Martha and the Vandellas "Nowhere To Run" The Funk Brothers ... My Extended Version!

[@IrishBuddhaMan]

Same here. Born in '51. Motown burst on the scene as I turned 13. Those glorious groups made my teenager years a long festival of song. Still loving it all at 72❤

[@motownfan3]

I'm with you... Still loving it at age 74...born 5/7/1950 :)

[@arneashbee7514]

Born in ‘52. Every short period of time had a specific dance routine - when the fabulous music starts you just go into the zone, extended is even better

[@DinSC]

NOTHING today can beat what these Motown legends (performers, writers, musicians) did in the 60's. ❤🎼🎶

[@sandrae4470]

Well stated !

[@dougcerzosimo1379]

Yeeah....wth happened ?

[@DVACHawaii]

absolutely. agree totally.

[@pgroove163]

agreed....but they should have been better compensated.. especially the backing cats ...

[@michaelscott7462]

That aint no tambourine. They went to the factory floor and got an industrial chain to shake on the studio floor! Real talk. Genius.

[@Jaya-ce8qb]

I read about that😁

[@oldschoolmusic2710]

The drums intro, the background singers, that baritone sax, the piano, damn they killed it!

[@kennethpalmowski-wolfe7923]

Don’t forget James Jamerson on bass - one of the all-time greats.

[@byronbolden6831]

and lets not forget the snow chains that ,gave it that slamin beat. What a brilliant idea.

[@peterd.9522]

@@byronbolden6831 The snow chains? THAT I didn't know! Talk about "Off the CHAIN"! Thanks for the backstory..,

[@byronbolden6831]

No problem Peter , Lamont Dozier, talk about it in book about Motown. It worked..LOL .. !!!!

[@felixnorman9562]

word!

[@idl9ave419]

"Nowhere to Run" - my all-time favorite Motown tune. Everything on this record is right. RIP "mosogotam" - died April 5, 2020. Our loss.., thanks for what you left us.

[@Bananadiva1]

well said. I couldn't agree more!

[@captainkeyboard1007]

That edition is perfect. Also, you may want to hear the edition extended by DJDiscoCat. You may wish to play both versions one after the other. They both sound great.

[@cindi409]

I'd rather have people happy and dancing in the street. During Covid "There is No Where to Run and No Where to Hide". God help us all.

[@wobblybobengland]

Cynthia is my mum's name x

[@cindi409]

@@wobblybobengland th'at's cool. Does she go by "Cindy" or "Cindi" or "Cyndi". I usually go by nickname Cindi myself but my mom said I was her first "sin" (get it - Cyn).

[@wobblybobengland]

@@cindi409 Haha, Cynth to her friends, Mum to me!

[@chrisneilson7221]

The Funk Brothers are the unsung heroes of 60's Motown soul.

[@andreharmon7944]

I agree!!!!

[@GeraBrown]

@Chris Neilson Absolutely.

[@georggswan8133]

Definitely!!!

[@lokisan100]

Absolutely!

[@pgroove163]

should have been treated better by the owner

[@texasstardust6010]

The Funk Brothers. Absolute TALENT, the Heros of so much of the background.... Look at these beautiful women. Lovely ensembles, that would still be worn today ... skirts, heels. No tattoos. No excessive skin display. Class and decorum . It's sadly missing from what is called " Music " of today.

[@sandrae4470]

Well stated !!!! 👌🏾

[@texasstardust6010]

@@sandrae4470 .....so kind, thank you ! I'm older, grew up with this sound, and so much of the INCREDIBLE Music, ...the Performers dressed. They had Presence. They rehearsed and rehearsed... for the Sound, the Moves, the Choreography. It's a treat when I see some ( a few ) groups bringing that back .

[@sandrae4470]

@@texasstardust6010 I'm older too, grew up at the time when music was genuine. Real singing, harmonizing, and classy moves.. There was no need to get naked because they had true talent.😉

[@captainkeyboard1007]

Rap, Hip-Hop, and modern R&B singers do not have that genuine style. That is why they cannot "cut the mustard."

[@waynefaust9607]

Born in '51, and I heard them all. They are the greatest Girl Group...ever!!!!

