The MOTORCITY JUKEBOX Of Individual Artist CD's [Archive]

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 02:19 PM

INTRODUCTION:

As you'll discover below, most of the MOTORCITY recording artists featured an album of their own [[titled after one of their recent single releases) as well as a "Very Best Of" album.

At the time of purchase back in the mid-to-late 1990's, I bought every one I could get my hands on. Unfortunately, I have only 22 of them which was all that were available to me at the time. It boggles the mind to see how many individual-artist album titles were planned but never released.

For now, let me share with you the MOTORCITY individual-artist CD titles from my personal collection which I've compiled for you here!

Also, another HUGE thanks to Kenny [[Kenneth) for uploading this project for me.

PHILLES/MOTOWN GARY

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 02:23 PM

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G.C. CAMERON"The Very Best"
Motorcity HTCD 7735-2
Released: 1996

Tracklist:

1) "Right Of Way"
[[[Producer: Ian Levine)
https://youtu.be/Tt6KJMu3w0I

2) "It's A Shame"
[[L. Garrett - S. Wonder - S. Wright)
[[Producer: Ian Levine)
https://youtu.be/UXpAxX4cfU4

3) "Straight In The Eye"
[[[Producer: Ian Levine)
https://youtu.be/XGErUCwwVR8

4) "Come Back To Me"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/JFc2S179ZHc

5) "Good Times Up Ahead"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/JIN385n3kl4

6) "I'll Be Around"
[[T. Bell - P. Hurtt)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/ljkdgRVF2ds

7) "No Need To Explain"
[[I. Levine - G.C. Cameron)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/68tga0IJu4Q

8) "You're What's Missing In My Life"
[[H. Beatty - B. Holland - E. Holland)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/47gjTeT2mow

9) "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby"
[[N. Whitfield - J. Bradford)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/vjhGS6tWu8I

10) "Out Of My Mind"
[[I. Levine - G.C. Cameron)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/lDsUobYACWw

11) "Just My Imagination"
[[N. Whitfield - B Strong)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/ToBY_opMhRQ

12) "Right Or Wrong"
[[I. Levine - G.C. Cameron)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/hiN0-D9ahvQ

13) "Heartache Heartbreak"
[[G.C. Cameron)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/f3iBqKHlo_M

14) "Runaway Child, Running Wild"
[https://youtu.be/uSHNkjP_ZaM[/URL]

15) "London Bridge Is Burning Down"
[[G.C. Cameron)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/5ghtrs2PM7I

16) "You're All I Need To Get By"
[B][[Duet w/Martha Reeves)
[[V. Simpson - N. Ashford)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/ACi_LVGto5I

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 02:26 PM

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THE ELGINS
"Take The Train"
Motorcity CD MOT CLP 39
Released: 1990

Tracklist:

1) "Take The Train"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/v6UHGUXM2K0

2) "Ooh Honey Baby"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/USZzZuws3pc

3) "Look What You've Done To My Heart"
[[E. Greenwich)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/Vvlen5kYVMI

4) "Souvenirs Of Love"
[[I. Levine - R. Wylie - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/AP4-olGjVBY

5) "Brand New Feeling"
[[I. Levine - R. McNeir - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/tFa4hrOyKCU

6) "Closer To Your Heart"
[[I. Levine - S. Moy - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/36eD8tnri4E

7) "Don't Wait Ariund"
[[I. Levine - C. McMurray - K. Pree)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/OIg7yDr25jQ

8) "Heading Away From Heartaches"
[[I. Levine - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/Rs3CHNfjUyo

9) "Stop Dead In My Tracks"
[[I. Levine - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/J8apZWgeArs

10) "Heaven Must Have Sent You"
[[E. Holland - L. Dozier - B. Holland)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/UD4iDPZ_FE4

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 02:29 PM

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THE ELGINS
"The Very Best"
Motorcity HTCD 7733-2
Released: 1996

Tracklist:

1) "Take The Train"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/v6UHGUXM2K0

2) "Don't Wait Around"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/OIg7yDr25jQ

3) "Nothing Worse Than Being Alone"
[[J. Cobb - V. McCoy)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/fhjp2D5d3eo

4) "Brand New Feeling"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/tFa4hrOyKCU [[https://youtu.be/tFa4hrOyKCU)

5) "Look Up To The Sky"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/DyfZNU7X78M

6) "Heading Away From Heartaches"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/Rs3CHNfjUyo

7) "It's Sensational"
[[I. Levine - S. Greene)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/pvyEZAPqows

8) "Souvenirs Of Love"
[[I. Levine - R. Wylie - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/AP4-olGjVBY

9) "Closer To Your Heart"
[[I. Levine - S. Moy - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/36eD8tnri4E

10) "You Got Emotion"
[[I. Levine - S. Greene)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/OBTV7_rJdjY

11) "Ooh Honey Baby"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/USZzZuws3pc

12) "Make You My Own"
[[I. Levine - B. Glanton)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/EXDJ22yVYUg

13) "Stop Dead In My Tracks"
[[I. Levine - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/J8apZWgeArs [[https://youtu.be/J8apZWgeArs)

14) "Look What You've Done To My Heart"
[[E. Greenwich)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/UZW-LEx-Sxw

15) "Heaven Must Have Sent You"
[[E. Holland - L. Dozier - B. Holland)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/UD4iDPZ_FE4

16) "Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right"
[[I. Levine - B. Glanton)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/3FrxtTUz40w

17) "Ten Out Of Ten"
[[I. Levine - E. Starr)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/0rMcpFDb-Cw

18) "Is That Too Much"
[[I. Levine - E. Starr)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/rz63BywVj-E

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 02:31 PM

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BILLY GRIFFIN
"The Very Best"
Motorcity HTCD 7712-2
Released: 1996

Tracklist:

1) "Shoulda Been Loving You [[Accept This Apology)"
[[Duet w/Unknown Female)
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/4fZ2kmoG3A0

2) "Something Incredible"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/IkOmkCnWFdg

3) "True Confessions"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/daU0GM-yBMk

4) "Date With The Rain"
[[R. Miller)
Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/evgd1OLC88w

5) "So Hung Up On You"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/eapoQVDN_nA

6) "Reluctant Lover"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/OWbCFzLRVQg

7) "Feminine Magic"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/iqMxSdkv4bk

8) "Give In To Love"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/DeunsYXu7RQ

9) "Changing It Up"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/YETjtt518sc

10) "Disenchanted, Brokenhearted"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/6pK9BSMM1l4

11) "Keep Your Fingers Crossed"
I. Levine - B. Griffin)
Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/aZYbmlrhxzk

12) "Romantic Number"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/N0uEo1WnzfA

13) "End Of The Rainbow"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/EHxh_Z0Aygw

14) "Technicolor"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/wneTag0nn9E

