Cover art for Wild One by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas

Wild One

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
Track 15 on 50th Anniversary: The Singles Collection 1962-1972 

Producers

Ivy Jo Hunter & William “Mickey” Stevenson
“Wild One” peaked at #34 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #11 on Billboard’s R&B chart in 1964.
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Wild One Lyrics

Wild one
Wild one
Wild one
You're a rebel

And they say you're just no good
But they might change their mind
If they only understood

Wild one
I understand
I know you've never had a chance
You're a victim of circumstance

Can't you see
Just where you stand with me
I've given you my heart
I've given it to you

Don't you know where you go
I will follow you
So fight if you wanna
And go where you wanna
Be wild as can be
But save your love for me
Save your love for me
Wild one
Just let them talk
Be what you wanna be
Forget your love for me and find security

Wild one
You know that in my heart
You're the only one
No matter what you've done

Can't you see
Just here
You stand with me
I've given you my heart
I've given you my heart

Don't you know where you go
I will follow you
So fight if you wanna
And go where you wanna
Be wild as can be
But save your love for me

Save your love for me

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“Wild One” peaked at #34 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #11 on Billboard’s R&B chart in 1964.

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50th Anniversary: The Singles Collection 1962-1972 (2013)
  1. 1.
    I’ll Have to Let Him Go
  2. 2.
    My Baby Won’t Come Back
  3. 3.
    Come and Get These Memories
  4. 4.
    Jealous Lover
  5. 5.
    (Love Is Like a) Heat Wave
  6. 6.
    A Love Like Yours (Don’t Come Knocking Everyday)
  7. 7.
    Quicksand
  8. 8.
    Darling, I Hum Our Song
  9. 9.
    Live Wire
  10. 10.
    Old Love (Let’s Try It Again)
  11. 11.
    In My Lonely Room
  12. 12.
    A Tear For The Girl
  13. 13.
    Dancing in the Street
  14. 14.
    There He Is (At My Door)
  15. 15.
    Wild One
  16. 16.
    Dancing Slow
  17. 17.
    Nowhere to Run
  18. 18.
    Motoring
  19. 19.
    You’ve Been in Love Too Long
  20. 20.
    Love (Makes Me Do Foolish Things)
  21. 21.
    My Baby Loves Me
  22. 22.
    Never Leave Your Baby’s Side
  23. 23.
    What Am I Going to Do Without Your Love
  24. 24.
    Go Ahead And Laugh
  25. 25.
    I’m Ready For Love
  26. 26.
    He Doesn’t Love Her Anymore
  27. 27.
    Yo Necesito Tu Amor (I’m Ready For Love) (Missing Lyrics)
  28. 28.
    Jimmy Mack [Spanish] (Missing Lyrics)
  29. 29.
    Jimmy Mack
  30. 30.
    Third Finger, Left Hand
  31. 31.
    Love Bug Leave My Heart Alone
  32. 32.
    One Way Out
  33. 33.
    Honey Chile
  34. 34.
    Show Me The Way
  35. 35.
    I Promise to Wait My Love
  36. 36.
    Forget Me Not
  37. 37.
    I Can’t Dance To That Music You’re Playin’
  38. 38.
    I Tried
  39. 39.
    Sweet Darlin’
  40. 40.
    Without You
  41. 41.
    (We’ve Got) Honey Love
  42. 42.
    I’m In Love (And I Know It)
  43. 43.
    Taking My Love (And Leaving Me)
  44. 44.
    Heartless
  45. 45.
    I Should Be Proud
  46. 46.
    Love, Guess Who
  47. 47.
    I Gotta Let You Go
  48. 48.
    You’re the Loser Now
  49. 49.
    Bless You
  50. 50.
    Hope I Don’t Get My Heart Broke
  51. 51.
    In and Out of My Life
  52. 52.
    Your Love Makes It All Worthwhile
  53. 53.
    Tear it on Down
  54. 54.
    I Want You Back
  55. 55.
    Jimmy Mack (Stereo Single Version) (Missing Lyrics)
  56. 56.
    I’ll Be Standing By (Missing Lyrics)
  57. 57.
    You Just Wouldn’t Listen (Missing Lyrics)
  58. 58.
    Better Think It Over (Missing Lyrics)
  59. 59.
    It’s Hard To Walk Away (Missing Lyrics)
  60. 60.
    Memories Are Made Of This (Missing Lyrics)
  61. 61.
    I Remember You (Missing Lyrics)
  62. 62.
    C’mon And Swim (Missing Lyrics)
  63. 63.
    Testifying For Love (Missing Lyrics)
  64. 64.
    S.O.S. (Girl In Distress) (Missing Lyrics)
  65. 65.
    You Can Have Him (Missing Lyrics)
  66. 66.
    Remember Me (Missing Lyrics)
  67. 67.
    Love, Don’t Take A Holiday (Missing Lyrics)
  68. 68.
    Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever (Missing Lyrics)
  69. 69.
    Light My Fire (Missing Lyrics)
  70. 70.
    Don’t Say You Love Me (Missing Lyrics)
  71. 71.
    We Will (Missing Lyrics)
  72. 72.
    I’ve Got Nothing Left To Cling To (Missing Lyrics)
  73. 73.
    I’ve Gotta Have Somebody To Rely On (Missing Lyrics)
  74. 74.
    Hooked Real Good On A Bad Thing (Missing Lyrics)
  75. 75.
    I Can’t Wait Till Summer Comes (Missing Lyrics)
  76. 76.
    Don’t Leave Your Baby (Missing Lyrics)
  77. 77.
    He’s Good (Missing Lyrics)
  78. 78.
    Play A Sad Song (Missing Lyrics)
  79. 79.
    Love (Makes Me Do Foolish Things) (Alternate Extended Version)
  80. 80.
    Dancing In The Street (Alternate Extended Version) (Missing Lyrics)
  81. 81.
    I Can’t Dance To That Music You’re Playin’ (Original Version) (Missing Lyrics)
  82. 82.
    I Can’t Dance To That Music You’re Playin’ (Alternate Version) (Missing Lyrics)
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Released in
1964
Tags
R&BMotown
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