Motown: The Early Years 1959–62
Compilation by Various Artists
Released 2020
Tracklist
- CD 1
- 1Come to MeMarv Johnson2:19
- 2Solid SenderCharles Leverett2:32
- 3Snake Walk (Part 1)The Swinging Tigers2:27
- 4ItRon & Bill2:43
- 5Bad GirlThe Miracles featuring Smokey Robinson2:43
- 6Way Over ThereThe Miracles2:57
- 7My BelovedThe Satintones2:41
- 8Ich‐I‐Bon #1Nick & The Jaguars2:28
- 9You Never Miss a Good ThingEugene Remus3:11
- 10Custer’s Last ManPopcorn and the Mohawks3:58
- 11MoneyBarrett Strong2:39
- 12Oh I ApologizeBarrett Strong2:22
- 13Who Wouldn’t Love a Man Like ThatMable John2:45
- 14Who’s the FoolSingin’ Sammy Ward2:40
- 15Shop AroundThe Miracles featuring Smokey Robinson2:50
- 16Who’s Lovin’ YouThe Miracles featuring Smokey Robinson3:045.0 ★
- 17Oh LoverSherri Taylor & Singin’ Sammy Ward2:56
- 18True Love (That’s Love)Herman Griffin2:12
- 19Bye Bye BabyMary Wells2:55
- 20I’ve Got a NotionHenry Lumpkin2:32
- 21Don’t Feel Sorry for MeJimmy Ruffin2:23
- 22When I Needed YouLittle Iva & Her Band2:55
- 23Ain’t It BabyThe Miracles featuring Smokey Robinson2:34
- 24Don’t Let Him Shop AroundDebbie Dean2:46
- 25Money (That’s What I Want)Richard Wylie & His Band2:24
- 26He Lifted MeThe Gospel Stars4:02
- CD 2
- 1Poor Sam JonesMickey Woods2:38
- 2Rosa Lee (Stay Off the Bell)Andre Williams2:27
- 3Come Into My PalaceLee & the Leopards2:36
- 4Same ThingGino Parks2:32
- 5Mighty Good Lovin’The Miracles2:38
- 6Broken HeartedThe Miracles2:53
- 7I Don’t Want to Take a ChanceMary Wells2:49
- 8Please, Mr. PostmanThe Marvelettes2:294.6 ★
- 9So Long BabyThe Marvelettes2:53
- 10I Am BoundGolden Harmoneers2:31
- 11They Shall Be MineRev. Columbus Mann2:18
- 12Someone to Call My OwnThe Equadors2:06
- 13Love MePete Hartfield2:35
- 14Everybody’s Gotta Pay Some DuesThe Miracles2:56
- 15Angel in BlueJoel Sebastian2:52
- 16The Day Will ComeFreddie Gorman2:20
- 17Small Sad SamBob Kayli2:41
- 18Whose Heart (Are You Gonna Break Now)Don McKenzie2:24
- 19What’s So Good About Good‐ByeThe Miracles2:22
- 20Xmas TwistThe Twistin’ Kings2:43
- 21That’s What He Is to MeThe Wright Specials2:16
- 22Twistin’ PostmanThe Marvelettes2:30
- 23The One Who Really Loves YouMary Wells2:27
- 24Your Baby’s BackThe Downbeats2:34
- 25I Out‐Duked the DukeLittle Otis2:29
- 26Dream Come TrueThe Temptations3:52
- 27I’ll Try Something NewThe Miracles2:35
- CD 3
- 1PlayboyThe Marvelettes2:41
- 2Because I Love HerThe Valadiers2:37
- 3Your Heart Belongs to MeThe Supremes2:38
- 42:29
- 5Same Old StoryMickey McCullers2:21
- 6Dearest OneLamont Dozier2:08
- 7This Is Our NightThe Creations2:15
- 8Someday, SomewayThe Marvelettes2:44
- 9Beechwood 4–5789The Marvelettes2:12
- 10Camel WalkSaundra Mallet & The Original Vandellas2:39
- 11Stubborn Kind of FellowMarvin Gaye2:45
- 12Do You Love MeThe Contours2:55
- 13Move Mr. ManThe Contours2:09
- 14You Beat Me to the PunchMary Wells2:44
- 15Old Love (Let’s Try It Again)Mary Wells2:24
- 16I’ll Have to Let Him GoMartha Reeves and the Vandellas3:03
- 17JamieEddie Holland2:24
- 18Two LoversMary Wells2:48
- 19OperatorMary Wells2:46
- 202:52
- 21Let Me Go the Right WayThe Supremes2:31
- 22You’ve Really Got a Hold on MeThe Miracles2:594.5 ★
- 23Happy LandingThe Miracles2:47
- 24Strange, I KnowThe Marvelettes2:38
- 25Hitch HikeMarvin Gaye2:341.0 ★
- 26Shake SherryThe Contours2:40
- 27Camel WalkLaBrenda Ben & The Beljeans2:36
Release credits
- drums (drum set) [8], membranophone [3]
- producer [1.4-6, 1.12-13, 1.16, 1.19, 3.21]
- tenor vocals [5]
- producer [8]
- tenor vocals [5]
- guitar [8]
- percussion [8]
- background vocals [8], handclaps [8]
- background vocals [8], lead vocals [8]
- bass [8], bass guitar [3]
- piano [3]
- background vocals [8], handclaps [8]
- drums (drum set) [8]
- piano [8]
- producer [8]
- guitar [3]
- baritone vocals [5]
- lead vocals [5], producer [1.16, 3.3, 3.18]
- instrument [8]
- saxophone [3]
- background vocals [8], handclaps [8]
- bass vocals [5]
- producer [9]
- background vocals [8], handclaps [8]
- producer [3]
Issues
M3x CD (CD‐R)2020