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The Complete Motown Singles Volume 10: 1970

Disc 1
1. The Bells - The Originals
2. I'll Wait For You - The Originals
3. The Bells - The Originals (Alt. Mix)
4. Blackmail - Bobby Taylor
5. My Cherie Amour - Joe Harnell
6. Never Had A Dream Come True - Stevie Wonder
7. Somebody Knows, Somebody Cares - Stevie Wonder
8. Whatcha' Gonna Do - Terry Johnson
9. Time - Edwin Starr
10. Running Back And Forth - Edwin Starr
11. Gotta Hold On To This Feeling - Jr. Walker & The All-Stars
12. Clinging To The Thought That She's Coming Back - Jr. Walker & The All-Stars
13. I Should Be Proud - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
14. Love, Guess Who - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
15. Message From A Blackman - The Spinners
16. Life Beats - The Supremes
17. Up The Ladder To The Roof - The Supremes
18. Bill, When Are You Coming Back - The Supremes
19. Expressin' My Love - Stu Gardner
20. I Don't Dream No More - Stu Gardner
21. Get Ready - Rare Earth
22. ABC - The Jackson 5
23. The Young Folks - The Jackson 5
24. You Need Love Like I Do (Don't You?) - Gladys Knight & The Pips
25. You're My Everything - Gladys Knight & The Pips
Disc 2
1. I Remember When (Dedicated To Beverly) - Ivy Jo (Promo Version)
2. Sorry Is A Sorry Word - Ivy Jo
3. I Remember When (Dedicated To Beverly) - Ivy Jo (Commercial Version)
4. The Onion Song - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
5. California Soul - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
6. It's All In The Game - Four Tops
7. Love (Is The Answer) - Four Tops
8. Reach Out And Touch (Somebody's Hand) - Diana Ross
9. These Things Will Keep Me Loving You - Diana Ross
10. Dark Side Of The World - Diana Ross
11. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (Promo Version)
12. Love's Your Name - R. Dean Taylor
13. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (Commercial Version)
14. Come On People - The Rustix
15. Free Again (Non C'est Rien) - The Rustix
16. On The Brighter Side Of A Blue World - The Fantastic Four
17. I'm Gonna Carry On - The Fantastic Four
18. Who's Gonna Take The Blame - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
19. Loving You - Arthur Adams
20. My Baby's Love - Arthur Adams
21. Loving You - Arthur Adams
22. Two Feet From Happiness - Chuck Jackson
23. Let Somebody Love Me - Chuck Jackson
Disc 3
1. Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today) - The Temptations
2. It's Summer - The Temptations
3. The Love You Save - The Jackson 5
4. I Found That Girl - The Jackson 5
5. The End Of Our Road - Marvin Gaye
6. Me And My Lonely Room - Marvin Gaye
7. Just Another Morning - Michael Denton
8. Arma' Geden - Michael Denton
9. Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours - Stevie Wonder
10. I'm More Than Happy (I'm Satisfied) - Stevie Wonder
11. Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours - Stevie Wonder
12. War - Edwin Starr
13. He Who Picks A Rose - Edwin Starr
14. It's A Shame - The Spinners
15. Together We Can Make Such Sweet Music - The Spinners
16. Do You See My Love (For You Growing) - Jr. Walker & The All Stars
17. Groove And Move - Jr. Walker & The All Stars
18. The Day Will Come Between Sunday And Monday - Kiki Dee
19. My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) - Kiki Dee
20. Everybody's Got The Right To Love - The Supremes
21. But I Love You More - The Supremes
22. We Can Make It - The Originals (Promo Version)
23. I Like Your Style - The Originals
24. We Can Make It Baby - The Originals (Commercial Version)
25. An Important Message From Barney Ales (Listen Immediately) - Barney Ales
Disc 4
1. (I Know) I'm Losing You - Rare Earth
2. When Joanie Smiles - Rare Earth
3. Stay A Little Longer - Yvonne Fair
4. We Should Never Be Lonely My Love - Yvonne Fair
5. How You Gona Keep It (After You Get it) - Blinky
6. Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross (Long Promo Version)
7. Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross (Commercial Version)
8. Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross (Short Promo Version)
9. Can't It Wait Until Tomorrow - Diana Ross
10. Young Gifted And Black - Bob & Marcia
11. Peace Of Mind - Bob & Marcia
12. Stone Soul Booster - Buzzie
13. Still Water (Love) - Four Tops
14. Still Water (Peace) - Four Tops
15. Sandy - Buzzie
16. This Time Last Summer - Blinky
17. I'll Be There - The Jackson 5
18. One More Chance - The Jackson 5
19. Ungena Za Ulimwengu (Unite The World) - The Temptations
20. Hum Along And Dance - The Temptations
21. As Long As I've Got You - Danny Hernandez & The Ones
22. One Little Teardrop - Danny Hernandez & The Ones
23. Stand By Me - David & Jimmy Ruffin
24. Your Love Was Worth Waiting For - David & Jimmy Ruffin
Disc 5
1. The Tears Of A Clown - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
2. Promise Me - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
3. The Love I Saw In You Was Just A Mirage - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles (Alternate Mix)
4. Heaven Help Us All - Stevie Wonder
5. I Gotta Have A Song - Stevie Wonder
6. You Keep Me Hangin' On - Hugh Masekela
7. Make Me A Potion - Hugh Masekela
8. It's A Lonesome Road - Hearts Of Stone
9. Yesterday's Love Is Over - Hearts Of Stone
10. I Gotta Let You Go - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
11. You're The Loser Now - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
12. Stoned Love - The Supremes
13. Shine On Me - The Supremes
14. Stoned Love - The Supremes (Long Version)
15. If I Were Your Woman - Gladys Knight & The Pips
16. The Tracks Of My Tears - Gladys Knight & The Pips
17. Marionette - The Marvelettes
18. After All - The Marvelettes
19. River Deep, Mountain High - The Supremes & Four Tops
20. Together We Can Make Such Sweet Music - The Supremes & Four Tops
21. Coming Apart - Allan Nicholls
22. Let The Music Play - Allan Nicholls
23. Coming Apart - Allan Nicholls (Stereo Promo Version)
Disc 6
1. Stop The War Now - Edwin Starr
2. God Bless Whoever Sent You - The Originals
3. Just To Keep You Satisfied - The Originals
4. Desperate Young Man - The Originals
5. Born To Wander - Rare Earth
6. Here Comes The Night - Rare Earth
7. Born To Wander - Rare Earth (Stereo Promo Version)
8. Holly Holy - Jr. Walker & The All Stars
9. Carry Your Own Load - Jr. Walker & The All Stars
10. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - The Jackson 5
11. Christmas Won't Be The Same This Year - The Jackson 5
12. Way Back Home - The Jazz Crusaders
13. Jackson! - The Jazz Crusaders
14. Remember Me - Diana Ross
15. How About You - Diana Ross
16. We'll Have It Made - The Spinners
17. My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) - The Spinners
18. Just Seven Numbers (Can Straighten Out My Life) - Four Tops
19. I Wish I Were Your Mirror - Four Tops
20. Maria (You Were The Only One) - Jimmy Ruffin
21. Living In A World I Created For Myself - Jimmy Ruffin
22. Living In A World I Created For Myself - Jimmy Ruffin (Alternate Mix)
23. Can't Wait To See You - Arthur Adams
24. It's Private Tonight - Arthur Adams

