Martha & the Vandellas

Along with The Supremes, Martha & The Vandellas defined the distaff side of the Motown sound in the 1960s; their biggest hits, including "Heat Wave," "Dancing in the Street," and "Nowhere to Run," remain among the most potent and enduring dance records of the era. The vocal group was led by Martha Reeves who, along with fellow Detroit natives Annette Sterling Beard, Gloria Williams, and Rosalind Ashford, founded The Del-phis in 1960. After Reeves landed a secretarial position at the offices of Motown Records, The Del-phis were tapped to record a one-off single for the label's Melody imprint, which they cut under the name The Vels.



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