She was Born Martha Rose Reeves, July 18, 1941 in Eufala Alabama. Just mon… Read Full Bio ↴She was Born Martha Rose Reeves, July 18, 1941 in Eufala Alabama. Just months later, her family moved to Detroit, Michigan for a brighter future.

The Reeves family was a musical family. There was always music and singing in their home, consequently, Martha wanted to become a singer.

Reeves first performace was in church singing the hymn, "Jesus met The Woman At The Well". She won a box of chocolate covered cherries.

As a teen she sang with several local girl groups. She was also trained in opera.

She met Motown executive Mickey Stevenson during one of her solo gigs. He invited her to audition for Motown records. Although she went to Motown as a singer, she became their first A&R secretary. She was "The Secretary that could sing her A--off".

When singer Mary Wells missed a recording session, Martha Reeves filled in and was given a recording contract.

Along with the Vandellas, Martha Reeves vibrant lead vocal can be heard on hits like: "Heat Wave", "Quicksand", "Jimmy Mack", "Nowhere to Run" and "Dancing In the Street".

Martha Reeves became the first Motown artist to get a release from her contract in 1972. She became a solo artist and recorded tracks for MCA, Arista, Fantasy and later her own label, Itch records. "Power of Love", Wild Night" and Love Blind" are her most popular solo efforts. Her solo album "Martha Reeves", released in 1974 is still a cult favorite among many fans.

Although her solo career failed to take off properly, Martha Reeves manged to remain an important entertainer gaining continous spots on national television and performing in concerts all over the world.

Today she is still performs solo or with a line-up of Vandellas that consists of her Sisters, Lois and Delphine Reeves.

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In The Midnight Hour
Martha Reeves Lyrics

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I'm gonna wait 'till the midnight hour
That's when my love comes tumblin' down
I'm gonna wait 'till the midnight hour
When there's no one else around

I'm gonna take you, girl, and hold you
And do all the things I told you
In the midnight hour, oh yeah

I'm gonna wait 'till the stars come out
And see that twinkle in your eyes
I'm gonna wait 'till the midnight hour
That's when my love begins to shine

You are the only girl I know
That really, oh, loves me so
In the midnight hour, oh yeah

I'm gonna wait 'till the midnight hour
That's when my love comes tumblin' down
I'm gonna wait 'till the midnight hour
That's when my love begins to shine

Just you and I
Just you and I, yeah
Just you and I, oh yeah baby

Just you and I, oh yeah
Just you and I, yeah

Overall Meaning

Martha Reeves's song, "In The Midnight Hour," is a song about waiting for the perfect moment to express love. The lyrics are about waiting until midnight to be alone with the person whom the singer loves. The emphasis throughout the song is on the timing and setting, suggesting that the perfect moment is essential to the successful expression of love.

The song is also about the anticipation, excitement, and passion of new love. The lyrics are full of energy and urgency, expressed through powerful vocals and an upbeat rhythm that emphasizes the sense of anticipation and eagerness. The chorus, "I'm gonna wait 'till the midnight hour, that's when my love begins to shine," is a powerful statement of the singer's devotion and the intensity of their feelings.

One interpretation of the song is that it is about sexual passion and the desire to be alone with a lover. The lyrics are filled with erotic imagery, with the singer promising to "do all the things I told you" in the midnight hour. However, another interpretation of the song is that it is about the emotional intimacy of a new relationship, and the desire to share that intimacy away from the distractions of the outside world.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna wait 'till the midnight hour
I will wait until late at night

That's when my love comes tumblin' down
That's when I really feel in love

When there's no one else around
When there is only us two with no distractions

I'm gonna take you, girl, and hold you
I will hold you tight in my arms

And do all the things I told you
And do everything I promised to do

In the midnight hour, oh yeah
Late at night when our love is strongest

I'm gonna wait 'till the stars come out
I will wait until the sky fills with stars

And see that twinkle in your eyes
And admire the sparkle in your eyes

That's when my love begins to shine
That's when my love for you really intensifies

You are the only girl I know
You are the only girl I have feelings for

That really, oh, loves me so
Who truly loves me the way I am