15) "First In Line"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/GtkuCRMRric

16) "Angel"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/_vuouPwihV4

17) "Secret Admiration"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/qN-NHxNBcCg

18) "Love Machine"
[[B. Griffin - P. Moore)
Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/qGTfxvvr6zA

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 02:34 PM

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BRENDA HOLLOWAY
"All It Takes"
Motorcity CD MOT CLP 59
Released: 1990

Tracklist:

1) "All It Takes"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/QtS4QPwE5Kg

2) "Fighting For What's Right"
[[[Extended Version)
Producer: Ian Levine & Fiachra Trench
https://youtu.be/VBqegziYosY

3) "You've Made Me So Very Happy"
[[B. Gordy - F. Wilson - B. Holloway - P. Holloway)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/IkQSQvC6UhQ

4) "You Gave Me Love"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/khGWeBklRyU

5) "Every Little Bit Hurts"
[[E. Cobb)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/qy4wyolSyZ4

6) "Give Me A Little Inspiration" [[Extended Version)
[[I. Levine- F. Trench)
Producer: Ian Levine & Fiachra Trench
https://youtu.be/uiauXGLB060

7) "Hot And Cold" [[Extended Version)
[[I. Levine - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/WpdRDsoo2Oc

8) "On The Rebound" [[Extended Version)
[[Duet w/Jimmy Ruffin)
I. Levine - F. Trench)
Producer: Ian Levine & S. Wagner
https://youtu.be/CdsMWkLUekM

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 02:36 PM

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BETTYE LAVETTE
"The Very Best"
Motorcity HTCD 7732-2
Released: 1996

Tracklist:

1) "Good Luck"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/mpoKAxv03b8

2) "Right Out Of Time"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/icJDnzJJII0

3) "Have A Heart"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/HEofHN6azNA

4) "Jimmy Mack"
[[B. Holland - L. Dozier - E. Holland)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/RL0JVpnvtgs

5) "Let Me Down Easy"
[[W. Holloway - J. McDougal)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/tBkOGvEsxVM

6) "Out Of The Blue"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/S0mzlCYRW6M

7) "Time Won't Change This Love"
[[I. Levine - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/o9qOq17z3e8

8) "Not Gonna Happen Twice"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/207frDteI6Y

9) "Surrender"
[[N. Ashford & V. Simpson)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/9N78CJIT1RI

10) "Too Great A Price To Pay"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/di4QiG37ph0

11) "I'm Ready For Love"
[[E. Holland - L. Dozier - B. Holland)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/InNWOwap7b0

12) "Love Caught Me Out"
[[I. Levine - S. Greene)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/01QErWpDNhk

13) "Danger Heartbreak Dead Ahead"
[[I.J. Hunter - C. Paul - W. Stevenson)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/yPa5cmwteOA

14) "Reach For The Sky"
[[Duet Artist Unknown)
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/dc4c9eLEhiA

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 02:38 PM

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PAT LEWIS
"The Very Best"
Motorcity HTCD 7721-2
Released: 1996

Tracklist:

1) "I Don't Want Nobody Else"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/ANEm3mtMzTA

2) "The Rhythm Is Right"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/RLvAJrsMlx4

3) "Sweetest Feeling"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/3x6Yl-p-fWo

4) "Moving On"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/lxsDihkEXwc

5) "Separation"
[Producer: Ian Levine[/B]
[I]https://youtu.be/Ms1VYXzpFPQ

6) "This Thing Called Love"
[[I. Levine - P. Sheyne)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/AX2UqQHQ4UU

7) "I've Heard It All Before"
[[B. Griffin)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/42FL5cTmMNQ

8) "Talk To Me"
[[I. Levine - P. Sheyne)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/ve7PuuGDzQ4

9) "City Lights"
[[I. Levine - J. Giscombe)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/wwv-ocBj90M

10) "Selfish One"
[[V. McKinney - C. Smith)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/eFQD0jS0HFY

11) "Tired Of The Runaround"
[[I. Levine - E. Starr)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/EAGjiNbZx00

12) "Don't Memories Mean A Thing"
[[I. Levine - I. John)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/EO8yu_dGL4w

13) "Baby I'm Cool"
[[I. Levine - I. John)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/zYlPBWj5ZsQ

14) "Come On And See Me"
[[J. Bristol - H. Fuqua)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/70Es_amXpG8

15) "No Right Turn"
[[I. Levine - P. Lewis)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/RhdGp5bCk0s

16) "Rescue Me"
[[K. Smith - R. Minor)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/6kfHKgiFjXY

17) "In The Name Of Love"
[[S. Redd - R. Williams)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/APILJP45T_I

18) "Darkest Days"
[[C. Jones)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/t6--yLn_mPI

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 02:40 PM

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THE MARVELETTES"Now!"
Motorcity CD MOT CLP 38
Released: 1990

Tracklist:

1) "Don't Mess With Bill"
[[W. Robinson)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/qFm2ISMn82w

2) "Secret Love Affair"
[[I. Levine - J. Bristol - T. King)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/DqM0AsvNaBM

3) "Just In The Nick Of Time"
[[I. Levine - S. Moy - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/Dn2eYRhdeoo

4) "My Baby Must Be A Magician"
[[W. Robinson)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/HYOHfQMhUvU

5) "You Bring The Love Into My Life"
[[G. Horton - I. Levine)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/3lybwb7OpQI

6) "Too Many Fish In The Sea"
[[N. Whitfield - E. Holland)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/UcgOaKL7Es4

7) "Holding On With Both Hands"
[[I. Levine - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/RCwGBs4yXbs

8) "Beechwood 4-5789"
[[M. Gaye - W. Stevenson - G. Gordy)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/YnuGZEwCpoU

9) "Used To Be A Playboy"
[[G. Horton - I. Levine)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/bQEFHgmlTTY

10) "When You're Young And In Love"
[[V. McCoy)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/88Cdr5bQGLA

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 02:41 PM

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THE MARVELETTES"The Very Best"
Motorcity HTCD 7714-2
Released: 1996

Tracklist:

1) "Make It Right"
[[I. Levine - J. Giscombe)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/SquZ69g2fzI

2) "Blame It On Yourself"
[[I. Levine - J. Giscombe)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/B3v4v0Lptvs

3) "Ride The Storm"
[[I. Levine - J. Giscombe)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/VEgVJ3xkCT8

4) "Secret Love Affair"
[[I. Levine - J. Bristol - T. King).
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/DqM0AsvNaBM

5) "Right Away"
[[I. Levine - J. Giscombe)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/iGLmoYDPhCI

6) "For The Rest Of My Life"
I. Levine - J. Giscombe)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/cY35-sGiaQQ

7) "Just In The Nick Of Time"
[[I. Levine - S. Moy - S Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/Dn2eYRhdeoo

