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  • Опубліковано 9 жов 2007
  • Actuació el 1965 d'aquest trio americà, un dels màxims exponents del so pop-soul de la Tamla Motown, a la televisió anglesa.
    Aquest tema, que el trio de productors i compositors format per Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland i Brian Holland composà per elles el 1963, arribà aquell any a número 4 a les llistes d'èxits.
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  • @community1949
    @community1949 4 роки тому +684

    This is 55 years ago and this song still thrills me.

    • @noaarscott4028
      @noaarscott4028 4 роки тому +17

      Me to. I’m 39, but I used to work at Denny’s with the OG juke.

    • @Sean-he3cm
      @Sean-he3cm 4 роки тому +14

      Count me in.

    • @HarlemGreatest
      @HarlemGreatest 4 роки тому +12

      I didn’t know it was over 50 years old

    • @Jay-qb9gi
      @Jay-qb9gi 4 роки тому +6

      Branden Potter songs today are still good. It’s just has changed. Like from groove to hard rap and now to this.

    • @Jay-qb9gi
      @Jay-qb9gi 4 роки тому +3

      Branden Potter They said that in the late 80s-early 90s.

  • @FranklinNJ
    @FranklinNJ 9 років тому +132

    I so wish our young singers today could learn to sing in harmony with multiple backup singers like these ladies. This is the way its supposed to sound like, I mean these ladies make today's singers look foolish and amateur. 70% of the music today would not have been good enough to play on the radio back then, musicians and composers were simply more sentimental and creative. Even their clapping and their "go ahead girl" is so incredibly cool. I just played this video like 20 times in a row.

    • @01ladyzj
      @01ladyzj 9 років тому +6

      Franklin NJ o

    • @SouthBayRick
      @SouthBayRick 9 років тому +10

      Franklin NJ Amen. I wish we could get back to this kind of music. We need to find a way to get the Funk Brothers and Wrecking Crew back into action.

    • @01ladyzj
      @01ladyzj 9 років тому +5

      o

  • @Papi.Pharaoh
    @Papi.Pharaoh Рік тому +11

    When I say nobody I mean NOBODY could sing this song like Martha Reeves, not even Diana Ross (love her version, but still..) couldn’t come close to what Martha Reeves did on this song. She was singing her heart out on this song. Early ‘60s Motown was like the soundtrack of my life.

  • @kyiaaaaaaaaaa
    @kyiaaaaaaaaaa 2 роки тому +93

    I LOVE THEM!!! Now this is MUSIC!!! & this is coming from a 22 year old in the year of 2021

    • @yaskayy
      @yaskayy 2 роки тому +5

      same!! i’m 21 and i love this

    • @SpeegBJ
      @SpeegBJ Рік тому +5

      You definitely rock. I'm 3x your age..this tune was spellbinding..we never sat still, but danced every time it played.

    • @peternicholls6532
      @peternicholls6532 Рік тому +2

      You definitely appreciate good music! so good to here a comment like that from someone so young! :)

    • @Rowan_Smith
      @Rowan_Smith Рік тому +1

      I'm 22 in 22 and definitely enjoying this ❤️🔥

    • @antoniohoward981
      @antoniohoward981 Рік тому +2

      I love ❤️ this true music

  • @rbbrown2106
    @rbbrown2106 8 років тому +716

    Sadly, Martha and many other MOTOWN groups were ripped off by the record companies. But, damn, Martha sure could sing. What a powerful voice.

    • @dandantshm8894
      @dandantshm8894 8 років тому +46

      There wasn't hardly any "groups" it was mainly individuals supported by The Funk Brothers. The Funk Brothers are the sound of Motown. Unfortunately hardly anyone is aware of their contribution to popular music. Fucking geniuses. And you say Motown groups were ripped off. These poor dudes turned up for work in 1972 to see a sign saying "no work today". Motown had fucked off to LA. Over, just like that.
      Live forever Motown!!!!

    • @Cerph
      @Cerph 8 років тому +18

      Martha Reeves

    • @dmac8949
      @dmac8949 5 років тому +28

      unfortunately they are in a far too long line up of people who were ripped off by the music industry in all genres of music...damn the bastards who make money off of the talent they don't possess and they don't give the righteous credit(financially and creatively)to the talents who deserve it

    • @karnallsop9673
      @karnallsop9673 5 років тому +11

      She was great I loved her songs !!! I'm a big Motown fan 👍🎵🎶💕😁😘

    • @new-knowledge8040
      @new-knowledge8040 5 років тому +14

      Yep, but in truth, they are what they are. No matter how much people may be ripped off by devil supporting selfish bastards, the beautiful are what they are, and the selfish bastards buried themselves deeper and deeper.

  • @robertborgia2857
    @robertborgia2857 8 років тому +164

    How can anyone not love Motown?

