Velvelettes-These Things Will Keep Me Loving You (1966)

rare tv performance clip!

[@paulnash7630]

Just found this classic Velvelettes video on KZbin, I'm 76yrs old now and so lucky to have been young in the best best musical era of the 60's, these girls never got the recognition they deserved.

[@meccamediagroup]

My mom in her Motown days. On the right in background. This is from the show "Swingin' Time." R.I.P Annette Rogers - McMillan

[@williamredding333]

Jerry Blavat played this song.

[@LJ-qt5oe]

Llllllĺ6òĺĺĺ

[@gerrydieffenbach8363]

❤️

[@gerrysweeny8000]

Something to be very proud of

[@manuelesparza1081]

Beautiful eyes your Mom

[@Hbomb6440]

How could ANYONE with an ounce of soul dislike this track ???

[@stevebrindle1724]

Perhaps my favourite Motown track ever and that's saying a hell of a lot. I was born in 1953 and feel so lucky to have been around at the birth of some of the greatest music ever made!

[@williamredding333]

To Steve amen my friend from William Redding.

[@terryeaton9227]

I was born in 53 Motown is in your DNA

[@patcole8925]

Yep brilliant track .

[@kevinshirt8665]

The best song to come out of Detroit

[@stuartbrixton6260]

You've just said it all.

[@RONKENDAL]

Forgotten how much I loved this and you know what still do.

[@peterevans855]

One of the very best tracks EVER released; SUPERB

[@royhead1]

Caroline Gill was the voice of the Velvellettes , it was never about " selling yourself or personality " her voice was simply beautiful

[@williamelliott4472]

been singing this all day so to find it on KZbin one of my twisted wheel all time great songs

[@craigjones4979]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT CLASSIC TUNE

[@gerrydieffenbach8363]

If I'm not mistaken that's Sandra Tilley on the left who later became the last official Motown Vandella. She always implemented and executed terrific choreography for both groups. R.I.P.

[@Muziekgenot]

Today some female singers are announced as "modern soul". What they obviously completely lack is SOUL. The soul era will never come back. It is a very sad truth. But we have KZbin and ... our memories.

[@raygarcia2511]

Memories and many 45's rpm that I still have after all these years. Rock on.

[@shmuli9]

Indeed!

[@russbates937]

@@raygarcia2511....Me too Ray and, strangely, they sound even better after listening to some of the modern stuff.

[@toobeedoo2]

Totally entrancing this clip. Tamla at its best and performed with such understated elegance. Add to that Cal Gill's breathtaking beauty...

[@toobeedoo2]

Couldn't agree more.

[@_HonorLee]

Yt boy, born 1955, leave it to beaver world...and the Velvelettes & Ms Gill shot across the horizon. 💜💜💜 Everything I knew changed & I've never been the same.

[@juliejacomb4001]

I adore this song so much...I was luck enough to see The Velvelettes at Wigan Casino, it was packed to the rafters and me and my friend stood on a table for a better view, very exciting night.

[@raygarcia2511]

When and where is Wigan Casino.? I would have traveled a hundred miles+++ to see them in person. Thanks, Julie.

[@joycemiller4716]

Lucky you you were blessed

[@alanbratt3022]

I too was there that night. Still chokes me everytime i here this wonderful choon. D'you remember the Motown niter that took the place of a regular oldies niter in (i think) 1980 - this was a standout track for me that night.

[@alanbratt3022]

@@raygarcia2511 Wigan Casino was an amazing Soul Club, that started an 8 year run of regular all-niters in September, 1973, and continued til Sept. 1981 (officially). The club tragically burnt to the ground the following year, but will always be fondly remembered by tens of thousands of UK soul fans, especially for the live shows such as the Velvelettes, Martha & the Vandellas, Jnr Walker, Edwin Starr, Major Lance to name but a few. For many, the UK Nortern Soul scene will never be the same, although many more all-niters have opened & closed through the years.

[@TheGwimWeaper]

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[@malcweistop7949]

This live recording sound quality is comparable to studio depth and tone. The Velvelettes performances never fail to impress me, no matter which line-up they are always star quality. With a different shake of the dice of fortune they'd have achieved super-star status.

