Motown Essentials
Compilation by Various Artists
Released 19 May 2009
Tracklist
- CD 1: Stevie Wonder
- 1Uptight (Everything’s Alright)Stevie Wonder2:554.7 ★
- 2For Once in My LifeStevie Wonder2:494.1 ★
- 3Blowin’ in the WindStevie Wonder3:055.0 ★
- 4A Place in the SunStevie Wonder2:515.0 ★
- 5I Was Made to Love HerStevie Wonder2:364.7 ★
- 6Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-DayStevie Wonder2:464.8 ★
- 7Fingertips, Part 2 (live)Stevie Wonder3:125.0 ★
- 8My Cherie AmourStevie Wonder2:534.3 ★
- 9Yester-Me, Yester-You, YesterdayStevie Wonder3:044.8 ★
- 10Heaven Help Us AllStevie Wonder3:13
- 11We Can Work It OutStevie Wonder3:16
- 12If You Really Love MeStevie Wonder2:594.8 ★
- 13Never Had a Dream Come TrueStevie Wonder3:135.0 ★
- 14I Don’t Know WhyStevie Wonder2:473.6 ★
- 15Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)Stevie Wonder2:394.2 ★
- CD 2: Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5
- 1ABCMichael Jackson & The Jackson 53:004.1 ★
- 2I Want You BackMichael Jackson & The Jackson 52:574.1 ★
- 3I’ll Be ThereMichael Jackson & The Jackson 53:594.2 ★
- 4My GirlMichael Jackson & The Jackson 53:07
- 5It’s Your ThingMichael Jackson & The Jackson 53:38
- 6Dancing MachineMichael Jackson & The Jackson 53:29
- 7Just a Little MisunderstandingMichael Jackson & The Jackson 52:41
- 8Mama’s PearlMichael Jackson & The Jackson 53:083.2 ★
- 9Never Can Say GoodbyeMichael Jackson & The Jackson 52:584.5 ★
- 10The Boogie ManMichael Jackson & The Jackson 52:574.5 ★
- 11Doctor My EyesMichael Jackson & The Jackson 53:10
- 12You’ve Got a FriendMichael Jackson & The Jackson 54:523.8 ★
- 13Let’s Have a PartyMichael Jackson & The Jackson 53:12
- 14Money HoneyMichael Jackson & The Jackson 52:56
- 15Reach Out I’ll Be ThereMichael Jackson & The Jackson 53:46
- CD 3: Diana Ross & The Supremes
- 1Baby LoveDiana Ross & The Supremes2:374.3 ★
- 2Stop! In the Name of LoveDiana Ross & The Supremes2:524.2 ★
- 3Never Can Say GoodbyeDiana Ross & The Supremes3:16
- 4River Deep, Mountain HighDiana Ross & The Supremes3:08
- 5Stoned LoveDiana Ross & The Supremes2:553.8 ★
- 6Back in My Arms AgainDiana Ross & The Supremes2:52
- 7Up the Ladder to the RoofDiana Ross & The Supremes3:15
- 8Where Did Our Love GoDiana Ross & The Supremes2:33
- 9I Second That EmotionDiana Ross & The Supremes2:21
- 10Love ChildDiana Ross & The Supremes2:56
- 11ReflectionsDiana Ross & The Supremes2:514.5 ★
- 12This Guy’s in Love With YouDiana Ross & The Supremes3:48
- 13You Keep Me Hangin’ OnDiana Ross & The Supremes2:403.4 ★
- 14I’m Gonna Make You Love MeDiana Ross & The Supremes3:072.6 ★
- 15You Can’t Hurry LoveDiana Ross & The Supremes2:464.8 ★
- CD 4: Lionel Richie & The Commodores
- 1Dancing on the CeilingLionel Richie & Commodores4:323.9 ★
- 2HelloLionel Richie & Commodores4:06
- 3Endless LoveLionel Richie & Commodores4:263.5 ★
- 4My DestinyLionel Richie & Commodores4:483.6 ★
- 5NightshiftLionel Richie & Commodores5:054.4 ★
- 6Machine GunLionel Richie & Commodores2:39
- 7Flying HighLionel Richie & Commodores3:53
- 8Sweet LoveLionel Richie & Commodores3:274.0 ★