    • @marcustrice3246
      @marcustrice3246 3 роки тому +10

      I Really Really LOVE Motown

    • @bellywood7688
      @bellywood7688 2 роки тому

      Stubborn racists who don't cate how dumb they look?

    • @lucasm4299
      @lucasm4299 Рік тому +3

      Probably people who hate black music :/ which would be many during the 1960’s

    • @harold3165
      @harold3165 20 днів тому

      Racists

  • @chrisjimrnez2574
    @chrisjimrnez2574 7 місяців тому +22

    Martha, Betty & Roz......all 3 of these ladies are still with us,

    • @harold3165
      @harold3165 20 днів тому +3

      Just incredible isn't it, Chris? ☺😉😁

  • @peternicholls6532
    @peternicholls6532 Рік тому +92

    Wouldn't it be great to be able to travel back to the 60's for classic experiences like these!.. can't beat Motown Music :)

    • @ziggy7506
      @ziggy7506 8 місяців тому +3

      True! Stax music was good too anyway...

    • @user-nv1oc4rc2h
      @user-nv1oc4rc2h 5 місяців тому

      No blacks want to go back to the 60s.

  • @rayhanes1347
    @rayhanes1347 8 років тому +680

    I met the women on the far left while doing workat her home in Detroit a few months ago and I knew she was something big because she had all this memorabilia in a room and pics of the three of them with Marvin Gaye. It made her day that such a young person knew who she was. I didn't know until I saw all the pics but it's all the same. These guys were huge.

    • @alln205
      @alln205 8 років тому +118

      Lucky you. These black artists from Detroit were some of the very greatest social revolutionaries in the history of the USA. They changed our country and also the world- just by being themselves and telling the world it is to be a real authentic human being, and that deep down, were all the same. Growing up I was from the white suburbs of Detroit, but my soul was formed by the Detroit's black ghettos. And I think that is true of everyone from my generation. Amazing, profound music from the soul of humanity.

    • @loriromano6399
      @loriromano6399 8 років тому +29

      Great reply.

    • @FBlackRules
      @FBlackRules 7 років тому +47

      Great post and glad you were there to give her a lift. Their songs made so many people happy and provided life long memories. Bless all their hearts.

    • @andrewc.2952
      @andrewc.2952 7 років тому +23

      Wow! That's so neat! I would've asked for her autograph.

    • @soulbrother61
      @soulbrother61 7 років тому +27

      WOW!!!!! LUCKY YOU , These ladies amongst other black artists of there time sang there hearts out and told it like it was... No frills, outstanding vocalists, I'm white and would loved to have grown up in the ghettos of Detroit in the 6T's...fact

  • @jeffblack5024
    @jeffblack5024 8 років тому +105

    One of the finest pop songs ever recorded. Just so full of the joy of being alive.

    • @mike2462
      @mike2462 Рік тому +1

      Never have I heard this song summed up more perfectly.

    • @kamalbretas6428
      @kamalbretas6428 7 місяців тому

      soul music not pop

    • @minewheaties5029
      @minewheaties5029 4 місяці тому

      I definitely describe it as All the Way with LBJ, who was even from the heat wave state of Texas.

  • @daniel8276
    @daniel8276 Рік тому +132

    It's impossible to stand still with this song! 🙌🏽🕺🥳

    • @brucebehling6372
      @brucebehling6372 Рік тому +6

      Absolutely!!

    • @PCPPharmD14
      @PCPPharmD14 Рік тому +4

      Started dancing in my seat as soon as it came on!

    • @user-bg3ri6jw7q
      @user-bg3ri6jw7q Рік тому

      Actually factually

    • @bryanoquinnvevo
      @bryanoquinnvevo 11 місяців тому +2

      "Very true! 😄 I tell you the truth, I haven't been able to get over this song or their vocal performance yet. I love it, and I listen to it like it's brand new every time! 🎶🎉"

  • @raddmann336
    @raddmann336 3 роки тому +75

    One of my all time Motown favs. Martha really belts it out and there is so much energy in the song.

    • @minewheaties5029
      @minewheaties5029 4 місяці тому +1

      Yes, I definitely dub it as All the Way with LBJ. Heat Waves are certainly no stranger to Texas. When it was released, he was a Vice President who was leading affirmative action. Though it's supposed to be about heartbreak, I just feels too optimistic. Civil Rights style optimism.

  • @MiamiPush2theLimit
    @MiamiPush2theLimit 8 років тому +132

    These women can freakin' SING!! My word, they have powerful lungs!

    • @freeguy77
      @freeguy77 7 років тому +4

      Miami, MARTHA is the lead singer and she has the most powerful set of lungs of that trio. What a song she belted out!

    • @LeimertDreamer
      @LeimertDreamer 2 роки тому +2

      @@freeguy77 nah. The background vocals contributed heavily to the essence of the song! Give Rosalind and Annette their just due!

  • @asa1973100
    @asa1973100 9 років тому +410

    The energy from these girls is absolutely electrifying!!!