[@lenhales7842]

This isn’t live vocals.. it’s pre recorded. Lip synching

[@malcweistop7949]

@@lenhales7842 Interest, like imitation, is a sincere form of flattery. Thank you Len for being a fan of the Velvelettes. In mine and other fans’ opinions they are a superb and stylish group of singers and entertainers, and I believe Bertha wrote one of their early songs but a Motown exec took the credit. The Velvs proved their eminence the hard way at several talent competitions. They are still proving it at live performances. So lip syncing would be imposed on them by TV, and without it they would still wow with their naturally gifted ear, range, harmony, musicality, vivacity and professionalism.

[@ianporter2441]

Heart melting today as it was 50 years ago....

[@martingreen5448]

Glad I dropped on this. I used the lyrics to wooo my better half over 10 years ago. I was 70 last week and still sing it to her. Totally motivating music. I thought it should have made the northern soul arena.

[@steveprice3584]

This is definitely the best track that ever came out of Motown and therefore the world!!

[@paulinewatts4603]

I had forgotten this one. I loved it. Fabulous memories 💕

[@Vincent50]

Cal looks like a model, tall, think and long neck with high cheek bones and gorgeous smile. The Velvelettes may have not been the big stars at Motown but seeing them still kicking it today as a group is a far better blessing than being number one stars back in the day.

[@susanlee8346]

I have just been introduced to the velvelettes and I think they are fantastic great voices proper music 🥰

[@capitol7950]

What a treat for you on hearing this for 1st time. Start looking at nsoul records n u will hear loads of brilliant records.

[@davegresty5442]

Jeez, how good does Cal Gill look !! Nobody should have a voice like that & look like she does! I bought this at Gary Laine's 'Spin Inn' shop on Cross St, Manchester in 1973 & it's STILL my favourite Tamla Motown record.

[@raygarcia2511]

Great taste, Dave.

[@russbates937]

Dave...I also used to buy my singles in Manchester (Ralph's Records) and my favourite Motown track is also by The Velvelettes.......Lonely Lonely Girl Am I.....Cal Gill's voice is to die for! Great times.

[@gritzgravy1760]

Rest in peace to Velvelettes co-founder, Bertha McNeal

[@ieattofu68]

Love the song and the ladies are so gorgeous and those dresses are so cute !

[@markrauson2050]

The velvelletes a group that deserved more hit records

[@bernardmcmahon351]

Unbelievably beautiful

[@jacquelineleighton9578]

Thanks for the memorie I was so lucky to have lived my youth through this era ❤

[@stephenmorse8811]

Fabulous track which has great sentimental memories to me.

[@TDSouledOut1]

I am familiar with the Diana Ross version of this Ashford and Simpson track. This Velvelettes version is the original and best. It is simply awesome. Tamla genius.

[@raygarcia2511]

I agree with you.

[@hollidayevery]

TDSouledOut1 The song is actually a Johnny Bristol song. The DR version is rumored to be the original 1st release for Diana since the production on her version is similar to Someday We'll Be Together. Someone with more inside info than I may know why the Ashford and Simpson Reach Out and Touch was issued first. The remainder of the album was produced and written by A&S but this tune belongs to Mr. Bristol!

[@chipperkeithmgb]

correct

[@timbrittain]

hollidayevery correct a xs could never write this nooo

[@lorrainehayes2906]

TDSouledOut1 totally agree ; I was brought up with Diana going solo and bought that album aged 11 from washing pots in local cafe ... still treasured; ... but This track just kills me off .. pure soul.. ❤️

[@rolorealtherolocasanova8330]

The Velvelettes recorded 2 versions of this song a month apart in 1966 - the mono version released first and then the stereo version which appeared on the UK Motown Chartbusters Volume 6 following re-release of the original song in 1971. Folks were confused at the time.

[@stuartbrixton6260]

Yes you're right.Not only were there 2 versions but they also had different verses and a slightly different tempo......very odd.

[@stuartbrixton6260]

If you listen to tammy terrell essential album there is a track which I can't remember the title of which is basically this song with yet again another set of lyrics .still a great song mind.

