Motown icon Martha Reeves raising $55K after being awarded Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

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  • Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
  • The chart-topping hit Dancing in the Streets put Martha and the Vandellas on the map. And now, her memory will soon by a permanent fixture.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 48

  • @Mattmannthegod
    @Mattmannthegod Рік тому +15

    I love Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
    In My lonely room‼️

  • @horizontoday7874
    @horizontoday7874 Рік тому +19

    I’m sure Berry, Smokey, and Stevie could split the bill for Martha❤❤❤

    • @HardCold-Alquan
      @HardCold-Alquan Рік тому +11

      Berry flip the whole bill, since he cheated her out of monies made.

    • @Pharaohleague1
      @Pharaohleague1 11 місяців тому +7

      Any one of them could easily do it.
      It’s really kinda sad that such a legend can’t afford to even be honored.

    • @MarcKlark
      @MarcKlark 7 місяців тому

      ❤❤❤

  • @peacefull778
    @peacefull778 9 місяців тому +6

    Motown should help pay also.she helped make Berry Gordy a rich man today

  • @dianewilliams5607
    @dianewilliams5607 6 місяців тому +5

    It's absolutely ridiculous that
    Motown legend Martha Reeves has to raise funds for Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
    The group Martha Reeves n Vandella was essential in the success of Motown
    Motown should pickup the fee
    Show some respect
    This was a real singer

  • @rubymattox8954
    @rubymattox8954 Рік тому +9

    Martha needs to go on the Road one more time

    • @timfly767
      @timfly767 Місяць тому

      Sadly she still tours and the screeches and warbles that emerge from her are excruciating. Pack it in, Martha, and let's remember you when you could sing.

  • @Jhud72
    @Jhud72 Рік тому +6

    I love Martha Reeves, I met Betty Kelly one of the original Vandella’s when she stayed in the San Fernando Valley.

    • @empoweredselfishnesstv4102
      @empoweredselfishnesstv4102 Рік тому +1

      Betty Kelley was originally a member of the Velvelettes. She replaced original Vandella Annette Beard. Who left to get married.

    • @Jhud72
      @Jhud72 Рік тому +2

      @@empoweredselfishnesstv4102 yes I know Norma Barbee Fairhurst an original member of the Velvelettes and Mille Arbor.

  • @omarpasha9855
    @omarpasha9855 Рік тому +5

    Let the people who own that Walk of Fame put up the money! Charge them $80,000!

  • @paullatimer1639
    @paullatimer1639 11 місяців тому +8

    They're making her PAY for her own star? Since when have they been doing that? Outrageous.

    • @yedon68
      @yedon68 9 місяців тому +3

      Always have !

    • @theelvisguru9490
      @theelvisguru9490 8 місяців тому +3

      A couple of years ago it was 25k so they’ve really put up the price

  • @MarcKlark
    @MarcKlark 7 місяців тому +4

    One call to Berry Gordy should take care of it.

  • @donaldewert2332
    @donaldewert2332 4 місяці тому +2

    The Vandella's should be included ❤

  • @clapolla
    @clapolla Рік тому +3

    Legend

  • @CCTH2221-lp2zj
    @CCTH2221-lp2zj Рік тому +5

    I love Martha Reeves and Motown and I believe she sued(and won) for back royalties. But this is a bad look that she has to raise money for this…

  • @monadugas9113
    @monadugas9113 Рік тому +10

    Who would pay 50 thousand for a star anywhere. Make it make sense. Such nonsense.

    • @HardCold-Alquan
      @HardCold-Alquan Рік тому +3

      Who? Everyone who gets a star on the walk of fame.

    • @AndriaaLeoLove
      @AndriaaLeoLove 10 місяців тому

      And Folks Just Walk All Over The Person's Name Star-Literally.

  • @DLFfitness1
    @DLFfitness1 4 місяці тому +4

    Seems a bit silly that you would have to pay for an “award”.

  • @sheilapalmer224
    @sheilapalmer224 2 місяці тому

    You are a icon

  • @chrissharkey9644
    @chrissharkey9644 10 місяців тому +2

    What a bunch of bullshit they can’t produce one for $1000 with profit pay to play never stops for the artist does it?

  • @amonesoul
    @amonesoul 10 місяців тому +2

    bs they make the originators of GREAT music pay money for their own honors PURE BS that star is not worth anything more than a hunk of cement

  • @anobserver9658
    @anobserver9658 2 місяці тому

    Although I love her, it's sad that she and other entertainers have to pay for these stars. Now we know why some we thought didn't deserve it got them anyway.

  • @sheilapalmer224
    @sheilapalmer224 2 місяці тому

    Please do some new jams

  • @oneanddonetzone3673
    @oneanddonetzone3673 Рік тому +2

    Sounds like a scam to me! Of all the things to pay for in Detroit which is an imploding town send an entourage enjoy top-of-the-line hotels and live a large life while Detroit burns there’s a better use for your money

    • @mannie369
      @mannie369 Рік тому +4

      She want recognition from her home & she deserves. Star

    • @JeromeWade-lm8jh
      @JeromeWade-lm8jh Рік тому

      "Imploding" HOW?

    • @oneanddonetzone3673
      @oneanddonetzone3673 Рік тому +1

      @@JeromeWade-lm8jh Look at the crime statistics look at the businesses that are leaving. What would you call it urban resettlement?

    • @oneanddonetzone3673
      @oneanddonetzone3673 Рік тому +1

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      Detroit ranked No. 3 on the list of homicides per capita.
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      Detroit, MI
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    • @JeromeWade-lm8jh
      @JeromeWade-lm8jh Рік тому +1

      @oneanddonetzone3673 Businesses are returning to the city,especially Downtown,Midtown,Cass Corridor and New Center!

  • @theelvisguru9490
    @theelvisguru9490 8 місяців тому

    Ha ha she wants 25k for flights and a hotel room!

    • @samtrak1204
      @samtrak1204 4 місяці тому

      She deserves First Class gold carpet treatment as much as Elvis the Pelvis because her songs make me happy. If I had the money I'd pay for it out of my retirement pension.

  • @larrysintay4456
    @larrysintay4456 Рік тому +1

    Martha and the Umbrellas

  • @beanerschnitzel794
    @beanerschnitzel794 11 місяців тому

    the skeletal structure is of a male

    • @billhughes8726
      @billhughes8726 11 днів тому

      You another one of those trans instigators. Bullshit.

  • @samtrak1204
    @samtrak1204 4 місяці тому

    "What"???