Martha & The Vandellas



Other NamesThe Del-Phis
The Vels
Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
Former MembersMartha Reeves*
Rosalind Ashford-Holmes*
Annette Beard-Helton*
Gloria Williams* (deceased)
Betty Kelly
Lois Reeves
Sandra Tilley (deceased)
*Denotes original Members
GenreR&B/soul/pop
Genre LinksR&B
OriginDetroit, Michigan, United States
Year(s) Active1962–1972
Music StyleSoul, Pop/Rock, Motown, Girl Groups, Early Pop/Rock, Pop-Soul, AM Pop, Early R&B
Music MoodParty/Celebratory, Exuberant, Cheerful, Energetic, Lively, Carefree, Rousing, Playful, Bright, Summery, Amiable/Good-Natured, Sweet, Fun, Earthy, Happy, Joyous
LabelsGordy
Associated ActsMarvin Gaye
The Funk Brothers
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Martha and the Vandellas (known from 1967 to 1972 as Martha Reeves and the Vandellas) were among the most successful groups of the Motown roster during the period 1963–1967. In contrast to other Motown groups such as The Supremes and The Marvelettes, Martha and the Vandellas were known for a harder, R&B sound, typified by "(Love Is Like a) Heat Wave", "Nowhere to Run", "Jimmy Mack" and, their signature song, "Dancing in the Street".


Filmography

Selected Martha & The Vandellas film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

2011
Motown Gold from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
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Soundtrack Credits

2009
Pirate Radio
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2008
Being Erica
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2006
Factory Girl
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2006
Glory Road
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2005
Hitch
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2005
The Eight
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2003
Cold Case
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2002
American Dreams
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2002
American Idol: The Search for a Superstar
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2002
Un paso adelante
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2002
The Wire
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2002
Standing in the Shadows of Motown
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2001
Recess: School's Out
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2001
The Martins
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2000
Frequency
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1999
Bringing Out the Dead
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1999
The Attack of the Giant Mousaka
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1998
Simon Birch
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1998
Why Do Fools Fall in Love
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1994
There Goes My Baby
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1994
Takin' Over the Asylum
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1991
Backdraft
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1989
In Country
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1989
The Wizard
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1987
Good Morning, Vietnam
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1986
One Crazy Summer
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1985
Heaven Help Us
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1984
The Flamingo Kid
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1980
The Hollywood Knights
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1979
More American Graffiti
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1976
Carrie
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1970
The Boys in the Band
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1965
Vinyl
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1965
It's What's Happening, Baby!
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1964
Nothing But a Man
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1964
Scorpio Rising
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Navigation Boxes
Martha and the Vandellas
A Love Like Yours (1969)
Annette Beard
Betty Kelly
Black Magic (1972)
Bless You (1971)
Come And Get These Memories (1963)
Come And Get These Memories (1963)
Dance Party (1965)
Dancing In The Street (1993)
Forget Me Not (1968)
Gloria Williams
Greatest Hits (1966)
Heat Wave (1963)
Honey Chile (1967)
I Can't Dance To That Music You're Playing (1993)
I Should Be Proud (1970)
I Want You Back (1969)
I'm Ready For Love (1966)
In My Lonely Room (1964)
Jimmy Mack (1985)
Live Wire (1964)
Lois Reeves
Love Bug Leave My Heart Alone (1967)
Martha & The Vandellas
My Baby Loves Me (1966)
Natural Resources (1970)
Nowhere to Run (1965)
Quicksand (1963)
Ridin' High (1968)
Rosalind Ashford
Sandra Tilley
Sugar 'n' Spice (1969)
Watchout! (1966)
Wild One (1964)
You've Been In Love Too Long (1964)