[@Muziekgenot]

Played this song the last couple of days dozens of times.So incredible, the core of Motown full of melancholy. The Velvelettes were virtually unknown in the Netherlands, but i remember that every year there appeared an LP record titled "That's Soul'. On one of these there was a song by this fantastic vocal group.

[@charlesmcfeely]

Priceless - a thing of beauty - every phrase, the whole it makes, magnificent!

[@Telssa1]

This video and epic performance encapsulate how we were in the sixties. We, the people by whom and for whom this music was made, how we thought, how we dressed, how we behaved. Music was our lifeblood. I feel pride and loss in equal measures.

[@happychappy12]

I've got to say this, I think the Velvelettes we're as good as the Supremes. I just don't think they were given the air play but their songs were unforgettable...... thankyou for posting xx

[@bernardmcmahon5377]

happychappy12 you’re ded right

[@grahamdavis2969]

Totally agree, Motown best female group, loads of rhythm , brilliant dance tracks. Loved the B side of this one, ‘since you been loving me’ ,

[@divinewilliams3055]

they actually beat the supremes in a talent contest, but as we all know gordy was obsessed with ross, so most other artists were put on the back burner so not to overshadow her

[@user-lo9fo1xq8q]

@happychappy12 Regardless of who was better than who, at the end of the day, The Supremes sounded completely different from The Marvelettes, The Velvelettes, The Vandellas, Kim, Brenda etc etc. They all had incredible voices but had something similar in their sound. Ross might not have had the strongest voice, but she sounded different so she stood out. Gordy’s obsession was secondary and didn’t happen until Diana proved her voice with F&M was what made so many number 1s, along with the Funk Bros (who were the sound of all Motown records anyway) plus the writings of HDH….not to forget The Andantes. Gordy wasn’t looking for R&B-soul. He wanted pop-soul.

[@cdubz265]

During their time at Motown they were still attending school/college prohibiting them from really devoting their time and so the drive wasn’t the same as the other girl groups; they were pretty much like a part time employee.

[@GrantJones-d4k]

Brilliant

[@LIFEWILD1]

All time favorite record from Motown sorry that 3 people give it the thumbs down they must have never been loved not even by their mother sorry B's

[@davebosworth1778]

You know THAT'S right!

[@stevebrindle1724]

Well said!

[@avagd6293]

I love their sound and singing. Thank you KZbin for re-exposing them to us and the world.

[@Bananadiva1]

Love this song. So wonderful to finally see a clip of the girls performing it. Thanks for the upload.

[@macyprimm7201]

The main singer was beautiful and her voice is beautiful as well🥰

[@annabrooks4389]

Love that song wish I was 16 again tears in my eyes.

[@buxt04]

One of the very best! What an era we (some of us) were lucky enough to be part of!

[@Jonnydog1]

Essence of Motown - beautiful

[@waynebrasler]

The lead singer, Carolyn (actually Caldon, today Cal) is STILL the lead singer and STILL gorgeous and the CURRENT group is the original group! In this appearance the lady on the left is Sandra Tilley, who became an important part of Martha Reeves and the Vandellas.

[@thelmalee489]

+Wayne Brasler She was married to Richard Street of the Temptations.

[@givenname2317]

Carolyn Gill Street is one of the most soulful and sensual women...Ever

[@bernardmcmahon5377]

Wayne Brasler she’s beautiful, this is a lovely video

[@kpitt1204]

THIS has made my day. i am so glad to see footage of the group back in the day. They are a good looking group, and even currently they are phyne! Ms. Cal is absolutely stunning! From teh clips I have seen, she is still just as stunning!

[@johnbutts5925]

Just doesn't get any better than this!!!!

[@whtmasterd]

What a perfect song and what a perfect performance, they will always be stars, their legacy will last forever. I always get a buzz when I hear this song.

[@barnes17071]

what a tune- how can you not dance to this

[@davewilliamson8035]

My fave Motown sound ever ... always stops me in my tracks and never fails to make me feel good!

[@mimerette]

a northern soul classic Great!

