THE FIRST MUSIC VIDEO: MARTHA & THE VANDELLAS

Here are some pretty lengthy clips of the first ever music video performed by Motown super group, Martha & the Vandellas. "Nowhere to Run" was produced by Motown super producers Holland-Dozier-Holland. The song was released in 1965 and peaked in the top ten on both Billboard's R&B and Pop charts. Although, the record did not reach number one, it is definitely regarded as a Motown classic, and one of H-D-H's best productions for its innovative sound. Soon after "Nowhere to Run," similar records termed at Go-Go surfaced onto radio. Another interesting observation is the fact that "Nowhere to Run" can subliminally be referenced to the Vietnam War. It's not surprise considering The Vandellas' record "Jimmy Mack" was recorded in 1964 and finally released in 1967.

On the production side of things, Holland-Dozier-Holland was revered as Motown's greatest set of producers. They produced mainly for the Supremes and Four Tops, in their hey day, but started producing for Martha & the Vandellas before anyone. They set a precedent for making fun, upbeat, dance records. Martha & the Vandellas' classic album "Dance Party," the first dance music album, was a result of their vision. Although, most of their claim to fame is synonymous with the Supremes, I have always believed that H-D-H took more risks with Martha & the Vandellas. They almost used them as guinea pigs for any innovate motifs they applied to acts such as the Supremes and Four Tops. For instance, songs such as "Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch," "Back In My Arms Again," and "You Keep Me Hangin' On" follow the same formula H-D-H used when recording The Vandellas. To take things a step further, Martha & the Vandellas will sound good on any and all classic H-D-H records, but not all artists who have recorded H-D-H records, with the exception of maybe the Four Tops will sound good on any and all classic H-D-H records.