Dusty Springfield and Martha Reeves - Wishin' and hopin'

Ready Steady Go Motown Special
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[@shmuli9]

Martha Reeves and Dusty Springfield should have done an album together. Their voices melded together well.

[@buffalosowljah373]

i just love the effortless of both of them, laughing,really enjoying together and yeah an album would have been perfect 👌

[@rosariodeleon541]

Yes they should have

[@seanpowell1001]

This performance right HERE is the epitome of the 60's female sound. The soul Diva & the Girl group sound together..perfection!

[@raytha1st]

I just love how they are gliding while singing

[@Oldtinear]

Great to see Dusty so happy.

[@robsmith6087]

so very glad I saw Burt Bacharach a few years ago. Hal and him . . . WOW !!!!!!

[@loveblind]

We love Martha❤️ And that Dusty was one singing white girl!... she often performed for black audiences in the states... she was super talented!

[@strictlynorton]

Greatest blue eyed soulstress of all time duetting with Martha. What a joy to see this clip. Dusty Springfield was instrumental in introducing young european audiences to Motown and black R&B generally via her weekly TV show. It was just the leg up Berry Gordy needed and he and the artists at motown never looked back. Her music is revered by so many titans of black music and with good reason. They all recognised a kindred sister with soul whose once in a lifetime talents shone so brightly. Gone much too soon. Love you Dusty xx

[@loriromano6399]

Dusty looked like she was loving being on stage with Martha Reeves. Too cute.

[@marjoryrainey5761]

Makes the video even better!

[@JCNDCIII]

They were good friends! Dusty is the reason why Motown came to the UK for this show. Motown chief Berry Gordy wanted Diana Ross in this duet but Dusty wanted her friend Martha. Poor Betty Kelly having to squeeze close to Rosalind as Dusty keeps blocking her!

[@jackanthony976]

@@JCNDCIII Yes, I noticed that too. Betty Kelly having to strain her head so she could be seen on camera as Dusty keeps blocking her out.

[@thatgirlteateagang9193]

@@JCNDCIII Dusty Marha was good Friends Dusty invited Martha an Van Barry told them to step back let the Supremes be top Act

[@skierpage]

Did Dusty love Black soul singers, or did she LOVE-love Black soul singers? Doesn't matter, this is great.

[@LyonsArcade]

I can't decide what I like best, the almost ridiculously loving lyrics, Dusty's fantastic voice, Martha's fantastic voice, the Vandella's fantastic voices, or all four of their pretty faces.

[@annaritaranalli1791]

Bad lyrics but perfect music

[@michaelhealy7322]

It’s a tough call, isn’t it!

[@michaelhealy7322]

@@annaritaranalli1791 it’s from another era. But why let the devil have all the good tunes?

[@buddy9200]

Martha Reeves and the Vandells were an amazing group who's music transcended culture's and generations. I loved their songs then and now, when I play their music I watch my 21grandkids immediately jump up and dance! Dusty Sprigfiel had Soul, her sound and energy was infectious! Made everyone get up and dance! She was beautiful inside and out. Heart of gold! RIP Gorgeous 💞

[@timsully8958]

Martha and Dusty...like a dream team

[@laminage]

Tim Sully I heard that they were "Involved". Dusty is without a Doubt The Queen Of Blue Eyed Soul.

[@laminage]

Yuk! Yuk! I don't think Martha was ready so see Dusty hold her own but she did a great Job.

[@Muswell]

They were together at this point.

[@heinrichvon]

I don't know if they were involved, but I do know that Martha was a huge fan of Dusty's. It's said that when she heard Springfield's first U.S. hit on the radio, Reeves thought Dusty was a black American singer and wondered why Motown hadn't signed her.

[@jackanthony976]

I don't think Martha would get "involved" in that way.

[@divinewilliams3055]

they are having a great time here and dusty sounds great with martha

[@kyawkyawwin1]

An iconic moment in TV musical history.

