NEW - Original Vandellas Interview on YouTube

**Sharpmoves** · 06-13-2016, 11:41 AM

Wonderful stuff here from Roz and Nettie!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTq5-5oCmwM

**marv2** · 06-13-2016, 12:34 PM

Love it. Oral histories are important. Not everyone has the opportunity to write a book.

**marv2** · 06-13-2016, 12:37 PM

Their version of how they came up with the name "The Vandellas" is different from Martha's.

**marv2** · 06-13-2016, 12:51 PM

They sound really good. Thanks Sharpmoves for this one.

**Sharpmoves** · 06-13-2016, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by marv2

They sound really good. Thanks Sharpmoves for this one.

A pleasure Marv2. Yes, Roz has always told a different story about the name Vandella. Of course, Berry may have spoken to Martha separately - we don't know. It's also interesting to hear them on why then stopped performing with Martha again, post-reunion. I'm not sure whether they would want to undertake Martha's at times punishing touring schedule now, though. And the "sister act" is a very good one.

**marv2** · 06-13-2016, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by Sharpmoves

A pleasure Marv2. Yes, Roz has always told a different story about the name Vandella. Of course, Berry may have spoken to Martha separately - we don't know. It's also interesting to hear them on why then stopped performing with Martha again, post-reunion. I'm not sure whether they would want to undertake Martha's at times punishing touring schedule now, though. And the "sister act" is a very good one.

I think the current situation works out for both acts. I hope the Original Vandellas will get more and more gigs.

**mr_june** · 06-13-2016, 03:39 PM

Nice find, very nice.

**Bluebrock** · 06-13-2016, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by Sharpmoves

A pleasure Marv2. Yes, Roz has always told a different story about the name Vandella. Of course, Berry may have spoken to Martha separately - we don't know. It's also interesting to hear them on why then stopped performing with Martha again, post-reunion. I'm not sure whether they would want to undertake Martha's at times punishing touring schedule now, though. And the "sister act" is a very good one.

Martha continues to work her socks off. he tours the UK at least once a year often more, then she has regular dates in Europe not to mention all her commitments on her home soil. Long may she continue to entertain us.

**Roberta75** · 06-13-2016, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by Bluebrock

Martha continues to work her socks off. he tours the UK at least once a year often more, then she has regular dates in Europe not to mention all her commitments on her home soil. Long may she continue to entertain us.

The First lady of Motown Record Dr Martha Reeves was is and always will be Motowns greatest ambasador and greatest entertainer imo.

Fondly

Roberta

RossHolloway · 06-14-2016, 06:38 PM

The new lead singer is something special. She sounds really good. This is the first time I think I've heard them speak about Berry Gordy. Definitely worth watching.

**sansradio** · 06-14-2016, 07:05 PM

Finally got to see this. I really enjoyed them. And yes, the lead singer, while no Martha, certainly holds her own and very well. Thanks, Sharpmoves!

**theboyfromxtown** · 06-16-2016, 02:44 AM

Great interview. Thank you for posting

**westgrandboulevard** · 06-16-2016, 05:36 AM

Very interesting and informal, as if they're sat in the room with us, chatting.....

**DWSheffer** · 06-18-2016, 08:41 AM

Very nice interview, thanks for posting.

Did anyone else notice the Vandellas were watching themselves from the photo wall? Behind the drummer at the 8:17 mark you can spy one of the most famous of their group photos on the wall.