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Gladys Knight & The Pips: Keep An Eye
Chuck Jackson: Are You Lonely For Me Baby
Diana Ross & The Supremes: No Matter What Sign You Are (Alternate Mix)
Edwin Starr & Blinky: Ooo Baby Baby
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas: Taking My Love (And Leaving Me)
Shorty Long: A Whiter Shade Of Pale
Jimmy Ruffin: If You Will Let Me, I Know I Can
Anonymous Children Of Today: Love And Peace
Gladys Knight & The Pips: Keep An Eye
Chuck Jackson: Are You Lonely For Me Baby
Diana Ross & The Supremes: No Matter What Sign You Are (Alternate Mix)
Edwin Starr & Blinky: Ooo Baby Baby
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas: Taking My Love (And Leaving Me)
Shorty Long: A Whiter Shade Of Pale
Jimmy Ruffin: If You Will Let Me, I Know I Can
Anonymous Children Of Today: Love And Peace
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Even as the world rolled on like a ball of confusion, it was a new morning for “The Sound of Young America” in 1969. That story is in full flower on The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 9: 1969, a 6-CD set that’s the latest installment in this acclaimed series.
While the year marked the zenith of Motown’s ascendance in American culture – with Grammy® awards and television specials – 1969 also signaled the end of an era. As the decade closed in the freefall from the peak of the Woodstock festival to the horror of Altamont, so too was Motown in upheaval. While the year saw The Temps snag the company’s first GRAMMY® for 1968’s “Cloud Nine,” it also suffered the loss of foundation drummer Benny “Papa Zita” Benjamin. Diana Ross was planning to leave the Supremes, while the Jackson 5 injected new energy to the company.
Motown enjoyed such success that it could afford to move into gleaming downtown offices. The company also took a brave step forward into progressive rock with the launch of the Rare Earth label. It also made a deal with Hugh Masekela and Stewart Levine to distribute the eclectic Chisa label.
This incredible year is captured in 149 songs from 42 artists on Motown’s many labels across the sic CDs of The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 9: 1969. Highlights include Edwin Starr’s “Twenty-Five Miles,” “I’ll Do Something New” by Diana Ross & The Supremes and The Temptations, Gladys Knight & The Pips’ “Friendship Train,” and The Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back,” which is also featured as the replica 45 housed in the front cover.
Featured in the box set’s thick booklet is an introductory essay from former Motown executive and current artist manager Shelly Berger, an overview of the times by music historian Stu Hackel, detailed track notations, discographies and cross-references, and, of course, terrific photos from the Motown Archives.
Tracks:
Disc 44
1. Edwin Starr - Twenty-Five Miles
2. Edwin Starr - Love Is My Destination
3. Diana Ross & The Supremes - Im Livin In Shame
4. Diana Ross & The Supremes - Im So Glad I Got Somebody (Like You Around)
5. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Good Lovin Ain't Easy To Come By
6. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Satisfied Feelin'
7. The Originals - Weve Got A Way Out Love
8. The Originals - You're The One
9. The Originals - Weve Got A Way Out Love [alternate mix]
10. David Ruffin - My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)
11. David Ruffin - Ive Got To Find Myself A Brand New Baby
12. Soupy Sales - Muck-Arty Park
13. Soupy Sales - Green Grow The Lilacs
14. Stevie Wonder - Dont Know Why I Love You [promo version]
15. Stevie Wonder - My Cherie Amour - 1st pressing
16. Stevie Wonder - Dont Know Why I Love You [commercial version]
17. The Temptations - Runaway Child, Running Wild
18. The Temptations - I Need Your Lovin'
19. Shorty Long - Dont Mess With My Weekend
20. Shorty Long - Ain't No Justice
21. Shorty Long - I Had A Dream
