Listing of song titles beginning with W : page 6



Whirlwind (Barrett Strong-Janie Bradford) published Jobete 15-Sep-60

Barrett Strong; recording details unknown ; produced by Berry Gordy ; accompaniment The Rayber Voices

Sep-60; 45 (M): Tamla T 54033 A
28-Jan-03; CD (M): Motown 064 042 2 Millennium Collection: The Best Of Barrett Strong
15-Mar-04; CD (M): Spectrum 980 7773 The Complete Motown Collection [UK]
14-Jan-05; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0003831-21 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 1 1959-1961
23-Feb-07; CD (M): Reader's Digest RDCD 5561-3 The Ultimate Motown Collection - The Early Years


Whisper (Berry Gordy-Marv Johnson) published Jobete,Medlin 22-Oct-62

Marv Johnson; recorded United Sound, Detroit ; produced by Berry Gordy ; accompaniment The Rayber Voices

21-Jan-59; 45 (M): Tamla 101 B [address on label 1719 Gladstone]
18-Feb-59; 45 (M): United Artists UA 160 B
11-Aug-92; CD (M): United Artists UA98895 The Best Of Marv Johnson / You Got What It Takes
14-Jan-05; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0003831-21 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 1 1959-1961

The Marvelettes; recorded Hitsville ; produced by Berry Gordy ; [lead Wanda Rogers]

[pressing date unknown] [acetate]; 45 (M): [no catalogue number]
20-Nov-61; LP (M): Tamla TM228 Please Mr. Postman
08-May-09; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0011516-02 Forever: The Complete Motown Albums Volume 1


Whisper You Love Me Boy (Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr) published Jobete 30-Apr-64

Chris Clark; recorded Hitsville-GW, completed 07-Aug-67 ; produced by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier

Aug-67; LP (M): Motown M664 Soul Sounds
Aug-67; LP (S): Motown S664 Soul Sounds
13-Feb-68; 45 (M): Motown M 1121 A
07-Mar-05; CD (S): Motown 981 9564 The Motown Collection [UK]
03-Oct-07; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0009708-02 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 8 1968
09-Apr-08; CD (S): Reel Music B0012412-02 Soul Sounds

The Supremes; recorded Hitsville, completed 24-Feb-65 ; produced by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier ; [2nd odb, odb on Mary Wells]

15-Apr-65; 45 (M): Motown M 1075 B [cv]
Jul-65; LP (S): Motown S627 More Hits By The Supremes
Jul-65; LP (M): Motown MT627 More Hits By The Supremes
Sep-67; LP (S): Motown S2-663 Diana Ross And The Supremes Greatest Hits
Sep-67; LP (M): Motown M2-663 Diana Ross And The Supremes Greatest Hits
22-Jul-96; CD (S): Spectrum 552 120 2 Early Classics [UK]
02-Aug-99; CD: Spectrum 530 792 2 You Keep Me Hanging On [UK]
23-Oct-00; CD (S): Motown 159 589 2 More Hits By The Supremes / The Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland [UK]
11-Dec-01; CD (M): Motown 016 409 2 Anthology [45 mix]
26-Apr-05; CD (S): Motown 988 1265 Gold
04-Aug-06; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0006775-02 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 5 1965
07-Oct-11; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0154943-02 50th Anniversary | The Singles Collection 1961-1969
15-Nov-11; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0016210-02 More Hits By The Supremes - Expanded Edition
15-Nov-11; CD (S): Hip-O Select B0016210-02 More Hits By The Supremes - Expanded Edition [alt vocal. new stereo mix]
15-Nov-11; CD (S): Hip-O Select B0016210-02 More Hits By The Supremes - Expanded Edition

Mary Wells; recorded Hitsville, completed 03-Mar-64 ; produced by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier ; [v2]

unreleased; 45 (M): Motown M 1065 A
11-May-64; LP (M): Motown MT617 Mary Wells Sings My Guy
Feb-66; LP (S): Motown S617 Mary Wells Sings My Guy
Aug-86; CD (S): Motown MCDO 8024 MD Two Lovers And Other Great Hits / Mary Wells Sings My Guy
07-Sep-93; CD (M): Motown MOTD 6253 Looking Back 1961-1964
22-Jul-96; CD (S): Spectrum 552 124 2 Early Classics [UK]
10-Feb-98; CD (M): Motown 530 859 2 The Ultimate Collection
24-Feb-06; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0005946-02 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 4 1964


