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The Originals often called "Motown's best-kept secret", were a successful Motown R&B and soul group during the late 1960s and the 1970s, most notable for the hits "Baby I'm for Real", "The Bells" and the disco classic, "Down to Love Town". Formed in 1966, the group originally consisted of bass singer Freddie Gorman, baritone (and the group's founder) Walter Gaines, and tenors C.P. Spencer and Hank Dixon (and briefly Joe Stubbs). Ty Hunter replaced Spencer when he left to go solo in the early 1970s. They had all previously sung in other Detroit groups, C.P. having been an original member of the (Detroit) Spinners and Ty having sung with The Supremes member Scherrie Payne in the group Glass House. Spencer, Gaines, Hunter, and Dixon (at one time or another) were also members of the Voice Masters. As a member of the Holland–Dozier–Gorman writing-production team (before Holland–Dozier–Holland), Gorman (as a mailman) was one of the co-writers of Motown's first #1 pop hit "Please Mr. Postman", recorded by Marvelettes. In 1964, the Beatles released their version. In 1975, Carpenters took it back to #1 again. This was the second time in pop history that a song had reached #1 twice. "The Twist" by Chubby Checker, reached #1 in 1960 and 1961 (Joel Whitburn's "Top Pop Singles - 1955-1996"). In 2006, "Please Mr. Postman" was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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Soul of the '60s [2017]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:16 |
From Motown With Love [2015]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:17 |
Disco Workout [2013]
Song | Duration |
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Down to Love Town | 5:57 |
Smooth Soul [Time Life] [2012]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:16 |
The Bells | 3:02 |
Let's Get It On (Rarities Edition) [2010]
Song | Duration |
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Just to Keep You Satisfied | 4:00 |
Rarities Edition: Let's Get It On [2010]
Song | Duration |
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Just to Keep You Satisfied | 4:00 |
Total Motown [2010]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:19 |
Motortown Review [2009]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:17 |
The Bells | 3:01 |
Motown 50: Love [2009]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm For Real | 3:18 |
Soul for Lovers [Micro Werks] [2009]
Song | Duration |
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Baby I'm for Real | 3:20 |
Sweet Soul Music: 1969 [2009]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:19 |
Motown: The Complete #1s [2008]
Song | Duration |
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Baby I'm for Real | 3:21 |
Down to Love Town | 5:54 |
Motown: The Complete No. 1's [2008]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:22 |
Down to Love Town | 5:57 |
Motown: The Complete No. 1's [2008]
Song | Duration |
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Baby I'm for Real | 3:21 |
The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 10: 1970 [2008]
Song | Duration |
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The Bells | 2:53 |
God Bless Whoever Sent You | 3:18 |
Just to Keep You Satisfied | 3:57 |
The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 9: 1969 [2008]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:20 |
Body + Soul: Battle of the Groups - Male [2007]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:17 |
Classic Soul Ballads [Time Life Box Set] [2007]
Song | Duration |
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The Bells | 3:01 |
Gold: Quiet Storm [2007]
Song | Duration |
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Baby I'm for Real | 3:20 |
Baby, I'm for Real | 3:20 |
I Hear a Symphony [2 CD] [2007]
Song | Duration |
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I'm Gonna Make You Love Me | 3:27 |
More Motown Classics Gold [2007]
Song | Duration |
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Baby I'm for Real | 3:20 |
Baby, I'm For Real | 3:20 |
Number 1's: '60s Soul [2007]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:20 |
One Shot Disco [2007]
Song | Duration |
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Down to Love Town | 5:54 |
Soul Story Infomercial Set [2007]
Song | Duration |
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The Bells | 3:03 |
'70s Soul Gold [2006]
Song | Duration |
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The Bells | 3:07 |
Late Night Motown [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:22 |
Slow Tunes: Timeless Soul Ballads [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm For Real | 3:17 |
The Soul Story, Vol. 4 [2006]
Song | Duration |
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The Bells | 3:03 |
Best of Motown, Vol. 3 [2005]
Song | Duration |
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Baby I'm for Real | 3:18 |
Disco Gold [Hip-O] [2005]
Song | Duration |
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Down To Love Town | 5:57 |
Marvel of Marvin [2005]
Song | Duration |
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Baby I'm for Real | 3:18 |
The Bells | 2:49 |
Motown Disco [2005] [2005]
Song | Duration |
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Down to Love Town |
Motown Sings Motown Treasures [2005]
Song | Duration |
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Come See About Me | 2:47 |
Peabo Bryson Presents Classic Soul Ballads [2005]
Song | Duration |
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The Bells | 3:03 |
Body + Soul: The '70s [2004]
