Inspired by the view of a vietnam veteran about love in the face of conflict. Complete introduction to tamla motown complete introduction to tamla motown various. It cracks off like crazy, shoulder to shoulder on a monday night. A free northern soul mix cd given away to attendees of my andy smiths northern soul night at londons. This quiz and worksheet combination will test you on the origins and popular.
Chris clark from head to toe in london british fans of motown or tamla motown. Complete uk tamla motown singles and more soulfuldetroit. Motown music the sound that changed america motown museum. Tons of awesome motown wallpapers to download for free. For all unofficial bootleg releases of this label please use tamla motown 2 tamla motown was a label created by uk tamlamotown appreciation society head dave godin after a trip to detroit at the end of 1964 where berry gordy agreed that the uk would have a label presence under that name, distributed by e. Frank wilsons recording of do i love you indeed i do spawned one of motown s and musics great mysteries. Thats probably my most favorite party in the city located at madrone art bar on fell and divisadero in sf every monday night. You can also download one of our free apps to enjoy internet radio on your favorite device. Heres a list of the ones covered on motown junkies so far. Motown records is an american record label owned by universal music group. Motown s history of success also has the distinction of having created the largest black owned business in the whole of america.
The motown record company championed a unique style of music and was where several influential artists got their start. Motown classics gold vol 1 full album greatest hits youtube. The uk motown connection this is a discography for british motown releases, including the uk tamla motown label the us motown labels are listed here. Tamla hereby referred to at this point as tamla recordings was the only classic motown imprint ever to be reactivated since 1986, and its only artist was cocoa tea. Recommend me a motown compilation, posted by billyshearrs.
Users who like motown mini mix greatest hits from the motown era. Dmc dj essentials classic motown mixes the artists 1. Unreleased at first, it would eventually become a cult sensation years after his work as a songwriter and producer earned him a lasting place in hitsville lore. You can also upload and share your favorite motown wallpapers. Ever wondered about the amazing albums youve never heard, which the rock critics have b. Gordy originally wants to call it tammie records, after the then popular debbie reynolds film of that title, but the name has already been taken. Like many in the series, the album mixes bona fide hits like jimmy mack, standing in the shadows of love, and the happening with more obscure gems like 7rooms of gloom and gonna give her all the love ive got. Was inspired by the mix i did at motown on mondays in san francisco. If youre looking for a full list of every motown single, try the master index instead. The 100 greatest motown songs 19601994 part 1 youtube. Volumes 1 and 2 were originally called british motown chartbusters. Jackson five mix i want you back rockin robin michael jackson doctor my eyes abc p. Users who reposted motown mini mix greatest hits from the.
The elgins vs amy winehouse two tracker the elgins heaven must have sent you p. Download 392 motown stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. Gnarls barkley barrett strong the black crowes android netrunner anr. Motown spread to international markets in 1965, with the formation of tamla motown for. Motown mini mix greatest hits from the motown era by d. Gordy derived tamla from a hit song tammy from the late 50s. Motown music the sound that changed america motown.
In total, 12 editions were released in the uk between 1967 and 1982. Incorporated on january 12, 1959 by berry gordy, jr. Motown northern soul by various artists on amazon music. Motown stock photos download 392 royalty free photos. As of the acquisition of polygram in 1999, motown and all its properties are now part of the universal music group. Over a halfcentury ago, on january 12, 1959, to be exact, a young africanamerican songwriter named berry gordy founded his. Various tamla motown 45 latest mp3, flac album version. Tamla motown tmg 504 united kingdom march 1965 kiss me baby tears in vain stevie wonder. We are removing our fees for every select subscription for 3 months to help support creators. Motown trivia music quiz think you know your motown trivia. Dj andy smith northern soul 45s mix 3 july 07 by dj. By the end of the decade, motown had around 100 top 10 hits, an incredible achievement for the size of the operation and the racial barriers the predominantly africanamerican label faced. These are the original classic motown recordings with separated stereo channels, left and right.
See more ideas about motown, the wedding singer and tamla motown. Heres a list of all the uk motown singles covered on motown junkies so far to keep the main master index tidy, that list only includes. Then, in march 1965, emi launched the tamla motown label which issued recordings only from berry gordys labels tamla, motown, gordy, soul and vip. Paul and the broken bones denise lasalle motown soul blues oldies jazz. Motown music beholds some of the greatest songs and artists of the 20th century. Ofcourse motown was short for detroits nickname of motortownauto manufacturing. The countdown to christmas has begun and classic motown are celebrating with a 12 days of. Smokey robinson and the miracles going to a gogo tamla, 1965 a greatest hits in all but name, 1965s going to a gogo was the first miracles album to feature its lead singer and main songwriters name outfront. See more ideas about motown, album covers and album.