    • @freeguy77
      @freeguy77 4 роки тому +2

      I have to reply to your 4-year-old point! I have thought the same, and the #1 energetic song I heard from the early '60s, with only The Beatles' "She Loves You" and "Light My Fire" by The Doors (July 1967) having that same intense level of excitement and energy! Those three songs are tops in how they transmitted the desire for love in one's life, and the centerpiece of the entire.reason for Rock 'n' Roll! Another one, only slightly less exciting for me in hearing all the great Top 40 songs then was "Surf City" (June 1963) by Jan and Dean.

    • @vincentruvo6988
      @vincentruvo6988 4 роки тому +4

      If this doesn't want to make you get up and boogie, nothing will!

    • @jebsmoak925
      @jebsmoak925 4 роки тому +2

      Yes lord god bring us equality!!!!!!

    • @e2e353
      @e2e353 4 роки тому +2

      Like a freight train barreling down the tracks!

    • @Thomas_94440
      @Thomas_94440 3 роки тому +1

      Yes this music is very cool

  • @blondeandchatty7842
    @blondeandchatty7842 6 років тому +158

    These ladies have more class in their little finger than most singers nowadays. Brilliant!!

    • @getreal961
      @getreal961 Рік тому +3

      I'm hip man, it was a whole different time, much better.

    • @richardharris8867
      @richardharris8867 Рік тому +12

      We all know that Martha is worth 10,000 Lady Gagas

    • @sebasdebordeaux8347
      @sebasdebordeaux8347 Рік тому +4

      yes! they were too cute !!

    • @fredjenkins1546
      @fredjenkins1546 7 місяців тому +3

      I 100% agree its called self respect!

    • @kennethharsin1014
      @kennethharsin1014 4 місяці тому +2

      I've loved group for a long time! I absolutely love motown! I'm 74yold Dixie!

  • @arlenemcneil6093
    @arlenemcneil6093 2 роки тому +19

    happy 81st Martha.. You go gurl...🔥🆘🔥🆘🔥

    • @samuelvasquez2845gmailcom
      @samuelvasquez2845gmailcom Рік тому

      Beautiful song 🤍Hello from Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿How are you doing today? I hope it's been a great year so far?

  • @JamesSterling
    @JamesSterling 8 років тому +437

    My favorite Motown girl group. They don't make them like that any more.

  • @SoSoPrettyMS21
    @SoSoPrettyMS21 9 років тому +166

    Now this is what you call SANGIN'!

  • @fredericksemple6366
    @fredericksemple6366 2 роки тому +82

    Timeless, bursting with energy, powerful vocals, and what a song!

  • @debbieboyd1295
    @debbieboyd1295 11 місяців тому +11

    The perfect song for these extremely hot days, in the summer of 2023~Playing it loud

  • @petewilliams1345
    @petewilliams1345 9 років тому +42

    If you can sit still to this, then you have no soul. Ageless and priceless Motown classic.

    • @ghdhfgh6125
      @ghdhfgh6125 3 роки тому

      well I'm sitting right now so guess I'm screwed

    • @zachsmith3
      @zachsmith3 2 роки тому

      @@ghdhfgh6125 sitting. Pete said sitting STILL. I can feel the vibrations in my body moving all around. I am sitting, but not STILL!

  • @sjonhigh
    @sjonhigh 8 років тому +278

    Song filled with emotions for me. On the day my mother died we played this song. For as far she was able to, she moved on the rythm as always. Making this song very emotional and special for me. Dear mom, miss you much. Wish you where here. 05-07-2016

    • @fasx56
      @fasx56 8 років тому +19

      The beautiful experience you had with your mother will be remembered the rest of your life.

    • @seriously1920
      @seriously1920 5 років тому +7

      sjonhigh that’s so touching. How music moves our soul and lifts our spirit just extraordinary ❤️🇺🇸

    • @cynthiabiel7714
      @cynthiabiel7714 5 років тому +7

      God bless.

    • @mckillenj1958
      @mckillenj1958 4 роки тому +5

      I am so very sorry for your loss hun. I do wish I could make it better. But from experience, I know better. Sigh.

  • @annebrockwell5006
    @annebrockwell5006 2 роки тому +27

    That great Motown sound, still love it and I'm 70 now, brings back so many memories. It will never die. Unlike some music

  • @derekmyers3258
    @derekmyers3258 2 роки тому +4

    Oh God I love Martha Reeves. She is so beautiful.

  • @kd0duj
    @kd0duj 9 років тому +148

    I love the Motown sound

    • @irpquoismaiden5281
      @irpquoismaiden5281 8 років тому +10

      Motown is original and pretty simply cool.

    • @j0eX
      @j0eX 6 років тому +4

      Motown Sound always reminded me of girls skipping rope on the South Bronc streets. And that is NOT a bad thing!

