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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My Baby Loves Me
Martha Reeves Lyrics
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Martha and The Vandellas
My baby loves me, oh yeah
My baby needs me, oh yeah
No other guy can whisper sweet things in my ear
My sweetie pie has the only sweet voice I hear, so clear
So he needs me, oh yeah
My baby loves me, oh yeah
I'm telling you he needs me
Oh yes he does
Can't seem to see no other handsome face
There's just no cute substitute can
Take my baby's place
Cause I know he needs me, oh yeah
I will never, never give my baby no trouble
Whenever he calls me I come runnin' on the double
Cause my baby loves me, oh yeah
And he needs me, yes he does
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Now nobody can tell me the place
Where I'm going wrong, oh no
Nobody could ever erase the love so strong
Cause I know he loves me
He told me that he needs me
I know he loves me
Can't do without me, oh no
"My Baby Loves Me" is a joyful, upbeat song about the singer's unwavering love for her partner, who reciprocates these feelings reciprocate with equal intensity. She begins the song by proudly declaring that her baby both loves and needs her, emphasizing their deep emotional connection. The singer seems to feel that nobody else could ever compare to her baby, especially when it comes to the way they make her feel. The attention and affection he gives her are unparalleled, and she cherishes it. The second verse builds on this idea of deep love and affection, with the singer insisting that she knows "nobody could ever erase the love so strong."
Ultimately, the song is a celebration of love that is deep and enduring, as well as joyful and all-consuming. Despite the fact that a number of songs from this time period were sad and wistful, reflecting the pain of love lost or unrequited, "My Baby Loves Me" is a happy and optimistic tune that is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby loves me, oh yeah
My significant other loves and cares for me deeply.
My baby needs me, oh yeah
My significant other depends on me and my presence.
No other guy can whisper sweet things in my ear
I am only charmed by the sweet words of my significant other.
My sweetie pie has the only sweet voice I hear, so clear
Only the voice of my significant other as sweet, clear and significant.
So he needs me, oh yeah
My significant other needs me in their life and to be around me.
I'm telling you he needs me
I want to emphasise how much my significant other needs me.
Oh yes he does
I want to confirm that my significant other does indeed need me.
Can't seem to see no other handsome face
I am not interested in any other attractive person.
There's just no cute substitute can
No one else can replace the love and affection of my significant other.
Take my baby's place
No one can replace my significant other in my heart or life.
Cause I know he needs me, oh yeah
I am sure and confident that my significant other needs me in their life.
I will never, never give my baby no trouble
I promise to never cause any issues or problems in my relationship with my significant other.
Whenever he calls me I come runnin' on the double
I will always be there for my significant other when they need me.
Cause my baby loves me, oh yeah
I am loved very much by my significant other.
And he needs me, yes he does
My significant other needs me just as much as they love me.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Repeated affirmation of my belief in my significant other's love and need for me.
Nobody can tell me the place
I am confident that there is no unknown location or thing disrupting my relationship.
Where I'm going wrong, oh no
I do not believe I am doing anything wrong in our relationship.
Nobody could ever erase the love so strong
The love shared between my significant other and me is so strong it could not be erased or diminished.
Cause I know he loves me
I have no doubt that my significant other loves me and feels the same way I do.
He told me that he needs me
My significant other has expressed to me that they depend on and need me in their life.
I know he loves me
I am confident that my significant other loves me more than anyone else.
Can't do without me, oh no
My significant other cannot imagine a life without me in it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GRETCHEN PETERS
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@swt32567
Martha Reeves & The Lovely Vandellas. The male background singers on this hit were none other than Motown's own 4-Tops. Never again will we see as much talent @ one record company as Motown had back in the 60's. This is not R&B. This is SOUL music. Music for the Soul from the Soul.
@phylis3917
You know I THOUGHT it was them!
@realdeal7521
@@phylis3917 Wow I didn't know that. Thanks for passing that along good to know.
@tonyswan7389
Pure GOLD
@russbates937
It's not actually the Vandellas. It's Martha backed by the superb Andantes alongside the Tops.
@Legoairborne101
man... nothing makes me feel like everythings gonna turn out alright like that first opening piano line. I hear it and immediately feel at home. I feel cool. I feel collected. I feel warm. Even if you don't have a baby of your own this song makes you feel the love. Man, thats what its all about. Every last bit of it.
@umste2624
you said it perfectly....*e
@charlescoleman6777
I thought I was the only one feeling that feeling!😂👏🏾👨🏾🦳🎶💕
@phylis3917
Yes. That percussion and then as you say. 😘
@mikepolyak6120
This reminds me my teenage years. Also ex girlfriends so cool. I'm 75 now & feeling cool