Martha Reeves & The Vandellas LIVE - "Nowhere To Run"

A COOL number from the Motown trio.

[@brodocbetty4856]

Martha knows how to deliver a song.

[@timfly767]

Reeves' trilling, warbling voice which she has developed over the last twenty or thirty years should only be listened to after a public health warning has been published. She was a star. Artists should know or be told in no uncertain terms when to pack it in. Let us revel in memories of their past glories.

[@markplott4820]

Martha , knows how to make IT longer......wink, wink.

[@ILoveGod06]

@@markplott4820 Corny ass comment and also pretty perverted.

[@sharonpeppers3341]

#MARTHAANDTHEVANDELLAS #NOWHERETORUN Martha And The Vandellas were incredible. Along with The Supremes they were one of my favorite female groups from the 60's. #MarthaReeves had a great voice. And, some smooth dance moves. Just like the Supremes, their outfits were well coordinated. And, their harmonies were awesome 😀👍👍👍🎸🎷🎺🎹🥁🎸💛💖💜💚🧡💙❤️

[@runawaychild2]

One of the greatest songs to come out of Motown...

[@geemanbmw]

AGREED!

[@operator1717]

Or out of anywhere.

[@lisica8458]

One of MANY.

[@Dual500]

And that ladies and gentlemen is THE REAL DEAL.

[@DirtNastyCivilian]

No way those Motown artist knew the legends they were creating at the time. Motown was pure magic that had profound healing upon America’s society for decades to come.

[@andymatthews7617]

MOTOWN, JUST SUPERB, GREAT DAYS, GREAT MUSIC.

[@jeffg.8964]

Timeless music that EVERYONE can enjoy and rock to, regardless of race, ethnicity.

[@CirclesLikeAnFigure8]

2024 🎈

[@sheronlyn2693]

Not just in America, Motown was a movement that shook the world, the music, the sound, the harmonies,these amazing girl groups were revolutionary in more ways than one. Here in NZ we just loved and embraced this wave of music, still do, perfection never dies ❤

[@patricklarry6645]

Pure magic is right!

[@sharonkellogg4148]

One of the greatest groups and singer to come out of Motown. The Supremes had nothing over Martha and the Vandellas..

[@cultured33]

Diana Ross probably didn't sing as well...but what Diana had that the rest didn't was Pop appeal! She crossed over very very well.

[@mjb-od6tr]

@@cultured33 she slept her way to the top. Her and Barry Gordy were lovers.

[@tedlolohowl2367]

The most rocking Motown song ever. Martha and the girls just great. A classic.

[@ayanujer9615]

This is why I listen to the songs from the 60s 70s 80s❤️❤️ I'm proud to be 16 and old fashioned

[@blancabulgrin5560]

We who loved Motown loved every song that came out of these great voices.But now after 65 yrs it just excites me like never before the memories are amazing !!!

[@migueltomlinson6131]

Martha was soul personified!!!!

[@Dual500]

Today's music can't touch this - not even a close second.

[@thesilentdiva]

Dual500 today's can't even touch a 3 yr old beating on a piano

[@brettjones4860]

Agreed

[@geemanbmw]

TOTALLY AGREED! These women are a beautiful representation of class and beauty.

[@jackanthony976]

@@geemanbmw And the background vocals sound just like the vocals on the record meaning that these girls did not need any studio enhancements or additional background singers to "round out" the sound.

[@AnimeQueenRN]

@@thesilentdiva 😂😂😂🤣👍🏾👍🏾

[@melodysanger103]

HAPPY 81ST BIRTHDAY MARTHA REEVES (JULY 18, 2022)

[@carlosvelasquez9922]

Perfect singing and effortless, Martha was so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@NOV123]

We’re blessed to still have all the Vandellas with us. Warm wishes to Rosalind Ashford and Betty Kelly!!

[@darrinbaker00]

Unfortunately, they’re split into two groups. Martha is singing with her sisters Lois and Delphine as Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, while Rosalind Ashford, Annette Beard and Roschelle Laughhunn tour as The Original Vandellas.

[@jackjules7552]

@@darrinbaker00 That makes no kind of sense at all. And what about Betty Kelly? I wouldn't pay to see such a set up. And the sad part is the general public probably doesn't know the difference unless you are a fan.