[@jjadaddy]

Couldn't agree more. Take them over any girl group

[@darrylwiggins4799]

Don't get the Ronnetts.

[@maryjobraun1101]

Born in 51 too, so much great music, so lucky, never tire of listening.

[@peterd.9522]

Absolutely no doubt about it!

[@sandrae4470]

Born in 54, I was rocking with them too!

[@tedcarter8074]

One of the greatest songs ever recorded. Detroit is the Best!!

[@guyreadman]

The bass and the piano working together cannot get better than this. Funk Brothers perfection...

[@martydaymudefromdc]

That bassline is absolutely magnificent, timeless!

[@cconeafter909]

James Jamerson

[@dougcerzosimo1379]

Yeesss !! A lost art

[@dougcerzosimo1379]

Absolute classic

[@joeypalazzolo1507]

R.I.P John..You bought so much joy to so many people!!! You will be sorely missed. Keep them happy in HEAVEN, Paisano!!!

[@wobblybobengland]

Joey, you and me have to make sure that future generations keep this groove happening

[@joeypalazzolo1507]

@@wobblybobengland AMEN!!!

[@davidtruegrit]

There will never be music this great agin, so sad.

[@notagoodcatch]

so true, wish we could have it back, but thanks to oldies like this we will be alright!

[@robert11751]

i am sure glad i was a teenager back then ...when MOTOWN was kicking ass all over the radio

[@stanleylizewski616]

@@robert11751 ME TOO----the best times growing up in the motor city..

[@kennethmorgan7957]

NEVER!!!!!

[@sidneygwaltney9931]

now just got push button to make a drum beat and wack ass singer

[@69ssrszl1]

After 50 YEARS they still COOK!! Motown is the best!!

[@MrLARodger]

AHHHH Memories from Jr. High!! I always loved Motown then and NOW!!! Can't believe this was all over 50 years ago!!! How can this be??

[@patdwyer5204]

It went by in a flash.... Enjoy.

[@motownfan3]

I'm with you where did those years go.......??? Who cares this "classic song" came out in 1965....and I still dance to it...well not dance I'm in my chair "rocking and rolling". PEACE :)

[@Badger69-96]

The motor City sound was where it all started for my Northern Soul journey ✌️💯

[@leroycreasey]

the funk brothers and Martha Reeves and her back up singers what a way to start the morning with finger poping soul!

[@joeypalazzolo1507]

They were called "The Vandellas"!!!!!!!

[@NOV123]

@@joeypalazzolo1507 Rosalind Ashford and Betty Kelly more specifically!

[@captainkeyboard1007]

You could ask for nothing else better than soul music.

[@motownfan3]

@@NOV123 Last week (3/26/2024) Martha was selected for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.........sadly they didn't include Betty or Rosalind

[@catherinedocherty7459]

This is sensational. No other track epitomises Motown more than this.

[@jackie9910-h8c]

Martha--you were my GLUE when I was an adolscent: the music, the lyrics-your voice, backed up by the fabulous Vandellas was the closest thing to heaven!

[@stevesampson2499]

The lead in opening with the drums gives me goosebumps

[@dougcerzosimo1379]

Ditto

[@iamladeegee8032]

That's the Funk Brothers Pistol Allen on those drums, and Jack Ashford on the tambourine/percussion/vibes.

[@geoffreynewby3270]

Me too

[@deborahavery9798]

​@@iamladeegee8032 Benny Benjamin on drums. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nowhere_to_Run_(song)

[@seanthony7]

Unsung ladies of Soul of Motown.

[@carolynwilliams8526]

Trailor1, YOU ARE sooo right. When we jammed back in the day on music like we had, there was nothing but togetherness. Our house was the place where ALL the kids hung out. The music was jamming and WE were learning the latest dance. No fighting, cursing, just having fun with each other; LIKE one big family in the NICKERSON GARDENS PROJECT IN WATTS. NO SHAME IN MY GAME. I'LL NEVER BE ASHAMED THAT I GREW UP IN THE PROJECTS. MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME SELF ESTEEM AND SELF RESPECT; AND I'M GRATEFUL!!!

