RELEASE DATE: December 6th 2007
CD Edition limited to 6000 limited edition copies.
While the year marked the zenith of Motown’s ascendance in American culture – with Grammy®
awards and television specials – 1969 also signaled the end of an era. As the decade closed in
the freefall from the peak of the Woodstock festival to the horror of Altamont, so too was
Motown in upheaval. While the year saw The Temps snag the company’s first GRAMMY® for 1968’s
“Cloud Nine,” it also suffered the loss of foundation drummer Benny “Papa Zita” Benjamin.
Diana Ross was planning to leave the Supremes, while the Jackson 5 injected new energy to the
company. Motown enjoyed such success that it could afford to move into gleaming downtown offices. The
company also took a brave step forward into progressive rock with the launch of the Rare Earth
label. It also made a deal with Hugh Masekela and Stewart Levine to distribute the eclectic
Chisa label.
This incredible year is captured in 149 songs from 42 artists on Motown’s many labels across
the sic CDs of The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 9: 1969. Highlights include Edwin Starr’s
“Twenty-Five Miles,” “I’ll Try Something New” by Diana Ross & The Supremes and The Temptations,
Gladys Knight & The Pips’ “Friendship Train,” and The Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back,” which is
also featured as the replica 45 housed in the front cover. Jan 14, 2005 May 13, 2005 Oct 14, 2005 Feb 24, 2006 Aug 4, 2006 Nov 24, 2006 May 25, 2007 Oct 3, 2007
The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 9: 1969 Dec 7, 2007 Jun 27, 2008 Nov 18, 2008 Jan 20, 2009 May 31, 2013 Dec 10, 2013
SONGS FEATURED IN THE BOX: CD 44
CD 45
CD 46
CD 1 - 6 are on The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 1
CD 47
CD 48
CD 49 Featured in the box set’s thick booklet is an introductory essay from former Motown executive
and current artist manager Shelly Berger, an overview of the times by music historian Stu
Hackel, detailed track notations, CDographies and cross-references, and, of course, terrific
photos from the Motown Archives.
One Small Step for Man
One Giant Leap for Motown
Even as the world rolled on like a ball of confusion, it was a new morning for “The Sound of
Young America” in 1969. That story is in full flower on The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 9:
1969, a 6-CD set that’s the latest installment in the acclaimed series from Motown.
This is Volume 9 of a 12-part box series.
1. Edwin Starr - Twenty-Five Miles
2. Edwin Starr - Love Is My Destination
3. Diana Ross & The Supremes - Im Livin' In Shame
4. Diana Ross & The Supremes - Im So Glad I Got Somebody (Like You Around)
5. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Good Lovin' Aint Easy To Come By
6. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Satisfied Feelin'
7. Originals - We've Got A Way Out Love
8. Originals - You're The One
9. Originals - We've Got A Way Out Love [alternate mix]
10. David Ruffin - My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)
11. David Ruffin - I've Got To Find Myself A Brand New Baby
12. Soupy Sales - Muck-Arty Park
13. Soupy Sales - Green Grow The Lilacs
14. Stevie Wonder - Don't Know Why I Love You [promo
version]
15. Stevie Wonder - My Cherie Amour - 1st pressing
16. Stevie Wonder - Don't Know Why I Love You [commercial
version]
17. Temptations - Runaway Child, Running Wild
18. Temptations - I Need Your Lovin'
19. Shorty Long - Don't Mess With My Weekend
20. Shorty Long - Ain't No Justice
21. Shorty Long - I Had A Dream
22. Gladys Knight & The Pips - Didn't You Know (You'd Have To Cry Sometime)
23. Gladys Knight & The Pips - Keep An Eye
1. Diana Ross & The Supremes & the Temptations - I'll Try Something New
2. Diana Ross & The Supremes & the Temptations - The Way You Do The Things You
Do
3. Chuck Jackson - Are You Lonely For Me Baby
4. Chuck Jackson - Your Wonderful Love
5. Chuck Jackson - Are You Lonely For Me Baby [longer mix]
6. Fantastic Four - I Feel Like I'm Falling In Love Again
7. Fantastic Four - Pin Point It Down
8. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - (We've Got) Honey Love
9. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - I'm In Love (And I Know It)
10. Earl Van Dyke - Runaway Child, Running Wild
11. Earl Van Dyke - Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got
12. Jonah Jones - For Better Or Worse
13. Jonah Jones - Don't Mess With Bill
14. Supremes - The Composer
15. Supremes - The Beginning Of The End
16. Billy Eckstine - My Cup Runneth Over
17. Billy Eckstine - Ask The Lonely
18. Marvin Gaye - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
19. Marvin Gaye - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)
20. Four Tops - What Is A Man
21. Four Tops - Don't Bring Back Memories
22. Honest Men - Cherie
