If youre looking for a full list of every motown single, try the master index instead. The motown record company championed a unique style of music and was where several influential artists got their start. Heres a list of the ones covered on motown junkies so far. The label is primarily known for a style of soul music with a distinct pop influence also known as the motown sound. Motown music the sound that changed america motown museum. Motown recommended whats going on was released in may 1971 and hailed as marvin gayes masterpiece. The best motown mix i heard since joining this site. Ever wondered about the amazing albums youve never heard, which the rock critics have b. 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. The best motown songs are timeless soul classics that capture. Incorporated on january 12, 1959 by berry gordy, jr. Download 392 motown stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. The first and, for my money, the best of the various motown labels founded by berry gordy jr.
Tamla motown tmg 503 united kingdom march 1965 its growing what love has joined together the temptations. In total, 12 editions were released in the uk between 1967 and 1982. Motown northern soul by various artists on amazon music. 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. Tamla motown tmg 504 united kingdom march 1965 kiss me baby tears in vain stevie wonder. Motown records is a record label founded by berry gordy in 1959. Come to me 5 whisper 6 tamla t 101, january 1959 eddie holland. Motown mini mix greatest hits from the motown era by d. Tons of awesome motown wallpapers to download for free. The uks top 100 biggest motown songs of the millennium. Dmc dj essentials classic motown mixes the artists 1. Paul and the broken bones denise lasalle motown soul blues oldies jazz. This quiz and worksheet combination will test you on the origins and popular. Volumes 1 and 2 were originally called british motown chartbusters.
The very latest chart stats about motown chartbusters peak chart position, weeks on chart, weekbyweek chart run, catalogue number. See more ideas about motown, the wedding singer and tamla motown. Gnarls barkley barrett strong the black crowes android netrunner anr. Users who reposted motown mini mix greatest hits from the. Users who like motown mini mix greatest hits from the motown era. All of the artists included in the playlist below made an indelible mark on the label, each song. Gordy expanded his stable of mostlyblack artists, grooming them carefully so as to be presentable to white america. Owners of some of their offerings now possess items with. You can also upload and share your favorite motown wallpapers. Was inspired by the mix i did at motown on mondays in san francisco. Motown classics gold vol 1 full album greatest hits youtube. 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. Motown greatest hits best motown songs of all time youtube. Motown s history of success also has the distinction of having created the largest black owned business in the whole of america.
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. 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. 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. Marvin gaye, tammi terrell the onion song album version. Inspired by the view of a vietnam veteran about love in the face of conflict. Motown, of course, stands for more than just the historic music. 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. The 100 greatest motown songs 19601994 part 2 youtube. Motown stock photos download 392 royalty free photos. Chris clark from head to toe in london british fans of motown or tamla motown. Motown spread to international markets in 1965, with the formation of tamla motown for. The label and its remarkable legacy is a reflection of the hard work of dedicated individuals overcoming incredible obstacles to achieve great success. The original name for the motown records building was.
Then, in march 1965, emi launched the tamla motown label which issued recordings only from berry gordys labels tamla, motown, gordy, soul and vip. Motown music the sound that changed america motown. 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. Jackson five mix i want you back rockin robin michael jackson doctor my eyes abc p. Michael jackson vs lionel richie rek da gaffs mix up michael jackson dont stop til you get enough p. Tamla motown was a label created by uk tamla motown 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. Gordy derived tamla from a hit song tammy from the late 50s. 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 motown sound was a mix of soul and pop that other labels were unable to replicate. The elgins vs amy winehouse two tracker the elgins heaven must have sent you p. Complete introduction to tamla motown complete introduction to tamla motown various. 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. As of the acquisition of polygram in 1999, motown and all its properties are now part of the universal music group.
It cracks off like crazy, shoulder to shoulder on a monday night. Marvin gayes neverreleased 1972 tamlamotown album, youre. 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. Americas greatest record label and global music ico.
You can also download one of our free apps to enjoy internet radio on your favorite device. Motowns history of success also has the distinction of having created the largest black owned business in the whole of america. Motown spread to international markets in 1965, with the formation of tamla motown for releases in uk, germany, canada, italy, perhaps others. These are the original classic motown recordings with separated stereo channels, left and right. The countdown to christmas has begun and classic motown are celebrating with a 12 days of. This is a mix that contains a bunch of motown and other soulful goodies. Ofcourse motown was short for detroits nickname of motortownauto manufacturing. Still, its the music that counts, and this time each cd has a theme, respectively love songs, duets and best of motown. 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. Over a fourteen year period they were the heartbeat on every hit from motown s detroit era. Recommend me a motown compilation, posted by billyshearrs. Motown music beholds some of the greatest songs and artists of the 20th century. Motown chartbusters is a series of compilation albums first released by emi under licence on the tamla motown label in britain. 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.
The list of 100 greatest motown songs is found here. Tamla motown from motown with love various 2lp amazon. Thats probably my most favorite party in the city located at madrone art bar on fell and divisadero in sf every monday night. The celebrations of motowns 60th anniversary continue around the world, with a major ev. In other words, no other drum beats, basslines, keys etc. August 8, 2012 motown records is indeed the story of a small company that became a dominant force in the music industry, eventually encompassing some two dozen different labels and thousands of record, tape, and compact disc issues.
Various tamla motown 45 latest mp3, flac album version. Motown trivia music quiz think you know your motown trivia. The 25 greatest motown songs of all time, ranked smooth. See more ideas about motown, album covers and album. The 100 greatest motown songs 19601994 part 1 youtube.
The first one this is a discography for tamla records other motown labels are listed here. Dj andy smith northern soul 45s mix 3 july 07 by dj. The satintones didnt just get in on the ground floor of motown they helped build the foundation. It was the first record label owned by an african american to primarily feature africanamerican artists. Hollywood honours motown records founder with berry gordy square.
Motown records is an american record label owned by universal music group. 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. Various artists tamla motown the singles collection, vol. We are removing our fees for every select subscription for 3 months to help support creators. Standing in the shadows of motown 1 hours and 48 minutes movie 2002 in 1959, berry gordy jr. The motown meltdown series is born from a special collection of discs called the motown master recordings karaoke by singing machine. Motown celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2019, having been launched as tamla records by berry gordy back in 1959.
In between, the tamla imprint was responsible for releasing some of the best singles in the motown canon. Complete uk tamla motown singles and more soulfuldetroit. Each of these extraordinary discs contains 8 classic hits by the original artists. Heading uptown the first motortown revue was a legendary. Jul 02, 2014 the list of 100 greatest motown songs is found here. For all unofficial bootleg releases of this label please use tamla motown 2 tamla. The album certainly isnt coy about its gifts, introducing itself with four us pop top 20 hits. Shortly after the release of the evolution of love songs, i began to start working on the evolution of motown music 19601994. The story behind motown, one of the worlds most beloved. Frank wilsons recording of do i love you indeed i do spawned one of motown s and musics great mysteries. Its name, a portmanteau of motor and town, has become a nickname for detroit, where the label was originally headquartered. Over a halfcentury ago, on january 12, 1959, to be exact, a young africanamerican songwriter named berry gordy founded his. For several decades, it was one of the leading record labels in the world, scoring countless hits and launching the careers of icons such as stevie wonder, marvin gaye, diana ross and michael jackson. 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.
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