8) "Bad Case Of Nerves"
[[I. Levine - P. Shayne)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/LuKrwgQPFio

9) "My Wheel Of Fortune"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/FzJ9tz5SGnU

10) "When You're Young & In Love"
[[V. McCoy)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/88Cdr5bQGLA

11) "Pushing Too Hard"
I. Levine - J. Giscombe)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/ZKGmS0B-cGY

12) "Time Has A New Meaning"
[[I. Levine - P. Shayne)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/mTQOqJadYPY

13) "Holding On With Both Hands"
[[I. Levine - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/WAYcZ3UHOng

14) "We're Gonna Stay In Love"
[[I. Levine - G. Horton)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/pWNb5EE-rQI

15) "You're My Remedy"
[[S. Robinson)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/KwfdCrad4_Q

16) "All Things Abide"
[[G. Horton)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/2nJOy6qimeQ

17) "A Special Feeling"
[[G. Horton)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/D6rQ_JOXLJA

18) "Universal Love"
[[G. Horton)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/rn11cHK7CcA

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 02:43 PM

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RONNIE McNEIR"The Very Best"
Motorcity HTCD 7736-2
Released: 1996

Tracklist:

1) "No More Confusion"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/MJ9zIHod14Q

2) "Ten Times A Day"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/yk2qCSf15Jw

3) "Don't Know If This Is Goodbye"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/w4x_6zLTpmI

4) "Wholeheartedly"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/ljh855t1hdk

5) "Heaven Sent"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/AsBJ6hot9Fw

6) "I'm Dedicating My Love"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/u1foPUrnC44

7) "Can't Give You Up"
[)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/m8840DyWqsw

8) "Keep On Giving Me Love"
[)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/krVVwj4eUhc

9) "You're My Lucky Number"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/cugxt7DGUnk

10) "Take The First Step"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/yc1zVmooNtE

11) "Let's Get It On"
[[M. Gaye - Ed Townsend)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/G_bNcXztMfY

12) "We're Incredible"
[[Duet w/Pat Lewis)
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/L-y_y3rw43s

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 02:45 PM

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THE MONITORS
"Grazing In The Grass"
Motorcity CD MOT CLP 28
Released: 1990

Tracklist:

1) "Grazing In The Grass"
[[H. Elston)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/c-BaYzeTgj8

2) "Cold As Ice"
[[I. Levine - D. Littlejohn)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/9kVVePajOq0

3) "Rescue My Heart"
[[I. Levine - S. Moy - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/o7m0Zv1wmGE

4) "Through The Test Of Time"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Sylvia Moy
https://youtu.be/of4SMzcXyRY

5) "Brainstorm"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Sylvia Moy.
https://youtu.be/_DpJs-OfGwo

6) "Going To A Go-Go"
[[P. Moore - W. Robinson - B. Rogers - M. Tarplin)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/JXsY9lFfgw8

7) "You Are My Destiny"
[[I. Levine - S. Moy - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/XLaJAa20ggc

8) "Tears Of A Clown"
[[H. Cosby - W. Robinson - S. Wonder)
Producer: Ian Levine & Sylvia Moy
https://youtu.be/0eUrG7crVPQ

9) "Forever And Ever"
[[C. Kastlekat)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/1QREZw9ERc0

10) "Standing Still"
[[I. Levine - S. Moy - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/OLbkNaDCbY0

11) "Day By Day"
[[A. Stordahl - S. Cahn - P. Weston)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/jzz-WpX7yI08p

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 02:48 PM

20473

20474

20475

20476

FRANCES NERO
"Out On The Floor"
Motorcity CD MOT CLP 44
Released: 1990

Tracklist:

1) "Close My Eyes"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Sylvia Moy
https://youtu.be/uZABFRQiY7g

2) "Out On The Floor"
[[F. Darian - D. Delory)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/pxh9h8Rqmz8

3) "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life"
[[S. Wonder)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/SvyZeNVbPP4

4) "Take Me In Your Arns And Love Me"
[[B. Strong - R. Penzabene - C. Grant)
Producer: Ian Levin
https://youtu.be/S0ELpEkdOK0

5) "Keep On Loving Me"
[[J. Dean - W. Stevenson - W. Weatherspoon)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/nn4z7JjM6kA

6) "I'm Gonna Run Away From You"
[[B. Berns)
Producer: Ian Levin
https://youtu.be/YPIo3fPMUrY

7) "Attack"
[[S. Linzer - B. Randell)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/q8TY1ran2cg

8) "Didn't You Know You'd Have To Cry Sometime"
[[N. Ashford - V. Simpson)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/PJOGd3488Lw

9) "Some Things You Never Get Used To"
[[N. Ashford - V. Simpson)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/qMH0_cr-GIo

10) "Footsteps Following Me"
[[I. Levine - I.J. Hunter - S Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/0p8zar5HwJc

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 02:50 PM

20477

20478

20479

FRANCES NERO
"The Very Best"
Motorcity HTCD 7730-2
Released: 1996

Tracklist:

1) "You're The Push Behind Me"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/-tKs_fJAwC4

2) "Footsteps Following Me"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/yygZTksT2CE

3) "Shame"
[[J. Fitch - R. Cross)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/ry31DVdH7mM

4) "Young Heart's Run Free"
[[D. Crawford)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/g2mq-TZ7gv4

5) "it's A Pleasure"
[[S. Brown)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/_1zQIkbdRA0

6) "Mister Right"
[[I. Levine - E. Starr)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/va5uTX0WwTo

7) "Making My Daydream Real"
[[L. McNeal)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/kMYsNCL1muQ

8) "Nowhere To Go But Up"
[[L. McNeal)
[[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/Y_hj7ZYzF3Y

9) "Right Up To The Limit"
[[I. Levine - R. Tee)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/DdulJDpXNsI

10) "Come Back And Start Again"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/4yz5Dx7iCiM

11) "Put My Life On Hold"
[[I. Levine)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/jeQ_JvoypGE

12) "Attack"
[[S. Linzer - D. Randell)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/SAREITtIBDs

13) "Close My Eyes"
[[I. Levine - S. Moy - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/uZABFRQiY7g

14) "Keep On Loving Me"
[[J. Dean - W. Stevenson - W. Weatherspoon)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/66gtvUy7ldY

15) "Out On The Floor"
[[F. Darian - A. Delory)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/pxh9h8Rqmz8

16) "Some Things You Never Get Used To"
[[N. Ashford - V. Simpson)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/2Y1GIVXeJQg

17) "I'm Gonna Run Away From You"
[[B. Berns)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/YPIo3fPMUrY

18) "Didn't You Know You'd Have To Cry Sometime"
[[N. Ashford - V. Simpson)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/vQviNwhldko

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 02:53 PM

20481

20482

20483

JIMMY RUFFIN
"Hold On To My Love"
BCI CD 40997-2
Released: 2005

Tracklist:

1) "What Bacomes Of The Brokenhearted"
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/UpLRaZ7Hwpk

2) "As Long As There Is L-O-V-E Love"
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/LEYE4CFvqUw

3) "Don't You Miss Me A Little Bit Baby"
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/cFPxuknfrHk

4) "Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got"
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/deKHJMsKHAU

5) "Hold On To My Love"
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/xG4_gKJKiQU

6) "I'll Say Forever My Love"
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/KuDjV-PwJus

7) "I've Passed This Way Before"
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/lGV6-QTXfsw

8) "Wake Me Up When It's Over"
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/ZdfJ7Tvqr5Y

9) "Tell Me What You Want"
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/8kdIfakcwJ8

10) "There Will Never Be Another You"
Producer: Ian Levin
https://youtu.be/UCM0qckt0Ps

11) "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby"
Producer: Ian Levin
https://youtu.be/R_WMIWIn5cI

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 02:55 PM

20484

20485

20515

THE SUPREME LADIES
"The Very Best"
Motorcity HTCD 7726-2
Released: 1996

Tracklist:

1) JEAN TERRELL - "Everything To Me"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/0rDp7AXXyKA

2) MARY WILSON - "Oooh Child"
[[S. Vincent)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/_tVFddlg6dw

3) SCHERRIE PAYNE - "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"
[[N. Ashford - V. Simpson)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/hQtRbHI894Q

4) LYNDA LAURENCE - "True Love Can't Be Replaced"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/AjGX3DoKBdA

5) SUSAYE GREENE - "Stop, I Need Your Now"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/C18-mdpabGA

6) SCHERRIE PAYNE - "One More Time"
[[I. Levine - F. Gorman - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/LHhVUrparpw

7) LYNDA LAURENCE - "The Man In My Life"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/yTalD_iu6b4

8) JEAN TERRELL - "Too Many Memories"
[[I. Levine - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/1J7NaZkDQ4k

9) LYNDA LAURENCE - "I'm Not Taking A Chance"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/D2fkTOCeY2Y

10) SCHERRIE PAYNE - "I'm Still Waiting"
[[I. Levine)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/9MfzJ_gGS98

11) LYNDA LAURENCE - "Outside Looking In"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/cnTx7izTM6k

12) MARY WILSON - "Don't Get Mad, Get Even"
[: Ian Levine & Fiachra Trench
https://youtu.be/uq0Yj3CaBWk

13) SCHERRIE PAYNE - "Who's Wrong, Who's Right"
[[I. Levine - S. Payne)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/bChDxm_NQZo

14) LYNDA LAURENCE - "Crying Shame"
[[P. Sheyne - A. Friedman)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/XX3v_ZWXbgo

15) SUSAYE GREENE - "Free"
[[D. Williams - H. Redd - N. Watts - S. Greene)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/O37C0szuDos

16) LYNDA LAURENCE - "Right Around Midnight"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/0oxO_vO443I

17) SCHERRIE PAYNE - "Pure Energy"
[[I. Levine - S. Payne - S. Wagner)p
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/Kd-K7AOzTc4

18) LYNDA LAURENCE - "Fresh Out Of Tears"
[[I. Levine- P Shayne)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/SBpojLUDUV0

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 02:57 PM

20486

20487

20488

MARY WELLS
"The Very Best"
Motorcity CD MOT CLP 40
Released: 1990

Tracklist:

1) "Keeping My Mind On Love" [[Extended Mix)
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/PM6vJrlYxhw

2) "Hold On A Little Longer" [[Extended Mix)
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/dithRdZnoNk

3) "Stop Before It's Too Late" [[Extended Mix)
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/Q4VbP7Glejc

4) "What's Easy For Two Is So Hard For One"
[[W. Robinson)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/YPoJ-rSQOYU

5) "Walk The City Streets"
[[I. Levine - Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/fCy0Yy9f7pM

6) "My Guy"
[[W. Robinson)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/E3S7dCBCZsc

7) "You Beat MeTo The Punch"
[[W. Robinson)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/FRjqtwHgOhg

8) "You're The Answer To My Dreams"
[[I. Levine - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/CZ0XwvyJCMI

9) "Don't Burn Your Bridges"
[[I. Levine - T. French)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/RLn5mE8VdpY

10) "Once Upon A Time"
[[Duet w/FRANKIE GAYE)
[[C. Paul - A. Hamilton - W. Stevenson)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/UTwPPMNhzvk

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 02:59 PM

20489

20490

20491

KIM WESTON
"Investigate"
Motorcity CD MOT CLP 29
Released: 1990

Tracklist:

1) "Investigate"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Sylvia Moy
https://youtu.be/FXgoZrqnMVc

2) "My Heart's Not Made Of Stone"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/jILh8qSc7tk

3) "It Should Have Been Me"
[[W. Stevenson - N. Whitfield)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/Fat73Giv6Xo

4) "Restless Feet"
[[I. Levine - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://yotu.be/P2YL-xhy_fA [[http://tu.be/P2YL-xhy_fA)

5) "Take Me In Your Arns [[Rock Me A Little While)
[[B. Holland - L. Dozier - E. Holland)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/eddVHFWx-Lw

6) "Dancing In The Street"
[[M. Gaye - W. Stevenson - I. Hunter)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/JrqNDQhVUdc

7) "Helpless"
[[B. Holland - L. Dozier - E. Holland)
Producer: Ian Levine & Fiachra Trench
https://youtu.be/lupNU0H156A

8) "Emotion"
[[B. Gibb - R. Gibb)
Producer: Ian Levine & Rick Gianatos
https://youtu.be/CfKCcgJQ1ZE

9) "Signal Your Intention"
[[I. Levine - T. French)
Producer: Ian Levine & Fiachra Trench
https://youtu.be/1VVrCWqadog

10) "Who's Gonna Have The Last Laugh"
[[I. Levine - M. Wesson)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/uqN8ZCVp4zE

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 03:04 PM

20496

20497

20498

KIM WESTON
"The Very Best"
Motorcity HTCD 7711-2
Released: 1996

Tracklist:

1) "Somebody's Eyes"
[[V. Wills)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/vOScw6F33kk

2) "Helpless"
[[E. Holland - L. Dozier- B. Holland)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/cNjeXN1QXIU

3) "You Hit Me Where It Hurt Me"
[[G. Kerr - S. Moy - M. Valvano)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/Y8iV_EyXnMk

[NOTE: I feel an overwhelming need to inject a short rant here. Motown originally recorded "You Hit Me Where It Hurt Me" on Kim, and Ian Levine took it another step further. Why, in Heaven's name, did this masterpiece not garner hit-record status?]