[@loveyouall66]

+Carolyn Williams IT IS NOT ABOUT WHERE YOU COME FROM, BUT WHERE YOU PLAN TO GO. I KNOW SOME VERY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE WHO CAME OUT OF THE PROJECTS. MY WIFE IS ONE OF THEM.

[@ellenreed8861]

Carolyn Williams.Amen to you, back then we definitely had fun, there was always one house all the kids would come hang out, do the latest dance , play our records, laugh, sing, eat our home made baloney sandwiches and kool-aid 《non of that store bought crap》just having fun and never, never. fighting like these lost kids are doing now. lord have mercy bring the ole school ways back. Thanks for the post and memories, bless you. 😉😉😚😍💜💚👍👍👍.

[@paulaeasley8563]

Carolyn Williams I grew up in the Projects also. Fun Fun Fun. Best place 2 live.

[@dave81958]

In Scotland it was called the Presbyterian housing estate.

[@richardghernandez1672]

Ramona Gardens in the house, too!

[@grahamosborne5109]

I love the drum intro too and also when the bass kicks in.Jack ashford plays lovely Percussion.

[@sandrae4470]

💃🏾 That is what I call music 🎶. My girls knew how to do it !! The Funk Bro's were no joke ☝🏾

[@byronbolden6831]

AMEN

[@captainkeyboard1007]

It is too bad The Funk Brothers were unappreciated. I learned about them in 2020 when I began to visit KZbin.

[@carolynwilliams8526]

YES, we had class and style!!! Not a hair out of place, flawless makeup and gab to go with IT ALL.!!! WE carried ourselves with dignity, because we wanted respect and we got IT. BUT our mother's watched over US LIKE Hawks. Sometimes we'd catch them sleeping, but not OFTEN. For girls of the '50's and '60's's; there was quality in our MAAADDDNESS!!!😅😍😎

[@juniebe4]

Amen!

[@TheJmax59]

Yes!! I'm proud to be a 60's girl!!

[@adriennerobinson1180]

YES INDEED AMEN

[@jackie9910-h8c]

That's how I feel about the world now: fascism, genocide, Climate Change....so thankful I have wonderful musical memories of brighter times in the 1960s-70s.

[@bwanna23]

Saw them in '65. Can close my eyes and still see them 50 yrs later.

[@kateabplanalp7162]

My goodness ..... u r truly blessed ❤

[@horizontoday7874]

I can see Roz with those dimples and babydoll smile ❤

[@herman15351]

saw martha, annette and roz in 89 or 90 in holland. never forget it. the same with the supremes in 68 in amsterdam.

[@hafu1403]

Now that is Motown.

[@NOV123]

Betty and Roz are jamming!!!! I can see Roz now with that big smile singing away in the studio...

[@sevinatenine4444]

JUST WATED TO SHOW THE MUSICIANS,THE FUNK BROTHERS SOME LOVE FOR SO MANY OF THE GREAT MOTOWN JAMS.

[@loveyouall66]

MAN OH MAN! THAT DRUM INTRO GETS ME EVERY TIME.

[@bernadetterutherford6107]

Mama was a drummer in high school. Never knew just how good she was until one day, while standing @ the kitchen sink doing dishes, from the kitchen window, she saw our neighbor across the alley practicing on his drum. Not able to stand it any longer, Mama dropped that dishrag, ran out the kitchen door, and somehow talked the boy into surrendering his drum ! With the biggest smile on her face, she blew my 11 yr. old mind, and blew him out of the water ! I had no clue my mama was the Sheila E. of the 60's ~ Unforgettable !

[@andreharmon7944]

Me too!!!!

[@littiepowell1075]

Martha and vandellas come back jimmy mach

[@dcnole]

I honestly don't know how you do these extended versions so flawlessly...and I don't want to know. Just keep doing them, please.

[@mosogotam]

Thank you, dc....very much!

[@PUBNave]

I agree. I love them. They are more time to dance to the song.

