The Complete Motown Singles, Volume 1: 1959-1961
Compilation by Various Artists
Released 14 January 2005
Tracklist
- CD 1
- 1Come to MeMarv Johnson2:19
- 2WhisperMarv Johnson2:32
- 3Merry‐Go‐RoundEdward Holland, Jr.2:15
- 4It Moves MeEdward Holland, Jr.2:15
- 5Let’s RockBarrett Strong2:04
- 6Do the Very Best You CanBarrett Strong2:44
- 7Solid SenderChico Leverett2:31
- 8I’ll Never Love AgainChico Leverett2:31
- 9Snake Walk, Part 1The Swinging Tigers2:28
- 10Snake Walk, Part 2The Swinging Tigers2:44
- 11ItRon & Bill2:44
- 12Don’t Say Bye ByeRon & Bill2:01
- 13Going to the HopThe Satintones2:11
- 14Motor CityThe Satintones2:30
- 15Money (That’s What I Want)Barrett Strong2:393.9 ★
- 16Oh I ApologizeBarrett Strong2:24
- 17Ich‐I‐Bon #1Nick & The Jaguars2:27
- 18Cool and CrazyNick & The Jaguars2:13
- 19Bad GirlThe Miracles2:42
- 20I Love Your BabyThe Miracles2:42
- 21The Feeling Is So FineThe Miracles2:43
- 22(You Can) Depend on Me (first version)The Miracles3:08
- 23My Beloved (without strings)The Satintones2:25
- 24Sugar DaddyThe Satintones2:48
- 25You Never Miss a Good Thing (without strings)Eugene Remus3:12
- 26Hold Me TightEugene Remus2:11
- 27Gotta Have Your Lovin’Eugene Remus2:29
- CD 2
- 1Way Over There (without strings)The Miracles2:58
- 2(You Can) Depend on Me (second version)The Miracles2:46
- 3Way Over There (with strings)The Miracles2:57
- 4My Beloved (with strings)The Satintones2:27
- 5You Never Miss a Good Thing (with strings)Eugene Remus3:14
- 6Yes, No, Maybe SoBarrett Strong2:18
- 7You Knows What to DoBarrett Strong2:48
- 8Custer’s Last ManPopcorn and the Mohawks3:57
- 9Shimmy GullyPopcorn and the Mohawks2:33
- 102:44
- 11You Made a Fool Out of MeMable John2:23
- 12WhirlwindBarrett Strong2:12
- 13I’m Gonna Cry (If You Quit Me)Barrett Strong2:55
- 14Bye Bye BabyMary Wells2:54
- 15Please Forgive MeMary Wells2:40
- 16What Makes You Love Him (first version)Singin’ Sammy Ward2:36
- 17That Child Is Really WildSingin’ Sammy Ward2:45
- 18Who’s the FoolSingin’ Sammy Ward2:42
- 19Shop Around (regional version)The Miracles3:03
- 20Who’s Lovin’ YouThe Miracles3:025.0 ★
- 21True LoveHerman Griffin2:11
- 22It’s YouHerman Griffin2:03
- 23Shop Around (national version)The Miracles2:482.8 ★
- 24Oh LoverSherri Taylor & Singin’ Sammy Ward2:56
- 25That’s Why I Love You So MuchSherri Taylor & Singin’ Sammy Ward2:04
- 26I’ve Got a NotionHenry Lumpkin2:33
- 27We Really Love Each OtherHenry Lumpkin2:37
- CD 3
- 1Don’t Feel Sorry for MeJimmy Ruffin2:23
- 2HeartJimmy Ruffin2:45
- 3Don’t Let Him Shop AroundDebbie Dean2:45
- 4A New GirlDebbie Dean2:26
- 5Ain’t It BabyThe Miracles2:33
- 6The Only One I LoveThe Miracles2:34
- 7Money and MeBarrett Strong2:37
- 8You’ve Got What It TakesBarrett Strong3:03
- 9When I Needed YouLittle Iva & Her Band2:55
- 10Continental StrutLittle Iva & Her Band2:27
- 11Whole Lotta Woman (regional version)The Contours2:49
- 12Come On and Be MineThe Contours2:40
- 13I Want a GuyThe Supremes3:05
- 14Never AgainThe Supremes3:02
- 15He Lifted Me (unedited version)The Gospel Stars4:04
- 16Behold the Saints of GodThe Gospel Stars2:45
- 17Poor Sam JonesMickey Woods2:44
- 18They Rode Through the ValleyMickey Woods2:39
- 19Money (That’s What I Want)Richard Wylie & His Band2:24
- 20I’ll Still Be AroundRichard Wylie & His Band2:53
- 21Tomorrow and Always (without strings)The Satintones2:38
- 22A Love That Can Never BeThe Satintones2:42
- 23Tomorrow and Always (with strings)The Satintones2:53
- 24Whole Lotta Woman (national version)The Contours2:54
- 25Blibberin’ Blabbin’ BluesGino Parks2:27
- 26Don’t Say Bye ByeGino Parks1:51
- CD 4
- 1AngelThe Satintones2:34
- 2(I’m Afraid) The Masquerade Is OverMarvin Gaye5:125.0 ★
- 3WitchcraftMarvin Gaye2:263.0 ★
- 4Let Your Conscience Be Your GuideMarvin Gaye3:044.0 ★
- 5Never Let You Go (Sha Lu Bop)Marvin Gaye2:44