4) "Signal Your Intention"
[[I. Levine - F. Trench)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/sn9k-2MjXWg

5) "My Heart's Not Made Of Stone"
[[I. Levine - S. Moy - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/l2GOPIfyxTk

6) "Doin' It For Myself"
[[I. Levine - H. Dean)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/pSxbqV0IaMs

7) "Investigate"
[[I. Levine - S. Moy - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/uVcnfPqhb80

8) "It's Too Late"
[[I. Levine - P. Shayne)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/nMZ4rUWyF8c

9) "A Case Of Too Much Lovemaking"
[[T. Brock)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/uaag3CbeHn0

10) "Talkin' Loud"
[[I. Levine - J. Jacas)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/_z2teLJ82dk

11) "It Should Have Been Me"
[[W. Stevenson - N. Whitfield)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/dUzVGD704A8

12) "After The Rain"
[[W. Stevenson- I.J. Hunter)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/eZU2_4IjVVE

13) "Just One Man For Me"
[[I. Levine - S. Moy)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/gsJI618hubU

14) "Riding On The Crest Of A Wave"
[[I. Levine- F. Trench)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/K0NsT1MVObM

15) "Restless Feet"
[[I. Levine - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/xzx5PDKN4Us

16) "Oh No, Not My Baby"
[[G. Goffin - C. King)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/aHv4nrACSYk

17) "Springtime In My Heart"
[[I. Levine - K. Weston - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/PnIwKFD29ZY

18) "Baby I'm Yours"
[[V. McCoy)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/N32UpAL_SQ4

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 03:14 PM

20499

20500

20501

JAKE JACAS
"The Very Best"
Motorcity HTCD 7724-2
Released: 1996

Tracklist:

1) "As Serious As You Wanna Get"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Billy Griffin)
https://youtu.be/XMvZIizp9Nc

2) "Magic's In The Air"
[[V. Montana, Jr. - R. Walker)
Producer: Ian Levine & Billy Griffin
https://youtu.be/lu30ITNbsjQ

3) "Two-Way Street"
[n
https://youtu.be/m-sGNGw2Gd8

5) "Count To Ten"
[[I. Levine - B. Griffin)
Producer: Ian Levine & Billy Griffin
[No Video Available]

6) "Brand New World"
[[I. Levine - J. Jacas)
Producer: Ian Levine & Billy Griffin
[No Video Available]

7) "Crazy About Your Love"
[[I. Levine - E. Starr)
Producer: Ian Levine & Billy Griffin
https://youtu.be/eoFaNNqpKJs

8) "You Can't Turn Back"
[[I. Levine - B. Griffin)
Producer: Ian Levine & Billy Griffin
https://youtu.be/0ggaYHgNvYE

9) "Forever In The Groove"
[[I. Levine - B. Griffin)
Producer: Ian Levine & Billy Griffin
https://youtu.be/vKaHSRAb_MM

10) "That Girl Is Dangerous"
[[I. Levine - E. Starr)
Producer: Ian Levine & Billy Griffin
https://youtu.be/zLn6H1OkSjE

11) "My Love Is Free"
[[A. Felder - B. Sigler)
Producer: Ian Levine & Billy Griffin
[I][No Video Available]

12) "I Need You"
[[C. Mayfield)
Producer: Ian Levine & Billy Griffin
https://youtu.be/HeS6OOBYzag

13) "For Old Times' Sake"
[[I. Levine - E. Starr)
Producer: Ian Levine & Billy Griffin
https://youtu.be/eZhtxQ_zsA8

14) "Hold Out My Hand"
[[I. Levine - J. Jacas)
Producer: Ian Levine & Billy Griffin
https://youtu.be/ZruivD14bsQ

15) "Turn My Life Around"
[[I. Levine - J. Jacas)
Producer: Ian Levine & Billy Griffin
[No Video Available]

16) "Ready To Go"
[[I. Levine - J. Jacas)
Producer: Ian Levine & Billy Griffin
[I][No Video Available]

17) "Touch Of Brightness"
[[I. Levine - J. Jacas)
Producer: Ian Levine & Billy Griffin
[No Video Available]

18) "Talking Loud"
[[I. Levine - Jake Jacas)
Producer: Ian Levine & Billy Griffin
https://youtu.be/WvsCNKU-Hww

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 03:16 PM

20502

20503

20504

MARV JOHNSON
"The Very Best"
Motorcity 30359 90032
Released: 1995

Tracklist:

1) "Can't Take Anothrr Day"
[[Levine - Dean)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/EiKCPGVQHFs

2) "Paper Kisses"
[[Levine - Johnson)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/V7f6VqKjaYg

3) "Whole Lotta Shakin In My Heart"
[[Wilson)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/ij9bvrw3iNo

4) "It's Magic Between Us"
[[Levine - Starr)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/9z1JYutjLgQ

5) "The Night"
[[Gaudio - Ruzicka)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/AHBY8CgiB8Y

6) "Something's Burning In My Heart"
[[Levine - Trench)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/REpT5pyThEU

7) "Gonna Fix You Good [[Every Time You're Bad)"
[[Randazzo - Pike)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/eSixsN5K7nw

8) "Look It's Raining Sunshine"
[[Levine - Johnson - Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/JrK_YdBH1Ss

9) "Pull Myself Together"
[[Levine - Starr - Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/wIYwUPh1zO8

10) "I'll Pick A Rose For My Rose"
[[Dean - Weatherspoon)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/k6ksx9Pqi7g

11) "Heart For Sale"
[[Levine - Dean)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/WvDZblfXov4

12) "Better Love Next Time"
[[Levine - Johnson)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/KGq1ZS3ZfKU

13) "Another Chance"
[[Levine - Bugatti)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/mixBsUtTZ5I

14) "Beware There's Danger"
[[Levine - Hunter - Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/9nyWoU9wV0U

15) "Riding For A Fall"
[[Levine - Bugatti)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/7yPW380sd0I

16) "Come To Me"
[[Gordy - Johnson)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/l1OYS95lkwY

17) "By Hook And By Crook"
[[Levine - Trench)
Producer: Ian Levin
https://youtu.be/jqWLHwO4-oQ

18) "Nothing Can Stop Me"
[[Mayfield)
Producer: Ian Levin
https://youtu.be/6BhALxxhhRY

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 03:21 PM

20505

20506

20507

JOE STUBBS
"The Very Best"
Motorcity HTCD 7737-2
Released: 1996

Tracklist:

1) "Give Me Just A Little More Time"
[[R. Dunbar - E. Wayne)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/o7JJEHl8OB8

2) "Just A Little Misunderstanding)
[[S. Wonder - M. Broadnax - C. Paul)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/v6YvXOSo8Lk

3) "Standing In The Shadows Of Love"
[[E. Holland - L. Dozier - B. Holland)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/0CjIENJG8bo

4) "My Baby's Got ESP"
[[P. Adams - K. Cooksey - F. Hauser - E. Lemon)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/E0593SebGGk