    • @dianebarto9158
      @dianebarto9158 4 роки тому +2

      Motown had great music. I wish they would sing like that now .. I grew up in the 60s great times.

  • @zipsmith893
    @zipsmith893 7 місяців тому +6

    1962-63....riding in the big land yacht car with my DAD AND RADIO EXPLODING!!!
    YEAH, YEAH, YEAH

  • @johnallen6945
    @johnallen6945 Рік тому +19

    Oh, this always got everybody up and out on the dance floor. People loved dancing to this. When the Vandellas turn sideways facing Martha, put their left hand on their hips and start pointing at Martha, "Go ahead girl. Ain't nothin' but love, girl..." I just love it. I grew up around a lot of older black women and that's the way they would scold you, one hand on their hip while they pointed their finger for emphasis. I always found it endearing.

  • @doesitmatter4182
    @doesitmatter4182 4 роки тому +35

    This song will never grow old. Makes you want to get up and dance even though it's a hundred degrees out there. Watching them dance and how nice, clean and respectable they look almost makes me cry because they represent an era that we will never see again.

    • @monfooldrop4995
      @monfooldrop4995 2 роки тому +2

      very well said

    • @theresakordosky9789
      @theresakordosky9789 2 роки тому +2

      Totally agree.

    • @not-so-smartaleck8987
      @not-so-smartaleck8987 2 роки тому +2

      "it's a hundred degrees out there"--where (approximately) do you live that it's 100 degrees out?? Probably an exaggeration, but then again that's global warming/climate change for ya... 😐

    • @oohyeahkoolaid
      @oohyeahkoolaid 9 місяців тому

      Yes. It gives me such a notion. I want nothing more than to go back. In culture of the time. Morals and values. Class. Respect. Good clean fun. Now we see literally someone dressed like Satan while doin sexual acts on a naked body in front of children. Lord we are almost done here. He'll clean it up.

  • @matthewalexanderlemma8000
    @matthewalexanderlemma8000 8 років тому +243

    It's unbelievable the amount of life and spirit here.

    • @yashua27
      @yashua27 6 років тому +4

      Matthew Alexander Lemma on the stage, but not the crowd.

    • @TheAverage_Experience
      @TheAverage_Experience 6 років тому +1

      Matthew Alexander Lemma

    • @snattler
      @snattler 4 роки тому

      Brits. They're excited on the inside.

  • @veg4ev
    @veg4ev Рік тому +7

    Martha & Vandellas were my fav. fem. group of the 60's

  • @jason4275
    @jason4275 3 роки тому +29

    *I always love how the song builds the momentum up 5 seconds before they say heatwave.*

  • @danielstump3204
    @danielstump3204 6 років тому +27

    Martha Reeves in the 1960's was a beauty -- such a doll !

  • @rbbrown2106
    @rbbrown2106 8 років тому +685

    Martha didn't need computer enhancements to make her voice sound in tune, like the singers of today. True God given talent that Martha made the most of. What a great song, performed by a wonderful talent.

    • @darkewolfrayet
      @darkewolfrayet 8 років тому +18

      +RB Brown You mean mainstream singers who are in it for the cash. There are actual artists doing it for the love of music.

    • @jaggass
      @jaggass 8 років тому +27

      +RB Brown singers from the 50's-1980's are better than the ones we here in present day

    • @geoffreyphipps8677
      @geoffreyphipps8677 6 років тому +7

      RB Brown plus a big part missing from talent today (as far as r&b is concerned) is the singing in the gospel choir where most black singers got not only their start but training as wel

    • @karnallsop9673
      @karnallsop9673 5 років тому +3

      She was a wonderful women and very talented... I loved her music with appreciation ❤️🎶🎵😁😘👍

    • @studentkouncilofintertriba1548
      @studentkouncilofintertriba1548 5 років тому +1

      That's what I was thinking too--that VOICE!

  • @carolynbraswell4359
    @carolynbraswell4359 2 роки тому +9

    Miss this snapping your fingers music 🎶 🎵 I wasn't old enogh to remember the release. I know it fun with all the finger snapping happy-go-lucky time even when everthing seems all wrong..HEATWAVE 🔥 🔥

    • @samuelvasquez2845gmailcom
      @samuelvasquez2845gmailcom Рік тому

      Beautiful song 🤍Hello from Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿How are you doing today? I hope it's been a great year so far?

  • @claudiawaitt5091
    @claudiawaitt5091 4 роки тому +23

    These ladies were around when I was a teenager...LOVE them!!

    • @Kelly-nm4kw
      @Kelly-nm4kw 2 роки тому

      Hello Claudia, How are you doing?

  • @gwynnielsen5081
    @gwynnielsen5081 Рік тому +6

    I have been covering this tune in shelters, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities for twenty years now. All of the audiences just love it, still.