- 6I Don’t Want to Take a ChanceMary Wells2:49
- 7I’m So SorryMary Wells2:25
- 8Rosa Lee (Stay Off the Bell)Andre Williams2:28
- 9Shoo‐DooAndre Williams3:51
- 10MiseryBarrett Strong2:29
- 11Two Wrongs Don’t Make a RightBarrett Strong2:44
- 12Broken HeartedThe Miracles3:00
- 13Mighty Good Lovin’The Miracles2:38
- 14No Love (without strings)Mable John2:54
- 15Looking for a ManMable John2:35
- 16Same ThingGino Parks2:22
- 17That’s No LieGino Parks2:35
- 18I Know How It FeelsThe Satintones2:37
- 19My Kind of LoveThe Satintones2:27
- 20No Love (with strings)Mable John2:33
- 21Buttered Popcorn (first version)The Supremes2:56
- 22Who’s Lovin’ YouThe Supremes2:50
- 23Buttered Popcorn (second version)The Supremes2:32
- 24Oh Mother of MineThe Temptations2:18
- 25Romance Without FinanceThe Temptations2:48
- 26I Am BoundGolden Harmoneers2:30
- 27Precious MemoriesGolden Harmoneers2:53
- CD 5
- 1Please Mr. PostmanThe Marvelettes2:304.6 ★
- 2So Long BabyThe Marvelettes2:52
- 3The StretchThe Contours2:41
- 4FunnyThe Contours2:57
- 5Itsy Bity Pity LoveDebbie Dean2:48
- 6But I’m AfraidDebbie Dean2:52
- 7They Shall Be MineRev. Columbus Mann2:18
- 8Jesus LovesRev. Columbus Mann3:20
- 9Someone to Call My OwnThe Equadors2:06
- 10You’re My DesireThe Equadors2:22
- 11Love MePete Hartfield2:34
- 12Darling TonightPete Hartfield2:13
- 13Everybody’s Gotta Pay Some DuesThe Miracles2:56
- 14I Can’t BelieveThe Miracles2:51
- 15Angel in BlueJoel Sebastian2:53
- 16Blue CinderellaJoel Sebastian2:08
- 17Strange LoveMary Wells2:41
- 18Come to MeMary Wells2:16
- 19The Day Will ComeFreddie Gorman2:22
- 20Just for YouFreddie Gorman2:11
- 21Have I the RightPopcorn and the Mohawks2:29
- 22Real Good Lovin’Popcorn and the Mohawks2:26
- 23Zing Went the Strings of My HeartThe Satintones2:59
- 24Faded LetterThe Satintones2:46
- CD 6
- 1JamieEdward Holland, Jr.2:24
- 2Take a Chance on MeEdward Holland, Jr.2:35
- 3Greetings (This Is Uncle Sam)The Valadiers2:46
- 4Take a ChanceThe Valadiers2:14
- 5Actions Speak Louder Than WordsMable John2:50
- 6Take MeMable John3:10
- 7What Makes You Love Him (second version)Singin’ Sammy Ward2:33
- 8Don’t Take It AwaySingin’ Sammy Ward2:48
- 9Check YourselfThe Temptations2:43
- 10Your Wonderful LoveThe Temptations2:47
- 11Small Sad SamBob Kayli2:41
- 12Tie Me TightBob Kayli2:13
- 13Whose Heart (Are You Going to Break Now)Don McKenzie2:24
- 14I’ll Call YouDon McKenzie2:19
- 15Xmas TwistThe Twistin’ Kings2:43
- 16White House TwistThe Twistin’ Kings2:33
- 17Please Mr. KennedyMickey Woods2:32
- 18(They Call Me) CupidMickey Woods2:45
- 19Twistin’ PostmanThe Marvelettes2:29
- 20I Want a GuyThe Marvelettes2:38
- 21What’s So Good About Good ByeThe Miracles2:22
- 22I’ve Been Good to YouThe Miracles2:40
- 23Congo, Part 1The Twistin’ Kings2:13
- 24Congo, Part 2The Twistin’ Kings2:54
Release credits
- piano [15]
- drums (drum set) [1.15, 5.1], membranophone [1, 8-10]
- producer [1.1-6, 1.11, 1.15-16, 1.19-22, 1.27, 2.1-3, 2.10-11, 2.14, 2.20, 4.21-23, 3.13-14]
- background vocals [23], tenor vocals [19-20]
- producer [1], tambourine [15]
- background vocals [23], tenor vocals [19-20]
- guitar [1.1, 5.1]
- percussion [1]
- lead vocals [21, 23]
- background vocals [1], handclaps [1]
- background vocals [1], lead vocals [1]
- lead vocals [13-14]
- bass [1], bass guitar [1, 9-10]
- piano [8-10]
- guitar [1]
- background vocals [1], handclaps [1]
- piano [2]
- drums (drum set) [1]
- guitar [23]
- piano [1]
- producer [1]
- guitar [9-10]
- background vocals [23], baritone vocals [19-20]
- lead vocals [2.23, 1.19-20], producer [20]
- instrument [2.23, 5.1]
- background vocals [1-3, 7-8, 26]
- flute [1], saxophone [1, 8-10]
- background vocals [1], handclaps [1]
- background vocals [23], bass vocals [19-20]
- background vocals [1], handclaps [1]
- producer [9-10, 12]
Issues
T14 January 2005- T6 November 2009