Might-have-been Martha and the Vandellas album?

[Sharpmoves]

Title: “SPELLBOUND” Side One: I’ll Be Standing By All That Glitters Is Not Gold Better Think It Over Some Day, Some Way Spellbound * It’s Hard To Walk Away

Side Two: I Remember You I Can’t Take It+ Quicksand Darling I Hum Our Song Live Wire Undecided Lover

In my fantasy world, where previously unreleased MR&TV recordings actually saw the light of day at the time, I imagine that "Spellbound" was a hit single, and an album of the same name was released, incorporating other hit singles such as "Quicksand" and "Live Wire". It's still a puzzle why those two had to wait for the "Greatest Hits" collection to see an album release.

Or perhaps I just need to up my medication? Humour me, it's my birthday to-day! Sharpmoves

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[westgrandboulevard]

Happy Birthday, Sharpmoves! Enjoy your day!

No, you don't sound as if you need any medication. I'm thinking about that selection of tracks...

Nice pic of Martha, too......

[Philles/Motown Gary]

Happy Birthday, Sharpmoves!

Yeah, why Motown denied Martha & The Vandellas an album to contain certain released singles throughout their career is beyond me. They did the same thing to The Marvelettes. At least Brenda Holloway rated one album to accommodate her early singles, but poor Kim Weston got NO solo albums at all despite several exciting Tamla and Gordy singles. Go figure!

[bradsupremes]

These tracks would have made a great album...

Side One
1.) Can't Break The Habit
2.) S.O.S. [[Girl In Distress)
3.) Save Some Room In Your Heart
4.) Keep Stepping [[Never Look Back)
5.) I Got It Bad
6.) You Can Have Him

Side Two
1.) Lone Lonely Town
2.) Since You've Been Gone
3.) I Can't Help It [[I Love You)
4.) Never Leave Your Baby's Side
5.) Hold On I'm Coming
6.) Too Far Gone To Save Myself

[Sharpmoves]

Yes indeed it would. Although, still trying to incorporate the hit singles that were never given an album release, I came up with this collection, centered around Martha's favourite single - My Baby Loves Me:

Title: “MY BABY LOVES ME” Side One: C’mon And Swim* Coney Island+ S.O.S [[Girl In Distress)* Missing Lover My Baby Loves Me You Just Wouldn’t Listen

Side Two: You’ve Been In Love Too Long Never Leave Your Baby’s Side Love Makes Me Do Foolish Things Too Much Pressure On My Heart I Can’t Understand It I Got it Bad