22. Gladys Knight & The Pips - Didn't You Know (Youd Have To Cry Sometime)
23. Gladys Knight & The Pips - Keep An Eye
Disc 45
1. Diana Ross & The Supremes & the Temptations - Ill Try Something New
2. Diana Ross & The Supremes & the Temptations - The Way You Do The Things You Do
3. Chuck Jackson - Are You Lonely For Me Baby
4. Chuck Jackson - Your Wonderful Love
5. Chuck Jackson - Are You Lonely For Me Baby [longer mix]
6. The Fantastic Four - I Feel Like Im Falling In Love Again
7. The Fantastic Four - Pin Point It Down
8. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - (Weve Got) Honey Love
9. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - I'm In Love (And I Know It)
10. Earl Van Dyke - Runaway Child, Running Wild
11. Earl Van Dyke - Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got
12. Jonah Jones - For Better Or Worse
13. Jonah Jones - Dont Mess With Bill
14. The Supremes - The Composer
15. The Supremes - The Beginning Of The End
16. Billy Eckstine - My Cup Runneth Over
17. Billy Eckstine - Ask The Lonely
18. Marvin Gaye - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
19. Marvin Gaye - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)
20. Four Tops - What Is A Man
21. Four Tops - Don't Bring Back Memories
22. The Honest Men - Cherie
23. The Honest Men - Baby
24. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)
25. Jr. Walker & The All Stars – Brainwasher (Part 1)
Disc 46
1. The Temptations - Don’t Let The Joneses Get You Down
2. The Temptations - Since I’ve Lost You
3. The Isley Brothers - Just Ain’t Enough Love
4. The Originals - Green Grow The Lilacs
5. The Supremes - No Matter What Sign You Are
6. The Supremes - The Young Folks
7. The Supremes - No Matter What Sign You Are [alternate mix]
8. Edwin Starr - I’m Still A Struggling Man
9. Edwin Starr - Pretty Little Angel
10. Gladys Knight & The Pips - The Nitty Gritty
11. Gladys Knight & The Pips - Got Myself A Good Man
12. The Miracles - Doggone Right
13. The Miracles - Here I Go Again
14. The Miracles - Abraham, Martin, And John
15. The Miracles - Abraham, Martin, And John [alternate mix]
16. David Ruffin - I’ve Lost Everything I’ve Ever Loved
17. David Ruffin - We’ll Have A Good Thing Going On
18. Diana Ross & The Supremes & the Temptations - Stubborn Kind Of Fellow
19. Diana Ross & The Supremes & the Temptations - Try It Baby
20. Captain Zap & The Motortown Cut-Ups - The Luney Landing
21. Captain Zap & The Motortown Cut-Ups - The Luney Take-Off
22. Bobby Taylor - Oh I’ve Been Blessed
23. Bobby Taylor - It Should Have Been Me Loving Her
24. The Lollipops – Cheating, Is Telling On You
25. The Lollipops - Need Your Love
Disc 47 1. Blinky & Edwin Starr - Oh How Happy
2. Blinky & Edwin Starr - Ooo Baby Baby
3. Terry Johnson - My Springtime
4. Terry Johnson – Suzie
5. Bobby Taylor - My Girl Has Gone
6. The Temptations - I Can’t Get Next To You
7. The Temptations - Running Away (Ain’t Gonna Help You)
8. Marvin Gaye - That’s The Way Love Is
9. Marvin Gaye - Gonna Keep On Tryin’ Till I Win Your Love
10. Chuck Jackson - Honey Come Back
11. Chuck Jackson - What Am I Gonna Do Without You
12. The Originals - Baby, I’m For Real
13. The Originals - Moment Of Truth
14. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Taking My Love (And Leaving Me)
15. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas – Heartless
16. Wes Henderson - In Bed
17. Wes Henderson – Reality
18. Diana Ross & The Supremes & the Temptations - The Weight
19. Diana Ross & The Supremes & the Temptations - For Better Or Worse
20. Shorty Long - A Whiter Shade Of Pale
21. Shorty Long - When You Are Available
22. The Fantastic Four - Just Another Lonely Night
23. The Fantastic Four - Don’t Care Why You Want Me (Long As You Want Me)
24. Joe Harnell - Midnight Cowboy
25. Joe Harnell - Green Grow The Lilacs
Disc 48
1. The Marvelettes - That’s How Heartaches Are Made
2. The Marvelettes - Rainy Mourning
3. Monk Montgomery - A Place In The Sun
