the marvelettes- this night was made for love

An evening with the symphony performing with the Marvelettes...

This Night Was Made For Love" (a.k.a. "Tonight Was Made For Love") is a rare treat on so many levels. It is an wonderful turn from the Marvelettes, showcasing their ever-maturing sound. Truly the ladies were moving from strength to strength on their 1967 album, "The Marvelettes," known to fans as simply "The Pink Album."

Gladys Horton doesn't sing the lyrics as much as she caresses and interprets them with a finesse on par with a jazz vocalist. The subject is love and Gladys sings an invitation so beautifully, you just know the object of her affection will respond without delay!

Wanda Rogers and Katherine Anderson add a classy, uptown soulfulness as they echo Gladys's lead at times and join in on the chorus. Notice the wonderful inclusion of the Andantes as well- the arrangement is brilliant. At times, the Marvelettes' Wanda and Katherine contribute an "oooh" backing, intersecting with the Andantes as they harmonize a riff, which in turn serves to line up with a lyric the Gladys is singing. The whole effect shows how well these ladies complimented each other. The Funk Brothers, coupled with symphonic touches creates a truly astonishing effect.


This song is from Robert Staunton and Tommy Jones and produced by Staunton and Rober Walker. Much of their material seemed destined to stay in the Motwn vaults, which is a shame as these writers always came up with some of the most unique and intriguing productions. Why nobody at Motown saw the potential for more of their songs, even as album tracks, is a shame.

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[1poppopken]

MAN!!Did you say LYRICS??? I have to look throught my messages. When did you send them? I am forever in your debt!

[tomovox]

@1poppopken- take a look in your mailbox and I think you'll be happy!

[1poppopken]

Tomovox- What a wonderful Marvelettes fan you are and so knowledgeable- a Marvin Gaye song. I spent two hors driving everyone crazy in work before I read your note. Again, thanks for being such a great fan and indulging an obsessive's delirium over a beautiful song. It's probably the most beautiful song I've ever heard. Why is it kept "under a bushel" as they say? A true fan of all Marvelettes admirers

Ken

[tomovox]

@1poppopken Hi Ken! I really love the love you have for the Marvelettes and this song! Yes, it is an amazingly beautiful song. I think the entire album this was taken from is one fantastic song after another, but this is a true standout. I hope you got the lyrics I sent you!

[poppopken]

I have a big favor to ask. I notice in the collage of your beautifully choreographed scenes from a night at the sympony with the Marvelettes, that there is a shot of the sheet music that was used.. Is there any chance i could copy/ see/ purchase the sheet music with the music and especially the lyrics.? It wiuld really mean a lot to me. This has to be my most favoritwe song of all time. It's exquisite!

[tomovox]

@poppopken Hello, I'm afraid that sheet music is actually for a Marvin Gaye song. I really love that you love this song so much so I'm going to try to get the lyrics for you, so stand by...

[1poppopken]

has anyone found the lyrics to this lovely song "This night was made for love"?

It looks like it's nowhere to be found on line. HELP!!



[tomovox]

@jamar22100 I ordered my copy of "More Hits" last week and can't wait to get it! It seems lately, I've been really getting back into listening to my Supremes albums. Recently ordered the "Lost And Found" cd set, "More Hits" and am trying to track down the CD version of "Sings Country And Pop." That one is hard to find, it seems and pretty expensive. I have the vinyl LP and the version released on cassette tape already, but really would like to get it on a CD. The search continues!

[jamar22100]

Thinks for the heads up. I no those cds are going to be amazing. I almost forgot about More Hits By The Supremes. Its going to be a great Christmas.

[tomovox]

@jamar22100 You're gonna LOVE those cds! The Monitors' cd is full of great tracks. I do like their version of "Show Me..." (but my heart is still with the Miraces' version because of Claudette's vocals!) I don't want to spoil anything, but you'll find that Richard Street has some interesting things to say about the Monitors' recordings. One of the songs I flipped over on the cd is "It Only Happens When Love Is Gone". That one is one of those roll-the-car-windows-down-and-­blast-lt-loud songs!