MM123.The Originals 1969 - "Baby I'm For Real" MOTOWN

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  • Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2024

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  • @JABWW
    @JABWW 5 лет назад +8

    A song that transcends generations!!!!! AWESOME SONG 👏

    • @JohnGByrne
      @JohnGByrne  5 лет назад +2

      MotownMagic1959
      Yes, this is a super song isn't it? It's so nice that people love this one so, They were such good singers, it just speaks for itself eh? The Originals used to sing in the background on many a record, so they certainly had much experience. Thank you for listening. :-) JOHN

  • @RobertBX63
    @RobertBX63 11 лет назад +1

    This song is so for real.... I listen to this song when I was only 6 years old and I still remember like it yesterday!

  • @DJaySplitSecond
    @DJaySplitSecond 8 лет назад +31

    Back when an artist had to really sing without help from the magic of a studio!

    • @JohnGByrne
      @JohnGByrne  8 лет назад +2

      +DJaySplitSecond MotownMagic1959
      Exactly!! Thank you for your comment :-) JOHN

  • @pamelawarner4776
    @pamelawarner4776 11 лет назад +8

    One of my mommy's favorites, she would put it on a turn table and turn this song all day long. Good mellow music

  • @dexter10ism
    @dexter10ism 9 лет назад +14

    I always imagine sitting in on a recording session in the snake pit at Motown with the likes of The Originals or The Temps, with a nice bottle of Cognac Or Whisky, I'd happily die that day :-)

  • @lepoetress
    @lepoetress 15 лет назад +1

    Tell granddad he made the best song in the world and I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE it!!! 1 of the greatest songs ever!!!

  • @npenciso
    @npenciso 14 лет назад +3

    One of the best soulful songs for me. Takes me way back in time....

  • @e.reeceartistlabelconsulta6853
    @e.reeceartistlabelconsulta6853 11 лет назад +2

    Real music from the heart will never die. This is one of those songs that will live on forever. Baby Baby Baby Never Gonna Leave You Baby.

  • @manuelsuarez3996
    @manuelsuarez3996 10 месяцев назад

    Que época tan fascinante vivimos en Venezuela con esa música 2024 seguimos disfrutandola gracias a Dios y la virgen

  • @mrburns1203
    @mrburns1203 3 месяца назад

    Always danced with My favorite Girl to this song in high school. I have always considered it one of My favorite songs. Great Group. So underrated!

  • @goatmandiesel
    @goatmandiesel 11 месяцев назад +1

    Couldn’t sleep and this song just popped in my head

  • @rgasp11
    @rgasp11 13 лет назад +1

    One of my favorite Motown songs. I heard the late Marvin Gaye wrote this song. Beautiful!

  • @demontime4145
    @demontime4145 Год назад +3

    My mom played this when I was a kit it stuck with me❤️💪

  • @danielc.8875
    @danielc.8875 9 лет назад +53

    The days when you really had to be able to sing

    • @JohnGByrne
      @JohnGByrne  9 лет назад +3

      daniel occoner MotownMagic1959
      Talent and perfection was Berry Gordy Jr's goal in the 60's and this is one of them without a doubt eh? :-) JOHN

    • @danielc.8875
      @danielc.8875 9 лет назад +5

      John, back to a time when singers out soul into there music.

    • @JohnGByrne
      @JohnGByrne  9 лет назад +4

      MotownMagic1959
      Yes indeed, with a lot of feeling. JOHN

  • @chrisjames4837
    @chrisjames4837 11 лет назад +1

    heard this for the first time on the radio last week brilliant love song

  • @krzykatkrzy
    @krzykatkrzy 8 лет назад +42

    This song melts my heart and will always remind me of that special feeling of being in love

  • @myindio54
    @myindio54 14 лет назад +2

    My husband Indio is always singing this song to his wife Sandra this is how strong our love is. We are both so emotionally in love with each other forever.. I love you baby and always will stay in love with you.. I'm not ever going to stop loving you babe.. Forever yours your wife Sandra Calac...

  • @SLUG2275
    @SLUG2275 15 лет назад +1

    Top tune,in my top three of The Originals songs. I can listen to this over & over again.