  • @ozzie5636
    @ozzie5636 9 років тому +86

    I love this. It has that old school touch to it.. still sounds great in 2015 :)

    • @motownfan3
      @motownfan3 9 років тому +10

      I agree 100%.....this music/song is still kicking 52 years after it was released !!
      For the record I saw Martha and the Vandellas for the 1st time 14 years ago they brought down the house......the place was "ROCKING",people in the aisles dancing it was the 60's all over again everyone had a great time,they signed autographs and I took a picture with Martha :)
      Long live Old School !!!

    • @denetriuswebb5480
      @denetriuswebb5480 9 років тому

      Ake

    • @TheZeno4444
      @TheZeno4444 9 років тому +7

      Ozzie Williams This song will sound great forever!

    • @brucepowell9252
      @brucepowell9252 7 років тому +3

      This was in American Graffiti 2, the part with the copter over Nam. Very underrated good film.

    • @Zebred2001
      @Zebred2001 7 років тому

      + Bruce Powell One my favorite movie openings!

  • @anthonyshepherd1832
    @anthonyshepherd1832 7 років тому +22

    I like the fact that the stage is tight with little room for movement; yet, they're joyfully making the best of it.

  • @cakehole53
    @cakehole53 2 роки тому +27

    Great group. They never managed the mega success of The Supremes, but this shows their brilliance.

    • @miriamhamsa
      @miriamhamsa 8 днів тому +1

      Supremes couldn't touch them. Martha and the Vandellas were the best!

  • @objetty11
    @objetty11 4 роки тому +3

    Martha Reeves and the Vandellas the best of motown. If you're not up and moving to this check you're pulse....aloha

  • @xchadx123112
    @xchadx123112 9 років тому +78

    The 60's were the "Golden Age" of pop and r&b!!!

  • @fortuner123
    @fortuner123 9 місяців тому +6

    Oh the beautiful and honest 60's. Full of fun, feeling and beautiful rhythm. It was so good, innocent and happy.

    • @PendeltonWhiskey
      @PendeltonWhiskey 7 місяців тому

      except for Viet Nam, JFK, RFK, Martin Luther King, racism and rioting. But at least there wasn't a deranged bunch of MAGA cult lunatics worshiping a narcissistic psychopath

  • @Artchick1972
    @Artchick1972 2 роки тому +9

    I was born in 1972. I grew up with music like this. Love it. Nothing compares

    • @cosmogtopper
      @cosmogtopper 2 роки тому

      The song reminds me of being at the beach with all my friends😁.

    • @BestofBothWorldzNopixel
      @BestofBothWorldzNopixel Рік тому

      you grew up in the good times. So lucky!!!

    • @hilarybromley3064
      @hilarybromley3064 Рік тому

      I was a teen in this era and it was magical I'm 75 now and this music still has the power to transport me to the early 60,s

  • @sundok1
    @sundok1 7 місяців тому +2

    oh my gosh dear lordy now that is music!!!! sings like ringing a bell. straight to ma heart n soul. blessed we are by growing up with this true music oh how poor nowadays pop music is.

  • @TooSkinnyKenny
    @TooSkinnyKenny 7 років тому +97

    Simply one of the most exciting records ever made. My blood pressure rises every time I hear it. And I still can't believe a song that expresses a woman's feelings so well was written by three men.

    • @jackiechan4AAR
      @jackiechan4AAR 7 років тому +5

      I know! Such a beautiful song

    • @michaelspraggins5419
      @michaelspraggins5419 6 років тому +6

      They probably had women tell them how they felt. You know, women do that.

    • @trainsacomin2088
      @trainsacomin2088 5 років тому +1

      This video and the live youtube video of Nowhere To Run really display these ladies as the well oiled machine that they were. The songwriting
      and instrumentation were just outstanding as well.

    • @GODSlove1358
      @GODSlove1358 5 років тому +1

      Ron DayVoo I love this song too! It's a classic for sure👍

    • @Furry67
      @Furry67 4 роки тому +1

      The lead vocal and the piano. Wow!

  • @abbykassouf6394
    @abbykassouf6394 9 років тому +8

    True music without demeaning women, color religion. These are true artists. Love Motown... There are great artists today. It's all relative to the times. Motown never goes out of style !!

    • @abbykassouf6394
      @abbykassouf6394 8 років тому

      Motown...the artists were true...sang without cursing..it was real..you can dance or just listen...got my 3yr granddaughter grooving to it ..my kid grew up listening to Motown. She

  • @catrenacolbert8801
    @catrenacolbert8801 Рік тому +6

    Just read Martha has to raise money for her star on the walk of fame😢 she’s an icon and very much so deserves her star ⭐️

  • @striderstache99
    @striderstache99 2 роки тому +5

    TODAY, THIS WHOLE SUMMER, ACROSS THE US. YES.

  • @danielstump3204
    @danielstump3204 8 років тому +39

    everybody's smiling, and what beautiful smiles!

