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The song was written and produced by Motown's main production team of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Edward Holland, Jr. Holland-Dozier-Holland and the Funk Brothers band gave the song a large, hard-driving instrumentation sound similar to the sound of prior "Dancing in the Street" with snow chains used as percussion alongside the tambourine and drums. The name "Vandella" was inspired by Van Dyke Street in Detroit and Martha Reeves' favorite singer - Della Reese.

Lead vocals by Martha Reeves. Background vocals by Rosalind Ashford & Betty Kelly.