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.
Someday We'll Be Together
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Lyrics
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Say it, say it again
Someday we'll be together
You're far away from me my love, and just as sure my,
My baby as there are stars above,
I wanna say, I wanna say, I wanna say some day we'll be together;
Yes we will, yes we will say some day we'll be together.
Someday day, some sweet day we will be together
My love is yours, baby
Oh, right from the start
You, you, you possess my soul now honey
And I know, I know you won my heart.
And I wanna say someday (some sweet day) we'll be together.
Ah,yes we will, yes we will
someday we'll be together, tell everybody now
Ah,yes we will, yes we will
Long time ago my, my sweet thing, I made a big mistake, honey.
I say, I said goodbye.
Oh, Oh baby ever ever, ever, never, never since that day now,
Now all I, all I wanna do ah is cry, cry,cry, cry
Oh hey, hey, hey
How long are you, every night,
Just to kiss your sweet, sweet lips,
Hold you ever so tight and I wanna say
Someday we'll be together.
Oh, yes we will, yes we will.
Someday we'll be together.
Oh, yes we will, yes we will.
Someday we'll be together.
Ah, honey, honey
some day we'll be together.
Yes we will, yes we will
In the song "Someday We'll Be Together" by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, the lyrics depict a longing for a future reunion between two lovers who are currently separated. The repeated refrain of "Someday we'll be together" conveys a sense of hope and determination to be reunited despite the physical distance between them. The imagery of stars above symbolizes the enduring connection and love that exists between the singer and their partner, emphasizing that their love transcends any barriers.
The singer expresses deep devotion and commitment to their beloved, acknowledging that their love has been constant and unwavering since the beginning. The lyrics suggest that the partner possesses their soul and has won their heart, highlighting the profound emotional bond that exists between them. The repetition of "I know, I know" emphasizes the singer's certainty and confidence in the strength of their love, underscoring the belief that they will eventually be together again.
The lyrics also reveal a sense of regret and longing for reconciliation, as the singer reflects on a past mistake that led to their separation. The mention of saying goodbye and feeling the pain of that decision conveys a poignant sense of loss and sorrow. The singer's longing to hold their partner again and kiss their lips demonstrates a deep yearning for physical closeness and intimacy, further emphasizing the depth of their emotional connection.
Overall, "Someday We'll Be Together" conveys a message of enduring love, hope for a future reunion, and the pain of separation. The lyrics capture the complexities of relationships, including moments of regret and longing, as well as the unwavering belief in the possibility of being together again. The song's soulful vocals and emotive delivery enhance the heartfelt sentiments expressed in the lyrics, creating a poignant and resonant portrayal of love and longing.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Russell Glyn Ballard
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William Mitchell
This group is a legend, and has been around since the 60's. And they are still singing and dancing. WOW!
Len Hales
Roz and Annette harmonies are TIGHT.. sounding just like they did on original recording. Love it 😍
JACK ANTHONY
Annette did not sing on Dancing in the Street. Annette had left by then and Betty Kelly sang on Dancing on the Street and all the hits thereafter.
Garwyn Oaks United Neighbors Association
WOW! Great clip of legendary Martha Reeves and the ORIGINAL Vandellas! Thanks for posting.
JACK ANTHONY
These are the original Vandellas. But by the time Dancing in the Street was recorded and released original Vandella Annette had already left the group and Betty Kelly replaced her. Betty Kelly is actually better known than Annette as Betty was with the group longer and sang on more hits than Annette.
bradly2007
Legendary ladies of soul led by Martha Reeves looking & sounding magnificent, timeless classic songs soundtrack of our lives over the decades, miss the time music was more real like this...
pnyc1969
I saw the original lineup in 1988. Martha has reunited with them intermittently over the years. These days she is singing with her sister.
TM
The Original Vandellas are Great!
Shawn Baldwin
Do it Martha!❤
Stori King
Roz & Annette are GREAT, their beautiful tight harmonies are literally just as perfectly tight as they were in the 60s. Seems like 1 of them shoulda took over the lead bcuz my girl Martha's voice is shot to shit, smh.