Price: $119.98

RELEASE DATE: June 27, 2008
CD Edition limited to 8000 limited edition copies.

In 1970, Motown was experiencing sea changes. Diana Ross went solo while the Supremes went Top 10 without her. Jacksonmania was in full effect. Stevie Wonder began producing himself. Rare Earth had an unexpected hit and so did the Miracles, forcing Smokey Robinson to put on hold his departure from the group. Tammi Terrell died, finally succumbing to the effects of a brain tumor. Marvin Gaye was refusing to record or perform, but he produced another hit for the Originals. Los Angeles producer Frank Wilson had established himself in Detroit and set about creating a concept album for the Four Tops. In addition, Motown’s core staff had moved into the Motown Center building on Woodward Avenue. The company closed its Artist Development Department.

That year is encapsulated in the 6-disc set The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 10: 1970, the latest in the acclaimed series documenting every single released by Motown during its Detroit era. Volume 10 chronicles the exhilarating start of a new decade, with 145 tracks accompanied by our biggest booklet yet, at 148 pages. The unique “album” design again features a 45 RPM single representing the volume’s year: this time, it’s “The Tears Of A Clown" by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, their No. 1 pop hit that took everyone in the company by surprise.

Celebrate Diana Ross ascending the heights once again as her radical interpretation of "Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” goes through the roof. Hear the Four Tops cover “It’s All In The Game” and Marvin Gaye dig into “The End Of Our Road,” his only solo release in 1970. Marvel at the hot streak of the Jackson 5, as they reel off “ABC,” “The Love You Save” and “I’ll Be There,” all No. 1. Read how Gladys Knight lost a bet with Berry Gordy. And how Stevie Wonder, along with “Signed, Sealed Delivered I’m Yours,” had two more hits he didn’t sing. Check out R. Dean Taylor, one of Motown’s finest backroom songwriters and producers, having an unlikely international smash with “Indiana Wants Me.” Respect Norman Whitfield’s competitive fire as he turned up on the political funk with Edwin Starr’s “War” and the Temptations’ “Ball Of Confusion (That’s What The World Is Today).”

There’s so much more: promotion-only mixes and rare tracks, such as the Supremes’ “Life Beats,” which was set aside for “Up The Ladder To The Roof,” and a cherished local hit by songwriter/producer Ivy Jo Hunter, “I Remember When (Dedicated To Beverly),” et al. Rare photos, memorabilia and stories from those who were there populate the booklet.

Carving out the narrative is an introduction by famed artist manager John Reid, who was then Tamla Motown’s label manager in the U.K. and was part of the team that made “The Tears Of A Clown” an unexpected No. 1 on both sides of the Atlantic. Duke University’s Mark Anthony Neal provides the historical overview. Once again, the booklet includes track-by-track annotations as well as deeply researched stories behind the songs by Keith Hughes and Bill Dahl.

Price: $119.98

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