[@bertswitzer1967]

Dusty said many times in interviews all she ever wanted was to be a Vandella. That night she got her wish. One of the best moments of the 1960,s

[@annaritaranalli1791]

She would had been perfect as ones of vandellas

[@wanditacolon]

She did it at the Apollo too!

[@annaritaranalli1791]

Mary isobel o'brien was so ironic when she pretented to pray...

[@karimalhassani3830]

Superb, the success of black music in the UK owes so much to Dusty's promotion of Motown here and this collaboration works really well as the four girls were great friends.

[@laminage]

Karim Al Hassani Word Man! She went to The BBC and asked them to do a Special and the rest is History.

[@seanjenkins331]

This is a little bit of revisionist history. There was staunch segregation in music halls and televisions shows in Great Britain at the time. Black artists were not played on radio stations, but redone versions by white artists were. It took a LONG time to change that. Yes, Dusty helped but things were still bad

[@JanBee1122]

Yes, but she was unilaterally credited with breaking the barrier.@@seanjenkins331

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

They remained friends until Dusty passed.

[@annaritaranalli2902]

True friendship 's just rare,especially in show bitz's world

[@lindahines9380]

thats wondeful!🤣 that's what a true friend does they are there for you till the end

[@vernonandrews6310]

Music builds bridges among people...perfect example here by the smiles on their faces❤️

[@Elvis-guy1973]

I think the smiling and the laughing was because Dusty was gay and although this is a great song, the words are absurd and the girls knew this very well.

[@mistyo2158]

I can't believe I've never seen this Martha & Dustygasm- fantastic collaboration :)

[@davidratcliffe1]

Nothing but mutual admiration and respect. So beautiful

[@b.bailey8244]

wow! i am so delighted that this footage of these greats singing and having fun together exists!

[@roberta.lofgrenjr.9182]

B. Bailey, They had fun in bed together too. I read many books about the Supremes, and one of the books had said Martha and Dusty had slept together. I don't care anyway, i just thought i would put that out there.

[@ronfifer2085]

Great song... much simpler time! Breaking down barriers, their beauty goes far beyond the outside appearance.

[@b_uppy]

They are one of the few duets of two big act that really worked. I think they respected each other in this.

[@clareons]

How cute is this!

[@MrPeclo]

Martha & Dusty Fabulous duet !

[@nicmart]

A brilliant pair. I’m glad I lived that time.

[@crisanden]

super talented ladies

[@jilhal24]

So much perfection with an unmatched, beautiful style. Their voices blend together like butter on hot toast. This is the public service announcement for U.K. / U.S.A. relations. Best friends forever. Absolutely lovely!

[@laminage]

+Mosca Muerta Yes. you are so right. I think this was the first Time a Black & A White Performer performed together on TV in The UK.

[@jilhal24]

Following Brexit, please, may we never lose this special relationship. It's too great to spoil.

[@jilhal24]

Back in the old days, live TV was like oops, oh well, nobody can watch it again. This is incredible. You can watch it over and over again...and find no error. It's absolute perfection.

[@estebanf102]

Truth! but why´s your name mosca muerta?? haha, have a great evening!

[@12cowwoman]

Love how much joy they have, singing together 😍 Glad we have this awesome live performance, thank you for putting this out here for us to find

[@57MrWill]

Dusty definitely had soul, and definitely sang with a lot of it. RIP.

[@claudiaross2622]

They look like they had so much fun!

[@annaritaranalli2902]

Ditto

[@chrisjeffries2322]

The sound of my youth, Dusty and Martha two wonderful songbirds. Thank you, Frans.

[@zulu0219]

Music has done more for race relations than all the politicians in the world. These girls were so happy to be in each other's company and making beautiful music.

[@tomstenvig1]

What a great pairing of talent!