23. Honest Men - Baby
24. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)
25. Jr. Walker & The All Stars – Brainwasher (Part 1)
1. Temptations - Don’t Let The Joneses Get You Down
2. Temptations - Since I’ve Lost You
3. Isley Brothers - Just Ain’t Enough Love
4. Originals - Green Grow The Lilacs
5. Supremes - No Matter What Sign You Are
6. Supremes - The Young Folks
7. Supremes - No Matter What Sign You Are [alternate mix]
8. Edwin Starr - I’m Still A Struggling Man
9. Edwin Starr - Pretty Little Angel
10. Gladys Knight & The Pips - The Nitty Gritty
11. Gladys Knight & The Pips - Got Myself A Good Man
12. Miracles - Doggone Right
13. Miracles - Here I Go Again
14. Miracles - Abraham, Martin, And John
15. Miracles - Abraham, Martin, And John [alternate mix]
16. David Ruffin - I’ve Lost Everything I’ve Ever Loved
17. David Ruffin - We’ll Have A Good Thing Going On
18. Diana Ross & The Supremes & the Temptations - Stubborn Kind Of Fellow
19. Diana Ross & The Supremes & the Temptations - Try It Baby
20. Captain Zap & The Motortown Cut-Ups - The Luney Landing
21. Captain Zap & The Motortown Cut-Ups - The Luney Take-Off
22. Bobby Taylor - Oh I’ve Been Blessed
23. Bobby Taylor - It Should Have Been Me Loving Her
24. Lollipops – Cheating, Is Telling On You
25. Lollipops - Need Your Love
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
1. Blinky & Edwin Starr - Oh How Happy
2. Blinky & Edwin Starr - Ooo Baby Baby
3. Terry Johnson - My Springtime
4. Terry Johnson – Suzie
5. Bobby Taylor - My Girl Has Gone
6. Temptations - I Can’t Get Next To You
7. Temptations - Running Away (Ain’t Gonna Help You)
8. Marvin Gaye - That’s The Way Love Is
9. Marvin Gaye - Gonna Keep On Tryin’ Till I Win Your Love
10. Chuck Jackson - Honey Come Back
11. Chuck Jackson - What Am I Gonna Do Without You
12. Originals - Baby, I’m For Real
13. Originals - Moment Of Truth
14. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Taking My Love (And Leaving Me)
15. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas – Heartless
16. Wes Henderson - In Bed
17. Wes Henderson – Reality
18. Diana Ross & The Supremes & the Temptations - The Weight
19. Diana Ross & The Supremes & the Temptations - For Better Or Worse
20. Shorty Long - A Whiter Shade Of Pale
21. Shorty Long - When You Are Available
22. Fantastic Four - Just Another Lonely Night
23. Fantastic Four - Don’t Care Why You Want Me (Long As You Want Me)
24. Joe Harnell - Midnight Cowboy
25. Joe Harnell - Green Grow The Lilacs
1. Marvelettes - That’s How Heartaches Are Made
2. Marvelettes - Rainy Mourning
3. Monk Montgomery - A Place In The Sun
4. Monk Montgomery - Your Love
5. Stu Gardner - Home On the Range (Everybody Needs A Home)
6. Stu Gardner - It’s A Family Thang’
7. Stu Gardner - Mend This Generation
8. Stevie Wonder - Never Had A Dream Come True
9. Stevie Wonder - Yester Me, Yester You, Yesterday
10. Stevie Wonder - I’d Be A Fool Right Now
11. Arthur Adams - It’s Private Tonight
12. Arthur Adams - Let’s Make Some Love
13. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - These Eyes
14. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - I’ve Got To Find A Way To Win Maria Back
15. Gladys Knight & The Pips - Friendship Train
16. Gladys Knight & The Pips - Cloud Nine
17. Spinners - In My Diary
18. Spinners - (She’s Gonna Love Me) At Sundown
19. Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
20. Jackson 5 - Who’s Lovin’ You
21. Jimmy Ruffin - If You Will Let Me, I Know I Can
22. Jimmy Ruffin - Farewell Is A Lonely Sound
23. Dorothy, Oma & Zelpha - Gonna Put It On Your Mind
24. Dorothy, Oma & Zelpha - Henry Blake
1. Supremes - Someday We’ll Be Together
2. Supremes - He’s My Sunny Boy
3. Four Tops - Don’t Let Him Take Your Love From Me
4. Four Tops - The Key
5. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - What You Gave Me
6. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - How You Gonna Keep It (After You Get It)
7. Rare Earth - Generation (Light Up The Sky)
8. Rare Earth - Magic Key
9. David Ruffin - I’m So Glad I Fell For You
10. David Ruffin - I Pray Every Day You Won’t Regret Loving Me
11. David Ruffin I'm So Glad I Fell For You [alternate mix]
12. Miracles - Point It Out
13. Miracles - Darling Dear
14. Miracles - Point It Out [altermate mix]
15. Anonymous Children Of Today - Can We Talk To You? (For A Little While)
16. Anonymous Children Of Today - Love And Peace
17. Rustix - Can’t You Hear The Music Play
18. Rustix - I Guess This Is Goodbye
19. Five Smooth Stones - I Will Never Love Another
20. Five Smooth Stones - Love Unto Me
21. Marvin Gaye - How Can I Forget
22. Marvin Gaye - Gonna Give Her All The Love I’ve Got
23. Temptations - Psychedelic Shack
24. Temptations - That's The Way Love Is
25. Chuck Jackson - Baby, I'll Get It
26. Chuck Jackson - The Day My World Stood Still
