You're diving into one of the most iconic soul and R&B compilations ever released. ποΈ Disc 1 of Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959β1971 is a masterclass in early Motown magic, featuring the labelβs foundational hits from its Detroit studio days.
Hereβs the full track list for Disc 1:
Money (That's What I Want) β Barrett Strong
Shop Around β The Miracles
Please Mr. Postman β The Marvelettes
Jamie β Eddie Holland
The One Who Really Loves You β Mary Wells
Do You Love Me β The Contours
Beechwood 4-5789 β The Marvelettes
You Beat Me to the Punch β Mary Wells
Stubborn Kind of Fellow β Marvin Gaye
Two Lovers β Mary Wells
You've Really Got a Hold on Me β The Miracles
Come and Get These Memories β Martha & The Vandellas
Pride and Joy β Marvin Gaye
Fingertips β Part 2 β Little Stevie Wonder
Heat Wave β Martha & The Vandellas
Mickey's Monkey β The Miracles
Leaving Here β Eddie Holland
The Way You Do the Things You Do β The Temptations
My Guy β Mary Wells
Devil with the Blue Dress β Shorty Long
Every Little Bit Hurts β Brenda Holloway
Baby I Need Your Loving β The Four Tops
Dancing in the Street β Martha & The Vandellas
My Smile Is Just a Frown (Turned Upside Down) β Carolyn Crawford
Needle in a Haystack β The Velvelettes
Baby Love β The Supremes
Come See About Me β The Supremes
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) β Marvin Gaye
This disc alone is a journey through Motownβs formative yearsβraw, vibrant, and full of soul.