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.
This is Volume 10 of a 12-part box series.
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SONGS FEATURED IN THE BOX: CD 50
CD 51
CD 52
CD 1 - 6 are on The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 1
CD 53
CD 54
CD 55 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.
The Complete Motown Singles Volume 10: 1970.
A 6-disc set chronicling
the exhilarating start of a new decade.
1. The Bells - Originals
2. I'll Wait For You - Originals
3. The Bells - 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 - Spinners
16. Life Beats - Supremes
17. Up The Ladder To The Roof - Supremes
18. Bill, When Are You Coming Back - Supremes
19. Expressin' My Love - Stu Gardner
20. I Don't Dream No More - Stu Gardner
21. Get Ready - Rare Earth
22. ABC - Jackson 5
23. The Young Folks - 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
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 - Rustix
15. Free Again (Non C'est Rien) - Rustix
16. On The Brighter Side Of A Blue World - Fantastic Four
17. I'm Gonna Carry On - Fantastic Four
18. Who's Gonna Take The Blame - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
19. I Gotta Thing For You - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
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
1. Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today) - Temptations
2. It's Summer - Temptations
3. The Love You Save - Jackson 5
4. I Found That Girl - 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 (Alt. Mix)- Stevie Wonder (Alternate
Mix)
12. War - Edwin Starr
13. He Who Picks A Rose - Edwin Starr
14. It's A Shame - Spinners
15. Together We Can Make Such Sweet Music - 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 - Supremes
21. But I Love You More - Supremes
22. We Can Make It - Originals (Promo Version)
23. I Like Your Style - Originals
24. We Can Make It Baby - Originals (Commercial Version)
25. An Important Message From Barney Ales (Play Immediately) - Barney Ales
CD 7-10 are on The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 2
CD 11-15 are on The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 3
CD 16-21 are on The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 4
CD 22-27 are on The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 5
CD 28-32 are on The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 6
CD 33-37 are on The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 7
CD 38-43 are on The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 8
CD 44-49 are on The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 9
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. This Time Last Summer - Blinky
7. Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross (Long Promo Version)
8. Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross (Short Promo Version)
9. Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross (Commercial Version)
10. Can't It Wait Until Tomorrow - Diana Ross
11. Young Gifted And Black - Bob & Marcia
12. Peace Of Mind - Bob & Marcia
13. Still Water (Love) - Four Tops
14. Still Water (Peace) - Four Tops
15. Stone Soul Booster - Buzzie
16. Sandy - Buzzie
17. I'll Be There - Jackson 5
18. One More Chance - Jackson 5
19. Ungena Za Ulimwengu (Unite The World) - Temptations
20. Hum Along And Dance - 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
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
(Alt. 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 - Supremes
13. Shine On Me - Supremes
14. Stoned Love - 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 - Marvelettes
18. After All - Marvelettes
19. River Deep, Mountain High - Supremes & Four Tops
20. Together We Can Make Such Sweet Music - Supremes & Four Tops
21. Coming Apart - Allan Nicholls
22. Let The Music Play - Allan Nicholls
23. Coming Apart - Allan Nicholls (Stereo Promo Version)
1. Stop The War Now - Edwin Starr
2. God Bless Whoever Sent You - Originals
3. Just To Keep You Satisfied - Originals
4. Desperate Young Man - 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 - Jackson 5
11. Christmas Won't Be The Same This Year - Jackson 5
12. Way Back Home - Jazz Crusaders
13. Jackson! - Jazz Crusaders
14. Remember Me - Diana Ross
15. How About You - Diana Ross
16. We'll Have It Made - Spinners
17. My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) - 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 (Alt. Mix) - Arthur Adams