[@jeffreyhathaway2800]

Sandra Tilley passed away in 1981.

[@benjaminadler6149]

Me Betty is no longer performing as a Vandella in either line up. She’s doing fine.

[@MrGabito88]

With your guys where

[@pjreynoldsa1]

The "good old days" when girl groups ruled and music rang supreme. I feel so blessed to have lived in those days.

[@stuart1404]

This music will never fade away. I really don't think that people understood how good that it really was at the time.

[@andymatthews7617]

WE DO NOW.

[@stuart1404]

Correct. Long live motown

[@andymatthews7617]

@@stuart1404 👍

[@melodysanger103]

HAPPY 79TH BIRTHDAY MARTHA REEVES (JULY 18, 2020)

[@Ken-bj5ce]

1965, what a song writing team, Holland-Dozier-Holland, once in a lifetime.

[@tonyrussi7777]

the Motown ladies all had it going on, they were all great, Mary Wells, Martha & Vandellas, The Marvelettes and the Supremes .All GREAT LIVE acts.

[@user-zv6ly7fu3w]

My favorite song from these Ladies , I always thought there sound was urban , street smart ....and very cool. love 'em . There is no sound like the "Motown Sound" . 🎶🎶🎶

[@andymatthews7617]

SIMPLY SUPERB.

[@bwanna23]

Saw them perform in 1965 in Atlantic City. I still remember standing right beneath the stage looking up and seeing little beads of sweat running down Martha's face as she belted out the songs.

[@kingofalldoughboys]

One of my favorite songs and arguably one of the greatest live performances of all time! These three ladies were phenomenal! The dancing is also red hot!

[@mattc2094]

I totally agree... these girls were hot stuff 🔥 an amazing trendsetting song, with a mesmerising performance... would have loved to have seen this live!

[@JoyneFreedom]

It is very clear to me from this video that this was NOT a 100% live performance, it appears it is all lip-synching. Even though the lip synching is excellent at making it appear live, if you go to 2:41 you will see that the backup singers abruptly stop lip-synching, while at the same time you can hear, if you listen closely, the audio track continues playing the backup singers' voices for an extra second or two, at low volume, as the volume of the track is lowered tremendously during the audio fade out. Another clue: live performances do not typically begin with an audio fade-in or end with an audio fade-out, and this track does both. In fact, I cannot detect a single difference between the original hit recording and the audio track in this video. I believe the vocals and the instrumentation on both tracks are identical. For all of these reasons, I believe that the entire audio track is pre-recorded. If you believe that I am mistaken, I challenge you to try to detect any difference between the two. If you can find any difference between the two tracks, please specify where in the track there is a difference that you hear, and exactly what the difference is.

[@trainsacomin2088]

she's a badass

[@olymartin]

@@JoyneFreedom This is taken from a live 'Motown Special' TV show here in the UK hosted by Dusty Springfield. All the acts on the show were live - I believe Motown brought their band over especially for it. Fading is being done by the TV sound guys, not a backing track, and if you want a difference in the instrumentation - where are the iconic 'car snow chains' beating out the rhythm as in the original studio version.

[@thomassperduti4500]

This was performed on "Ready Steady Go" in London, England hosted by Dusty Springfield who was a huge fan of Motown and especially Martha and the Vandellas.

[@Marklewisdes]

It's an awesome clip..Martha had the most soul of all..and could really belt out those tunes..incredible!

[@peterjohnson2730]

My Lord she could sing !

[@pbarnes8952]

Damn Peter you stole the words out of my mouth Bro, She can sing !!!

[@geemanbmw]

She starts this song with a powerful high note. The average singer has to warm up for that. Beautiful!

[@jerryattwooll4864]

Second only to Aretha in my opinion, but right up there with the greats.

[@lokisan100]

She still can!

[@peterjohnson2730]

@@lokisan100 Wow ! What an amazing talent. 😀

[@Ken-bj5ce]

What a great dance song, thank you Martha and The Vandellas.

[@natapendrid3545]

All three with incredible voices, holy feck

[@NOV123]

Betty and Roz helped make this song!!

