Various Artists
Hard-To-Find Motown Classics Volume 2

Description

Hard-To-Find Motown Classics Volume 2 is a CD compilation that lives up to its name, rescuing some of the most overlooked gems from Motown’s extraordinarily deep catalogue. Brenda Holloway’s aching ‘Every Little Bit Hurts’ and ‘When I’m Gone’ showcase one of the label’s most underrated vocalists, while The Velvelettes bring irresistible early-’60s girl-group energy on ‘Needle In A Haystack’ and ‘He Was Really Sayin’ Somethin”. Shorty Long’s funky ‘Function At The Junction’ and The Undisputed Truth’s socially charged ‘Smiling Faces Sometimes’ demonstrate just how wide Motown’s stylistic range truly was. Whether you’re a committed Motown scholar or a soul enthusiast hunting for discoveries beyond the hits, this CD is a rewarding journey through the label’s magnificent margins…

1. Every Little Bit Hurts – Brenda Holloway
2. When I’m Gone – Brenda Holloway
3. Needle In A Haystack – The Velvelettes
4. He Was Really Sayin’ Somethin‘ – The Velvelettes
5. Lonely, Lonely Girl Am I – The Velvelettes
6. I Can’t Believe You Love Me – Tammi Terrell
7. Money (That’s What I Want) – Barrett Strong
8. Jamie – Eddie Holland
9. Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While) – The Isley Brothers
10. I Guess I’ll Always Love You – The Isley Brothers
11. Here Comes The Judge –  Shorty Long
12. Function At The Junction – Shorty Long
13. Smiling Faces Sometimes – The Undisputed Truth
14. I Just Want To Celebrate – Rare Earth
15. Born To Wander – Rare Earth
16. River Deep – Mountain High – The Supremes & Four Tops
17. Indiana Wants Me – R. Dean Taylor
18. I’ve Never Been To Me – Charlene
19. With You I’m Born Again – Billy Preston & Syreeta
20. What The World Needs Now Is Love – Tom Clay