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The Real Nitty Gritty (M*T*WN in 1969-70)
The Real Nitty Gritty (M*T*WN in 1969-70) | |
Created by: | RetroJoe |
Tracks: | 24 |
Length: | 01:19:15 |
Keywords |
1. Motown 2. 1969 3. 1970 |
Created on | 10/11/08 05:15pm |
Level | 3 |
Points | 1533 |
Total visitors | 15 |
Unique visitors | 12 |
description:
The inspiration for this collection of motown for these years is the complete singles compilation book sets of recent vintage. Unfortunately all of the songs are only available from this source as mono tracks, even though most of them used here were originally stereo single releases. I put the mix together from the box sets, but then hunted for stereo versions which comprise 18 of the 24 tracks used here. Most of these songs are not mainstream hits, because I used 32 tracks on prior mixes for these years. One of the exceptions to this are the two #1 hits by the Jackson 5 that I used for tracks 3 & 10. Other fairly big hits are represented here as tracks 1, 4, 6, 11 & 23. The pic is of Gladys Knight and The Pips, who have more tracks (4) than any other artist on this mix.
tracklist
1 | The Temptations : Runaway Child, Running Wild |
For the year this was issued (1969), this was a pretty long song; pretty darn good too (#6, R&B #1).
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Track 0 from Anthology
Length: 00:04:49 Year: 1995 |
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For the year this was issued (1969), this was a pretty long song; pretty darn good too (#6, R&B #1). SHOW LESS
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2 | Gladys Knight and The Pips : Cloud Nine |
The Temptation had a #6 hit with this song in the same year (1969) that this version was issued. This track d [...]
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Track 13 from Silk and Soul/Nitty Gritty
Length: 00:03:11 Year: 2006 |
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The Temptation had a #6 hit with this song in the same year (1969) that this version was issued. This track didn't chart but it's a quality act. SHOW LESS
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3 | Jackson 5 : ABC |
The Jackson 5 was a huge phenomena in 1970 (this was just one of a string of five #1 hits they had in that yea [...]
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Track 2 from The Ultimate Collection
Length: 00:02:58 Year: 1996 |
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The Jackson 5 was a huge phenomena in 1970 (this was just one of a string of five #1 hits they had in that year). SHOW LESS
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4 | Gladys Knight & The Pips : The Nitty Gritty |
An outstanding version that reached #19 in 1969; #2 on the R&B chart (the original by Shirley Ellis hit #8 in [...]
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Track 10 from The Ultimate Collection
Length: 00:03:04 Year: 1997 |
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An outstanding version that reached #19 in 1969; #2 on the R&B chart (the original by Shirley Ellis hit #8 in 1964; R&B #4). SHOW LESS
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5 | Marvin Gaye : The End Of Our Road |
One quality act following another. This one wasn't a huge hit but it did respectably well (#40, R&B #7) in 19 [...]
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Track 18 from The Norman Whitfield Sessions
Length: 00:02:50 Year: 1994 |
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One quality act following another. This one wasn't a huge hit but it did respectably well (#40, R&B #7) in 1970. SHOW LESS
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6 | Rare Earth : I Know I'm Loosing You |
This mono track was one of their top 3 singles. This was the first white band to be signed to a Motown label [...]
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Track 0 from The Complete Motown Singles, vol. 10
Length: 00:03:39 Year: 2008 |
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This mono track was one of their top 3 singles. This was the first white band to be signed to a Motown label (1970 #7, R&B #20). SHOW LESS
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7 | Shorty Long : Ain't No Justice |
This jam session didn't chart, but it's hot anyway (1969).
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Track 7 from The Essential Collection
Length: 00:02:58 Year: 2000 |
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This jam session didn't chart, but it's hot anyway (1969). SHOW LESS
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8 | Stevie Wonder : I Don't Know Why (I Love You) |
I love this number, and I know why (Stevie Wonder sings it with a ton of soul power) (1969 #39, R&B #16).
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Track 0 from The Definitive Collection
Length: 00:02:47 Year: 2002 |
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I love this number, and I know why (Stevie Wonder sings it with a ton of soul power) (1969 #39, R&B #16). SHOW LESS
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9 | Martha and The Vandellas : (We've Got) Honey Love |
Again, not a huge hit, but it's a rockin' little number (1969 #56, R&B #27).
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Track 9 from Ridin' High/Sugar N' Spice
Length: 00:02:33 Year: 2002 |
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Again, not a huge hit, but it's a rockin' little number (1969 #56, R&B #27). SHOW LESS
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10 | Jackson 5 : I'll Be There |
Apparently this single was only recorded in mono, but it was a red hot hit for the Jacksons in 1970 (like trac [...]
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Track 0 from Complete Motown Singles, Vol 10
Length: 00:03:45 Year: 2008 |
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Apparently this single was only recorded in mono, but it was a red hot hit for the Jacksons in 1970 (like track 3 it was #1 on the Pop & R&B charts). SHOW LESS
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11 | The Supremes and Four Tops : River Deep, Mountain High |
This combination of two great groups produced a pretty big hit (issued in 1970, peaking in 1971 at #14, R&B #7 [...]
