Motown hits such as "(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave", "Jimmy Mack", "I'm Ready For Love", "My Baby Loves Me", "Nowhere to Run", and, their signature song, "Dancing in the Street".
The group had its origins in Detroit, Michigan in 1957, and had initially gone by the name The Del-Phis. It originally was a quartet comprising childhood friends Martha Reeves, Rosalind Ashford, Annette Beard, and original lead singer Gloria Williams. Williams left after a failed single on the Checkmate label, leaving the quartet as a trio. They changed their name to The Vells signing a deal with Motown's Mel-o-dy label, and singing background for established Motown performers such as Mary Wells and Marvin Gaye before signing a new deal with Motown's Gordy label on September 21, 1962, after which the group changed its name to Martha and the Vandellas.
In 1964, the Vandellas' lineup changed with Betty Kelley replacing Sterling. In 1967, Kelley was fired and was replaced by Martha's younger sister, Sandra "Lois" Reeves. In 1969, Ashford was also fired and replaced by Sandra Tilley. The lineup of the Reeves sisters and Tilley continued after Martha's return from an institution after suffering a nervous breakdown. The group disbanded following a farewell concert, held at Detroit's Cobo Hall on December 21, 1972., however, Reeves still performs with sister Lois and another Reeves sister, Delphine.
The label's second most-successful all-female singing group after The Supremes, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas were known for a churchier, more southern-styled soul than the Supremes, as typified in Motown hits such as "(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave", "Jimmy Mack", "I'm Ready For Love", "My Baby Loves Me", "Nowhere to Run", and, their signature song, "Dancing in the Street".
The group had its origins in Detroit, Michigan in 1957, and had initially gone by the name The Del-Phis. It originally was a quartet comprising childhood friends Martha Reeves, Rosalind Ashford, Annette Beard, and original lead singer Gloria Williams. Williams left after a failed single on the Checkmate label, leaving the quartet as a trio. They changed their name to The Vells signing a deal with Motown's Mel-o-dy label, and singing background for established Motown performers such as Mary Wells and Marvin Gaye before signing a new deal with Motown's Gordy label on September 21, 1962, after which the group changed its name to Martha and the Vandellas.
In 1964, the Vandellas' lineup changed with Betty Kelley replacing Sterling. In 1967, Kelley was fired and was replaced by Martha's younger sister, Sandra "Lois" Reeves. In 1969, Ashford was also fired and replaced by Sandra Tilley. The lineup of the Reeves sisters and Tilley continued after Martha's return from an institution after suffering a nervous breakdown. The group disbanded following a farewell concert, held at Detroit's Cobo Hall on December 21, 1972., however, Reeves still performs with sister Lois and another Reeves sister, Delphine.
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It's the Same Old Song
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Lyrics
Come See About Me I've been crying 'Cause I'm lonely (for you) Smiles have all…
Dancing in the Street Calling out around the world Are you ready for a brand…
Get Ready Never met a girl could make me feel the way…
Heatwave Whenever I'm with him Something inside Starts to burning And…
I Heard It Through the Grapevine I bet you're wonderin' how I knew 'Bout your plans to…
I Say A Little Prayer The moment I wake up Before I put on my makeup I…
I Want You Back When I had you to myself I didn't want you…
In the Midnight Hour I′m Gonna Wait Til The Midnight Hour That's When My Love Com…
It's The Same Old Song Sweet as a honey bee but like a honey bee…
Jimmy Mack Jimmy Mack Jimmy Oh, Jimmy Mack when are you comin' back Jim…
Nowhere To Run Nowhere to run to, baby (nowhere to run, nowhere to…
Quicksand You're like quicksand, quicksand, pulling me closer closer i…
We also have lyrics for these tracks by Martha Reeves:
Come See About Me I've been crying 'Cause I'm lonely (for you) Smiles have all…
Dancing In The Street Calling out around the world, Are you ready for a brand…
Get Ready I never met a girl who makes me feel the…
Heatwave Heat wave Heat wave Whenever I'm with you Something in…
I Heard It Through The Grapevine I bet you're wonderin' how I knew 'Bout your plans to…
I Say a Little Prayer The moment I wake up Before I put on my makeup I…
I Want You Back When I had you to myself I didn't want you…
In The Midnight Hour I'm gonna wait 'till the midnight hour That's when my…
It's The Same Old Song Sweet as a honey bee but like a honey bee…
Jimmy Mack Jimmy Mack Jimmy, Oh Jimmy Mack when are you comin'…
Nowhere To Run Nowhere to run to, baby, nowhere to hide Got nowhere to…
Quicksand You're like quicksand, quicksand, pulling me closer closer i…
Spooky In the cool of the evening When everything is getting kind…