Song | Duration |
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The Bells | 3:06 |
Classic Soul Ballads: Sweet Thing [2 CD] [2004]
Song | Duration |
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The Bells | 3:01 |
Disco Love Collection [2004]
Song | Duration |
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Down to Love Town | 2:53 |
The Trip: Created by Saint Etienne [2004]
Song | Duration |
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The Bells | 2:54 |
Ultimate Rarities Collection, Vol. 1: Motown Sings Motown Treasures [Bonus Disc] [2004]
Song | Duration |
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Come See About Me |
Body + Soul: Soul of the '60s [2003]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:16 |
Lowrider Oldies, Vol. 1-3: Cruisin' Chrome Series [2003]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:21 |
The Bells | 3:06 |
Stop! In the Name of Love [2003]
Song | Duration |
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I'm Gonna Make You Love Me |
The Love Songs of Motown [2003]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:21 |
The Motown Story, Vol. 1: The Sixties [2003]
Song | Duration |
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Baby I'm for Real [With Interview] | 3:58 |
Baby, I'm For Real | 3:58 |
East Side Story, Vol. 1-12 [2002]
Song | Duration |
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The Bells | 3:02 |
The Essential Collection [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:18 |
The Bells | 2:51 |
God Bless Whoever Sent You | 3:17 |
The Sound of Motortown Detroit [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:16 |
Can You Dig It? The '70s Soul Experience [2001]
Song | Duration |
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The Bells | 2:55 |
Heart of Soul Classics, Vol. 2 [2001]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm For Real | 3:21 |
Hey Love, Vol. 1 [2001]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:16 |
Hey Love, Vol. 2 [2001]
Song | Duration |
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The Bells | 3:03 |
Lowrider Oldies, Vols. 1-9: Cruisin' Chrome Series [2001]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:21 |
The Bells | 3:06 |
Motown All Time Greatest Hits [2001]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real [*] | 3:20 |
Tamla Motown: Big Hits & Hard to Find Classics, Vols. 1-3 [2001]
Song | Duration |
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Baby I'm for Real | 3:18 |
The Bells | 3:04 |
The 70's Soul Experience [2001]
Song | Duration |
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The Bells | 2:56 |
The Classic Rhythm & Blues Collection, Vol. 3: 1966-1969 [2001]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:16 |
The Very Best of Marvin Gaye [Motown 2001] [2001]
Song | Duration |
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Just to Keep You Satisfied | 4:27 |
Hard to Find Classics, Vol. 1 [2000]
Song | Duration |
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Baby I'm for Real | 3:19 |
The Bells | 3:04 |
Motown History, Vol. 1 [2000]
Song | Duration |
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Baby I'm for Real | 3:20 |
Billboard Top Dance Hits: 1976-1980 [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Down to Love Town | 2:58 |
The Very Best of the Originals [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:22 |
The Bells | 3:08 |
Just to Keep You Satisfied [#][*] | 4:01 |
God Bless Whoever Sent You | 3:22 |
Down To Love Town [12" Version] | 5:58 |
Whole Lotta Soul 1968-1969 [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:21 |
Love Songs from the Motorcity [1998]
Song | Duration |
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Baby I'm For Real | 4:09 |
Motown 40 Forever [1998]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:18 |
Motown Celebrates Sinatra [1998]
Song | Duration |
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My Way | 3:55 |
Shag Spectacular, Vol. 2 [1998]
Song | Duration |
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Please Mr. Postman | 4:13 |
Smokin' Disco [1998]
Song | Duration |
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Blue Moon | 3:02 |
Ultimate Motown Rarities Collection, Vol. 1 [1998]
Song | Duration |
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Come See About Me [#] | 2:46 |
Ultimate Rarities Collection, Vol. 1: Motown Sings Motown Treasures [1998]
Song | Duration |
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Come See About Me [#] | 2:46 |
East Side Story, Vol. 11 [1997]
Song | Duration |
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The Bells | 3:02 |
Lowrider Oldies, Vol. 2 [1997]
Song | Duration |
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The Bells | 3:06 |
Lowrider Oldies: Cruisin' Chrome, Vol. 2 [1997]
Song | Duration |
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The Bells | 3:06 |
Motor City Remix Project, Vol. 1 [1997]
Song | Duration |
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I'm Gonna Make You Love Me | 5:38 |
Super Rare Disco, Vol. 2 [1997]
Song | Duration |
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Down to Love Town | 5:53 |
Tell It Like It Is: #1 60's Soul Hits, Vol. 1 [1997]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:15 |
The Best of Motorcity Records, Vol. 13 [1997]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real |
Baddest Love Jams, Vol. 3: After the Dance [1996]
Song | Duration |
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The Bells | 3:03 |
Shag Spectacular [1996]
Song | Duration |
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I'm Gonna Make You Love Me | 3:29 |