[@carolynwilliams8526]

dcnole I took business writing at LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE (LAC CAMPUS)!!! I know you said you didn't want to know, but I received an "A+" in that class, myself and three others had to write a cover letter advertising a ski resort in Aspen, CO. fictitious of course. It was great fun and I/we were quite proud of ourselves for we got the highest points in the class. I was Captain of the group. This was 1986. But when I was in fifth grade, I won the SPELLING BEE against TSU!!! Made it to finals, but one of my classmates WENT to D.C. for the BIG COMPETITION, NATHANIEL KNIGHT!!! ÀND WON THE TROPHY!!! THOSE WERE THE DAYS.👌👍👍

[@jduwayne1]

@dcnole @Mosogotam: Yes! Ditto!

[@andreharmon7944]

The Funk Brothers showing off again in all this was soul to me!!!! Papa Zita Benjamin doing his thing. Our music is just from heaven itself. The cuts were so dynamic that you had to be dead not to be moved by the rhythm!!!!

[@captainkeyboard1007]

As a Motown fan, I love this long-playing song. How The Funk Brothers put the parts together dazzles my brilliance.

[@michaelscott7462]

I raise my glass to you Mosogotam. I am so in awe of the magic you bring forth in this music. Carry on my brotha!

[@mosogotam]

Michael....most appreciated, Sir!!!

[@goesfarfliesnear1447]

@@mosogotam I second that! Grew up with this on the radio, have always loved it and at 60, it's still the best. Your channel always takes me back in a good way and I thank you!

[@MKeller4033]

Fabulous edit. Out of breath from dancing!

[@martydaymudefromdc]

Marty Keller You look far too old to be dancing! :)

[@gregory88843]

+marty daymude How do you know slim?. Smile!. I am 59 yrs. and running. Talk to me?. Smile!. Take care.

[@MrGracian49]

+marty daymude And you're a fool

[@marknorthwest93]

There's no running away from the fact that this is a FANTASTIC reworking, mosogotam!

[@mosogotam]

Mark...thank you! Your kind words and support means the world to me!!!

[@deangutteridge6189]

+mosogotam Just had a copy pressed on vinyl.Top man

[@chelmsfordroad50]

Killer extended version of a dynamite record that should get played more often.

[@felixnorman9562]

those "Funk Brothers" are something else! Excellent lyrics, "out of sight"! (it's not love that I'm running from, it's the heart ache that I know will come")

[@donaldhartsfield196]

The Funk Brothers must truly be the very best instrumentalists in history!

[@mitchparel18]

To think Martha started as a secretary at Motown.

[@dbrew2u]

Damn the 60s were awesome . And the Funk Brothers made it so . Go Motown ! Now get Dancin Baby !

[@williamrandolph7695]

Yes, sir 😎

[@thatgirlteateagang9193]

Good Music love this Group

[@thekeysman1]

Just magical all of the Motown is so great, no music will ever touch this in terms of the greatest music ever.

[@xaqaraequinox9608]

NEVER - EVER !! What they call music now is...well who knows what?? ???

[@adriennerobinson1180]

YES INDEED AMEN

[@lokisan100]

@S. Williams I grew up in Detroit as well, it was a magical time, yes I was there for the riots as well, but you sure cannot beat this music!

[@berniceedwards7087]

Beautiful Sister es music amazing 😍

[@loveblind]

The musicians would let loose on on Martha’s songs! Great job!! 👍🏿

[@tboltjohn]

Perfect extended mix. Jamerson's Precision bass rolls !

[@mosogotam]

Thanks a lot, tbolt!

[@kathypike494]

Brings back so many happy memories of my teenage years.

[@sixstringedthing]

Loving this extended version.

[@williamg2552]

MARTHA, BETTY, and ROZ !!!

[@jennifursun3303]

the FUNKS just ROCK THIS TUNE

[@raystewart6524]

One word to say about this remix...AWESOME..

[@frederickdavis6894]

I met Martha Reeves at a friends house when I was 18 years old in Hollywood, Ca.

[@cathleanjohnson675]

Love this extended mix, was a kid when they had their hey day, one of the greatest female groups ever...

[@mosogotam]

Cathlean...thanks!!!

[@littiepowell1075]

I love you one of best

[@harphan]

FANTASTIC SONG ! Love black music Tamla Motown is the best for ever

[@carrienixon6663]

Thanks Mosogotam. I really appreciate all these extended versions. You did all of this to make us happy and you did a great job. Missing you. R.I.P. 🙏🏾🤎

[@TheTRAINOR11]

this music would bring everybody together...white, black, male, female, young and old This is what we all need!