    • @MrGuitarandvocals
      @MrGuitarandvocals 8 років тому +4

      That's because America had heart and soul at that time

    • @freeguy77
      @freeguy77 8 років тому +1

      John, But less than 4 months later, it had its guts ripped out brutally on a Dallas street.

  • @Azishome
    @Azishome 9 років тому +36

    The Vandellas here have about the cutest choreography I think I've ever seen. Miss the Motown Sound.

  • @roshelltannen9698
    @roshelltannen9698 2 роки тому +7

    Berry and Smokey knew how to pick em. This is a great song/group. I won't even talk about how tight they look. Flawless.

  • @jazzylynne5313
    @jazzylynne5313 4 роки тому +6

    All i see is my grandma dancing in her living room good old days gosh how much I miss those days

  • @NeilWheatley
    @NeilWheatley 10 років тому +66

    I was just born 3 hours ago and I like this song! Give it up for me y'all!

    • @stephenlally6009
      @stephenlally6009 10 років тому +18

      Bet it makes you long for "the good ol' days"

  • @Purple1984Rain
    @Purple1984Rain 9 років тому +165

    Go ahead girl yeah yeah! sing it ladies. This song and probably "My Girl" by the Temptations personifies the greatness of the Motown vibe perfectly.
    Even though they weren't there long the writing/production team of Holland-Dozier-Holland left an incredible legacy of music in the 60's at Motown. This was obviously one of their very best recordings.

    • @degel1963
      @degel1963 9 років тому +2

      Shane Anthony good call, my top 2 Motown too :-)

    • @ez8546
      @ez8546 8 років тому +4

      +Shane Anthony You could probably throw "Back In My Arms Again" in that mix as well. The Funk Brothers really knew how to drive that beat!

    • @Purple1984Rain
      @Purple1984Rain 8 років тому +1

      +revin togo
      They sure did. They were all fantastic musicians. James Jamerson is one of my all time favorite base players.

    • @jerrysullivan113
      @jerrysullivan113 8 років тому +8

      +Shane Anthony They were there long enough to change the world! Not too shabby at all..... and they persevere today!! 4 million hits...

    • @jamesvignali6074
      @jamesvignali6074 6 років тому +2

      Yeah.

  • @pasencore23
    @pasencore23 6 років тому +12

    I would never ever understand how anyone could dislike a video like this😷

  • @Gilmar-pp8sg
    @Gilmar-pp8sg Рік тому +31

    primera vez que escucho esta cancion y la verdad que es un encanto. Tengo 21 años y pienso que los 60s es una de las mejores decadas. Saludos desde el Perú.

  • @woohooboy
    @woohooboy 9 років тому +50

    Out of Motown's three main girl groups during the early 1960's, "The Supremes" were sweet and sophisicated, "The Marvelettes" were playful and flirty but "The Vandellas" had sass and attitude.
    It's clear from Martha Reeves soulful voice that she could throw it down. She puts the *heat* in "Heatwave" and delivered a terrfic lead vocal performance that just makes you want to sing along with her and dance!

    • @sanchindigo
      @sanchindigo 5 років тому +2

      woohooboy ii

    • @danaetonkin3986
      @danaetonkin3986 3 роки тому +1

      Woohoo boy, Totally agree!! Heard this on the radio very late one night here in Australia and just to find out more!

    • @danaetonkin3986
      @danaetonkin3986 3 роки тому

      Thank you for posting.

  • @woodgoddess222
    @woodgoddess222 9 років тому +12

    You know those songs that just make you happy within the first 10 seconds... This is one of them.

  • @boblewin7099
    @boblewin7099 6 років тому +3

    Can't beat Martha and the Vandella's. July 1963 was a great month in Manhattan as I was working in Harlem and this song was rockin' 135th St and Lenox Ave. Love all you Cats there! Yeah Baby!!

  • @carolwong3399
    @carolwong3399 6 років тому +7

    Love the drums! Funk Brothers--yeah yeah yeah--love it! Heat Wave gets me off the couch every time dancing! Summer of 1964 thank you Martha !

    • @Kelly-nm4kw
      @Kelly-nm4kw 2 роки тому

      Hello Carol, How are you doing?

  • @mikekaufman4397
    @mikekaufman4397 8 років тому +44

    How can you not get pumped for everything when this plays. One of my favorites of all time!!

  • @community1949
    @community1949 7 років тому +24

    I went to a listening booth at the local record shop and this song took my head off. You ought to hear it on a hi fi in mono - it will blast you to the heavens and back. At 1:45 the girls just start wailing - so, so, good.

    • @Kelly-nm4kw
      @Kelly-nm4kw 2 роки тому

      Hello Nancy, How are you doing?

  • @michaelmariakis9325
    @michaelmariakis9325 4 роки тому +2

    I saw Martha and the Vandellas at Palisades Park NJ when I was 16. The greatest female group ever.

