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The three versions of "Mother Dear" mixed into one. A song Motown believed in enough to consider for single release twice, yet canceled twice in favor of "Nothing But Heartaches" and "I Hear A Symphony."

Written by: Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr.
Produced by: Brian Holland & Lamont Dozier

Version 1 (Recorded: June 1965)
Version 2 (Recorded: September 1965)
Version 3 (Recorded: March 1966)

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