[@alanwhiting2127]

Amazingly when this was released in 1966 it didn't chart in the UK.Became a Northern Soul classic and finally made it in 1971.

[@charlesrandolph8441]

HEAVENLY VOICES...ON EARTH!!!

[@stapeley100]

Bought this single in a second hand record shop in Letchworth around 1974 , one of the best motown tracks . Should have been a hit for them .

[@nickpalmer3076]

One of Motown's best groups.

[@raystewart6524]

Played the middle out of this song when it was re released in the 70s in the UK on my Motown and Soul Revue nights...had these girls had better management they would have been bigger than The Supremes..great great song..

[@bernardmcmahon5377]

One of the best girl groups ever, lovely ladies, I’ve just watched a short modern documentary on them, they still look great.Salford uk

[@andrewa7356]

Just fabulous, this song keeps me loving Motown.

[@JohnFranklinMason]

These are the songs I grew up with and I loved all the songs and all the artist. It was different than, the motown groups were mostly local, not national. The Twenty Grand and Paradise were the showcase for the talent.

[@SausagefingersElias]

Pure class! You can't beat this! KTF!

[@TB-ym2fe]

this song brings back some good memories ..brought up on northern soul and motown ..every song i hear takes me back to the good times (and there were many !! )

[@frankpaterson9786]

Great tune, I looked for ages in the northern soul section as a lad, then found it in the Motown section, LoL

[@kentmere100]

lead singer had a brilliant soulful voice real class

[@Derwent03]

kevin wardle She still has. Saw then live a few months ago. Cal's voice is better than ever.

[@punchbowl1000]

Phil Houldershaw Let me know when /where they are appearing next,thanks Steve Dixon.

[@Derwent03]

Steve Dixon if you are living in the U.K, this is their next gig... www.bigweekends.com/the-weekends/specialist-music-weekends/northern-soul.aspx

[@davehotchiss]

these things will always keep me loving you!!!!

[@stephenhibbert7963]

In my top 5 Motown songs

[@regcart]

Love this song my The Velvelettes and love seeing footage of them singing this great song. Thanks for sharing!!

[@punchbowl1000]

This Girl fronting theVelvelettes is a Godess !-------------------------

[@57dogsbody]

+Steve Dixon You"re right, she is!

[@shmuli9]

+Steve Dixon I would agree...

[@russbates937]

The wonderful Cal Gill

[@LB-ss6qq]

Agree... Cal Gill gained a degree in nursing and practised in a local hospital after marrying Richard Street (Temptations) Such underrated talent!

[@Behdoc1]

RIP Sandy & Annette!

[@williammcmillan6475]

My mom Annette

[@toobeedoo2]

What a stunner! The performance, the song and yes, Cal.

[@johnfellows2867]

Was in the charts just as I started work, amazing days !!

[@johnfellows2867]

Very beautiful and stylish ladies !! Amazing singers as well !!!

[@kingofkroon]

Best song and performance in the history of the World.

[@annabrooks4389]

It's fabulous❤

[@francisbardin2018]

oh yes another emotional sound from motown

[@raygarcia2511]

A great song, a great group,...wish they would have made it BIG>

[@soulsender1]

This must be my favourite Velvettes track as it always gives me goosepimples a fundemental class Motown Track brilliant Pat Allen Bankhall Miners Promoter.

[@annabrooks4389]

My favourite also could play it all day .

[@lesleychurch3479]

Love this ,even though it was a motown classic I danced to this at Wigan casino in the 70s

[@paulselkirk2345]

Another brilliant tamla Motown northern soul song good to dance to ktf. 🤩😊😎🤗

[@Bananadiva1]

Cool clip. Wonderful to see Sandra and Annette too.

[@janew3902]

Watching this now December 2019. Anyone else. .

[@geoffsaxby3547]

great music, takes me back to my days, im listening to these and northern soul

[@angelafishbourne7660]

I am, and will be every year from now on!

[@kevincomery1634]

Still am listening n watching March 2024

[@wally1435]

This is great. Can't believe I just discovered this. This has to be one of the rarest clips in existence for this underrated group. I have never ever seen a clip of them from their Motown heyday....finding them on tape is literally like finding a needle in a haystack (pardon the pun). You bet I just downloaded this to my computer and also alerted all of the members of my Yahoo music group to come check it out! Thanks again.