  • @yazmine57
    @yazmine57 12 лет назад +1

    years ago, was at a sweet sixteen, this guy grinded with me to this song, was the best ever

  • @johnvine5731
    @johnvine5731 3 года назад +1

    Had this single for 52 years. Those were the days.

  • @sarahpadilla5146
    @sarahpadilla5146 11 лет назад +1

    Thank you.....this is when music was music.....especially this soulful sound!

  • @georgiablauser3264
    @georgiablauser3264 8 лет назад +10

    brings back great memories when i was in love MISS HIM

    • @JohnGByrne
      @JohnGByrne  8 лет назад

      MotownMagic1959
      Those sounds have a habit of reminding you of times gone by don't they? happy times quite often, that's where the magic of music comes in eh? Many thanks Georgia. JOHN

  • @hearmypoetry
    @hearmypoetry Год назад +1

    The motown era was the best era to be a kid ! 💯 😊

  • @janellelizotte2846
    @janellelizotte2846 5 лет назад +1

    Such beautiful and outstanding vocals! Romance and love forever

    • @JohnGByrne
      @JohnGByrne  5 лет назад +2

      MotownMagic1959
      I remember it was a GOLD disc too! so glad you like it Janelle, they were superb always I thought, :-) Cheers, JOHN

  • @JohnGByrne
    @JohnGByrne  12 лет назад +8

    You don't hear these magical Motown anymore do you? I always thought the Originals were great too! JOHN

  • @Beachgirl12423
    @Beachgirl12423 12 лет назад +1

    I could see Marvin Gaye writing such a romantic song. Saw him on stage shortly before he passed. He walked on stage in gold silk pajamas singing. Wow, talk about sex appeal, he had it!

  • @junebug12201
    @junebug12201 11 лет назад +1

    When things are going bad in my life.....I think like today...Just got to have me some oldies....It is part of my family,soul....and who I am.

  • @tagtv
    @tagtv 12 лет назад +2

    The greatest Motown ballad. How amazing... the lyrics, the sentiment, the vocal wow.

  • @JohnGByrne
    @JohnGByrne  11 лет назад +5

    MotownMagic1959
    yes, that included me too!! I remember Freddie Gorman the lead singer singing solo on Ric-Tic singles!! :-) JOHN

  • @5chocolatedrop
    @5chocolatedrop 12 лет назад +1

    AHHHHHHHHH! I remember slow dancing in the black room with a blue light.

  • @manuelsuarez3996
    @manuelsuarez3996 10 месяцев назад

    Todos esos cantantes son increíbles y esas mujeres talentosas hemos disfrutado su música 🎼 Alucinante en Venezuela, Caracas

  • @katofromgreenhornet
    @katofromgreenhornet 13 лет назад

    Marvin Gaye's is the artist that I most identify with.
    I tried emulate his music earlier in my life.
    This brother was so sensual...
    His Music did provide sexual healing for many of us during lovemaking
    The first time I made love, "I want You" was playing on my cassette deck.
    His music helped me, and HEALED during some very trying times......
    These songs are dedicated to Nicci. Girl you were my first love
    I think of you often....Thank You for allowing me in your life

  • @d.tucker4929
    @d.tucker4929 8 месяцев назад

    Simply beautiful on all aspects...

  • @amd77j
    @amd77j 13 лет назад +1

    Just a classic "blue lights in the basement" song. Man, does this bring back so many happy memories. A lot of stuff today's kids wouldn't understand about love, relationships,and togetherness, esp. in terms of my community that I grew up in. My, my, my.....Thanks for posting!!!

  • @colleenbiggins162
    @colleenbiggins162 11 лет назад +1

    thanks for posting, a great song, beautifully sung; clear overlooked and underrated. this song should be listened to forever

  • @2phillysangel
    @2phillysangel 14 лет назад

    My dad said I was like three years old saying, "Daddy, I wanna hear Baby I'm Foreal"... Daddy has since passed on and I really miss him...

  • @TheAdisah
    @TheAdisah 12 лет назад +1

    The GOLDEN AGE of music!!!

  • @MemphisGrooves
    @MemphisGrooves 14 лет назад

    Production Mr Marvin Gaye
    Many Thanks For This Post ..