  • @travisgrant5608
    @travisgrant5608 4 роки тому +12

    Ya, I'm old now but this sure brings back memories of the swinging 1960s! The shoe fit so we danced in it ... we danced our asses off to this music and created our own HEAT WAVE! IT WAS GLORIOUS!!! Thank you Martha and the Vandellas! 💞🤗💞

  • @rohawaha
    @rohawaha 8 років тому +45

    WOW ! now that's music !

    • @misslara805
      @misslara805 6 років тому +2

      And real music way better than today

  • @billdefalco9380
    @billdefalco9380 8 років тому +58

    Sensational! You Can't Help but to Love these Lovely Ladies and their Great Voices!

  • @bryanoquinnvevo
    @bryanoquinnvevo Рік тому +7

    They were groovin' 🔥🔥🔥🎵❤🥰😍

  • @barbaraleszczynski2214
    @barbaraleszczynski2214 4 роки тому +2

    Simple pure music...no mechanical enhancements... pure God given talent..pure simple soul! Which can't be matched today, no way!

    • @Kelly-nm4kw
      @Kelly-nm4kw 2 роки тому

      Hello Barbara, How are you doing?

  • @latinguy67
    @latinguy67 9 років тому +21

    Motown. Never before. Never again. I was born in 1967 but those who were teenagers and young people in this era lay witness to the greatest music that came out of the 20th century.

    • @kennethcurtis1856
      @kennethcurtis1856 5 років тому +2

      My parents would argue with you about the greatest music....man, how can you beat Glenn Miller, Dean, Bing, and company.....

  • @neverbornneverdie2907
    @neverbornneverdie2907 9 років тому +115

    '65 I was a sophomore in college. Notice in this vid the audience. This was when cross over was beginning. Race music became American music in the '60's.
    With all the mess going on today, seems like maybe music could be the ultimate salvation of our troubles. Come together people.

    • @mikeharris468
      @mikeharris468 9 років тому +8

      I agree. That's why music has been dubbed the "universal language."

    • @degel1963
      @degel1963 8 років тому +7

      +Never Born, Never Die This was shot in the UK where soul was fully accepted first by white audiences ';-) Not my words, the words of the artists, most notably Otis Redding.They came across relatively unknown, were put on a pedestal and went back to the USA as STARS. Which was their due.

    • @Wolfsky9
      @Wolfsky9 8 років тому +1

      +Never Born, Never Die Music really did bring us together; kids like me just didn't care --we loved the music, & the wonderful people who made it & sang it! Late summer of '63, I was just starting my senior year in HS, Denver, Colorado! Wolfsky9

    • @mattmale7183
      @mattmale7183 8 років тому +13

      +Never Born, Never Die Only in this video the audience is British. This was recorded on Ready Steady Go, notice the RSG at the start. Dave Godin brought over several Motown acts to tour Britain. White kids in Britain had no hang ups about black singers in the 60s, they worshipped them.

    • @SagesseNoir
      @SagesseNoir 6 років тому

      Ah, the 1960s! The of liberalism and free spirit!

  • @valierebrianne9643
    @valierebrianne9643 2 роки тому +6

    They brought the house down! Such a classic.

    • @samuelvasquez2845gmailcom
      @samuelvasquez2845gmailcom Рік тому

      Beautiful song 🤍Hello from Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿How are you doing today? I hope it's been a great year so far?

  • @charlita25
    @charlita25 Рік тому +4

    This song 🎵 has been stuck in my head every since I left the Motown Museum

  • @marjowielinga5574
    @marjowielinga5574 8 років тому +26

    As a young Dutch girl ,I was so glad to have the opertunety to listen to all of this great music because my sister and family lived iin the US.

    • @shawni321
      @shawni321 4 роки тому +1

      Why didnt you all live together, Margo?

  • @bradenrupe2903
    @bradenrupe2903 7 років тому +31

    Definitely my favorite Motown song. Found this while writing a report on Motown music for my English class. I listened to so many songs, but this one's definitely my favorite.

  • @ZoneProduction448
    @ZoneProduction448 Рік тому +3

    So up lifting. My favourite 60’s track❤❤❤

  • @FinallyRee93
    @FinallyRee93 10 місяців тому +4

    Motown touches the soul fr! ✨🎼 my grandma use to have this on daily plus all the Motown fr. Uptown dc 90s baby right here. Man this songs makes me cry tbh every Motown song, reminds me of the city and my big grandma and grandma . Lord this is heaven right here . Heat wave 🎼🕊️✝️💯

  • @TheConsumerman
    @TheConsumerman 10 років тому +34

    I love these girls they were the best!

    • @TheConsumerman
      @TheConsumerman 10 років тому

      Patricia!! nice to hear from you.

    • @TheConsumerman
      @TheConsumerman 10 років тому

      u2 Patricia

    • @TheConsumerman
      @TheConsumerman 8 років тому

      back again Patricia:)

    • @TheConsumerman
      @TheConsumerman 8 років тому

      hey Patricia good to get your note. Hope all is good you!!