[@ThePrevis2001]

That Powerful band, the Funk Brothers with that Powerful voice of Martha with her Vandellas. Motown definitely knew how to make unforgettable music, WOW!

[@SunnyIlha]

Tune, man!!

[@kingbee1500]

The Funk Brothers are swinging as hard as they are rockin' on this instrumental track...listen to the piano and bass work together under drummer Papa Zita Benjamin! Notice how H-D-H let Martha and The Vandellas rock harder than they allowed The Supremes to...entended cuts such as Mosogotam's (all the way to the band trail-out) really show this.

[@jennifursun3303]

the late Mike Terry on sax

[@A711-m1d]

Nothing compares to The Funk Brothers...I can't get enough !!!

[@sidneygwaltney9931]

that was the band jam hard i heard they be in the studio all nite just playing

[@sidneygwaltney9931]

berry use to keep group and singer in the studio for months working on there song and record before puting it he wanted his sound to sound right now today it just a load of shit half ass music that want to be hot now

[@wobblybobengland]

0:11 notice the length of those notes, but it is the repetition, to the, I dunno, 1/millionth of a bar and beyond in variance, timing tighter than a gnat's ass.

[@GaryHanlon-ee7xw]

Absolutely , in my opinion the greatest trio of Ladies in music history. Love each and every one of them. Dancing in the street, Philadelphia Pa. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@cleoharvey]

One of the greatest songs produced of Motown. This version proves it. Martha Reeves, Brenda Holloway, and Gladys Knight were the best femaie singers at Motown. Thank you for this remix!

[@mosogotam]

Thanks Cleoharvey~!

[@carolynwilliams8526]

AMEN!!!

[@TheRmjr]

cleoharvey I agree! Would like to add Mary Wells too!

[@captainkeyboard1007]

I love how The Funk Brothers applied their talents into enhancing short songs into wholesome music. There is no music like good-old music.

[@shawnbaldwin3589]

I have say I think Diana Ross and Mary Wilson should be added to this list if not as a Group i.e The Supremes or individual

[@TheTRAINOR11]

In light of all the craziness in today's world, we have to somehow get back to the mindset of these times. The 60's were a very turbulent time period and I think a lot of the music helped people get through those times.

[@TheTRAINOR11]

Absolutely

[@RonaldVaughan]

I met the legendary MARTHA REEVES during the 1998 Sunset Junction Street Fair in Los Angeles. Naturally,she performed the song "Dancin' In The Streets". Photos of her are in my new book (on Amazon) FEMALE-ROCK PHOTOS BY RONALD VAUGHAN. Also FEMALE-ROCK REVIEWS BY RONALD VAUGHAN.

[@rollerchickable]

I LOVE THIS SONG, THANK YOU FOR SHARING, AND I LOVE YOUR EXTENDED VERSION.

[@Bamaboompa]

This may be your best! One thing that makes it "easier". I've always been amazed at how much better production values were for Motown than anyone else at the time. Listen especially to hard rock albums from the same time and for the most part they're awful. Thanks for these!

[@iluvrachellef]

True,it sounded like a bunch of teens banging on instruments in a garage and some of them WERE. 🤣

[@elamite66]

loved the Motown sound back in the Bronx when this classic was released I was 16

[@johnfarina6155]

The dances at Our Lady of Solace ?

[@TheTRAINOR11]

We have to find a way to get back to this !

[@waynes1407]

Defined an era in the American music scene

[@KRxN11]

OneOfTheGreatestPerformancesOfAllTime. The Baritone Sax & The Jamerson Bassline & The Piano.

[@stripervince1]

All you motown lovers, go find a copy of "standing in the shadows of motown" cd. very few folks know of this outstanding 2 hr bio of motown, spotlight on the amazing funk brothers who actually played all this fantastic music for almost 2 decades in the 1960s and 70s. We all know the stars, but they got overshadowed by everyone. Great flick and great soundtrack. And great job with all these mixes mosogotam. Excellent

[@motownfan3]

Why wasn't Martha given more " musical credit".......she and the Vandellas have this "song on fire".......WOW !!!!!