4. Monk Montgomery - Your Love
5. Stu Gardner - Home On the Range (Everybody Needs A Home)
6. Stu Gardner - It’s A Family Thang
7. Stu Gardner - Mend This Generation
8. Stevie Wonder - Never Had A Dream Come True
9. Stevie Wonder - I’d Be A Fool Right Now
10. Stevie Wonder - Yester Me, Yester You, Yesterday
11. Arthur Adams - It’s Private Tonight
12. Arthur Adams - Let’s Make Some Love
13. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - These Eyes
14. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - I’ve Got To Find A Way To Win Maria Back
15. Gladys Knight & The Pips - Friendship Train
16. Gladys Knight & The Pips - Cloud Nine
17. The Spinners - In My Diary
18. The Spinners - (She’s Gonna Love Me) At Sundown
19. The Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
20. The Jackson 5 - Who’s Lovin’ You
21. Jimmy Ruffin - If You Will Let Me, I Know I Can
22. Jimmy Ruffin - Farewell Is A Lonely Sound
23. Dorothy, Oma & Zelpha - Gonna Put It On Your Mind
24. Dorothy, Oma & Zelpha - Henry Blake
Disc 49
1. The Supremes - Someday We’ll Be Together
2. The Supremes - He’s My Sunny Boy
3. Four Tops - Don’t Let Him Take Your Love From Me
4. Four Tops - The Key
5. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - What You Gave Me
6. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - How You Gonna Keep It (After You Get It)
7. Rare Earth - Generation (Light Up The Sky)
8. Rare Earth - Magic Key
9. David Ruffin - I’m So Glad I Fell For You
10. David Ruffin - I Pray Every Day You Won’t Regret Loving Me
11. David Ruffin I'm So Glad I Fell For You [alternate mix]
12. The Miracles - Point It Out
13. The Miracles - Darling Dear
14. The Miracles - Point It Out [alternate mix]
15. Anonymous Children Of Today - Can We Talk To You? (For A Little While)
16. Anonymous Children Of Today - Love And Peace
17. The Rustix - Can’t You Hear The Music Play
18. The Rustix - I Guess This Is Goodbye
19. The Five Smooth Stones - I Will Never Love Another
20. The Five Smooth Stones - Love Unto Me
21. Marvin Gaye - How Can I Forget
22. Marvin Gaye - Gonna Give Her All The Love I’ve Got
23. The Temptations - Psychedelic Shack
24. The Temptations - That’s The Way Love Is
25. Chuck Jackson - Baby, I'll Get It
26. Chuck Jackson - The Day My World Stood Still
While the year marked the zenith of Motown’s ascendance in American culture – with Grammy® awards and television specials – 1969 also signaled the end of an era. As the decade closed in the freefall from the peak of the Woodstock festival to the horror of Altamont, so too was Motown in upheaval. While the year saw The Temps snag the company’s first GRAMMY® for 1968’s “Cloud Nine,” it also suffered the loss of foundation drummer Benny “Papa Zita” Benjamin. Diana Ross was planning to leave the Supremes, while the Jackson 5 injected new energy to the company.
Motown enjoyed such success that it could afford to move into gleaming downtown offices. The company also took a brave step forward into progressive rock with the launch of the Rare Earth label. It also made a deal with Hugh Masekela and Stewart Levine to distribute the eclectic Chisa label.
This incredible year is captured in 149 songs from 42 artists on Motown’s many labels across the sic CDs of The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 9: 1969. Highlights include Edwin Starr’s “Twenty-Five Miles,” “I’ll Do Something New” by Diana Ross & The Supremes and The Temptations, Gladys Knight & The Pips’ “Friendship Train,” and The Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back,” which is also featured as the replica 45 housed in the front cover.
Featured in the box set’s thick booklet is an introductory essay from former Motown executive and current artist manager Shelly Berger, an overview of the times by music historian Stu Hackel, detailed track notations, discographies and cross-references, and, of course, terrific photos from the Motown Archives.
