Motown had a roster of hit songwriters who understood the power of an unforgettable lyric, creating timeless hooks we'll never forget.
Motown gave soul music broad appeal with its iconic beat, earworm hooks, and call-and-response gospel vocals. But the Detroit label, founded by Berry Gordy Jr. as Tamla Records in 1959, was much more ...
The fusion of gospel, pop, R&B, and soul contributed greatly to the success of Motown Records. It allowed its writers and artists to create songs that were catchy and appealing to younger listeners, ...
But it would be an injustice to Motown to simply give thanks to the gods of rock and roll and overlook the crucial impact ...
Author Margena A. Christian revisits the legacy of Sylvia Moy, the Motown trailblazer behind classics by Stevie Wonder.
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Iconic '70s singer, with 4 No. 1 hit songs, turns 69
He helped create some of the most memorable No. 1 hits of the Motown era.
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Davis Musical Theater Company’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ review
Little Shop of Horrors runs now through March 29. Shows are on Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. and on Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at DMTC.org or at the box office.
Everything changed in 1964 with "Where Did Our Love Go," the trio’s first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. The song ...
Fans of classic soul, Motown and R&B will have the chance to relive the sounds of Sheffield’s legendary King Mojo when a special reunion night takes place on Friday 8 May at The Library in Sheffield.
The Supremes' rise wasn't just chart success; it was a strategic cultural intervention that brought Black women into America's living rooms.
Supremes legend Diana Ross will visit Memphis as part of her "Diana in Motion Tour," marking her first show in the area in ...
Substitute' is one of The Who's best-known early singles, but Pete Townshend "pinched" parts of the song from some R&B ...
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