  • @e.f.coleman8658
    @e.f.coleman8658 4 года назад

    The words, the voices and those strings thank you, John

    • @JohnGByrne
      @JohnGByrne  4 года назад

      MotownMagic1959
      You are kind to listen and like them, thanks, I've had a virtual lifetime liking of The Originals, as I'm sure so many have eh? Being Marvin Gaye's favorites, they used to back him up I remember! Superb, JOHN

  • @geraldjohnson848
    @geraldjohnson848 8 лет назад +1

    The Originals. 'Nuff said. Classic song. NGO...Never Gets Old. Thanks for the upload, John G. Byrne. Blessings

    • @JohnGByrne
      @JohnGByrne  8 лет назад

      +Gerald Johnson MotownMagic1959
      Thank you Gerald, you can't improve on perfection can you? :-) I practically grew up with Motown so have always felt part of it! I don't think people will come up with such a music factory like it again eh? I'll never give up my admiration for these songs and the people that sang them. Cheers, JOHN

  • @TheGooner01
    @TheGooner01 9 лет назад

    so love this chooooooooooooooooooooooooooooon, many thanks to the young lady who gave me this, back in the day

    • @JohnGByrne
      @JohnGByrne  9 лет назад

      +PHIL G ASHMAN MotownMagic1959
      Yes a beautiful song they were superb weren't they in those days? Many thanks for commenting Phil. JOHN

    • @TheGooner01
      @TheGooner01 9 лет назад

      +John G Byrne and you john. this one of my all-time favourites. keep the soul going

  • @Chutney1luv
    @Chutney1luv 4 года назад +1

    John, how fantastic for these memories! I've loved this amazing ballad, all of my life! ❤💕❤

    • @JohnGByrne
      @JohnGByrne  4 года назад +1

      MotownMagic1959
      I'n so glad you appreciate this, Cecilie weren't they the greatest? I wonder if you have heard the other fav tracks I like of theirs? here's a little list to show just how good they were, just type them in search above with a dot and The Originals that it should show in the list on the right of course, :-)! fans may like them in general: HD#012. HD#033. HD#336. HD#348. HD#423. HD#439. HD#456a. HD#480. HD#540. HD#573. HD#582. I try to add ones you like the most too so these may please you eh? Cheers, JOHN

    • @JohnGByrne
      @JohnGByrne  4 года назад +1

      MotownMagic1959
      Cecilie I made a mistake on the 456 it shouldn't have the small "a", and should be 456, I also forgot to mention my MM123. and MM126 tracks you'll most likely know them well eh? :-) Cheers, JOHN

  • @randyslone8355
    @randyslone8355 4 года назад +3

    The great music of all times

    • @JohnGByrne
      @JohnGByrne  4 года назад +1

      MotownMagic1959
      That's exactly my thinking, Randy, I have some rarely heard singles, that are very superb indeed! I've added some on here but intend adding more eventually :-) Cheers for your comment too! JOHN

  • @prezshaka
    @prezshaka 9 лет назад +18

    this is pure talent overdose

    • @JohnGByrne
      @JohnGByrne  9 лет назад +2

      +Prez Shaka MotownMagic1959
      Isn't it just Prez, little heard today, The Originals were quite superb, and Freddy Gorman of The Originals was credited with writing "Please Mr Postman" for The Marvelettes, as he WAS a postman once! :-) Cheers for that. JOHN

    • @prezshaka
      @prezshaka 9 лет назад +1

      Awesome john

  • @carolinedougall8031
    @carolinedougall8031 10 лет назад +1

    a song that hits your soul,a wonderful era

    • @JohnGByrne
      @JohnGByrne  10 лет назад +1

      MotownMagic1959
      I always liked ALL the tracks by The Originals which were mostly ballad types, but ones like "Suspicion" were just as good weren't they? I liked Freddy Gorman's voice too! Thanks Caroline. JOHN

  • @fierrote
    @fierrote 14 лет назад +1

    I love a lot of the songs from that era, but this one and the song "The Bells" have to be among my top 5 favorites of all-time.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @jmua04
    @jmua04 15 лет назад +1

    When music still had SOUL.

  • @nancyperaza8044
    @nancyperaza8044 11 лет назад +1

    IT WAS A WONDERFUL TIME FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAD GREAT MEMORIES AT THAT TIME N PLACE

  • @hildasdaughter
    @hildasdaughter 12 лет назад

    You have a great ear for music. Not too many out here. Thank you.

