| Come and Get These Memories | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | June 28, 1963 | |||
| Recorded | 1962 – 1963 | |||
| Studio | Hitsville U.S.A. (Studio A) | |||
| Genre | Soul | |||
| Length | 30:21 | |||
| Label |
Gordy G902 | |||
| Producer |
Holland–Dozier–Holland William "Mickey" Stevenson | |||
| Martha and the Vandellas chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Come and Get These Memories | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |  
[1] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music |
[2] |
| New Record Mirror |
[3] |
Come and Get These Memories is the debut album by the American girl group Martha and the Vandellas, released in 1963. [4] Put out by Gordy after the success of the trio's hit of the same name, the album also contains the group's debut single, " I'll Have to Let Him Go", which was originally intended for Mary Wells, and " A Love Like Yours (Don't Come Knocking Everyday)". Most of the album was produced by Holland–Dozier–Holland and William "Mickey" Stevenson.
Former member Gloria Williams originally sang lead on the song " There He Is (At My Door)" and Martha Reeves later revealed in her autobiography that the song was re-recorded after Williams left with her on lead vocals. Williams backing vocals on "I'll Have to Let Him Go" is her only album appearance. This album also includes a cover version of " Tears on My Pillow" by Little Anthony and the Imperials, and standards like " Moments to Remember".
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | " Come and Get These Memories" | Holland–Dozier–Holland | 2:26 |
| 2. | " Can't Get Used to Losing You" | 2:03 | |
| 3. | "Moments (To Remember)" | Richard Berry | 2:32 |
| 4. | "This Is When I Need You Most" | Holland–Dozier–Holland | 2:22 |
| 5. | " A Love Like Yours (Don't Come Knocking Everyday)" | Holland–Dozier–Holland | 2:26 |
| 6. | " Tears on My Pillow" |
| 2:50 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "To Think You Would Hurt Me" | 2:50 | |
| 2. | " There He Is (At My Door)" | 2:30 | |
| 3. | " I'll Have to Let Him Go" | William "Mickey" Stevenson | 2:47 |
| 4. | "Give Him Up" | Wm. Robinson [5] | 2:30 |
| 5. | "Jealous Lover" | Holland–Dozier–Holland | 2:37 |
| 6. | "Old Love (Let's Try It Again)" | Holland–Dozier–Holland | 2:28 |
Personnel
- Martha Reeves – lead vocals; backing vocals on "There He Is (At My Door)"
- Rosalind Ashford – backing vocals
- Annette Beard – backing vocals
- Gloria Williams – backing vocals on "I'll Have to Let Him Go"
- Brian Holland – additional backing vocals on "A Love Like Yours (Don't Come Knocking Everyday)"
- Raynoma Liles Gordy – organ on "I'll Have to Let Him Go" [6]
- Other instrumentation by
the Funk Brothers:
[7]
- Joe Hunter – piano on "I'll Have to Let Him Go" and "Come and Get These Memories"
- Earl Van Dyke – electric piano on "Come and Get These Memories"
- James Jamerson – bass on "I'll Have to Let Him Go" and "Come and Get These Memories"
- Benny Benjamin – drums on "I'll Have to Let Him Go" and "Come and Get These Memories"
- Eddie Willis – guitar on "I'll Have to Let Him Go" and "Come and Get these Memories"
- Robert White – guitar on "Come and Get These Memories"
- Andrew "Mike" Terry – baritone saxophone on "I'll Have to Let Him Go" and "Come and Get These Memories"
References
- ^ "Come and Get These Memories - Martha & the Vandellas | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 5. MUZE. pp. 525–526.
- ^ Watson, Jimmy (14 September 1963). "Martha And The Vandellas: Come And Get These Memories" (PDF). New Record Mirror. No. 131. p. 10. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 April 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ Betts, Graham (June 2, 2014). "Motown Encyclopedia". AC Publishing – via Google Books.
