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Stevie Wonder: Eivets Rednow

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On November 20, 1968, “Gordy” label released “Eivets Rednow”, the ninth Stevie Wonder album (Eivets Rednow is Stevie Wonder spelled backwards, Wonder’s name does not appear on the cover of the original releases). It was recorded 1967 – 1968, at “Hitsville USA” in Detroit, Michigan, and was produced by Henry Cosby.

Personnel:

  • Stevie Wonder – harmonica, piano, clavinet, drums, percussion
  • James Jamerson – bass guitar
  • Benny Benjamin – drums
  • The Funk Brothers – instrumentation

Track listing:

  1. Alfie – Burt Bacharach, Hal David
  2. More than a Dream – Henry Cosby, Stevie Wonder
  3. A House Is Not a Home – Burt Bacharach, Hal David
  4. How Can You Believe – Stevie Wonder
  5. Medley: Never My Love/Ask the Lonely – Don Addrisi, Dick Addrisi/Ivy Jo Hunter, William “Mickey” Stevenson
  6. Ruby – Mitchell Parish, Heinz Roemheld
  7. Which Way the Wind – Stevie Wonder
  8. Bye Bye World – Stevie Wonder
  9. Grazin’ in the Grass – Philemon Hou

Stevie Wonder: Down To Earth

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On November 16, 1966, “Tamla Motown” label released “Down to Earth”, the sixth Stevie Wonder studio album. It was recorded 1965 – 1966, at “Hitsville USA” in Detroit, and was produced by Clarence Paul and Henry Cosby.

Personnel:

  • Stevie Wonder – vocals, harmonica, keyboards, drums, percussion
  • The Originals – backing vocals
  • The Andantes – backing vocals
  • James Jamerson – bass guitar
  • Benny Benjamin – drums
  • The Funk Brothers – instrumentation

Track listing:

  1. A Place in the Sun – Ron Miller, Bryan Wells
  2. Bang Bang – Sonny Bono
  3. Down to Earth – Ron Miller, Avery Vanderberg
  4. Thank You Love – Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy, Stevie Wonder
  5. Be Cool, Be Calm (And Keep Yourself Together) – Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy, Stevie Wonder
  6. Sylvia – Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy, Stevie Wonder
  7. My World Is Empty Without You – Holland-Dozier-Holland
  8. The Lonesome Road – Gene Austin, Nat Shilkret
  9. Angel Baby (Don’t You Ever Leave Me) – Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy
  10. Mr. Tambourine Man – Bob Dylan
  11. Sixteen Tons – Merle Travis
  12. Hey Love – Morris Broadnax, Clarence Paul, Stevie Wonder

Martha And The Vandellas: Come And Get These Memories

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On June 28, 1963, “Gordy” label released “Come and Get These Memories”, the debut Martha and the Vandellas album. It was recorded 1962 – 1963, at “Studio A” in Hitsville U.S.A., and was produced by Holland-Dozier-Holland and William “Mickey” Stevenson.

Personnel:

  • Martha Reeves – lead and backing vocals
  • Rosalind Ashford – backing vocals
  • Annette Beard – backing vocals
  • Gloria Williams – backing vocals
  • Brian Holland – additional backing vocals
  • The Funk Brothers – instrumentation
  • Eddie Willis – guitar
  • Robert White – guitar
  • Raynoma Liles Gordy – organ
  • Joe Hunter – piano
  • Earl Van Dyke – electric piano
  • James Jamerson – bass
  • Benny Benjamin – drums
  • Andrew “Mike” Terry – baritone saxophone

Track listing:

  1. Come and Get These Memories – Holland-Dozier-Holland
  2. Can’t Get Used to Losing You – Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman
  3. Moments (To Remember) – Richard Berry
  4. This Is When I Need You Most – Holland-Dozier-Holland
  5. A Love Like Your (Don’t Come Knocking Everyday) – Holland-Dozier-Holland
  6. Tears on My Pillow – Sylvester Bradford, Al Lewis
  7. To Thank You Would Hurt Me – Brian Holland, Robert Gordy
  8. There He Is (At My Door) – Eddie Holland, Freddie Gorman
  9. I’ll Have to Let Him Go – William “Mickey” Stevenson
  10. Give Him Up – Wm. Robinson
  11. Jealous Lover – Holland-Dozier-Holland
  12. Old Love (Let’s Try It Again) – Holland-Dozier-Holland