Soul Dreamers [1996]
Song | Duration |
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I'm Gonna Make You Love Me |
The Best of Motorcity, Vol. 10 [1996]
Song | Duration |
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Please Mr. Postman |
Anthology: The Best of Marvin Gaye [1995]
Song | Duration |
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Just to Keep You Satisfied | 4:27 |
Art Laboe Killer Oldies 2 [1995]
Song | Duration |
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The Bells | 2:55 |
Art Laboe's Dedicated to You, Vol. 6 [1995]
Song | Duration |
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The Bells | 2:55 |
Baddest Love Jams, Vol. 2: Fire & Desire [1995]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:21 |
Blues & Soul [1995]
Song | Duration |
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Please Mr. Postman | 3:45 |
Cruzin' to Motown [1995]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:18 |
Give Your Body Up, Vol. 2 [1995]
Song | Duration |
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Down to Love Town | 5:55 |
Motown Legends: Guy Groups [1995]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real [*] | 3:20 |
Motown Love Songs: Motown Milestones [1995]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:19 |
Motown Year By Year: The Sound of Young America, 1969 [1995]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 2:58 |
Motown Year By Year: The Sound of Young America, 1976 [1995]
Song | Duration |
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Down to Love Town | 2:53 |
Soul Hits of the 70s: Didn't It Blow Your Mind! Vols. 1-5 [1995]
Song | Duration |
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The Bells | 3:07 |
Art Laboe's 60 Killer Oldies [1993]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:18 |
Lowrider Oldies, Vol. 1 [1993]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:21 |
Slow Jams: The '60s, Vol. 1 [1993]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:00 |
Art Laboe's Dedicated to You, Vol. 2 [1992]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:18 |
Hitsville USA - The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 [1992]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:20 |
The Bells | 2:57 |
Hitsville USA, Vol. 1: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 [1992]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:20 |
The Bells | 2:56 |
Rhythm & Blues: 1970 [1992]
Song | Duration |
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The Bells |
20 Detroit Chartbusters, Vol. 3 [1991]
Song | Duration |
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Please Mr. Postman | 4:12 |
Motorcity Magic: Contours/Holloway and Little [1991]
Song | Duration |
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Please Mr. Postman | 4:10 |
Nowhere to Run [1991]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 4:10 |
Rhythm & Blues: 1969 [1991]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real |
Soul Hits of the 70s: Didn't It Blow Your Mind!, Vol. 2 [1991]
Song | Duration |
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The Bells | 3:07 |
Classic Rock: On the Soul Side [1990]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:17 |
Top 10 With a Bullet!: Motown Male Groups [1987]
Song | Duration |
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Baby I'm for Real |
Down to Love Town [1977]
Song | Duration |
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Down to Love Town | 5:59 |
Billboard Top Dance Hits: 1976 [1976]
Song | Duration |
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Down to Love Town | 2:58 |
Motown Superstar Series, Vol. 10 [1976]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:19 |
The Bells | 3:03 |
The Bells [Album Version] | 3:04 |
God Bless Whoever Sent You | 3:18 |
God Bless Whoever Sent You [Album Version] | 3:19 |
Down to Love Town | 2:56 |
Let's Get It On [1973]
Song | Duration |
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Just to Keep You Satisfied | 4:01 |
Motown Story [1971]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real |
Portrait of the Originals [1970]
Song | Duration |
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The Bells |
Baby I'm for Real [1981] [1969]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 5:22 |
Green Grow the Lilacs [1969]
Song | Duration |
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Baby I'm for Real |
202 Motown Songs: The Complete #1's
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:22 |
Down to Love Town | 5:57 |
Chartbusters, Vol. 4
Song | Duration |
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Bells | 2:55 |
Classic Love Songs of Rock 'N' Roll
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I’m for Real | 3:15 |
The Bells | 3:01 |
Classic Soul Ballads: Stop to Start/Quiet Storm/Too Hot/Between the Sheets
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I’m for Real | 3:16 |
Heart and Soul
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm For Real | 3:18 |
Motorcity, Vol. 1 [Tring]
Song | Duration |
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I'm Gonna Make You Love Me | 3:30 |
Motorcity, Vol. 3
Song | Duration |
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Please Mr Postman | 4:12 |
Motown Atlantic Highway
Song | Duration |
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Baby I'm for Real |
Motown Made to Measure [Martin Freeman]
Song | Duration |
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The Bells | 3:08 |
Tamla Motown Gold [Box]
Song | Duration |
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Baby, I'm for Real | 3:15 |
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