Whispers (Gettin' Louder) (Barbara Acklin-David Scott) published Brunswick

The Isley Brothers; recorded Hitsville-GW, completed 05-Jan-67 ; produced by Ivy Jo Hunter

28-Aug-67; LP (S): Tamla S275 Soul On The Rocks
28-Aug-67; LP (M): Tamla T275 Soul On The Rocks
Feb-72; LP (E): Starline SRS5098 The Isley Brothers [UK]
22-Jul-96; CD (S): Spectrum 552 122 2 Early Classics [UK]
11-Nov-02; CD (S): Motown 017 190 2 This Old Heart Of Mine / Soul On The Rocks [UK]
06-Nov-06; CD (S): Reader's Digest RDCD 5411-3 The Ultimate Motown Collection - Dance Party
21-Sep-09; CD (M): Motown 532 1498 The Motown Anthology [UK]


Whistle While You Work (Larry Morey-Frank Churchill) published Bourne

[from film "Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs"]

The Supremes; recorded N.Y. / Hitsville-GW, completed 28-Jan-67 ; produced by Michael Gentile

unreleased; LP (M): Motown S671 Supremes Sing And Perform The Disney Classics
Jul-87; CD (S): Motown MCDO 9075 MD The Never-Before-Released Masters [1987 mix]
11-Dec-01; CD (S): Motown 016 409 2 Anthology [alt mix]


Whistling About You (Mel Kanar-Marvin Gaye-Harvey Fuqua) published Fuqua/Jobete 01-Mar-62

Harvey; recording details unknown ; produced by Hardye Producing Company

07-Apr-62; 45 (M): Tri Phi TP-1010 A


White Bird (Guy Finley Jr-Tony Martin Jr)

Martin & Finley; recording details unknown ; produced by Bob Gaudio

unreleased; LP (S): MoWest MW120L Dazzle 'Em With Footwork
19-Jun-74; LP (S): Motown M6-797S1 Dazzle 'Em With Footwork


White Christmas (Irving Berlin) published Irving Berlin

[from film "Holiday Inn"]

The Miracles; recorded Graystone Ballroom, Detroit, completed 09-Aug-63 ; produced by Ronald White ; [lead Ronnie White]

29-Oct-63; LP (M): Tamla TM236 Christmas With The Miracles
13-Oct-94; CD (M): Spectrum 550 405 2 Christmas With The Miracles [UK]
06-Nov-01; CD (M): Motown 016 364 2 A Motown Christmas Volume 2

The Supremes; recorded L.A. / Hitsville, completed 14-Sep-65 ; produced by Harvey Fuqua

Nov-65; LP (S): Motown S638 Merry Christmas
Nov-65; LP (M): Motown M638 Merry Christmas
23-Nov-92; CD (S): Motown 530 109 2 20 Christmas Classics
24-Oct-95; CD: Motown 530 433 2 A Motown Christmas Carol
1999; CD: Motown 153 552 2 Merry Christmas [Germany]
29-Oct-01; CD: Spectrum 550 403 2 Merry Christmas [UK]
04-Oct-05; CD (S): Singing Machine G8868 Motown Classics - Merry Christmas Classics Vol. 18
04-Oct-05; CD (S): Singing Machine G8868 Motown Classics - Merry Christmas Classics Vol. 18 [band track]
04-Dec-15; MP3 (S): UMC Digital Release Merry Christmas (Expanded Edition)
04-Dec-15; MP3 (M): UMC Digital Release Merry Christmas (Expanded Edition)
03-Nov-17; CD (S): Real Gone Music RGM-0642 The Ultimate Merry Christmas
03-Nov-17; CD (S): Real Gone Music RGM-0642 The Ultimate Merry Christmas [alternate vocal]
03-Nov-17; CD (M): Real Gone Music RGM-0642 The Ultimate Merry Christmas

The Temptations; recorded Hitsville-GW, completed 18-Oct-68 ; produced by Barrett Strong

Dec-68; LP (S): Motown S681 Merry Christmas From Motown
30-Oct-70; LP (S): Gordy GS951 The Temptations' Christmas Card
Nov-70; LP (S): Motown MS725 Christmas Gift 'Rap
23-Oct-00; CD: Spectrum 544 311 2 Christmas Celebration [UK]