[@grenvillegage9203]

Awesome beautiful two beautiful girls in their prime love them xxxxxx

[@seanjenkins331]

Everytime I talk to people about what allies truly look like, I always tell the story of Dusty Springfield. She was an amazing singer and performer. She was so inspired by American soul/R&B and she knew the racial barriers made it a lot easier for her than the wonderful black performers. She fought segregated concert halls and she lifted up black performers every opportunity she got. If she could do it in the 60's, every white person can do it now

[@vannjunkin8041]

Show you care extend you hand and heart ❤💙💜💖love thy brother and sister

[@microbios8586]

I know exactly what you're talking about. ❤❤❤

[@tjamodio5254]

This is absolutely..... priceless!!!!

[@richardcummins5465]

Dusty just looks so happy in this vid. Love it. ❤

[@leeroberts8114]

No other words than 'Absolutely Fantastic!'

[@cappe186]

This is my all time youtube favorite video.

[@bertswitzer1967]

mine to

[@judyjudy51]

How good is this!

[@stevecook8941]

2 Icons of music for sure.

[@judyjudy51]

they are loving every note and so am I

[@stephenbynum4077]

I remember Dusty Springfield

[@joegkushner]

Great duo here. If you don't know either of these fine singers, you need to.

[@Rocketjay12]

Two of the greatest of the times. Thanks for posting this.

[@Lfg117]

Wow. All icons. I had no idea they ever collaborated. I love M. & the Vandelas who got messed over so much. Amazing ensemble.

[@janeough45]

what a magic song ,sung by two of the worlds best female singers .. a fine blend of dark and milk chocolate .....xxx

[@Live4MotownUndaCuva]

Lets give The Funk Brothers some credit here. they are performing here live, keeping up with THE MOTOWN SOUND!

[@loveblind]

At the beginning Dusty Springfield is signaling the the cameraman to put Martha in the Spotlight too

[@callmeonkeshiasphone]

THEY DIDNT TOUCH THE ENTIRE TIME? she didnt even touch the vandellas i wonderful if that was still a tv rule at this time

[@PrinceMontrey]

@@callmeonkeshiasphone explain further... I’m intrigued

[@amazonchiq]

Such a sixties moment xx

[@bennyjazzful]

WOW Pure dynamite performance from two genuine superstars & others. From a 72yo Aussie fan.

[@annaritaranalli1791]

4 talented and gorgeous girls

[@davidbowes4557]

two of my most fav singers brilliant KTF

[@annaritaranalli2902]

Talent and class of everyone

[@glendalelake7436]

Timeless Treasure

[@stevenjohnson5641]

Martha, Roz, and Betty sound great with Dusty!!!

[@annaritaranalli1791]

Indeed

[@dameinbell3097]

happy birthday Dusty xoxo

[@annaritaranalli1791]

One of best duets i've heard and the vandellas were good and beautiful too

[@Mo-gg8ts]

Two of the GOATS

[@mikeyjl54]

this is so amazing and live!!!

[@judyjudy51]

One of my very favourite utube music clips - priceless.

[@noelsolo61]

Love these rare classics.

[@waynebrasler]

Berry Gordy had insisted Dusty do a duet with Diana Ross but held her guns and went ahead and due what she planned with Martha. It was a sad time for Martha; Gordy had told her that from now the Supremes would be treated as the top female group at Motown and the Vandellas second. Martha was appalled at the cruelty of it and the fact it wasn't necessary. Eventually she ended up hospitalized with emotional problems. She is such an intelligent, informed and articulate lady; no one deserved to be treated as she was.

[@jackanthony976]

But the public always has the last word. The public still bought Martha and the Vandellas' records irregardless of what Gordy's small mind thought.

[@roberta.lofgrenjr.9182]

@@jackanthony976 There is no way you can compare Martha and the Vandellas with the Supremes. The Supremes we're fabulous. Martha was not as good as them. No how, no way.

[@vettefool]

What about poor Mary Wells? A great talent wasted because Gordy had a crush for Diana Ross. Never could figure out why.

[@jamescarter5042]

@@jackanthony976 Motown always gave the Supremes more hype than Martha and the Vandellas and the Marvelittes.

