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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
Track Description:
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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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
Track Description:
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.
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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
Track Description:
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).
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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
Track Description:
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).
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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
Track Description:
One quality act following another. This one wasn't a huge hit but it did respectably well (#40, R&B #7) in 1970.
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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
Track Description:
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).
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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
Track Description:
This jam session didn't chart, but it's hot anyway (1969).
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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
Track Description:
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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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
Track Description:
Again, not a huge hit, but it's a rockin' little number (1969 #56, R&B #27).
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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
Track Description:
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).
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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
Track Description:
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.
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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
Track Description:
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).
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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
Track Description:
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).
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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
Track Description:
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.
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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
Track Description:
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).
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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
Track Description:
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).
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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
Track Description:
This mono instrumental track from 1969, covers Jimmy Ruffin's charter (1967 #29, R&B #14).
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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
Track Description:
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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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
Track Description:
Like track 13, this is another cover of a Marvin Gaye tune (1964 #15, R&B #6).
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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
Track Description:
A mono instrumental cover (1969) of The Marvelettes hit from 1966 (#7, R&B #3).
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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
Track Description:
A solid but non-charting 1970 Cover of The Temptations hit from 1967 (#6, R&B #3).
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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
Track Description:
A solid sounding hit that should've done better (1969 #45, R&B #25).
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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
Track Description:
Near perfection from Stevie on this one (1969 #4, R&B #4).
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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
Track Description:
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.
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Man, you bring something unique to our party. A little request: I love the late 60s/early 70s Motown stuff that showed some artists writing about social issues. Marvin, Stevie, the truly great Edwin Starr. I would love to see a mix from you showing that aspect of Motor City music. Pretty please.

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Near perfection from Joe on this one..
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11 is an awesome song, I have a Ike and Tina version that I just love.
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