White House Party (Hank Marr) published Myto

Hank Marr; recorded GW

Feb-66; 45 (M): Wingate WG 012 A


White House Twist (Brian Holland-Berry Gordy-Barney Ales) published Jobete 12-Feb-62

The Twistin' Kings; recorded Hitsville, completed 18-Nov-61 ; produced by Berry Gordy

27-Nov-61; 45 (M): Motown M 1022 B
29-Nov-61; LP (M): Motown MLP601 Twistin' The World Around
14-Jan-05; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0003831-21 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 1 1959-1961


Whiter Shade Of Pale, A (Gary Brooker-Keith Reid) published Essex

Shorty Long; recorded Hitsville-GW, completed 21-May-69 ; produced by Frederick Long ; arranged by Paul Riser ; [featuring Shorty Long on Vocal and Trumpet.]

28-Aug-69; 45 (M): Soul S 35064 A
Nov-69; LP (S): Soul SS719 The Prime Of Shorty Long
07-May-07; CD (S): Reader's Digest RDCD 5601-3 The Ultimate Motown Collection - Motown Makeover
06-Dec-07; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0010270-02 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 9 1969
26-Mar-12; CD (S): Kent CDTOP 369 Here Comes Shorty Long - The Complete Stereo Masters [UK]


Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) (Leslie Bricusse-Anthony Newley) published Trio

[from musical "The Roar Of The Greasepaint - The Smell Of The Crowd"]

Chris Clark; recorded live Roostertail, Detroit, completed 07-Sep-67 ; [Motown Convention 1967]

Nov-67 [acetate]; LP (M): Q HDM-6874-FNLL

Billy Eckstine; recorded L.A., completed 24-Mar-65 ; produced by William Stevenson

Nov-65; LP (M): Motown MT632 The Prime Of My Life
Nov-65; LP (S): Motown S632 The Prime Of My Life
12-Jan-04; CD (S): Motown 016 351 2 The Motown Years [UK]

Marvin Gaye; recorded live Copa, N.Y., 13-Aug-66

29-Apr-05; CD (S): Hip-O Select B0003629-02 At The Copa

The Supremes; recorded L.A. / Hitsville, completed 24-Jun-66 ; produced by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier

unreleased; LP (M): Motown S656 The Supremes And The Motown Sound From Broadway To Hollywood
Apr-86; LP (S): Motown 5381 25th Anniversary
Oct-86; CD (S): Motown MOTD 6193 25th Anniversary
09-Jul-04; CD (S): Hip-O Select B0002663-02 There's A Place For Us

The Temptations; recorded L.A. / Hitsville-GW, completed 20-May-67 ; produced by Frank Wilson, Jeffrey Bowen ; arranged by H.B. Barnum, O. Nelson ; [lead Paul Williams]

27-Nov-67; LP (S): Gordy S924 In A Mellow Mood
27-Nov-67; LP (M): Gordy G924 In A Mellow Mood
13-Jul-98; CD (S): Motown 530 933 2 In A Mellow Mood
23-Oct-00; CD: Motown 159 511 2 Wish It Would Rain / In A Mellow Mood [UK]


Who Cares If You're Happy Or Not (I Do) (Jerome Holland-James Dean-William Weatherspoon) published Jobete 15-Nov-68

Edwin Starr; recorded Hitsville-GW, completed 04-Sep-68 ; produced by William Weatherspoon, James Dean

Apr-69; LP (S): Gordy S940 25 Miles
Oct-02; CD (S): Motown 016 839 2 Soul Master / 25 Miles [UK]


Who Could Ever Doubt My Love (Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr) published Jobete 01-Feb-65

Brenda Holloway; recorded Hitsville, completed 08-Jan-65 ; produced by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier ; [odb on the Supremes]

07-Feb-05; CD (M): Motown 980 7658 The Motown Anthology [UK]

The Isley Brothers; recorded Hitsville, completed 22-Mar-66 ; produced by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier ; [odb on the Supremes]

