Martha Reeves and the Vandellas – Nowhere to Run
“Nowhere to Run” is a song written and produced by the Motown songwriting team of Holland–Dozier–Holland for Martha and the Vandellas. It was released as a single in January 1965 and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. The song has been covered by many artists, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Otis Redding.
Background and composition
“Nowhere to Run” was written by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland. The song was inspired by the 1963 film The Pawnbroker, which tells the story of a Jewish pawnbroker who is forced to confront his own prejudices when he is robbed by a black man. The song’s lyrics are about a woman who is trapped in a bad relationship with a man who she cannot help but love.
Recording and production
“Nowhere to Run” was recorded at the Motown Recording Studio in Detroit, Michigan in October 1964. The song was produced by Holland–Dozier–Holland.
The recording features Martha Reeves on lead vocals. Reeves’ vocals are passionate and soulful, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
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“Nowhere to Run” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland.
- The song was inspired by the 1963 film The Pawnbroker.
- The song was recorded at the Motown Recording Studio in Detroit, Michigan in October 1964.
- The song was a critical and commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
- “Nowhere to Run” has been covered by many artists, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Otis Redding.