- 9The Zoo (Human Zoo)Lionel Richie & Commodores3:06
- 10Three Times a LadyLionel Richie & Commodores3:373.8 ★
- 11Too Hot Ta TrotLionel Richie & Commodores3:30
- 12All Night Long (All Night)Lionel Richie & Commodores4:20
- 13TrulyLionel Richie & Commodores3:203.3 ★
- 14Say You, Say MeLionel Richie & Commodores4:024.2 ★
- 15EasyLionel Richie & Commodores4:143.8 ★
- CD 5: Marvin Gaye
- 1What’s Going OnMarvin Gaye3:534.3 ★
- 2I Heard It Through the GrapevineMarvin Gaye3:153.8 ★
- 3Ain’t No Mountain High EnoughMarvin Gaye2:284.7 ★
- 4Ain’t Nothing Like the Real ThingMarvin Gaye2:153.8 ★
- 5Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)Marvin Gaye3:15
- 6Can I Get a WitnessMarvin Gaye2:49
- 7Here, My DearMarvin Gaye2:49
- 8How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)Marvin Gaye2:563.0 ★
- 9You Ain’t Livin’ Till You’re Lovin’Marvin Gaye2:472.5 ★
- 10Abraham, Martin & JohnMarvin Gaye4:314.0 ★
- 11Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)Marvin Gaye5:28
- 12It Takes TwoMarvin Gaye2:573.0 ★
- 13California SoulMarvin Gaye2:502.5 ★
- 14You’re All I Need to Get ByMarvin Gaye2:494.0 ★
- 15Let’s Get It OnMarvin Gaye4:524.1 ★
- CD 6: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
- 1The Tears of a ClownSmokey Robinson & The Miracles3:06
- 2The Tracks of My TearsSmokey Robinson & The Miracles3:014.2 ★
- 3Being With YouSmokey Robinson & The Miracles4:02
- 4Betcha by Golly WowSmokey Robinson & The Miracles4:57
- 5I Don’t Blame You at AllSmokey Robinson & The Miracles3:07
- 6I Second That EmotionSmokey Robinson & The Miracles2:42
- 7Love MachineSmokey Robinson & The Miracles6:52
- 8The Wah-WatusiSmokey Robinson & The Miracles2:38
- 9Mighty Good Lovin’Smokey Robinson & The Miracles2:38
- 10You Really Got a Hold on MeSmokey Robinson & The Miracles2:58
- 11(You Can’t Let the Boy Overpower) The Man in YouSmokey Robinson & The Miracles2:56
- 12Got a JobSmokey Robinson & The Miracles2:42
- 13Shop AroundSmokey Robinson & The Miracles2:502.8 ★
- 14Show Me You Can DanceSmokey Robinson & The Miracles2:23
- 15Money (That’s What I Want)Smokey Robinson & The Miracles3:48
- CD 7: The Temptations
- 1My GirlThe Temptations2:57
- 2Ain’t Too Proud to BegThe Temptations2:324.4 ★
- 3Ball of Confusion (That’s What the World Is Today)The Temptations4:034.0 ★
- 4Get ReadyThe Temptations2:374.0 ★
- 5I Can’t Get Next to YouThe Temptations2:542.5 ★
- 6(I Know) I’m Losing to YouThe Temptations2:283.2 ★
- 7Beauty Is Only Skin DeepThe Temptations2:213.0 ★
- 8Cloud NineThe Temptations3:363.6 ★
- 9Since I Lost My BabyThe Temptations2:502.0 ★
- 10Treat Her Like a LadyThe Temptations4:41
- 11You’re My EverythingThe Temptations2:573.4 ★
- 12The Way You Do the Things You DoThe Temptations2:412.5 ★
- 13Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)The Temptations3:524.4 ★
- 14Don’t Look BackThe Temptations2:55
- 15Papa Was a Rollin’ StoneThe Temptations5:10
- CD 8: Various
- 1Baby I Need Your LovingFour Tops2:474.5 ★
- 2Reach Out, I’ll Be ThereFour Tops3:003.8 ★
- 3Standing in the Shadows of LoveFour Tops2:394.8 ★
- 4(Love Is Like a) Heat WaveMartha Reeves and the Vandellas2:464.0 ★