29-Apr-66; 45 (M): Tamla T 54133 B
May-66; LP (M): Tamla T269 This Old Heart Of Mine
May-66; LP (S): Tamla S269 This Old Heart Of Mine
Apr-69; LP (S): Tamla S287 Doin' Their Thing
26-Feb-91; CD (M): Motown MOTD 5483 Greatest Hits And Rare Classics
11-Nov-02; CD (S): Motown 017 190 2 This Old Heart Of Mine / Soul On The Rocks [UK]
24-Nov-06; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0007872-02 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 6 1966
21-Sep-09; CD (M): Motown 532 1498 The Motown Anthology [UK]

The Supremes; recorded Hitsville, completed 24-Feb-65 ; produced by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier

Jul-65; LP (M): Motown MT627 More Hits By The Supremes
Jul-65; LP (S): Motown S627 More Hits By The Supremes
06-Oct-65; 45 (M): Motown M 1083 B
May-93; CD (S): Spectrum 550 071 2 Stop In The Name Of Love [UK]
22-Jul-96; CD (S): Spectrum 552 120 2 Early Classics [UK]
23-Oct-00; CD (S): Motown 159 589 2 More Hits By The Supremes / The Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland [UK]
04-Aug-06; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0006775-02 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 5 1965
07-Oct-11; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0154943-02 50th Anniversary | The Singles Collection 1961-1969
15-Nov-11; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0016210-02 More Hits By The Supremes - Expanded Edition
15-Nov-11; CD (S): Hip-O Select B0016210-02 More Hits By The Supremes - Expanded Edition


Who Do You Love (Ellas McDaniels) published Arc

U.F.O.; recorded Jackson Studios, Rickmansworth, Herts, England ; produced by Guy Fletcher, Doug Flett

Apr-71; LP (S): Rare Earth RS524 UFO 1 [first released on Beacon (UK) BEAS 12 (1970)]


Who Invented Heartache (Ivy Jo Hunter-Kay Small) published Jobete 15-Jan-69

Barbara McNair; recorded Hitsville, completed 16-Jun-66 ; produced by Ivy Jo Hunter

Apr-69; LP (S): Motown S680 The Real Barbara McNair
26-Jan-04; CD (S): Motown 017 554 2 Barbara McNair - The Ultimate Motown Collection [UK]


Who Is She (And What Is She To You) (Stanley Wayne McKenny-Bill Withers)

Gladys Knight & The Pips; recorded L.A. / Hitsville-GW, completed 30-Aug-72 ; produced by Joe Porter ; [no tape]

Feb-73; LP (S): Soul S737L Neither One Of Us
06-Aug-01; CD (S): Motown 013 215 2 Soul Satisfaction 02 - The Motown Connection [UK]
06-Nov-06; CD (S): Motown 984 1940 Neither One of Us / All I Need Is Time [UK]


Who Is The Leader Of The People (Nick Zesses-Dino Fekaris) published Jobete 03-Apr-72

Edwin Starr; recorded Hitsville-GW / MoWest ; produced and arranged by Nick Zesses, Dino Fekaris ; [Horns by David Van De Pitte]

23-Aug-72; 45 (M): Soul S 35100F A [cv]
23-Aug-72; 45 (S): Soul S 35100F A [promo 1 (Detroit mix)]
23-Aug-72; 45 (M): Soul S 35100F A [promo 1 (Detroit mix)]
23-Aug-72; 45 (M): Soul S 35100F A [promo 2 (LA mix)]
23-Aug-72; 45 (S): Soul S 35100F A [promo 2 (LA mix)]
26-Mar-01; CD: Spectrum 544 492 2 The Essential Collection [UK]
10-Dec-13; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0019213-02 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 12B 1972
10-Dec-13; CD (S): Hip-O Select B0019213-02 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 12B 1972 [stereo promo version]
22-Sep-14; CD: Big Break CDBBRX0305 Involved [UK]

Stoney and Meatloaf; recorded Hitsville-GW, completed 31-Jan-72 ; produced by Nick Zesses, Dino Fekaris

Oct-78; LP (S): Prodigal P7 10009 Meatloaf Featuring Stoney and Meatloaf


Who Is The Stranger (John Mixon-James Moore) published Jobete 15-Jun-65

The Sons of Zion; recorded Hitsville, completed 03-May-63 ; produced by George Fowler