[@djharrington2432]

so glad I grew up in this era - music was the best

[@kindayounggiftedandblack13]

This is 100% Live and it sends a tingle down my spine every time I hear this song. They as so talented, and this group is one of groups that set the standard, especially for girl groups.

[@jackanthony976]

Yes, Rosalind, Betty and Martha were very talented. After Martha made the mistake of having Betty fired and then Rosalind shortly thereafter, Martha never had another US top 40 national hit again.

[@trainsacomin2088]

How can something like that come out from behind a receptionist's desk?...insane

[@JoyneFreedom]

Yes, it is a great song, but no, I don't believe that this is 100% live. It appears to me to be pre-recorded. They did a pretty good job of lip-synching. At 2:41 the backup singers stop lip-synching and you can still hear them singing on the recording at low volume. Another clue: live performances do not typically begin with an audio fade-in or end with an audio fade-out, and this track does both.

[@lorenzomagazzeni5425]

Best girl groups were invariably Black. I wonder why. Ciao.

[@lorenzomagazzeni5425]

@@JoyneFreedom Whatever.

[@pamelajordan2890]

I'm Rocking again .. I'm getting old but I remember this music and the good times

[@zamp6969]

You can literally feel the soul in this song

[@steveman0420]

theres no auto-tune these days shes sing by her heart not auto-tune , that is what i called talent

[@waysway3]

This song kicks so much ass it's stunning.

[@Trenchant463]

Couldn’t have said it better - powerful voices rocking the house!!

[@danielmorcilio1006]

They knew how to keep music beautiful , meaning and respectful

[@rogerjmayer8617]

Real music by Real talent - the fact that they are 3 Lovely young Ladies, Well that's just a really nice bonus!

[@TheTRAINOR11]

I'm STILL in love with Martha Reeves to this day

[@mattc2094]

@TheTRAINOR11 - Martha Reeves is amazing! When did you first see/hear her? Would love to have been around when she hit the scene

[@alranallo3279]

The best song ever in country and here It still holds true today Thanks again

[@frankiehunter.]

Love their stage act.

[@melodysanger103]

HAPPY 76TH BIRTHDAY BETTY KELLY (SEPTEMBER 16, 2020)

[@richardmiller8028]

I’ve listened to this song hundreds of times I never ever get sick of listening to it… the very best of motown…pure class! 😁😁😁😁

[@doubleutee2100]

Black America's beautiful music!

[@d.singler-kron9034]

That hamburger and fries sure tasted good with this playing on the jukebox at Lindells. You could feel the bass in the floor. Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. Just as true today.

[@JamesSullivan-fq9bw]

Totally awesome and powerful.Danced to this song many times as a teenager. Loved it then; love it now.

[@robertdisalvo5317]

This music is in a universe all it’s own. ❤️❤️

[@harleyguyinmilw]

LOVE these Ladies!! and this incredible song

[@hennisthesiamese3197]

Hell yeah, that was a really tight sound. When they walked thru the GM thing in Detroit, with the cars, very cool!!!!

[@peterclarke3990]

Motown was, is and always will be the greatest of all music genres, and Martha and the girls prove the point in this incredible, amazing live performance. Grew up with this in the early sixties. Never forgotten those days and never will. It’s part of my life!

[@ez8546]

Motown doesn't get any better than this. Funk Brothers working that rhythm, Martha got da chops, but all eyes on Betty Kelly!

[@spoonerfive]

No, mine were always glued to Martha. She not only sang and moved like an angel of soul, she's a mesmerizing beauty with those almond-shaped eyes...

[@jackanthony976]

Yes, I liked Betty Kelly as well. She got even better looking as the years wore on.

[@danthefan5378]

Need 3 Eyes for this, 1 for Each!

[@sandrahavis5741]

My eyes were on Martha I love her nowhere to hide movements hand over eye body move like she's looking for somewhere to go or hide and boy could they sing

[@sandrabrooks6382]

@@sandrahavis5741 me to Girl

[@MrAndy9572ac]

2020 still sounding gooood

[@mattc2094]

It’s brilliant... so many people have commented who just love it! Myself included 😍

[@aquariusdawning]

been playing this on the guitar lately. what a fantastic song. and Martha Reeves! WOW! That girl had the mojo baby!