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Track 21 from 40 Golden Motown Greats
Length: 00:03:06 Year: 1998 |
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This combination of two great groups produced a pretty big hit (issued in 1970, peaking in 1971 at #14, R&B #7). Although it was the last charting version, it did the best of the three. SHOW LESS
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12 | Gladys Knight and The Pips : The Tracks Of My Tears |
A cover version that was originally a #16 hit in 1965 for the Miracles. This one didn't chart, but a well cra [...]
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Track 10 from Silk and Soul/Nitty Gritty
Length: 00:02:53 Year: 2006 |
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A cover version that was originally a #16 hit in 1965 for the Miracles. This one didn't chart, but a well crafted number (1970). SHOW LESS
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13 | The Supremes and The Temptations : Stubborn Kind Of Fellow |
Cover of a Marvin Gaye tune that charted at #46 (R&B #8) in '62. This one didn't chart but it is a great vers [...]
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Track 30 from Joined Together: The Complete Studio Duets
Length: 00:03:10 Year: 2004 |
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Cover of a Marvin Gaye tune that charted at #46 (R&B #8) in '62. This one didn't chart but it is a great version from a powerful duet of groups (1969). SHOW LESS
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14 | Chuck Jackson : Two Feet From Happiness |
This artist was past his prime, but this song still rocks even if it didn't chart (in 1961-65, he had 19 songs [...]
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Track 0 from Complete Motown Singles, vol 10
Length: 00:03:21 Year: 2008 |
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This artist was past his prime, but this song still rocks even if it didn't chart (in 1961-65, he had 19 songs charting for pop and 13 for R&B, doing better in the later). This one was a mono track from 1970. SHOW LESS
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15 | David and Jimmy Ruffin : Stand By Me |
Ben E. King's version (1961 #4, R&B #1) is a tough act to follow, but this is a great soulful cover (1970 #61, [...]
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Track 11 from The Best Of Jimmy Ruffin
Length: 00:03:48 Year: 2001 |
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Ben E. King's version (1961 #4, R&B #1) is a tough act to follow, but this is a great soulful cover (1970 #61, R&B #24). SHOW LESS
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16 | The Spinners : My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) |
Cover of David Ruffin's hit (1969 #9, R&B #2). This one didn't chart, but again it's sung with a lot of soul [...]
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Track 11 from The Very Best Of The Spinners
Length: 00:03:37 Year: 1995 |
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Cover of David Ruffin's hit (1969 #9, R&B #2). This one didn't chart, but again it's sung with a lot of soul (1970). SHOW LESS
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17 | Earl Van Dyke : Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got |
This mono instrumental track from 1969, covers Jimmy Ruffin's charter (1967 #29, R&B #14).
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Track 0 from Complete Motown Singles, vol 9
Length: 00:03:30 Year: 2007 |
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This mono instrumental track from 1969, covers Jimmy Ruffin's charter (1967 #29, R&B #14). SHOW LESS
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18 | Bob and Marcia : Young, Gifted and Black |
It's where it's at, even if it wasn't on the charts. A taste of Jamaica (1970, mono track).
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Track 0 from Complete Motown Singles, vol 10
Length: 00:03:13 Year: 2008 |
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It's where it's at, even if it wasn't on the charts. A taste of Jamaica (1970, mono track). SHOW LESS
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19 | The Supremes and The Temptations : Try It Baby |
Like track 13, this is another cover of a Marvin Gaye tune (1964 #15, R&B #6).
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Track 35 from Anthology
Length: 00:03:50 Year: 2001 |
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Like track 13, this is another cover of a Marvin Gaye tune (1964 #15, R&B #6). SHOW LESS
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20 | Jonah Jones : Don't Mess With Bill |
A mono instrumental cover (1969) of The Marvelettes hit from 1966 (#7, R&B #3).
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Track 0 from Complete Motown Singles, vol 9
Length: 00:03:52 Year: 2007 |
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A mono instrumental cover (1969) of The Marvelettes hit from 1966 (#7, R&B #3). SHOW LESS
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21 | Gladys Knight and The Pips : You're My Everything |
A solid but non-charting 1970 Cover of The Temptations hit from 1967 (#6, R&B #3).
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Track 11 from Silk and Soul/Nitty Gritty
Length: 00:03:06 Year: 2006 |
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A solid but non-charting 1970 Cover of The Temptations hit from 1967 (#6, R&B #3). SHOW LESS
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22 | Four Tops : Don't Let Him Take Your Love From Me |
A solid sounding hit that should've done better (1969 #45, R&B #25).
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Track 30 from The Four Tops - Gold
Length: 00:02:53 Year: 2005 |
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A solid sounding hit that should've done better (1969 #45, R&B #25). SHOW LESS
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23 | Stevie Wonder : My Cherie Amour |
Near perfection from Stevie on this one (1969 #4, R&B #4).
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Track 13 from Song Review
Length: 00:02:51 Year: 1996 |
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Near perfection from Stevie on this one (1969 #4, R&B #4). SHOW LESS
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24 | Kiki Dee : My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) |
So good, this song deserves a second listen. Like track 16, this 1970 cover is based on David Ruffin's hit of [...]
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Track 12 from Love Makes The World Go Round: The Motown Collection
Length: 00:03:31 Year: 2005 |
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So good, this song deserves a second listen. Like track 16, this 1970 cover is based on David Ruffin's hit of the year before. SHOW LESS
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