[pressing date unknown] [acetate]; LP (M): JD 123


Who Knows (James Hendrix-Brian Holland-Robert Bateman) published Jobete 19-Apr-61

Cornell Blakely; recording details unknown ; produced by Berry Gordy ; [1st odb with bv's]

28-Aug-61; 45 (M): Rich 71853
Aug-61; 45 (M): Rich 1007 A
1970; 45 (M): Carrie 0018 B


Who Turned The World Around (Scott English-Richard Kerr)

Bobby Darin; recording details unknown ; produced by Joe Porter

Aug-72; LP (S): Motown M753L Bobby Darin
06-May-16; CD (S): Real Gone Music RGM-0440 Another Song On My Mind: The Motown Years


Who Will Survive America

Imamu Amiri Baraka; recorded MoWest ; produced by ? Jones, Eddie Langford

1972; LP: Black Forum B 457L It's Nation Time - African Visionary Music


Who Wouldn't Love A Man Like That (Berry Gordy-Billy 'Roquel' Davis-Gwen Gordy Fuqua) published Fidelity/Jobete 07-Aug-57

Mable John; recording details unknown ; produced by Berry Gordy ; [v2]

Oct-60; 45 (M): Tamla T 54031 A
Oct-60; 45 (M): Tamla T 54031 A [no fade]
15-Mar-04; CD (M): Spectrum 980 8461 My Name Is Mable - The Complete Collection [listed incorrectly as version 2] [UK]
15-Mar-04; CD (M): Spectrum 980 8461 My Name Is Mable - The Complete Collection [UK]
14-Jan-05; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0003831-21 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 1 1959-1961
23-Feb-07; CD (M): Reader's Digest RDCD 5561-3 The Ultimate Motown Collection - The Early Years

Mable John; recorded Hitsville, completed 14-Feb-63 ; produced by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier ; [v3]

12-Jun-63; 45 (M): Tamla T 54081 A
Jan-68; LP (M): Tamla Motown TML11064 Motown Memories [UK]
05-Jan-04; CD (M): Motown 066 637 2 Soul Satisfaction 04 - Mouth Watering Motown And B-Side Beauties [UK]
14-Oct-05; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0005352-02 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 3 1963


Who You Gonna Run To (William Robinson) published Jobete 01-Aug-64

Brenda Holloway; recorded California ; produced by Marc Gordon, Hal Davis

03-Jun-02; CD (M): Motown 544 619 2 A Cellarful Of Motown! [UK]

Chuck Jackson; recorded L.A. ; produced by Smokey Robinson, Terry Johnson ; arranged by Dave Van DePitte

unreleased; 45 (M): V.I.P. 25067F A
10-Oct-05; CD (M): Motown 983 2931 The Motown Anthology [UK]
20-Jan-09; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0012227-02 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 11B 1971

Mickey McCullers; recorded Hitsville, completed 05-Feb-64 ; produced by Smokey Robinson

07-Oct-64; 45 (M): V.I.P. 25009 A
24-Feb-06; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0005946-02 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 4 1964

The Temptations; recorded Hitsville, completed 14-Jan-65 ; produced by Smokey Robinson ; [odb on Mickey McCullers, lead Paul Williams]

15-Jun-66; LP (S): Gordy S918 Gettin' Ready
15-Jun-66; LP (M): Gordy G918 Gettin' Ready
20-Sep-94; CD (M): Motown 530 338 2 Emperors Of Soul
18-May-99; CD (S): Motown 31454 9514 2 Gettin' Ready


Whole Lot Of Shakin' In My Heart (Since I Met You) (Frank Wilson) published Jobete 15-May-66