- 5Nowhere to RunMartha Reeves and the Vandellas2:584.6 ★
- 6Dancing in the StreetMartha Reeves and the Vandellas2:393.6 ★
- 7This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)The Isley Brothers2:464.2 ★
- 8Behind a Painted SmileThe Isley Brothers2:43
- 9I Guess I’ll Always Love YouThe Isley Brothers2:48
- 10WarEdwin Starr3:214.2 ★
- 11Twenty Five MilesEdwin Starr3:16
- 12Agent Double O SoulEdwin Starr2:41
- 13Help Me Make It Through the NightGladys Knight & the Pips4:21
- 14I Heard It Through the GrapevineGladys Knight & the Pips2:473.8 ★
- 15Take Me in Your Arms and Love MeGladys Knight & the Pips2:57
- 16I’ll Make Love to YouBoyz II Men4:044.6 ★
- 17MotownphillyBoyz II Men3:573.5 ★
- 18Water Runs DryBoyz II Men3:22
- 193:55
Release credits
- background vocals [2]
- producer [9]
- viola [13]
- strings [13], viola [13]
- choir vocals [5]
- baritone saxophone [1, 8]
- cello [13]
- engineer [15]
- French horn [13]
- strings [13], violin [13]
- executive [17]
- producer [16], synthesizer [16]
- drums (drum set) [15]
- producer [5.8, 1.7]
- background vocals [6]
- Rhodes piano [13]
- arranger [3], electric bass guitar [1]
- background vocals [13]
- bongos [15], congas [15]
- violin [13]
- engineer [16]
- assistant [13]
- producer [3.1-2, 3.8, 3.11, 3.13, 3.15, 8.1-4, 8.7, 5.8]
- double bass [13]
- mix [4.13, 5.15], recording [13]
- arranger [1]
- violin [13]
- background vocals [7], performer [7]
- keyboard [2]
- arranger [7]
- background vocals [13]
- arranger [10, 15], producer [10, 15]
- mix [17], producer [17]
- choir vocals [5]
- assistant [16]
- background vocals [4, 12], lead vocals [2, 6-7, 9]
- choir vocals [5]
- guitar [1-2], guitar family [15]
- arranger [5, 7], conductor [1], performer [7]
- lead vocals [3, 5, 8]
- cello [13]
- choir vocals [5]
- brass [15], instrument [1], performing orchestra [2]
- additional [3], guest [3], lead vocals [1-2, 8, 14-15]
- producer [14]
- French horn [2]
- violin [13]
- guitar [1-2], guitar family [15]
- choir vocals [5]
- Hammond organ [2], piano [1, 8, 15]
- producer [15]
- background vocals [2], lead vocals [3.14, 7.3-5, 7.8, 7.11-13], vocal [9]
- electric sitar [5], guitar [3.1, 3.8, 5.2, 8.6]
- bongos [15], congas [15]
- French horn [2]
- performer [10]
- percussion [15], vibraphone [15]
- violin [13]
- saxophone [15]
- background vocals [1-2, 8, 15]
- piano [2]
- producer [5, 7, 14]
- mix [13]
- keyboard [1], piano [2]
- viola [13]
- harp [13]
- arranger [2.9, 4.3, 4.13]
- drums (drum set) [1-2]
- trombone [6]
- choir vocals [5]
- mix [3]
- producer [3, 9]
- concertmaster [13]
- producer [9]
- producer [1-2, 5-6, 8], tenor saxophone [8.6, 3.1]
- violin [13]
- French horn [13]
- trumpet [6]
- producer [7]
- background vocals [6], other instruments [6]
- choir vocals [5], performer [5]
- congas [2], percussion [6], tambourine [8.6, 5.2, 3.15], vibraphone [8.6, 3.1, 3.8]
- violin [13]
- background vocals [8.2, 5.2]
- background vocals [1-2], lead vocals [1], vocal [2]
- arranger [1, 10, 13-15], brass [14], producer [1, 10, 13-15], strings [1, 14]