[@stevefuji1548]

Gordy wasn't so nice to the other Supremes either. In her autobiography, Mary Wilson said Gordy once said to her something like "Mary, you know you never could sing"

[@mrquizical]

That was genuinely funnnnnnnn to watch! They were having pure fun. Thank You

[@laminage]

I think I said this on another Channel but Dusty Springfield kicked the Door for every Blue Eyed Soul Singer from Joss Stone, Jessie J., Amy Winehouse (RIP), Lisa Stansfield and Adele.

[@rdo1231]

pure legends

[@nwadoug]

Genius! Spectacular and AMAZING!

[@terset9912]

gem !

[@sojutime]

Joyous.

[@delsongalasinao706]

I love the sixties sound a backlash to millennial music toxicity.i loved this video it shows equality that both black and white singers sings together.

[@rosco1pug]

Absolutely live, the vocals at least

[@niltonborges2842]

Fantástico. Fragmentos de uma época em que a música prestava.

[@kyawkyawwin1]

Sheer bliss. Dusty did so much for Motown and black music and was violently anti-Apartheid.

[@kyawkyawwin1]

Possibly my favourite Dusty clip.

[@HFritzson]

Heavenly

[@terrystrand]

Two of the greatest natural voices in the industry...thanx for posting....if you have any musical taste you know that you are listening to real singers, not merely entertainers...but true vocalists.

[@buffalosowljah373]

exactly pure musical talents that we miss in these times ..many are sadly nmot with us now rip dusty x

[@MrGoldenlaw66]

This is outstanding!

[@jamesknight4784]

wow! what a piece of film,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,it really kicks ass with the addition of the rest of the girls. what heart felt talent. man, those were the days

[@markmaese9495]

nothing but great harmonies. the vandellas are awesome.

[@theelastchicano1834]

Marvelous!!

[@jpesch100]

So fun. I love them together.

[@MrPeclo]

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas !

[@69realstar2]

Dusty deserve more credit for bringing Motown to mainstream...she is really missed to this day..

[@terrellstaley4001]

ooooh I love it!

[@1mikera]

Yes it had some broken meter, but overall for the sake of prosperity, this was one great captured tribute to Dusty and Martha, plus Martha's Vendealla's were stellar

[@anothertime1282]

So lovely, wonderful.

[@davidallen3628]

Just Fabulous...

[@user-ui3qb8jc5y]

Дасти Спрингфлед -СПАСИБО !!! мой старший сын любил засыпать под Ваш голос. Dusty Springfled - THANK YOU!!! my eldest son loved falling asleep to your voice. Кугушев Алексей Игоревич

[@lordred4116]

Dusty gives Martha a good run for her money, best soul singer to come out of the UK.

[@annaritaranalli1791]

And not only soul

[@mrjoshjones1]

Rosalind Holmes is as beautiful as her voice.

[@marleauxjmusic]

mrjoshjones1 OMG yes! Her flawless soprano wuz as pristine to the Martha & The Vandellas as Flo's wuz to the Supremes!

[@isabellathomas7445]

Always loved this song

[@storyshootingboards7009]

The Vandellas should be credited as well

[@drstevie]

Fantastic !

[@MarkReillyRoyalJones]

dynamic dynamite delectable divas absolutely delightful Hi Roz and Betty ...

[@laminage]

I'm glad Dusty did the Duet with Martha. Diana Ross likes to be the Center of Attention. Also, it's cool that they did Burt Bacharach. He was very lucky that his Songs were popular especially with The British Invasion, Motown & The Beach Boys dominating The Charts at the time. You know what's so sad Martha was only allowed to sing a Snippet of "Heatwave" on Motown 25.

[@buffalosowljah373]

such a shame martha was messed about.. but loving the enjoyment and effortless live performimg of these singing talents.. do they make em like they use to is the real question👌

[@dirtylemon3379]

Well. That was pretty fantastic.

[@JanetLeeuwerik]

Wonderful!!!

[@marioriospinot]

Amazing.

[@mikegould4039]

Loved it...just brilliant..

[@crocostimpy]

Dusty at 1:47 blows my mind.

[@joycewalbert1413]

LOVE IT!!!!! Thank you!