Come and Get These Memories (album) explained

Come and Get These Memories
Type:Studio album
Artist:Martha and the Vandellas
Cover:ComeandGetTheseMemories1963.jpeg
Released:June 28, 1963
Recorded:1962 – 1963
Studio:Hitsville U.S.A. (Studio A)
Genre:Soul
Length:30:21
Label:Gordy
G902
Producer:Holland–Dozier–Holland
William "Mickey" Stevenson
Next Title:Heat Wave
Next Year:1963

Come and Get These Memories is the debut album by the American girl group Martha and the Vandellas, released in 1963.[1] Put out by Gordy after the success of the trio's hit of the same name, the album also contains the group's debut single, "I'll Have to Let Him Go", which was originally intended for Mary Wells, and "A Love Like Yours (Don't Come Knocking Everyday)". Most of the album was produced by Holland–Dozier–Holland and William "Mickey" Stevenson.

Former member Gloria Williams originally sang lead on the song "There He Is (At My Door)" and Martha Reeves later revealed in her autobiography that the song was re-recorded after Williams left with her on lead vocals. Williams backing vocals on "I'll Have to Let Him Go" is her only album appearance. This album also includes a cover version of "Tears on My Pillow" by Little Anthony and the Imperials, and standards like "Moments to Remember".

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Motown Encyclopedia. Graham. Betts. June 2, 2014. AC Publishing. Google Books.
  2. The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 2: 1962 [liner notes]. New York: Hip-O Select/Motown/Universal Records
  3. The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 3: 1963 [liner notes]. New York: Hip-O Select/Motown/Universal Records