[@whyareyousoangry7322]

Oh That crowd!

[@gwynnielsen5081]

This tune always makes me want to get up and dance.

[@sickagain7541]

YES , PURE RAW TALENT. REAL ON STAGE LIVE SINGING!!.

[@JimothyLahey]

Gooooooood Morning Vieetnaaaaaaaaam!!!

[@cooldude20115]

OH MY GOD SOMEONE ELSE WHO KNOWS THIS! Gooooood Morning Vietnam!!

[@kasuga9359]

+cooldude20115 Yeahhh peace and love, no war, never ever... it's so pointless

[@soulvaccination8679]

Wow..Talent talent talent

[@fighterforever3927]

God I love this song ^^

[@geemanbmw]

Agreed! I can play it over and over and over. Absolutely never ever gets old.

[@user-jk8xd3dc3g]

Always been my favorite Supremes Song❤

[@Tengobaila3]

It doesn't get any better!!! Best song !

[@baileez821]

yea! no lip-syncing. what a powerful performance.

[@NOV123]

Yes! Roz and Betty could sing!!

[@JoyneFreedom]

It is very clear to me from this video that this was NOT a 100% live audio. Even though the lip synching is excellent at making it appear live, if you go to 2:41 you will see that the backup singers abruptly stop lip-synching, while at the same time you can hear, if you listen closely, the audio track continues playing the backup singers' voices for an extra second or two, at low volume, as the volume of the track is lowered tremendously during the audio fade out. Another clue: live performances do not typically begin with an audio fade-in or end with an audio fade-out, and this track does both. In fact, I cannot detect a single difference between the original hit recording and the audio track in this video. I believe the vocals and the instrumentation on both tracks are identical. For all of these reasons, I believe that the entire audio track is pre-recorded. If you believe that I am mistaken, I challenge you to try to detect any difference between the two. If you can find any difference between the two tracks, please specify where in the track there is a difference that you hear, and exactly what the difference is.

[@tomstenvig1]

So easy to listen to! I love the harmonies!

[@brianhines1452]

This is my favorite joint from Martha & The Vandellas. I first heard it on my More Motown Classics Gold Double Disc CD!

[@andrelloyd4010]

Beautiful and brilliant !

[@Grendel979]

LUV the subtle effortless dancing ..gives it such a groove

[@mitchellwhite9920]

How is it that at 68 years of age...i can STILL GET CHILLS from this genius? ? Women had natural bodies and her back up singers modest moves spoke VOLUMES! !!! Ladies just being subtle ladies. Wow

[@trainsacomin2088]

Ya...they really uncorked it on this take

[@jackanthony976]

Yes, I agree. The choreography was subtle and classy. No twerking or what have you today.

[@mattc2094]

@ Mitchell White - well, I’m 33 years of age, and I’m getting chills too! These girls are amazing. No technology, lip synching, or plastic surgery (used by modern entertainers) this is 100% natural, raw, electrifying talent! 🔥 (I only wish I was around to experience this live)

[@snowmiser4302]

Not y'all being misogynistic

[@jukeboxxgamer]

@@jackanthony976 I can assure you there were still black women shaking ass in the 60s. They just would never have allowed that part on network television 😭

[@VC-fe4pl]

How cool is that!

[@RJBinghamesq]

This was cut from a LIVE TV concert. This was RARE in those days, due to the impossibility of reproducing studio production on TV. But here, they set up the whole band in the TV studio, with studio quality mixing, the lot. A great piece.

[@Witheredgoogie]

Ready Steady Go 1965

[@warrensmith1786]

Thanks you are right 🎼💗🍽😍🤩😎

[@JoyneFreedom]

It is very clear to me from this video that this was NOT a 100% live audio. Even though the lip synching is excellent at making it appear live, if you go to 2:41 you will see that the backup singers abruptly stop lip-synching, while at the same time you can hear, if you listen closely, the audio track continues playing the backup singers' voices for an extra second or two, at low volume, as the volume of the track is lowered tremendously during the audio fade out. Another clue: live performances do not typically begin with an audio fade-in or end with an audio fade-out, and this track does both. In fact, I cannot detect a single difference between the original hit recording and the audio track in this video. I believe the vocals and the instrumentation on both tracks are identical. For all of these reasons, I believe that the entire audio track is pre-recorded. If you believe that I am mistaken, I challenge you to try to detect any difference between the two. If you can find any difference between the two tracks, please specify where in the track there is a difference that you hear, and exactly what the difference is.