alt title: How Many Times Must I Tell You

The Miracles; recorded Hitsville, completed 11-May-66 ; produced by Frank Wilson

17-May-66 [acetate]; 45 (M): CCMN 0880 NHDD [title shown as "How Many Times Must I Tell You"]
27-May-66; 45 (M): Tamla T 54134 A
16-Nov-66; LP (M): Tamla T271 Away We A Go-Go
Dec-66; LP (S): Tamla S271 Away We A Go-Go
26-Jan-68; LP (S): Tamla S280 Miracles' Greatest Hits Vol. 2
26-Jan-68; LP (M): Tamla T280 Miracles' Greatest Hits Vol. 2
Jan-87; CD (S): Motown TCDO 8050 TD Doin' Mickey's Monkey / Away We A Go-Go
22-Feb-94; CD (M): Motown MOTD 6334 The 35th Anniversary Collection
25-Oct-95; CD (M): Motown 530 472 2 Anthology / The Best Of Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
03-Mar-97; CD (S): Motown 530 774 2 Master Series [UK]
1997; CD (S): Britannia 530 705 Motown: The History: Here To Stay [UK]
25-Apr-00; CD: Spectrum 530 794 2 The Tracks Of My Tears [UK]
07-May-01; CD (S): Motown 013 358 2 Going To A Go-Go / Away We A Go-Go [UK]
26-Mar-02; CD (S): Motown 017 227 2 Going To A Go-Go / Away We A Go-Go
24-Sep-02; CD (S): Motown 064 481 2 Ooo Baby Baby: The Anthology
24-Nov-06; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0007872-02 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 6 1966

The Utopians; recorded Hitsville-GW / N.Y., completed 26-Nov-68 ; produced by Al Cleveland, Arthur Crier

30-Aug-10; CD (M): Motown 882 4009 A Cellarful Of Motown! Volume 4 [UK]


Whole Lotta Nothing (George Coolures-Ken Craig) published Fuqua/Jobete 28-Jan-63

The Merced Blue Notes; recording details unknown ; produced by Hardye Producing Company

Feb-63; 45 (M): Tri Phi TP-1023 A
04-Oct-04; CD (M): Ace CDCHD 1026 Get Your Kicks On Route 99 [UK]


Whole Lotta Woman (William Robinson-Billy Hoggs-Billy Gordon) published Jobete 08-Sep-60

The Contours; recording details unknown ; produced by Berry Gordy ; [v1, regional 45]

20-Feb-61; 45 (M): Motown M 1008 A [1st pressing - regional release]
14-Jan-05; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0003831-21 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 1 1959-1961 [sourced from 45]

The Contours; recording details unknown ; produced by Berry Gordy ; [v2, national 45, no tape]

21-Feb-61 [acetate]; 45 (M): Bell
May-61; 45 (M): Motown M 1008 A [2nd pressing - national release]

The Contours; recorded Hitsville, 1962 ; produced by Berry Gordy ; [v3 odb, LP version]

Oct-62; LP (M): Gordy 901 Do You Love Me (Now That I Can Dance)
1995; CD (M): Lucky Sounds 530 451 2 Do You Love Me (Now That I Can Dance) [France]
23-Mar-99; CD (M): Motown 31454 9504 2 The Very Best Of The Contours
28-Feb-00; CD (M): Spectrum 544 259 2 The Essential Collection [UK]
28-Jan-03; CD (M): Motown 064 040 2 Millennium Collection: The Best Of The Contours
14-Jan-05; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0003831-21 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 1 1959-1961 [used by mistake instead of national 45 version]
23-Feb-07; CD (M): Reader's Digest RDCD 5561-3 The Ultimate Motown Collection - The Early Years

The Contours; recorded live Apollo, N.Y., Dec-62 ; produced by Berry Gordy

22-Apr-63; LP (M): Motown MT609 Recorded Live At The Apollo Vol. 1
26-Aug-05; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0003623-02 The Motortown Revue Collection


Whole World Is A Stage, The (Al Hamilton-Eugene Hamilton-Ed Wingate) published Myto/Jobete 09-Jan-67

The Fantastic Four; recorded GW ; produced by Al Kent, Ed Wingate

Mar-67; 45 (M): Ric Tic RT-122 A
Mar-69; LP (S): Soul SS717 Best Of The Fantastic Four
18-Nov-91; CD (S): Motown MOTD 5464 Best Of The Fantastic Four
20-Nov-13; CD (S): Motown UICY-75852 Best Of The Fantastic Four [Japan]


Wholy Holy (Renaldo Benson-Al Cleveland-Marvin Gaye) published Jobete 15-Jun-71

alt title: Holy Holy

Marvin Gaye; recorded Hitsville-GW / L.A, completed 05-May-71 ; produced by Marvin Gaye ; arranged by Dave Van DePitte