Michael jackson vs lionel richie rek da gaffs mix up michael jackson dont stop til you get enough p. The label and its remarkable legacy is a reflection of the hard work of dedicated individuals overcoming incredible obstacles to achieve great success. Tamla motown tmg 503 united kingdom march 1965 its growing what love has joined together the temptations. Following our popular recent rundown of the top 10 motown albums, we thought wed dive even deeper into the hitsville universe to bring you 100 indispensable tracks from berry gordys pop and soul powerhouse originally published in mojo 183. The 100 greatest motown songs 19601994 part 2 youtube.
Motown spread to international markets in 1965, with the formation of tamla motown for releases in uk, germany, canada, italy, perhaps others. The first and, for my money, the best of the various motown labels founded by berry gordy jr. The tracks are mostly from the sixties and seventies with a few later including tracks by rick james super freak, shanice i love your smile and smokey robinson being with you, just to see her. The motown sound was a mix of soul and pop that other labels were unable to replicate. Its name, a portmanteau of motor and town, has become a nickname for detroit, where the label was originally headquartered motown played an important role in the racial integration of. The story behind motown, one of the worlds most beloved. Over a fourteen year period they were the heartbeat on every hit from motown s detroit era. The best motown songs are timeless soul classics that capture. Americas greatest record label and global music ico. Various artists tamla motown the singles collection, vol. To celebrate motown s 60 th anniversary, official charts have teamed up with bbc radio 2 to reveal the uks official top 100 motown chart, combining digital download. This is a mix that contains a bunch of motown and other soulful goodies.
Heading uptown the first motortown revue was a legendary. The original name for the motown records building was. The list of 100 greatest motown songs is found here. Motown greatest hits best motown songs of all time youtube. The best motown mix i heard since joining this site. Shortly after the release of the evolution of love songs, i began to start working on the evolution of motown music 19601994. The 25 greatest motown songs of all time, ranked smooth. The very latest chart stats about motown chartbusters peak chart position, weeks on chart, weekbyweek chart run, catalogue number.
The uks top 100 biggest motown songs of the millennium. Each of these extraordinary discs contains 8 classic hits by the original artists. Marvin gaye, tammi terrell the onion song album version. Owners of some of their offerings now possess items with. Come to me 5 whisper 6 tamla t 101, january 1959 eddie holland. Its name, a portmanteau of motor and town, has become a nickname for detroit, where the label was originally headquartered. Motowns history of success also has the distinction of having created the largest black owned business in the whole of america. It was the first record label owned by an african american to primarily feature africanamerican artists. The motown meltdown series is born from a special collection of discs called the motown master recordings karaoke by singing machine. Hollywood honours motown records founder with berry gordy square. For all unofficial bootleg releases of this label please use tamla motown 2 tamla.
The celebrations of motowns 60th anniversary continue around the world, with a major ev. Motown chartbusters is a series of compilation albums first released by emi under licence on the tamla motown label in britain. Motown, of course, stands for more than just the historic music. Standing in the shadows of motown 1 hours and 48 minutes movie 2002 in 1959, berry gordy jr. Still, its the music that counts, and this time each cd has a theme, respectively love songs, duets and best of motown. The album certainly isnt coy about its gifts, introducing itself with four us pop top 20 hits. In other words, no other drum beats, basslines, keys etc. The label is primarily known for a style of soul music with a distinct pop influence also known as the motown sound. Motown recommended whats going on was released in may 1971 and hailed as marvin gayes masterpiece.
Marvin gayes neverreleased 1972 tamlamotown album, youre. Jul 02, 2014 the list of 100 greatest motown songs is found here. All of the artists included in the playlist below made an indelible mark on the label, each song. Looks like yet another budget motown compilation from the packaging, but the truth is that this is a completely awesome and comprehensive 3 cd 82 tracks.
Tamla motown from motown with love various 2lp amazon. Gordy expanded his stable of mostlyblack artists, grooming them carefully so as to be presentable to white america. Motown records is a record label founded by berry gordy in 1959. All of the motown tracks here can be found in much better sound quality on a box set on motown itself the complete motown singles volume 1, 19591961.
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