[@kevingoins9858]

@@JoyneFreedom live vocals over the studio backing tracks.

[@stevepotocin9501]

@@JoyneFreedom Ready Steady was always live, and the sound was always top notch. go watch the Beach Boys When I Grow Up To Be A Man on Ready Steady Go. You'll see. Also, These vocals are way different, you also can see the percussion guy in the back behind the wall. No place is wasting time with that. Live. Sorry.

[@carlosvelasquez3279]

She had to relax to not sound stronger , a genius

[@cantkeepmedown100]

I love how both the Marvelettes and Martha Reeves & the Vandellas had signature dance moves that separated them. The Marvelettes had more edge with their moves while Martha Reeves and the Vandellas kept their moves to a minimum with just their arms and shoulders moving .

[@antonioperry3849]

That " Vandella look ", the choreography, the hair, the clothes...and finally the sound ...I remember this song well 1965...on the radio...not ever seeing them in person...upon building my record collection pictures on the album covers Martha , Rosalind and Betty ! Unknown to many when Betty Kelly joined she actually was the youngest of the 4 Vandellas ...as well as the fact Annette Beard had sung on tracks culminating with " Jimmy Mack " ( actually recorded in 1964 , released in 1967 )...and the Vandella back ground vocals were further enriched between her and Rosalind Ashford....so mid 1964...I think beginning with " Dancing in the Streets " we begin to hear Betty....Martha was fortunate to have 3 terrific voices backing her up ...it was over too soon , by early 1968 all of their best music had been recorded...thank you the " hard rocking " Martha and the Vandellas !!!

[@andrewlabat9963]

This song just moves you after almost 60 years and it'll do the same in another 60..

[@harphan]

What a music ! my favourite for years. Black music Motown in my heart... Cheers from France

[@slsfdj]

Missing times I have never been aware of... odd feeling🧐. This tune made my day

[@oneman900]

Timeless..

[@BunnyFooFooOG]

Great song!

[@JClaus1221]

The Amazing Motown Revue that dominated the tour circuit from 1963 to late 1964 complete with the Funk Brothers on the stage with them. Just doesn't get any better.

[@theswordoftruth-dn9yc]

Ahhh... MOTOWN! Love the Motown Sounds of the '60's🤗😘 can't get enough!

[@jamesbarrick3403]

This is the only video on youtube by M&TV that is not over-dubbed or lip-synced. Great live performance. Girls are so sexy!!

[@jackanthony976]

Yes, I appreciate this live performance. The Vandellas sound just like the recording.

[@mattc2094]

Great to see a live version... it’s incredible how hot these girls are, even today... I doubt many people will be watching today’s pop stars 50 years from now (on whatever holographic video platform that might exist in 2070)

[@JoyneFreedom]

It is very clear to me from this video that this was NOT a 100% live audio. Even though the lip synching is excellent at making it appear live, if you go to 2:41 you will see that the backup singers abruptly stop lip-synching, while at the same time you can hear, if you listen closely, the audio track continues playing the backup singers' voices for an extra second or two, at low volume, as the volume of the track is lowered tremendously during the audio fade out. Another clue: live performances do not typically begin with an audio fade-in or end with an audio fade-out, and this track does both. In fact, I cannot detect a single difference between the original hit recording and the audio track in this video. I believe the vocals and the instrumentation on both tracks are identical. For all of these reasons, I believe that the entire audio track is pre-recorded. If you believe that I am mistaken, I challenge you to try to detect any difference between the two. If you can find any difference between the two tracks, please specify where in the track there is a difference that you hear, and exactly what the difference is.