Tracks:
Disc 44
1. Edwin Starr - Twenty-Five Miles
2. Edwin Starr - Love Is My Destination
3. Diana Ross & The Supremes - Im Livin In Shame
4. Diana Ross & The Supremes - Im So Glad I Got Somebody (Like You Around)
5. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Good Lovin Ain't Easy To Come By
6. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Satisfied Feelin'
7. The Originals - Weve Got A Way Out Love
8. The Originals - You're The One
9. The Originals - Weve Got A Way Out Love [alternate mix]
10. David Ruffin - My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)
11. David Ruffin - Ive Got To Find Myself A Brand New Baby
12. Soupy Sales - Muck-Arty Park
13. Soupy Sales - Green Grow The Lilacs
14. Stevie Wonder - Dont Know Why I Love You [promo version]
15. Stevie Wonder - My Cherie Amour - 1st pressing
16. Stevie Wonder - Dont Know Why I Love You [commercial version]
17. The Temptations - Runaway Child, Running Wild
18. The Temptations - I Need Your Lovin'
19. Shorty Long - Dont Mess With My Weekend
20. Shorty Long - Ain't No Justice
21. Shorty Long - I Had A Dream
22. Gladys Knight & The Pips - Didn't You Know (Youd Have To Cry Sometime)
23. Gladys Knight & The Pips - Keep An Eye
Disc 45
1. Diana Ross & The Supremes & the Temptations - Ill Try Something New
2. Diana Ross & The Supremes & the Temptations - The Way You Do The Things You Do
3. Chuck Jackson - Are You Lonely For Me Baby
4. Chuck Jackson - Your Wonderful Love
5. Chuck Jackson - Are You Lonely For Me Baby [longer mix]
6. The Fantastic Four - I Feel Like Im Falling In Love Again
7. The Fantastic Four - Pin Point It Down
8. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - (Weve Got) Honey Love
9. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - I'm In Love (And I Know It)
10. Earl Van Dyke - Runaway Child, Running Wild
11. Earl Van Dyke - Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got
12. Jonah Jones - For Better Or Worse
13. Jonah Jones - Dont Mess With Bill
14. The Supremes - The Composer
15. The Supremes - The Beginning Of The End
16. Billy Eckstine - My Cup Runneth Over
17. Billy Eckstine - Ask The Lonely
18. Marvin Gaye - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
19. Marvin Gaye - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)
20. Four Tops - What Is A Man
21. Four Tops - Don't Bring Back Memories
22. The Honest Men - Cherie
23. The Honest Men - Baby
24. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)
25. Jr. Walker & The All Stars – Brainwasher (Part 1)
Disc 46
1. The Temptations - Don’t Let The Joneses Get You Down
2. The Temptations - Since I’ve Lost You
3. The Isley Brothers - Just Ain’t Enough Love
4. The Originals - Green Grow The Lilacs
5. The Supremes - No Matter What Sign You Are
6. The Supremes - The Young Folks
7. The Supremes - No Matter What Sign You Are [alternate mix]
8. Edwin Starr - I’m Still A Struggling Man
9. Edwin Starr - Pretty Little Angel
10. Gladys Knight & The Pips - The Nitty Gritty
11. Gladys Knight & The Pips - Got Myself A Good Man
12. The Miracles - Doggone Right
13. The Miracles - Here I Go Again
14. The Miracles - Abraham, Martin, And John
15. The Miracles - Abraham, Martin, And John [alternate mix]
16. David Ruffin - I’ve Lost Everything I’ve Ever Loved
17. David Ruffin - We’ll Have A Good Thing Going On
18. Diana Ross & The Supremes & the Temptations - Stubborn Kind Of Fellow
19. Diana Ross & The Supremes & the Temptations - Try It Baby
20. Captain Zap & The Motortown Cut-Ups - The Luney Landing
21. Captain Zap & The Motortown Cut-Ups - The Luney Take-Off
22. Bobby Taylor - Oh I’ve Been Blessed
23. Bobby Taylor - It Should Have Been Me Loving Her
