[Publius]

JANUARY 1, 1964

Unlike Diana Ross’ thin, reedy soprano, Martha Reeves’ throaty contralto absolutely commanded respect. You sat up and listened when she sang. The girls would achieve their greatest success later in the year, but this entry gives a good hint of what early Motown sounded like.

#8: Martha & the Vandellas: “Quicksand”

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Great Song!

I am hitting the sack early tonight...will catch up tomorrow.

(((HUGS)))

[Fiji Hill]

Unlike Diana Ross’ thin, reedy soprano, Martha Reeves’ throaty contralto absolutely commanded respect. You sat up and listened when she sang. The girls would achieve their greatest success later in the year, but this entry gives a good hint of what early Motown sounded like.

In 1983, Reeves performed in a concert of '60's stars at El Camino College in Torrance, Calif. She stole the show and had half the audience dancing in the aisles as she sang her big hits.