[@jpdegrave]

greetings mosogotam thks i discovered your work today enjoying it thks a lot

[@mosogotam]

Jeanpol...thank you so much!!!

[@hebneh]

I have to say that I was vigorously go-go dancing throughout this wonderful remix. Really powerful.

[@brianlinke1856]

Holy smokes...no one is over weight, and you can actually sing these songs!

[@larrybowler5236]

Le Roy...spot on

[@PatrickWilliamMartin]

One of the best. John, thank you again.

[@darrylruiz2573]

These girls Rocked and we're gorgeous

[@BlackDoveNYC]

I like the pictures you use of the group. Beautiful talented women.

[@NOV123]

Martha, Roz, and Betty!

[@mowestjohn]

Stunning version, thanks so much for this.

[@alstheman7442]

Hey mosogotam I have been hooked on Motown for some forty five years. This mix you have put together is undoubtedly the best I have ever heard of a Motown track. Combination of Martha's and your genius, thank you.

[@mosogotam]

Al....thanks! I really appreciate it!

[@allisonyoung4285]

Yes when you heard this beat of music and Martha with the Ladies.💯♥️🕺💃Dance!

[@tammytoon4344]

Go Head Motown This Is Awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! No Where To Run From This Soul Music!

[@malcolmcog]

This song is 51 years young !

[@iluvrachellef]

54 now!

[@jimbo43ohara51]

And how prescient. Nowhere to run from this ubiquitous coronavirus.

[@bigg3905]

saw them at the uptown in PHILADELPHIA WHEN I WAS A KID,MY BIG SISTER HAD TO TAKE ME THAT WAS THE ONLY WAY SHE COULD GO.BAD FOR HER BUT GOOD FOR ME. I WAS KOOL DIDNT SAY ANYTHING ABOUT THAT NIGHT. BEST SISTER I HAVE EVER HAD. BEEN KOOL WITH HER FOR LIFE. NEVER TOLD AND NEVER WILL LOL

[@jeanettewylie1804]

Read this story last night, and gave it a thumbs up. had to come back to it this morning. It's absolutely adorable, all of it, just precious in every way possible. The kind of story that makes you want to hear more about it, you know..... the details and stuff about that night....... Oh well, it was good of you to share it with us, and thanks so much for posting it. brought back a few good memories as well, and that's always good.( one more thing sweetie, your momma knew something went down in the deal that night, and decided not to say anything about it herself. at any rate, MY MONEY'S ON MOMMA) 😜😜

[@goodcatholicboyshaw6638]

Such a great version. Thanks so much. Can't sit still.

[@mosogotam]

+goodcatholicboy Thanks for this...glad your checking out my versions!

[@salaamallah1951]

NO BLACK MUSIC TODAY COMES ANYWHERE CLOSE TO THIS ERA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@elzorrorojo4829]

Earl van Dyke . Class!!!

[@lennonmabry4913]

Nowhere to Run Jimmy Mack and Dancing in the Street are Martha and the Vandellas masterpieces

[@narviawilliams2340]

💐🌹💐THE MOTOWN SOUND🎼🎵🎶🎷🎺📯🥁🎻🎸🎹💐🌻💐

[@RUDYNATACHA]

My favorite song by Martha and Co.

[@billcarr54]

still Fabulous, brings back memories !

[@sheilapalmer9539]

You are the great est

[@samcarson5847]

The best will remain. This song was hot in 1963. In 1979 the film "The Warriors" brought it back to us. Now that is a tell.

[@A711-m1d]

I always loved the tough street sound of Martha and the Vandellas. I can see them at a large outdoor concert event....they always sounded exciting and electric !!! Can't watch without moving to the sound !!!

[@mosogotam]

Susan...thanks so much for your very kind words!!!

[@bobholtkamp1979]

Love me some Motown.... all of it .

[@sanssaco6359]

Rest in peace, you created an irreplaceable gold mine of happiness!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@davidmiller3190]

the good funk! thanks!

[@RolandMartel-k5e]

THE band is TIGHT!!!