Rating:
Genre:
R&B
Release Date: 09/23/2008
The Definitive Collection delivers 18 essential tracks by
the Marvelettes, spanning seven years on
Motown Records. Though the songs aren't in chronological order, all of the important hits from that era are represented, from their first number one,
"Please Mr. Postman" in 1961, through their last chart entry,
"My Baby Must Be a Magician" in 1968. Also peppered throughout are strong lesser-heard tracks like
"Someday, Someway," "Strange I Know," and
"Too Strong to be Strung Along." While not as generous as the 25-track
Ultimate Collection on
Motown, it's convenient to have all the original hits on one disc.
~Al Campbell, All Music Guide