  • @JamalDOA
    @JamalDOA 15 лет назад

    this is one of my mothers favorites...she was in HS around the time this came out. 69 is farrrr back

  • @igottaspeak
    @igottaspeak Год назад +1

    I can remember dancing to this with my girlfriend who today is my wife aint love great!

  • @JohnGByrne
    @JohnGByrne  11 лет назад +4

    MotownMagic1959
    Freddie Gorman used to single solo on Ric Tic and his lead voice has always reminded me of The Originals, a very great group in my opinion. JOHN

    • @alejandraespinozahernandez9048
      @alejandraespinozahernandez9048 3 года назад +1

      totally agree

    • @JohnGByrne
      @JohnGByrne  3 года назад +2

      MotownMagic1959 to @@alejandraespinozahernandez9048
      They always did such great songs, I really loved their music. Thank you for the comment, Alejandra, :-) Cheers, JOHN

  • @harlemboy413
    @harlemboy413 16 лет назад +2

    look at motown in its prime its soo unbelievable

  • @muckmukh1080
    @muckmukh1080 11 лет назад +1

    This is the best song ever recorded period!!!

  • @shaaronie
    @shaaronie 8 лет назад

    This song reminds me of my uncle. He was going through a bad break up with a girlfriend and he played this song continuously, sang it and paced all day. He was really gone over this girl! He had me call her and tell her that he'd been shot, just to get her reaction. I didn't have the heart to tell him that she seemed not to be worried at all and lied that she seemed upset. This was my first time realizing that love could hurt. This is one of my favorite songs but it is still painful to listen to.

    • @JohnGByrne
      @JohnGByrne  8 лет назад +1

      +shaaronie MotownMagic1959
      Oh! yes, they could really get to you The Originals with their singing couldn't they? they used to back up other artists too! That's some story there. It's very nice to listen to occasionally isn't it? Glad it's a favorite too! JOHN

    • @shaaronie
      @shaaronie 8 лет назад

      John G Byrne Yeah, it is nice to listen to. It always takes me back to that bitter sweet memory.

  • @bazmcginnty
    @bazmcginnty 13 лет назад +1

    this band should have been up there with the best of motown along with the fantastic four..

  • @AndresTopar
    @AndresTopar 8 месяцев назад

    Back in the day brother ❤

  • @cfgrain
    @cfgrain 9 лет назад +3

    My parents used to play this on Long Island where we resided. Lovely memories of true romance. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year!

    • @JohnGByrne
      @JohnGByrne  9 лет назад +2

      +cfgrain MotownMagic1959
      This was one of the most beautiful songs of all time I thought, I had the pleasure of speaking to a relative of The Originals Manager, recently and told him to thank his relative for being the manager of such a superb group don't you agree? Thank you cfgrain and to all you who have listened to this. :-) JOHN

    • @cfgrain
      @cfgrain 8 лет назад +1

      Much obliged, John. Best wishes in the New Year!

  • @manuelsuarez3996
    @manuelsuarez3996 10 месяцев назад

    Todas esas canciones las tengo grabadas en mi repertorio y tengo mucha música de soul train que increíbles son

  • @lepoetress
    @lepoetress 15 лет назад +1

    I love this song!!! This and "The Bells" are my favorites by them. I agree with you MowtownMagic1959; they are VERY underrated. I was born the yr. before this song came out and I have seen VERY few photos or shows with them on it and this was the ish and STILL is!!! How many shotgun weddings were because of this song (smile)??!!

  • @NJNupe1911
    @NJNupe1911 15 лет назад

    Hello beautiful,you know what they say.."Pretty girls love pretty boys"...Yooooo Yooooo thanks for the love and now i'm showing it to you back! Have a great day and great week! May you enjoy your Memorial Day weekend!

  • @SoulBroPete
    @SoulBroPete 12 лет назад

    That's a beautiful little story; and I'm sure it had big meaning in your life.
    I love this kind of music, and the effect it can have on us.

  • @marydenise7429
    @marydenise7429 10 лет назад +3

    Lovely song great voices..