5) "Pressure Point"
[[I. Levine - B. Griffin)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/NCnJ82RH0hU

6) "Somebody''s Been Sleeping"
[[G. Johnson- G. Perry - A. Bond)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/xepY0eQKem0

7) "Round & Round"
[[I. Levine - E. Starr)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/PknQeBkrHDk

8) "Walking The Floor"
[[I. Levine - E. Starr)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/5m3zSsM-8q0

9) "Two Out Of Three"
[[I. Levine - B. Griffin)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/Sl3IB-FKqrU

10) "It's The Same Old Song"
[[E. Holland - L. Dozier - B. Holland)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/oEgpJsALzAQ

11) "Uptight"
[[H. Cosby - S. Moy - S. Wonder)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/AXzCgTJCCsc

12) "You're My Eternity"
[[I. Levine - S. Wagner - E. Starr)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/BcFt_7Y5e0k

13) "Smoke In The Air"
[[I. Levine - I.J. Hunter - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/zU1Q8UyGvvE

14) "Destination Unknown"
[[I. Levine - I.J. Hunter - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/Onokhcw72Z8

15) "Baby I Need Your Loving"
[[E. Holland - L. Dozier - B. Holland[[
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/kMWmtzAN5Es

16) "Ain't That Loving You [[For More Reasons Than One)"
[[B. Browner)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/Y0LJ-DN-JD4

17) "My Girl"
[[S. Robinson)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/JXIFYJ0_Sfc

18) "First Time For Everything"
[[I. Levine - E. Starr)
[[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/j0rtMpRkbC4

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 03:23 PM

20508

20509

20510

EDWIN STARR
"The Very Best"
Motorcity HTCD 7710-2
Released: 1996

Tracklist:

1) "Don't Take My Kindness For Weakness"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/ALxWM6YpX-4

2) "Twenty-Five Miles"
[[J. Bristol - H. Fuqua - E. Starr)
Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/nKb95uLiz2U

3) "Where Is The Sound"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/z128H9bubbc

4) "Girl, You're My Everything
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/X_vE9LziV2A

5) "Darling, Darling Baby"
[[K. Gamble - L. Huff)
Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/yUWclCP0QZs

6) "Tit For Tat"
[[I. Lavine - E. Starr)
Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/dv-mwHBT6cI

7) "Key To Love"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/p-scHGxmRP0

8) "That Was God's Plan"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/CO1e1uczN48

9) "Let's Fall In Love Tonight"
[[I. Levine - E. Starr - S. Wagner)
Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/1fGwiGn_gfo

10) "Memory Lane"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/qqE-qvPEHi4

11) "Up And Away"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/LW3562wVZuA

12) "There You Go"
[[E. Starr)
Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/42LFDIjRdww

13) "Walking In Rhythm"
[[G. Perry)
Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/qZgPih25-nw

14) "Teardrops"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/VeagFzkzLfQ

15) "In The Nick Of Time"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/tnJONFb4yPo

16) "One And One Makes Two"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/fZBR5dIfwiU

17) "Real True Loving"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/dmwceJaWU6E

18) "Release This Love"
[Producer: Ian Levine & Edwin Starr
https://youtu.be/7CLNrxXk05U

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 03:38 PM

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"The Very Best"
Motorcity HTCD 7713-2
Released: 1996

Tracklist:

1) "One Day Too Late"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/PGG8Tcf2VAQ

2) "Look Out For The Stop Sign"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/uf8cy5g2E4A

3) "Under Love's Control"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/gr4hZMRiDlA6)

4) "Flashback"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/CNmnjBXwAxk

5) "Rise Above It"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/avbGo_VQyPE [[https://youtu.be/avbGo_VQyPE)

6) "Gonna Win You Back"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/g76skRUjy0g

7) "Spread The News Around"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/ceSSLHeqfuQ

8) "Ready Or Not, Here I Come"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/MbQOLs92kz0

9) "Heaven Sent"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/iD82J8qlUr0

10) "Storm Warning"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/kuepw4q_0KY

11) "Revenge"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/MipjI3vuYuU

12) "I'm Coming Home To You"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/cCl62it22wk

13) "Running In Circles"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/r_JoQQbv174

14) "When It Rains, It Pours"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/62dzMOl3Ohk

15) "Face Up To The Fact"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/McVhzvwTpec

16) "Magic Lady"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/g8yhHir5mMA

17) "Head Over Heels"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/j_Zn6O_1Z6Y

18) "Blinded By The Light"
[Producer: Ian Levine

https://youtu.be/3c4gEEWMWEk

Philles/Motown Gary

03-10-2023, 03:42 PM

The posting of "The MOTORCITY JUKEBOX Of Individual-Artist CD's" pages has completed. I hope you'll enjoy it!

Thanks again for your patience. Please feel free to post your comments now.

And, also, a great big thanks to Kenny for his uploading expertise!

- Philles/Motown Gary

kenneth

03-10-2023, 06:20 PM

As the "official uploader," I can say that I have been pleasantly surprised by how much I like some of the Motorcity recordings. As I mentioned in another thread, the only tracks I had ever listened to or bought were the Marvelettes, and not too long ago, the FLOs album which is also in Gary's Jukebox above but referred to by Levine as the Supreme Ladies.

I have found most interesting the tracks and albums by artists who might be considered "second tier," or those with whom I wasn't all that familiar. Jake Jacas I had never even heard of, but I bought his album pictured above and like it very much. I understand he was with Motown just briefly in the 80s. But he has a great voice, and I'm often partial to a male singing falsetto as he sometimes does. I have also heard some of the tracks now from the Joe Stubbs album, and what a fantastic singer he was. Of course I knew who he was, but I don't think I'd ever heard him on a solo recording before. His version of "My Girl" has much of the phrasing as David Ruffin's lead with the Tempts on the same song, but he still has his own signature. I'm also anxious to hear more of the Billy Griffin and Edwin Starr selections.

I agree that Levine recorded far too much for everything to be a classic, but there are definitely some great tracks amongst these, and it is fun to discover "new" music anytime. And I still think that some of his recordings have to be considered historic, such as what must be the last songs Billy Eckstine ever recorded.

I wonder if there is a way to contact Mr. Levine so he knows that many appreciate his music. He seems active on YouTube so I may try to get a message to him.

Have fun, guys!

soren1974

03-11-2023, 09:02 AM

Hi Kenneth, Ian's easily contactable on Facebook, fx via https://www.facebook.com/groups/1194608011122860

kenneth

03-11-2023, 10:16 AM

Hi Kenneth, Ian's easily contactable on Facebook, fx via https://www.facebook.com/groups/1194608011122860

Thanks for that! I am not a Facebook user but I will definitely use that if I can't reach him another way. Thanks again!

mysterysinger

03-12-2023, 10:10 AM

westgrandboulevard

03-12-2023, 12:15 PM

At first glance, it is easy to think that many of those titles shown in that link above will just be re-runs of previous releases.

