Martha Reeves began performing in the 1950s under the name of Martha Lavaille, but it's as part of Martha Reeves and the Vandellas that she hit the Motown big-time.
Now Martha's keeping Motown alive on a UK wide tour.
She tells Jenni what it was like being part of Hittsville USA, and why she'll always be grateful to Marvin Gaye. Dancing in the Street, 9 April - 3 June 2002