- bass [1.5, 1.7, 5.2, 3.1, 3.8, 3.15], bass guitar [6]
- assistant [16]
- background vocals [7], lead vocals [5, 7], performer [7], vocal [7]
- background vocals [2], lead vocals [1]
- cello [13]
- engineer [13]
- bass [13]
- guitar [5.2, 8.6]
- piano [5.15, 2.2]
- producer [9]
- Wurlitzer electric piano [2]
- drums (drum set) [2]
- strings [13], violin [13]
- background vocals [2]
- vocal [12]
- engineer [15], producer [3.1-2, 3.8, 3.11, 3.13, 3.15, 5.8, 8.1-4, 8.7]
- bass [7]
- mix [1]
- background vocals [2]
- background vocals [1]
- lead vocals [2]
- arranger [1, 14], background vocals [1, 13], lead vocals [10], producer [1, 3, 13-14], vocal arranger [1, 13-14]
- guitar [1-2], guitar family [15]
- flute [13]
- background vocals [8.2, 5.2]
- violin [13]
- background vocals [5.2, 8.2]
- background vocals [1-2], percussion [2]
- lead vocals [6]
- assistant [16]
- background vocals [1, 15], drums (drum set) [1.7, 8.6], lead vocals [1-2, 4, 15], percussion [1], piano [1, 15], producer [1, 15], vocal [3]
- piano [15]
- guitar [13]
- background vocals [1-2, 7-8, 15], performer [7]
- background vocals [1]
- background vocals [2, 4, 12], lead vocals [4], vocal [5]
- guitar family [15]
- additional [17], arranger [17], vocal [17]
- background vocals [1-2], lead vocals [1-2, 12]
- mix [13]
- foot stomps [1, 8]
- mix [16]
- assistant [16]
- arranger [17]
- background vocals [4], producer [3.14, 2.3, 5.4, 5.14]
- producer [5.2, 7.2-3, 7.5-8, 7.11, 7.13, 8.14]
- background vocals [2, 4, 12], spoken vocals [14], vocal [5]
- choir vocals [5]
- drums (drum set) [15]
- guitar [13]
- drums (drum set) [13]
- arranger [3.9-10, 3.14, 1.15], orchestrator [2], strings [2], trombone [6]
- strings [13], violin [13]
- background vocals [2, 4, 12], lead vocals [3, 5, 8]
- cello [13]
- choir vocals [5]
- saxophone [15]
- drums (drum set) [16]
- bass [16]
- recording [3]
- background vocals [2]
- conductor [15]
- drums (drum set) [1, 8], tom-tom [2]
- French horn [13]
- programming [17], samples from artist [17]
- guitar [3.8, 3.15, 8.6]
- choir vocals [5]
- background vocals [13]
- keyboard [2], piano [2]
- background vocals [6]
- recording [15]
- trumpet [6]
- percussion [2]
- arranger [17]
- choir vocals [5]
- violin [13]
- choir vocals [5]
- lead vocals [13], producer [6.2, 3.9, 7.4, 7.9, 7.12]
- mix [13]
- bongos [7], harmonica [5, 7], lead vocals [1-2, 5, 7-8, 15], producer [12-15]
- lead vocals [4], vocal [3, 14]
- producer [9]
- background vocals [3.2, 3.10, 8.2, 5.2]
- producer [10]
- arranger [1-2, 8], producer [1-2, 8]
- instrument [7.2, 7.4-5, 7.12, 1.5, 8.2, 3.1-2, 3.15, 5.1-2, 5.4, 6.13]
- vocal [13]
- baritone saxophone [6]
- acoustic guitar [13]
- background vocals [1-2], guitar [2], lead vocals [1]
- choir vocals [5]
- drums (drum set) [2]
- background vocals [4], producer [5.4, 5.14, 2.3]
- vibraphone [15]
- executive [17]
- viola [13]
- choir vocals [5], performer [5]
- background vocals [13]
- choir vocals [5]
- engineer [15]
- background vocals [6], producer [1.1, 5.8, 8.6]
- bass guitar [2.2, 5.15], electric bass guitar [1]
- double bass [13]
Issues
M8x CD19 May 2009