[@larsupreme]

@@JoyneFreedom It was typical for a vocal pre-recording of TV performances, especially of Background vocals just in case there was any audio issues during the broadcast taping. From what I remember, each time The Supremes performed on Ed Sullivan, Mary & Florence's backgrounds were done in rehearsals, not to get lost in the boom mic, while Diana only sang "live" during the broadcast taping. It's a little different here because this is the actual studio track, most likely with Martha's lead vocal scrubbed (this was most often done on Hullabaloo). BUT the backgrounds are different, as on the studio recording, Rosalind Ashford is more clearly heard, and Betty Kelley isn't as mixed up front. So at some point, either this living taping or in rehearsals these are "live" backgrounds. The Supremes did "live" backgrounds for "Stop! In The Name Of Love" over the backing track for this same "Sounds of Motown" Ready, Steady, Go! special. They performed "Shake" from their Sam Cooke LP COMPLETELY live. The Vandellas would also duet "Wishin' & Hopin" with Dusty Springfield on this show live too. So most likely, given those surroundings, the vocals here are live.

[@hhamk3656]

Fax

[@stevewilson9479]

this is a classic its immortal ..love it!

[@AlanTov]

Absolutely fantastic. A joy to hear real talent.

[@ppiper396]

One of the greatest songs and groups EVER!

[@robertevans1559]

All these ladies were fine not just Betty Kelly. I still have a thing for Martha Reeves !

[@geemanbmw]

Me too!

[@mattc2094]

Martha’s hot!

[@thatgirlteateagang9193]

Love this group Martha an Van

[@delsongalasinao706]

Music before is just pure fun and entertainment .

[@d.l.3168]

Outstanding. Martha reeves rules

[@otisberlin]

Exquisite, unsurpassed perfection

[@jameskennedy721]

Somewhat overshadowed by the Supremes , the Vandellas were fantastic , and were a major part of the soundtrack of those fantastic years .

[@lonniebaines1720]

Incredible background singer's.......and Martha

[@slsfdj]

This song is a present

[@nauort23]

On top of going live, they even had a special box in the front row for a few select black fans. This is an amazing clip.

[@JoyneFreedom]

It is very clear to me from this video that this was NOT a 100% live audio. Even though the lip synching is excellent at making it appear live, if you go to 2:41 you will see that the backup singers abruptly stop lip-synching, while at the same time you can hear, if you listen closely, the audio track continues playing the backup singers' voices for an extra second or two, at low volume, as the volume of the track is lowered tremendously during the audio fade out. Another clue: live performances do not typically begin with an audio fade-in or end with an audio fade-out, and this track does both. In fact, I cannot detect a single difference between the original hit recording and the audio track in this video. I believe the vocals and the instrumentation on both tracks are identical. For all of these reasons, I believe that the entire audio track is pre-recorded. If you believe that I am mistaken, I challenge you to try to detect any difference between the two. If you can find any difference between the two tracks, please specify where in the track there is a difference that you hear, and exactly what the difference is.

[@Golf05]

@@JoyneFreedom OMG - you again.😆

[@bcpablo35]

Actual quality music

[@Dogfather428]

WOW!!!!!!

[@euniceagnew1172]

Sounds great 60 years later. What can I say!

[@aisaacbruno9660]

Listening to a cover of this song in John Wick 4 was one of the best cinematic experiences in my whole life ❤🤩

[@jimjim377]

If you loved that like I did, The Warriors did it too, both are great.

[@deserthawk1]

Priceless!

[@rbf100]

My generation had the greatest music. This is an example of it.

[@gucciysl]

Martha Reeve’s voice is really one of a kind. Even the background vocals Betty and Rosalyn. These days, singers all sounds the same.

[@jackanthony976]

According to Martha in her autobiography, she was depressed during the entire taping of the show because Berry Gordy made it a point to tell her at the start of the taping that Martha and the Vandellas are only second tier and the Supremes were his girls on the top. Gordy tried to humiliate Martha because Dusty make it obvious that she preferred Martha and the Vandellas to the Supremes. Dusty as you can see had Martha and the Vandellas support her in two big numbers.

[@MountainStreamLives]

Flawless performance.

[@M6A9C]

Beauty, talent, and intelligence . Those girls (women) had (have) it all.

[@chanorossrose2577]

The best era of music

[@dgcarson7385]

These women!!! Love them!!!!!!

[@alexwimmer3389]

what a Voice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@derekthesec]

Loved this song very much

[@slav_blyat_2433]

My grandma was 17 when this came out