The Rest of My Life

by Martha Reeves

Overview

Four producers -- Tony Silvester, General Johnson, Tony Camillo, and Bert DeCoteaux -- working independently resulted in the best post-Motown LP for Martha Reeves to date. The material and arrangements suit her voice and style more than Richard Perry's earlier extravaganza that flopped. While this didn't fare much better commercially, it's more of what you expect from the Detroit diva, and it cost less to produce. Included is Martha's original version of Gwen Guthrie and Pat Grant's "This Time I'll Be Sweeter," a song later popularized by Angela Bofill. Reeves' version of Gamble & Huff's "Now That We Found Love" is one of the better cuts; Martha sings it with as much conviction as the O'Jays, who first waxed it. "Thank You" is an uptempo romp produced by General Johnson, who has Reeves reaching for notes like her former producers at Motown did. Disappointing sales caused Reeves to leave Arista Records after this sole release to take a shot with Fantasy Records and the opportunity to work with ex-Motown producer Henry Cosby. ~ Andrew Hamilton

Product Details

Release Date:	01/06/2015
Label:	Funky Town Grooves
UPC:	0810736021398
Rank:	87790

Tracks

1. Higher and Higher
2. The Rest of My Life
3. Second Chance
4. This Time I'll Be Sweeter
5. Love Blind
6. Thank You
7. Now That We Found Love
8. Love Strong Enough to Move Mountains
9. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
10. (I Want to Be With You) The Rest of My Life [7" Version]
11. You've Lost that Lovin' Feelin' [7" Version]
12. Thank You [7" Version]
13. Love Strong Enough to Move Mountains [7" Mix]
14. Now That We Found Love [7" Mix]
15. (I Want to Be With You) The Rest of My Life [Alternate Mix, Pt. 1]
16. (I Want to Be With You) The Rest of My Life [Alternate Mix, Pt. 2]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Martha Reeves   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Matt Murphy   Production Manager
Cynthia Weil   Composer
Carl William Smith   Composer
General Johnson   Composer
Martha Reeves   Composer
Jeff James   Reissue Coordination
Mark Wilder   Transfers
Raynard Miner   Composer
Gwen Guthrie   Composer
Gary Jackson   Composer
Phil Spector   Composer
Barry Mann   Composer
Leon Huff   Composer
Alex Henderson   Research,Liner Notes
Roger Williams   Package Design
Tony Calvert   Reissue Producer
Randy Mahon   Interview Coordinator
Sean Brennan   Mastering
Craig Turnbull   Release Coordinator
Patrick Grant   Composer
Billy Davis   Composer
Kenny Gamble   Composer