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Best of Summer Motown! *DANCING IN THE STREET* Martha & the Vandellas (Original Post) appalachiablue Jul 2019 OP
Always a favorite of mine. If that can't get you moving, nothing will.. hlthe2b Jul 2019 #1
Great one, TY. Twins! see #2 appalachiablue Jul 2019 #4
Mick Jagger and David Bowie msdogi Jul 2019 #2
Thanks, we're on the same page :) #1 appalachiablue Jul 2019 #5
Unfortunately, the heat index here is 101... Dennis Donovan Jul 2019 #3
I almost titled this 'Dancing in the Heat'! Same here, 101 now appalachiablue Jul 2019 #6
Heat index 110 in SE Pennsylvania @ 3pm. Ugh SaveOurDemocracy Jul 2019 #7
Inside it is, was just out in 101 degree sun, yuck! appalachiablue Jul 2019 #8
Still one of the greatest pop records of all time! klook Jul 2019 #9
An all time monster soul classic! love it appalachiablue Jul 2019 #11
To hot to Rebl2 Jul 2019 #10
Phenomenal 1964 summer hit; love & remember it as a kid. Keep cool! appalachiablue Jul 2019 #12
Based on the weather across the northeast, this might be more appropriate. George II Jul 2019 #13
Yes, absolutely, TY. (This must have been in the recesses of my mind! :) appalachiablue Jul 2019 #14

hlthe2b

(102,288 posts)
1. Always a favorite of mine. If that can't get you moving, nothing will..
Sat Jul 20, 2019, 02:52 PM
Jul 2019

Of course, I will always recommend also watching the wonderful duo of David Bowie and Mick Jagger, just for the fun of it:

appalachiablue

(41,143 posts)
6. I almost titled this 'Dancing in the Heat'! Same here, 101 now
Sat Jul 20, 2019, 03:05 PM
Jul 2019

in the nation's capital, I just checked...sizzling summer in the city.

klook

(12,155 posts)
9. Still one of the greatest pop records of all time!
Sat Jul 20, 2019, 05:35 PM
Jul 2019

Martha & the Vandellas had so many great songs, and this one has always been one of my favorites. Unparalleled coolness and what an infectious beat -- Damn!

Rebl2

(13,521 posts)
10. To hot to
Sat Jul 20, 2019, 09:51 PM
Jul 2019

dance in the streets in KC, but am swaying to the music sitting on my couch! Love this because it takes me back to my youth.

George II

(67,782 posts)
13. Based on the weather across the northeast, this might be more appropriate.
Sat Jul 20, 2019, 10:09 PM
Jul 2019

BTW, about 15 years ago we saw Martha Reeves at the big New England fair in Springfield MA.

appalachiablue

(41,143 posts)
14. Yes, absolutely, TY. (This must have been in the recesses of my mind! :)
Sat Jul 20, 2019, 10:15 PM
Jul 2019

I think that was a great concert.

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