And that is largely true, but just occasionally something unusual or just a little different can come up.

I tend to think that research works best by checking out the earliest releases, and then taking it from there. But it's a slog....

And all the released 12" single sleeves, pictured both front and back, would make a mesmerising thread all of their own....:)

Boogiedown

03-12-2023, 12:26 PM

soren1974

03-12-2023, 02:30 PM

This is the original sleeve of the planned Jake Jacas album Two Way Street which had been assigned cat.no. MOTCCD74 but like many of the original titles never saw the light of day.

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soren1974

03-12-2023, 02:36 PM

These titles I found DAT-cassettes of at Ian's house:

MOTCCD 77 - SAUNDRA EDWARDS - TOW-AWAY ZONE [[Unreleased)

1. TOW-AWAY ZONE *
2. L-O-V-E LOVESTRUCK *
3. HOTTER THAN THE SUMMER DAYS
4. FORGET IT
5. LOVE FROM THE INSIDE OUT
6. DARLING BABY
7. TELL A FOOL GOODBYE *
8. NO MORE ROOM IN MY HEART
9. THERE'S NOTHING ELSE TO SAY *
10. PUT YOURSELF IN MY PLACE
* Long Version

MOTCCD 99 - J.J. BARNES - HAPPY ROAD [[Unrelased)
1. ON TOP OF THE WORLD *
2. HAPPY ROAD *
3. WHATEVER HAPPENED TO OUR MELODY?
4. ETERNITY
5. OUR LOVE IS IN THE POCKET
6. IN AND OUT OF MY LIFE *
7. REAL HUMDINGER
8. SWEET AS A HONEY BEE
9. SWEET SHERRY
10. SAY IT
* Long Versions

mysterysinger

03-12-2023, 05:16 PM

Great info there soren1974. Some comments -

74 Jake Jacas - Two Way Street

- versions of all the tracks feature on "The Very Best Of Jake Jacas" which was released on 17 September 1996 whereas Motorcity 74 would have been a 1991 release. I can't say whether the track lengths are the same. But it kinda makes you wonder why they couldn't release "Two Way Street" in 1991 but could release the same tracks 5 years later. Also the album would have been unusual in having 12 tracks rather than the usual 10.

77 Saundra Edwards - "Tow Away Zone" [[what a great title)

7 of the 10 tracks [[plus others) appeared on either "Best Of Motorcity" or the "Dancing In The Streets" CD series. Excluded are "Hotter Than The Summer Days", "Forget It" and "Darling Baby" though I assume all these tracks have been available for digital download. Pretty sure I've heard more than one Motorcity/Saundra Edwards version of "Put Yourself In My Place".

99 - J.J.Barnes - Happy Road

Ignoring track length versions of all the tracks are on "The Very Best Of J.J. Barnes". Again it makes you wonder why they couldn't release the album but were able to include all the tracks on the Best Of release.

mysterysinger

03-12-2023, 05:23 PM

What made Ian believe he was such a capable lyricist?? Are lyrics really that disposable that you can pump them out at twenty songs a week? In some ways I find it dismissive of the importance of that part of the Motown machine.

Or is he right .....songwriting is waaay overrated ....

I don't recall if any of the songs were credited to Ian Levine alone - all seem to have been in collaboration with others - and there were some great songwriters writing for Motorcity weren't there. It does beg the question as to how much Ian put into each song but there's no doubting his very hard work and commitment to this project - simply breath-taking.

Boogiedown

03-12-2023, 05:48 PM

I don't recall if any of the songs were credited to Ian Levine alone - all seem to have been in collaboration with others - and there were some great songwriters writing for Motorcity weren't there. It does beg the question as to how much Ian put into each song but there's no doubting his very hard work and commitment to this project - simply breath-taking.

100 per cent agree.

None of those artists arrived with material under their arms ??

westgrandboulevard

03-12-2023, 06:11 PM

Excluded are "Hotter Than The Summer Days", "Forget It" and "Darling Baby" though I assume these can be found elsewhere [[?)

Mystery:

'Hotter Than The Summer Days' - Dance Sounds Of Detroit

'Forget It' - Motorcity Memories

'Darling Baby' - Motorcity Love Songs

mysterysinger

03-12-2023, 06:19 PM

Thanks for that West Grand.

ralpht

03-12-2023, 07:13 PM

Impressive thread, Guys. Thank you.

Philles/Motown Gary

03-12-2023, 08:27 PM

Another great thread - thanks to Gary and Kenny for this info. Tracking down the many many Motorcity CDs and derivatives is a huge task - one that I'd never achieve even if I had the money and inclination to do so. Some of the other individual artist CDs can be seen amongst this lot [[still a work in progress). https://www.flickr.com/photos/cookephotography/albums/72177720305257135

Thanks, Mystery. I'm pleased that you're enjoying it! Believe me, I know what you mean when it comes to searching for, paying for, and collecting the many elusive Motorcity titles. I played that game with my Philles and Motown collections. As exciting as it was, I can no longer afford to play that game with Motorcity, although learning that "The Best Of Motorcity [[Vols. 21-50) are available as downloads which I could burn to CDs is calling my name loud & clear, and I feel myself starting to slip. Also contributing to my unexpected slippage are the titles that you've provided in this post.

Philles/Motown Gary

03-12-2023, 08:30 PM

Impressive thread, Guys. Thank you.

Thanks, Ralph! I appreciate your kind comment.

mysterysinger

03-13-2023, 08:59 AM

Thanks, Mystery. I'm pleased that you're enjoying it! Believe me, I know what you mean when it comes to searching for, paying for, and collecting the many elusive Motorcity titles. I played that game with my Philles and Motown collections. As exciting as it was, I can no longer afford to play that game with Motorcity, although learning that "The Best Of Motorcity [[Vols. 21-50) are available as downloads which I could burn to CDs is calling my name loud & clear, and I feel myself starting to slip. Also contributing to my unexpected slippage are the titles that you've provided in this post.

If you don't have the "Soul Giants" 4 CD set, I would recommend that you do because there some really good tracks on there. Especially since it sells for very little money nowadays. There is a separate thread in this by West Grand Boulevard currently which is excellent.

westgrandboulevard

03-13-2023, 09:33 AM

...and is a thread which is still very much a work in progress...but am on it...and thanks for the compliment, Mystery....:)

Philles/Motown Gary

03-19-2023, 10:04 PM

If you don't have the "Soul Giants" 4 CD set, I would recommend that you do because there some really good tracks on there. Especially since it sells for very little money nowadays. There is a separate thread in this by West Grand Boulevard currently which is excellent.