21-May-71; LP (S): Tamla TS310 What's Going On
09-Sep-71; 45 (M): Tamla T 54209F B
07-Apr-98; CD (S): Motown 530 883 2 What's Going On
27-Feb-01; CD (S): Motown 013 404 2 What's Going On - De Luxe Edition
27-Feb-01; CD (S): Motown 013 404 2 What's Going On - De Luxe Edition [Detroit mix]
20-Jan-09; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0012227-02 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 11B 1971
07-Jun-11; CD (M): Motown B0015552-02 What's Going On 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition [mono single version]
07-Jun-11; CD (S): Motown B0015552-02 What's Going On 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition

Marvin Gaye; recorded live Kennedy Centre, Washington D.C., 01-May-72

27-Feb-01; CD (S): Motown 013 404 2 What's Going On - De Luxe Edition


Who's Gonna Take The Blame (Nickolas Ashford-Valerie Simpson) published Jobete 07-Apr-70

alt title: Put The Blame On Me

The Miracles; recorded Hitsville-GW, completed 12-Sep-69 ; produced by Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson ; arranged by Paul Riser

28-Apr-70; 45 (M): Tamla T 54194 A [1st pressing]
28-Apr-70; 45 (M): Tamla T 54194 A [2nd pressing]
30-Sep-70; LP (S): Tamla TS306 A Pocket Full Of Miracles
16-Jan-74; LP (S): Motown M-793R3 Anthology
22-Feb-94; CD (M): Motown MOTD 6334 The 35th Anniversary Collection
22-Aug-95; CD (S): Motown 530 528 2 Motown Year By Year / The Sound Of Young America 1970
25-Oct-95; CD (M): Motown 530 472 2 Anthology / The Best Of Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
24-Sep-02; CD (S): Motown 064 481 2 Ooo Baby Baby: The Anthology
08-Aug-06; CD (S): Motown 02517 03240 Gold
27-Jun-08; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0011056-02 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 10 1970
19-Aug-14; MP3: UMC Digital Release A Pocket Full Of Miracles


Who's Lovin' You (William Robinson) published Jobete 08-Sep-60

Brenda Holloway; recorded California ; produced by Marc Gordon, Hal Davis ; [v1]

unreleased; 45 (M): Tamla T 54121 B
May-64; LP (M): Tamla TM257 Every Little Bit Hurts
Nov-65; LP (S): Tamla S257 Every Little Bit Hurts
Apr-82; LP (S): Motown 5242 Every Little Bit Hurts
14-Oct-91; CD (M): Motown MOTD 5485 Greatest Hits And Rare Classics
18-Sep-01; CD: Spectrum 554 471 2 Greatest Hits And Rare Classics [UK]
07-Feb-05; CD (S): Motown 980 7658 The Motown Anthology [UK]
04-Aug-06; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0006775-02 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 5 1965

The Jackson 5; recorded Hitsville-GW / MoWest ; produced by Bobby Taylor ; arranged by Dave Van DePitte

07-Oct-69; 45 (M): Motown M 1157 B
Dec-69; LP (S): Motown MS700 Diana Ross Presents The Jackson Five
Dec-71; LP (S): Motown M741L Greatest Hits
27-Jun-95; CD: Motown 530 489 2 Soulsation! The 25th Anniversary Collection
22-Jul-96; CD: Spectrum 552 224 2 Early Classics [UK]
07-Aug-01; CD: Motown 014 380 2 Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5 / ABC
06-Dec-07; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0010270-02 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 9 1969

The Jackson 5; recorded live Los Angeles Forum, Inglewood CA, 20-Jun-70

11-Jun-10; CD (S): Hip-O Select B0014405-02 Live At The Forum

The Jackson 5; recorded live Gary, IN, 29-May-71

07-Aug-01; CD: Motown 014 382 2 Goin' Back to Indiana / Lookin' Through the Windows