    • @TheConsumerman
      @TheConsumerman 8 років тому

      that goes for me too P. "Blues In The Night""
      Glad you are out there.

  • @teresanewcomb442
    @teresanewcomb442 2 роки тому +4

    Best girl group for me ever, 63 now.

    • @samuelvasquez2845gmailcom
      @samuelvasquez2845gmailcom Рік тому

      Beautiful song 🤍Hello from Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿How are you doing today? I hope it's been a great year so far?

  • @dgrant7291
    @dgrant7291 Рік тому +3

    These ladies were cool as hell back in the day! believe it!

  • @beverlyharris9859
    @beverlyharris9859 10 місяців тому +3

    ❤MY FAVORITE SINGER. SENSATIONAL AWESOME BEAUTIFUL HEAVENLY AMAZING WONDERFUL 👍!

  • @TKellybal
    @TKellybal 2 роки тому +4

    Epic intro- one of the greatest ever

    • @valierebrianne9643
      @valierebrianne9643 2 роки тому +1

      "Whenever I'm with him" Who knew four words could be so iconic?

  • @derekgharris
    @derekgharris Рік тому +7

    Some songs are just timeless and will always hit, this is one of the ones…..

  • @tommieshider6099
    @tommieshider6099 6 років тому +6

    My brother, Garry Shider, myself and our neighbor, Clifton Cooper put our money together to buy Heat Wave back in 1963.
    It cost 69 cents. We bought it in Two Guys from Harrison. What memories!

  • @benlatin4406
    @benlatin4406 3 роки тому +9

    She has such a powerful voice. You can really hear the passion and emotion.

  • @Femalecommaman
    @Femalecommaman 9 років тому +38

    Martha and the Vandellas own two of my all-time favorite songs! "Heat Wave" and "Nowhere To Run" which is also on a cool "live" video (they're going through a Mustang assembly plant. It's great!)

    • @jewgirl952
      @jewgirl952 9 років тому +1

      Great song. It's good in Grumpy Old Men too :)

    • @kasturi1008
      @kasturi1008 5 років тому

      Lady Suzette a

  • @crosskid19
    @crosskid19 9 років тому +15

    Martha and the Vandellas were one of my favorite girl group All the Motown Peepz were. I met her, her brother and mine were in the Navy together! She's Still Looking and doing great! Love you Girls AkaNEECEE

  • @henrydurieux8171
    @henrydurieux8171 2 роки тому +6

    One of my favorite songs of all time. May God bless Martha and The Vandellas.

  • @carolinegeraghty8400
    @carolinegeraghty8400 4 роки тому +6

    Absolutely brilliant grew up dancing to this music in the disco great times

  • @billdefalco9380
    @billdefalco9380 8 років тому +19

    Another Great Classic from one of the Greatest Female Singing Groups of All Time!

  • @a916LEX
    @a916LEX 7 років тому +10

    Love this song !!!!!!!! Natural talent nowadays is rare.

  • @shiffmel
    @shiffmel 5 років тому +5

    I love to blast this in my car and sing at the top of my lungs!!! Such a Great Song with so much Feel!!! They don't make em like this anymore! 2019!!!

  • @FranklinNJ
    @FranklinNJ 4 роки тому +11

    The energy, the little dance steps and hip shakes, the strong lead vocals and awesome
    choir together with all that sensuality makes this song a damn masterpiece.
    It blows my mind today in 2020, can't imagine what it did back then.
    Martha Reeves slim figure whaling "yeah yeah, yeah" was copied by many artists.

  • @starvoyager523
    @starvoyager523 6 років тому +6

    Some of the greatest American pop music ever! Motown ruled!

  • @nellyaviles2167
    @nellyaviles2167 8 років тому +17

    Motown is the greatest music
    I love.It's brings back memories from New York.

  • @kushybeatz3144
    @kushybeatz3144 4 роки тому +7

    The production for this song crazy🔥🔥..and their vocals on another level.

  • @johnnmoreno75
    @johnnmoreno75 3 роки тому +2

    Madly in love with Martha Reeves!😘

  • @mastercard50
    @mastercard50 8 років тому +16

    Can not get enough of this kind of music!

    • @kennethcurtis1856
      @kennethcurtis1856 5 років тому +1

      That's what my parents told us about Dean Martin, Perry Como, and Bing.

  • @StratBurst92
    @StratBurst92 8 років тому +15

    One of my favorites of all time from these lovely ladies. I was blessed to hear all those Motown songs growing up when Motown was in its prime.

  • @fabegonzales3208
    @fabegonzales3208 2 роки тому +4

    This how it feels when your in love.😊

  • @jkrk7006
    @jkrk7006 2 роки тому +1

    please please please.... can I go back when this song came out.... a better time for me back then... I was a kid and this was a great song, still is.