24. The Lollipops – Cheating, Is Telling On You
25. The Lollipops - Need Your Love
Disc 47 1. Blinky & Edwin Starr - Oh How Happy
2. Blinky & Edwin Starr - Ooo Baby Baby
3. Terry Johnson - My Springtime
4. Terry Johnson – Suzie
5. Bobby Taylor - My Girl Has Gone
6. The Temptations - I Can’t Get Next To You
7. The Temptations - Running Away (Ain’t Gonna Help You)
8. Marvin Gaye - That’s The Way Love Is
9. Marvin Gaye - Gonna Keep On Tryin’ Till I Win Your Love
10. Chuck Jackson - Honey Come Back
11. Chuck Jackson - What Am I Gonna Do Without You
12. The Originals - Baby, I’m For Real
13. The Originals - Moment Of Truth
14. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Taking My Love (And Leaving Me)
15. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas – Heartless
16. Wes Henderson - In Bed
17. Wes Henderson – Reality
18. Diana Ross & The Supremes & the Temptations - The Weight
19. Diana Ross & The Supremes & the Temptations - For Better Or Worse
20. Shorty Long - A Whiter Shade Of Pale
21. Shorty Long - When You Are Available
22. The Fantastic Four - Just Another Lonely Night
23. The Fantastic Four - Don’t Care Why You Want Me (Long As You Want Me)
24. Joe Harnell - Midnight Cowboy
25. Joe Harnell - Green Grow The Lilacs
Disc 48
1. The Marvelettes - That’s How Heartaches Are Made
2. The Marvelettes - Rainy Mourning
3. Monk Montgomery - A Place In The Sun
4. Monk Montgomery - Your Love
5. Stu Gardner - Home On the Range (Everybody Needs A Home)
6. Stu Gardner - It’s A Family Thang
7. Stu Gardner - Mend This Generation
8. Stevie Wonder - Never Had A Dream Come True
9. Stevie Wonder - I’d Be A Fool Right Now
10. Stevie Wonder - Yester Me, Yester You, Yesterday
11. Arthur Adams - It’s Private Tonight
12. Arthur Adams - Let’s Make Some Love
13. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - These Eyes
14. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - I’ve Got To Find A Way To Win Maria Back
15. Gladys Knight & The Pips - Friendship Train
16. Gladys Knight & The Pips - Cloud Nine
17. The Spinners - In My Diary
18. The Spinners - (She’s Gonna Love Me) At Sundown
19. The Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
20. The Jackson 5 - Who’s Lovin’ You
21. Jimmy Ruffin - If You Will Let Me, I Know I Can
22. Jimmy Ruffin - Farewell Is A Lonely Sound
23. Dorothy, Oma & Zelpha - Gonna Put It On Your Mind
24. Dorothy, Oma & Zelpha - Henry Blake
Disc 49
1. The Supremes - Someday We’ll Be Together
2. The Supremes - He’s My Sunny Boy
3. Four Tops - Don’t Let Him Take Your Love From Me
4. Four Tops - The Key
5. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - What You Gave Me
6. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - How You Gonna Keep It (After You Get It)
7. Rare Earth - Generation (Light Up The Sky)
8. Rare Earth - Magic Key
9. David Ruffin - I’m So Glad I Fell For You
10. David Ruffin - I Pray Every Day You Won’t Regret Loving Me
11. David Ruffin I'm So Glad I Fell For You [alternate mix]
12. The Miracles - Point It Out
13. The Miracles - Darling Dear
14. The Miracles - Point It Out [alternate mix]
15. Anonymous Children Of Today - Can We Talk To You? (For A Little While)
16. Anonymous Children Of Today - Love And Peace
17. The Rustix - Can’t You Hear The Music Play
18. The Rustix - I Guess This Is Goodbye
19. The Five Smooth Stones - I Will Never Love Another
20. The Five Smooth Stones - Love Unto Me
21. Marvin Gaye - How Can I Forget
22. Marvin Gaye - Gonna Give Her All The Love I’ve Got
23. The Temptations - Psychedelic Shack
24. The Temptations - That’s The Way Love Is
25. Chuck Jackson - Baby, I'll Get It
26. Chuck Jackson - The Day My World Stood Still
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