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/30511618-Martha-And-The-Vandellas-Come-And-Get-These-Memories/image/SW1hZ2U6MTEwMDk4ODI1
- ^ The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 2: 1962 [liner notes]. New York: Hip-O Select/Motown/Universal Records
- ^ The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 3: 1963 [liner notes]. New York: Hip-O Select/Motown/Universal Records
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| Come and Get These Memories | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | June 28, 1963 | |||
| Recorded | 1962 – 1963 | |||
| Studio | Hitsville U.S.A. (Studio A) | |||
| Genre | Soul | |||
| Length | 30:21 | |||
| Label |
Gordy G902 | |||
| Producer |
Holland–Dozier–Holland William "Mickey" Stevenson | |||
| Martha and the Vandellas chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Singles from Come and Get These Memories | ||||
| ||||
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |
[1] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music |
[2] |
| New Record Mirror |
[3] |
Come and Get These Memories is the debut album by the American girl group Martha and the Vandellas, released in 1963. [4] Put out by Gordy after the success of the trio's hit of the same name, the album also contains the group's debut single, " I'll Have to Let Him Go", which was originally intended for Mary Wells, and " A Love Like Yours (Don't Come Knocking Everyday)". Most of the album was produced by Holland–Dozier–Holland and William "Mickey" Stevenson.
Former member Gloria Williams originally sang lead on the song " There He Is (At My Door)" and Martha Reeves later revealed in her autobiography that the song was re-recorded after Williams left with her on lead vocals. Williams backing vocals on "I'll Have to Let Him Go" is her only album appearance. This album also includes a cover version of " Tears on My Pillow" by Little Anthony and the Imperials, and standards like " Moments to Remember".
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | " Come and Get These Memories" | Holland–Dozier–Holland | 2:26 |
| 2. | " Can't Get Used to Losing You" | 2:03 | |
| 3. | "Moments (To Remember)" | Richard Berry | 2:32 |
| 4. | "This Is When I Need You Most" | Holland–Dozier–Holland | 2:22 |
| 5. | " A Love Like Yours (Don't Come Knocking Everyday)" | Holland–Dozier–Holland | 2:26 |
| 6. | " Tears on My Pillow" |
| 2:50 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "To Think You Would Hurt Me" | 2:50 | |
| 2. | " There He Is (At My Door)" | 2:30 | |
| 3. | " I'll Have to Let Him Go" | William "Mickey" Stevenson | 2:47 |
| 4. | "Give Him Up" | Wm. Robinson [5] | 2:30 |
| 5. | "Jealous Lover" | Holland–Dozier–Holland | 2:37 |
| 6. | "Old Love (Let's Try It Again)" | Holland–Dozier–Holland | 2:28 |
Personnel
- Martha Reeves – lead vocals; backing vocals on "There He Is (At My Door)"
- Rosalind Ashford – backing vocals
- Annette Beard – backing vocals
- Gloria Williams – backing vocals on "I'll Have to Let Him Go"
- Brian Holland – additional backing vocals on "A Love Like Yours (Don't Come Knocking Everyday)"
- Raynoma Liles Gordy – organ on "I'll Have to Let Him Go" [6]
- Other instrumentation by
the Funk Brothers:
[7]
- Joe Hunter – piano on "I'll Have to Let Him Go" and "Come and Get These Memories"
- Earl Van Dyke – electric piano on "Come and Get These Memories"
- James Jamerson – bass on "I'll Have to Let Him Go" and "Come and Get These Memories"
- Benny Benjamin – drums on "I'll Have to Let Him Go" and "Come and Get These Memories"
- Eddie Willis – guitar on "I'll Have to Let Him Go" and "Come and Get these Memories"
- Robert White – guitar on "Come and Get These Memories"
- Andrew "Mike" Terry – baritone saxophone on "I'll Have to Let Him Go" and "Come and Get These Memories"
References
- ^ "Come and Get These Memories - Martha & the Vandellas | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 5. MUZE. pp. 525–526.
- ^ Watson, Jimmy (14 September 1963). "Martha And The Vandellas: Come And Get These Memories" (PDF). New Record Mirror. No. 131. p. 10. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 April 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ Betts, Graham (June 2, 2014). "Motown Encyclopedia". AC Publishing – via Google Books.
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/30511618-Martha-And-The-Vandellas-Come-And-Get-These-Memories/image/SW1hZ2U6MTEwMDk4ODI1
- ^ The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 2: 1962 [liner notes]. New York: Hip-O Select/Motown/Universal Records
- ^ The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 3: 1963 [liner notes]. New York: Hip-O Select/Motown/Universal Records
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