    • @JohnGByrne
      @JohnGByrne  10 лет назад

      MotownMagic1959
      Yes, indeed. Thanks Mary. JOHN

  • @mkl62
    @mkl62 13 лет назад +1

    A #1 hit for The Originals on the Rhythm & Blues charts. It was the 202nd #1 R&B song of the Rock Era. It also hit #14 on the Top 40 charts.

  • @jgambleabc
    @jgambleabc 11 лет назад +1

    Totally love songs ... with feeling for sure.

  • @JohnGByrne
    @JohnGByrne  11 лет назад +8

    MotownMagic1959
    Thanks Colleen for listening, it certainly should be listened to indeed, cheers. JOHN

  • @brothabl
    @brothabl 15 лет назад

    man they just don't do it like this no more but it lives on in my crib

  • @bornwithaBA
    @bornwithaBA 16 лет назад

    Great music, great pictures, great memories. Thanks for uploading this song.

  • @jairoperez323
    @jairoperez323 5 лет назад +1

    Beautiful music that will never die ❤️

    • @JohnGByrne
      @JohnGByrne  5 лет назад +2

      MotownMagic1959
      Yes, I get taken back to those times constantly when I listen Jairo, I was very fond of The Originals, they had a lovely style of singing. Many thanks to you. JOHN

    • @jairoperez323
      @jairoperez323 5 лет назад

      John G Byrne god bless you.

    • @JohnGByrne
      @JohnGByrne  5 лет назад +2

      MotownMagic1959 to @@jairoperez323
      I thank you Jairo, and the same to you too:-) I read an interview with The Originals not so long ago, and they were so very nice and amazing, I was mightily impressed with them. Lovely people!! JOHN

    • @jairoperez323
      @jairoperez323 5 лет назад +1

      John G Byrne I can only imagine, that’s amazing. Wish I can ask them 1000 questions

  • @marica1914
    @marica1914 15 лет назад +1

    one of my all time favorites!

  • @mr20yr
    @mr20yr 12 лет назад

    It's been raining here in the Nati. And i'll be damn if this jam wasn't in my head all day. I use to sit on my grandmothers porch when i was little and listen to this song. Learning how to use the lyrics to get @ the older girls. Fo Sho...

  • @JazzyJ1318
    @JazzyJ1318 15 лет назад

    Come on now! it was so long ago! It's really that they were so unappreciated! It's sad that they wre but thak God for youtube! It really gives us some wonderful moments to remeber if the really great acts who were so underrated but brought to life now by their families and friends. (IT's a shame if no one can find film!!!

  • @johnb.meltonjr.5725
    @johnb.meltonjr.5725 5 лет назад +1

    a classic gem.

    • @JohnGByrne
      @JohnGByrne  5 лет назад

      MotownMagic1959 to John B. Melton Jr.
      Certainly is, they were such good singers weren't they, Marvin Gaye noticed as well of course as we know they used to do background singing for Marvin and the other Motown artists. Thank you John B. Melton Jr . JOHN

  • @NJNupe1911
    @NJNupe1911 17 лет назад +1

    I LOVE THIS SONG! PURE SOUL! Someone had a video posted up of them singing this on a tv show, I had no idea that ALL OF THEM SUNG LEAD ON THIS SONG! AMAZING!

  • @MichelleSanchez-jp4eb
    @MichelleSanchez-jp4eb 5 лет назад +1

    This is how love should feel

    • @JohnGByrne
      @JohnGByrne  5 лет назад +1

      MotownMagic1959
      I was always a big fan of The Originals, they knew how to sing didn't they? It's so nice that people appreciate them today! I tried to collect all of their records, as they were rarely played in the UK, Freddie Gorman used to write some good songs too! Good times. JOHN

  • @JohnGByrne
    @JohnGByrne  11 лет назад +2

    MotownMagic1959
    Yes indeed AND the 60's of course, the period when I liked Motown the most also. :-) JOHN

  • @mlgrsmrn
    @mlgrsmrn 12 лет назад

    Oh my Goddddddd!!!!!! brings me way back!!!!!!!
    love it

  • @elsbels999
    @elsbels999 11 лет назад

    Timepiece in the 70's - when soul was soul - brilliant

  • @successblessed
    @successblessed 15 лет назад +2

    I sang this song in the 8th grade. I was in the school talent show. That was 1970. That began my popularity with the girls...that was 40 years ago..wow!