Thanks, Mystery. I've been meaning to check it out.

kenneth

03-19-2023, 10:11 PM

@WestGrandBLvd,

Love this track from the Betty Lavette album listed above. The background doesn't sound formulaic like some of the others, not so obviously "computer generated."

Question for you, WGB. Would this be one of the tracks which has been redubbed to a new backing track? I really like it. Honestly, I'd heard of Betty Lavette but couldn't name anything she ever sang. I think her stint at Motown was fairly late in the game, meaning late 70s, maybe?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFpFxB4Wqcg

westgrandboulevard

03-20-2023, 06:47 AM

Kenny,

You will have noticed the difference in versions, between the one used for the 'Very Best Of' album, and the one used in the video clip that you have posted immediately above.

The 'VBO' version was the first. And was originally used with the video.

The version you now hear with the video is indeed from a later date, with a new backing track used.

I can't give you a date for it just now, but the signature sample drum roll places it as a later recording.

Also, the guitar solo sounds, which really lift it above the standard Motorcity production....although the first version, while not perfect, is not bad. [even though, IMO, the drum/percussion sound is too clumsy, and needed overdubs...and the string sound notes are sustained for too long].

'Let Me Down Easy' is likely to be the song for which Bettye Lavette is most remembered - and from 1965, when her first name was spelled 'Betty'.

A short stay with Motown, just one album, 'Tell Me A Lie', 1982. :)

lakeside

03-20-2023, 08:11 PM

Does anyone know where you can purchase the Barbara Randolph CD on Motorcity?
Can't seem to find it. Wish I had bought it back in the day.

westgrandboulevard

03-21-2023, 03:44 AM

Yes indeed, Barbara's 'Breaking Into My Heart' CD is not so easy to find.

Keep an eye on Discogs..and post here if you do find it somewhere.

I have made a note to give you a nudge, if I do spot one for sale.....while I am 'Soul Searching'....:)

mysterysinger

03-21-2023, 06:57 AM

144man

03-24-2023, 11:42 PM

Kim Weston's "Restless Feet" is one of my favourite Motorcity tracks, but I can't place what the backing reminds me of.
Any ideas?

westgrandboulevard

03-25-2023, 08:43 AM

Would that be all of the backing, or just certain sequence[s] of it?

And do you feel it reminds you of another Motorcity track, or a different source?

144man

03-25-2023, 08:53 AM

^^^ I just don't know. It might be someone like Abba.

Philles/Motown Gary

04-08-2023, 11:07 AM

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J.J. BARNES [[King Of Northern Soul)
"The Very Best Of Motorcity"
Label: Essential Media Group
Catalog #: 8 94231 25732 2
Released: 2011

[NOTE 1: There is no catalog number shown on the CD's front cover, back cover, nor on the CD disc itself. The ONLY # shown is on the bar code on the back cover, which is what I ended up using.]

[NOTE 2: There are no production credits listed. I'm crediting all productions to Ian Levine.]

1) "Whatever Happened To Our Melody"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/GtuQbs527YI

2) "On Top Of The World"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/yEWr0o7asXo

3) "Talk Of The Grapevine"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/wfM_VuPoSt8

4) "Our Love Is In The Pocket"
[[G. Clinton - R. McCoy - J. Batton)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/DJskrNyj5W8

5) "Try It One More Time"
[[I. Levine - E. Starr)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/q2q74N_HeLo

6) "In And Out Of My Life"
[[I. Levine - J. Barnes)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/Yl0jkL5LBy0

7) "Say It"
[[D. Davis - J. Barnes)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/atR_TkIw-0U

8) "Building A Strong Foundation"
[[I. Levine - S. Wagner - S. Moy)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/RpM4lodMdAk

[NOTE: The CD's commercial tracklist lists the song title as "Building A Strong Foundation", while the video links list it as "Build A Foundation".]

9) "Sweet As A Honey Bee"
[[I. Levine - J. Barnes)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/pTGBlpH9g2M

10) "Eternity"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/3rwmc_78nsA

11) "Happy Road"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/zsOMBnILLpk

12) "That's Just Never Enough"
[Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/SbDzO1sYXOM

13) "Please Let Me In"
[[D. Davis - L. Bailey)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/cz8JoeSJTYk

14) "I've Seen The Light"
[[I. Levine - E. Starr)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/m6aix08Ph3w

15) "Real Humdinger"
[[A. Hamilton - R. Hamilton - R. Morris)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/uG_ePGjFYyY

16) "Your Can Bet Your Love"
[[I. Levine - J. Barnes)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/rA2KdO7RYcg

17) "Open The Door To Your Heart"
[[D. Banks)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/JZI0BYOPT3Q

18) "Sweet Sherry"
[[D. Davis - J. Barnes)
Producer: Ian Levine
https://youtu.be/1W1LNMsNqfg

westgrandboulevard

04-08-2023, 12:40 PM

Philles/Motown Gary

04-08-2023, 04:10 PM

Hi Gary...

Just for interest, the J. J. Barnes compilation set above from Essential Media Group is, I think, a CD-R of the original UK release from 1996:

'King Of Northern Soul' - The Very Best Of The Motorcity Recordings', Essential Gold/Carlton Home Entertainment, 30359 90112.

At that time, 'Whatever Happened To Our Melody', 'Eternity' and 'Happy Road' were previously unreleased.

The CD included an eight page insert booklet of photos and notes by Graham Betts.

The notes state that 'Eternity' was also to be the title of a second, unreleased Motorcity album by J. J. Barnes....although information from another source states the scheduled title was actually to be 'Happy Road'.

The track list is identical in both sets, and also identical to the Hot Productions 7700 series compilation, released same year, 1996....but I can't confirm if the insert booklet was identical.....

Thanks for your as-always interesting tips, westgrand! If J.J. Barnes CD was available back in 1996, how did I manage to miss it? I thought I had ordered every Motorcity CD title that HOT Productions had available.
Oh, well... go figure! Upon playing it for the first time yesterday, I knew from the first track alone that I would love this CD, and I DO!!! [[Unfortunately, my copy is the budget version without Graham Betts' booklet, but I still love it!)

westgrandboulevard

04-08-2023, 05:34 PM

My top favourite is "I've Seen The Light".....

Now that production is what I call the real 'Motorcity Sound'....

The UK CD does not seem to give any producer credit, and I do not have the Hot Productions version to check, but Discogs does confirm your assumption that Ian Levine was the producer.....:)

Philles/Motown Gary

04-18-2023, 09:08 AM

Thanks, westgrand.

144man

04-27-2023, 01:15 PM

On the "Try It One More Time" CD, the producer of "I've Seen the Light" is indeed Ian Levine.
The producer of "Build A Foundation" [see post #53] on this cd is given as Ian Levine & Sylvia Moy.

westgrandboulevard

05-13-2023, 08:23 AM