[@Variotronic09]

And they were on form when they sang this last Friday in London. Superb

[@douglasmoore9180]

classic mid 60s motown,great to see sandra tilley on video, saw her with martha etc 3 times in 1971 on a uk tour, the last show being at bournemouth winter gdns omg what a show supported by stevie wonder no less lol, she was my all time motown favorite bue not singer, that vote goes to wanda young of the marvellettes .

[@tonylloyd1953]

Their best!

[@roseoliver9464]

OmG, this is the first time I have ever heard or known of this version (or group performing) this particular song. I was only 7yrs old when I first heard this song, but it was on the 'Doral' album of reach out and touch by Diana Ross. I like this version too❤

[@paulrouse4435]

love this.

[@billfraser7082]

one of motowns best soul songs always got the girls and mods up dancing still in love with cal gill there lead singer ....

[@billelliott3653]

just a great song that was always played early and when you where coming up First class

[@BankJunction]

Through Tamala Motown to years of listening to Northern Soul and anxious to understand the phenomenon, I arrived at this song and this clip. I assume the girls are miming but there is something about the way they move, particularly Cal, that is in perfect harmony with the setting, the arrangement and the perfect lyrics. Cal looks so relaxed and at ease with herself and the song that makes this my all time TM favourite by a country mile. Playing it over and over.

[@swfc60]

A motown gem

[@joannebuglass]

love this they were so under rated!

[@raygarcia2511]

So very true....such a shame.

[@theboyfromxtown]

Rare as hen's teeth WOW! THANK YOU

[@alanwilson839]

Did you steal that line from Joe Tex? Are you still alive, boy?

[@snowdonranger1]

These things will keep loving this song .magic thanks for the post.

[@jeanetterobinson1470]

fabulous! love dancing to this! Always played at Motown nights in Heywood, uk

[@wesgriffin6081]

lead singer married one of the Temptations, quit singing to go to college, start a family....ended up being a school teacher.

[@Muziekgenot]

College not that bad. Being schoolteacher neither. I hope she had a happy marriage, which is hard to find in showbizz. Nevertheless, i think i get your point, we lost a fine singer.

[@wesgriffin6081]

yes, I wasn't meaning it in a bad way....I meant she decided to change course . i understand she was a Jr. High music teacher. I would love to have been in her class.

[@employme09]

MegaTroy Grifitti Cal married Richard Street, she graduated with nursing degree and worked in Kalamazoo at either Broson or Borgess Hospital.

[@raygarcia2511]

I wish they would have made it big....like Martha/ Vandellas, Supremes, Marvelettes.,t hey would have gone a long way in show business.

[@alanwilson839]

Which Temp? Stop jivin' and tell us if you know?!!!

[@TheGwimWeaper]

Beautiful. Pre wigan casino at it's finest.

[@CartagenaSoulBoy]

Pure class 👍🏻. Something you don't get from today's 'artists' all they do to sell music is perform in near nakedness!! 🤔

[@curtbonnell4308]

The Diana Ross version was the first time I ever heard this song. And what a great song it is by both artists.

[@terrycollins1331]

love this keep going cal

[@011258stooie]

Rarely ad to my favorites these days.. :)

[@tonyhursthouse8685]

Seen them at caister Weekender a few years ago they were still amazing

[@stuartbrixton6260]

Likewise . Saw them in a whitby soul weekender a few years ago.Supposedly ,still the same original members but they were still

[@geoffdtom]

This is in my Motown top 10, Cal, Sandra and Annette just look fabulous, the "Motown Junkies" website has great reviews on their singles but hasn't got round to this one yet. It will undoubtably be 10 out of 10

[@USNAVDC]

I wish Motown had promoted the Velvelettes more. "Cal" Carolyn Gill is a super voice and the group was, and still is, great.

[@saintac31northernsoul]

An awesome tune play this at Nuneaton all-nighter's fills the dance floor every time great foot tapping song great to dance to