  • @andragray175
    @andragray175 11 лет назад

    Thank you 5oolateddrop it use to be stuff back then.

  • @SoulBroPete
    @SoulBroPete 12 лет назад

    One of my favourite Motown tracks ; so smooth.

  • @JohnGByrne
    @JohnGByrne  11 лет назад +3

    MotownMagic1959
    I knew you weren't complaining Phillip, it's just that I like to hear what you said about the pitch, I'm exactly the same, I notice that too! :-) JOHN

  • @ethelstevenslove2957
    @ethelstevenslove2957 7 лет назад +3

    Most people don't know that this song was written by Marvin Gaye.......

  • @DougieRex
    @DougieRex 13 лет назад

    Hey tlmurray68. Your beautiful story is a song in itself. But remember you and I are the lucky ones. The ones who got to experience a love like that. Yes brief, but still something that left an impression on us for the rest of our lives. Here's to songs like this allowing us to ride shotgun on a time machine that has express travel plans down memory lane........

  • @JohnGByrne
    @JohnGByrne  12 лет назад

    That's very kind of you to say that, glad you like these, thank you :-) JOHN

  • @charliearnold4706
    @charliearnold4706 8 лет назад +1

    A truly wonderful track, by an underrated soul group. If you listen to the album titled, Green Grow the Lilacs, which was an early Motown album, the vocals and harmonizing is really top notch. Another album worth listening to is titled, California Sunset. Written and produced by Lamont Dozier. Thanks for posting.

    • @JohnGByrne
      @JohnGByrne  8 лет назад +1

      +charlie arnold MotownMagic1959
      Ah! yes, I've got that album with the kaleidoscope of them in the middle and the green from 1969, when I first got it! have you noticed that vinyl is making a comeback at least here in the UK, sales are up 60% they say! so I know well what you mean, Charlie, I've always been a fan really too! I'm so pleased to read that people like hearing these still. Many thanks. JOHN

  • @ObaDre1961
    @ObaDre1961 9 месяцев назад

    I would like to dedicate this Beautiful Song to ALL the Beautiful Nubian Queens around the world. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! ❤🖤💚

  • @sister1165
    @sister1165 13 лет назад

    Thanx for posting this...it brings back such sweet memories..

  • @melomanedame
    @melomanedame 11 лет назад

    so many cant help to love the songs,,,,,

  • @Nomad-vv1gk
    @Nomad-vv1gk 23 дня назад

    This song was co-written by Marvin Gaye and Anna Gordy Gaye. The original recording was released August 12, 1969 on the Soul label, a division of Motown Records.

  • @sheilapalmer9539
    @sheilapalmer9539 5 месяцев назад

    He was sososo sososo sososo fantastic

  • @lepoetress
    @lepoetress 15 лет назад

    Thanks. Will do. You really have a nice collection.

  • @lepoetress
    @lepoetress 15 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the info. I had no idea they had other songs besides "Baby, I'm For Real" and "The Bells". Those are the only songs I heard growing up as a kid.

  • @JohnGByrne
    @JohnGByrne  11 лет назад +1

    MotownMagic1959
    As I always say, quality never goes out of fashion, does it? Thanks, JOHN

  • @cynthia6637
    @cynthia6637 12 лет назад

    FANTASTIC

  • @npenciso
    @npenciso 11 лет назад

    Motown music for me is still the best..

  • @CharloCrossley
    @CharloCrossley 13 лет назад

    Walt Gaines went home to be with the LORD today after a long illness in Los Angeles. Keep his wife Barb in prayer and the family. He is free now! FOR REAL!

  • @georgiablauser3264
    @georgiablauser3264 7 лет назад

    brings back memories of the love of my life

    • @JohnGByrne
      @JohnGByrne  7 лет назад

      MotownMagic1959
      Yes, Georgia, much nostalgia for me too! Made at a time when there was a lot of quality singing! JOHN

  • @TheBoulder11
    @TheBoulder11 13 лет назад

    It's to bad no one my age (17) knows of this kind of music =/

  • @JohnGByrne
    @JohnGByrne  11 лет назад +2

    MotownMagic1959
    Yes, indeed, Anna had a label named after her, also, I've got the first hit Motown had by Barrett Strong "Money, (that's What I want)" on that label, it's a rare one nowadays isn't it? JOHN