The Miracles; recorded Detroit ; produced by Berry Gordy

20-Sep-60; 45 (M): Tamla T 54034 B [1st pressing - regional 1]
27-Sep-60; 45 (M): Tamla T 54034 B [2nd pressing - regional 2]
Sep-60; 45 (M): Reo 8532X B [Canada]
Nov-60; 45 (M): Tamla T 54034 B [3rd pressing - hit]
16-Jun-61; LP (M): Tamla T220 Hi! We're The Miracles
16-Jun-61; LP (M): Tamla TM224 Tamla Special No.1
22-Mar-65; LP (E): Tamla S254 Greatest Hits From The Beginning
22-Mar-65; LP (M): Tamla TM254 Greatest Hits From The Beginning
Jul-66; LP (M): Tamla Motown TML11031 From The Beginning [UK]
16-Jan-74; LP (E): Motown M-793R3 Anthology
1991; CD (M): Motown MOTD 5160 Hi! We're The Miracles
22-Feb-94; CD (M): Motown MOTD 6334 The 35th Anniversary Collection
25-Oct-95; CD (M): Motown 530 472 2 Anthology / The Best Of Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
10-Feb-98; CD (M): Motown 530 857 2 The Ultimate Collection
24-Sep-02; CD (M): Motown 064 481 2 Ooo Baby Baby: The Anthology
14-Jan-05; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0003831-21 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 1 1959-1961
19-Jun-09; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0012855-02 Depend On Me: The Early Albums
07-Dec-09; CD (M): Motown 00753 22709 A Complete Introduction To Tamla Motown [UK]

The Supremes; recording details unknown ; produced by Berry Gordy

21-Jul-61; 45 (M): Tamla 54045 B [1st pressing]
21-Jul-61; 45 (M): Tamla T 54045 B [2nd pressing]
08-Dec-62; LP (M): Motown MT606 Meet The Supremes
Mar-65; LP (S): Motown S606 Meet The Supremes
10-Feb-92; CD: Motown MOTD 5223 Meet The Supremes
14-Jan-05; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0003831-21 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 1 1959-1961
12-Mar-10; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0013788-02 Meet The Supremes - Expanded Edition [alt mix]
12-Mar-10; CD (S): Hip-O Select B0013788-02 Meet The Supremes - Expanded Edition
12-Mar-10; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0013788-02 Meet The Supremes - Expanded Edition
07-Oct-11; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0154943-02 50th Anniversary | The Singles Collection 1961-1969

The Temptations; recorded Hitsville, completed 07-May-64 ; produced by Smokey Robinson ; [lead David Ruffin]

22-Mar-65; LP (M): Gordy G912 The Temptations Sing Smokey
22-Mar-65; LP (S): Gordy S912 The Temptations Sing Smokey
May-95; CD (M): Motown 530 524 2 Anthology / The Best Of The Temptations
22-Jul-96; CD (S): Spectrum 552 323 2 Early Classics [UK]
20-Oct-98; CD (S): Motown 530 930 2 The Temptations Sing Smokey


Who's Making Love (Homer Banks-Betty Crutcher-Don Davis-Raymond Jackson)

Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers; recorded live Fox Theatre, Detroit, completed 28-Dec-68

Jul-69; LP (S): Motown S688 Motortown Revue Live
26-Aug-05; CD (S): Hip-O Select B0003623-02 The Motortown Revue Collection


Who's Takin' My Place (Berry Gordy) published Jobete 12-Jun-61

Barrett Strong; recording details unknown

15-Mar-04; CD (M): Spectrum 980 7773 The Complete Motown Collection [UK]


Who's The Fool (Berry Gordy-William Robinson) published Jobete 13-Mar-61

Sammy Ward; recording details unknown ; produced by Berry Gordy ; [v1]

19-Sep-60; 45 (M): Tamla T 54030 A [2nd pressing] [artist shown as Singin' Sammy Ward, globes label]
14-Jan-05; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0003831-21 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 1 1959-1961 [artist shown as Singin' Sammy Ward]

Sammy Ward; recording details unknown ; produced by Berry Gordy ; [v2]

06-Feb-96; CD (M): Motown 530 613 2 Motown's Blue Evolution


Whose Heart (Are You Gonna Break Now) (William Stevenson) published Jobete 25-Jul-61

alt title: Whose Heart You Gonna Break Now

Don McKenzie; recorded OSS / Hitsville ; produced by William Stevenson ; [promo 45 version]

23-Nov-61; 45 (M): Miracle MIR 10 A [promo]
14-Jan-05; CD (M): Hip-O Select B0003831-21 The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 1 1959-1961

Don McKenzie; recorded OSS / Hitsville, completed 15-Jan-62 ; produced by William Stevenson ; [commercial 45 version]

Jan-62; 45 (M): Miracle MIR 10 A [cv]


 

 

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