If youre looking for a perfect example of The Motown Sound, youd be hard-pressed to find a better one than 1963s Heatwave. With doo-wop vocals, a hefty backbeat, and plenty of horns, this is the classic sound of the label. D.B. This fiercely funky political broadside, coincidentally released just after Nixons resignation in 1974, is like a weaponized version of Superstition, with Wonder pounding out the nastiest clavinet on record and a backup vocal from the Jackson 5 thats celebratory in its defiance. For a start, here's an extended reconstruction I made of Marvin & Tammi's "Ain't No Mountain High Enough". Poor Bernadette, she never had a chance of living up to Levi Stubbs unrealistic expectations of her. In my own experience mixing, it's hard [[if not downright impossible) to try to eliminate vocals and such from the original song. Adult Contemporary, 6. They gained acclaim for helping to change soul in the 70s by adding rock guitar, and did the original version of Twist And Shout (later covered by The Beatles on their debut album, Please Please Me). Many listeners, including Motown head Berry Gordy, assumed the song was a drug reference, but as the Temptations Otis Williams later recalled, I know there werent drug references because Norman and Barrett didnt do drugs.J.D. Man, he was one of the major forces in the Motown sound, Stevie Wonder told Rolling Stone in 1973, just a few years after Benjamins fatal stroke. Keep On Truckin (Part 1) Eddie Kendricks / U.S. Tender yet sprightly, its regarded as The Temptations theme song. Pop* U.S. R&B, 14. Im Coming Out/Upside Down 2018 Mix Diana Ross / U.S. Dance Club, Your email address will not be published. Nastay as a busted tooth, slick as an oil spill, this Motown song kicks butt. Lady (You Bring Me Up) The Commodores / New Zealand, 12. Rockin Robin Michael Jackson / U.S. You Will Know Stevie Wonder / U.S. R&B, 16. It used a motto of the early 70s which became even more popular following the songs 1973 release, adorning T-shirts and badges across the US and UK. This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You) Isley Brothers, #1 cover version by Rod Stewart with Ronald Isley: U.S. More than 40 years after its release, it still knows its built and knows how to please. The result was this arresting story of ghetto love. [C# Fm B D# G#m] Chords for Diana Ross Supremes Motown "Forever Came Today" My Extended Version! Boogie On Reggae Woman Stevie Wonder / U.S. At one point, Kendricks holds his quavering falsetto for around 10 straight seconds before the track goes full instrumental and pushes toward the lead-footed, four-on-the-floor pulse that would later define disco. Four Tops "Bernadette" My BIG Extended Version!! Aint No Mountain High Enough Diana Ross / U.S. CLUBHOUSE Walk in her shoes? Pop U.S. R&B, 5. End Of The Road spent a quarter of a year at US No.1, and Boyz II Men went on to beat that performance, twice! 1: 1959-1961 Various The Complete Motown Singles | Vol. Beauty Is Only Skin Deep The Temptations / U.S. R&B. But I will definitely work on more when I get some time to be creative. That letter she wanted probably held a 1961 gold record. That, strangeness aside, the elegantly sumptuous record co-written by, Johnny Bristol, a songwriter and producer who can also be heard, singing in the background is one of the most majestic and poignant, records of the Motown era. 12. Stoned Love The Supremes / U.S. R&B, 23. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.com. The Originals only appeared as backup singers through most of the Sixties, until they finally had a hit with a Baby, Im for Real, produced by Marvin Gaye and co-written with his first wife, Anna Gordy Gaye. Awe-inspiring. You Cant Hurry Love The Supremes / U.S. Jimmy Mack Martha & the Vandellas / U.S. R&B, 11. Written by Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, Aint No Mountain High Enough melded gospel roots with heavenly soul within a musical backdrop that swooped from gentle valleys to staggering highs. The updated edition of the box set adds ten bonus tracks across its first ten discs, and a new Disc 11. John's extended versions are brilliant. Full of beans, Michael Jackson and the rest of the boys from Gary, Indiana, break big with their first Tamla single, sounding like a junior Sly And The Family Stone crossed with a teenage Temptations. Do It Baby The Miracles / U.S. R&B*/**, 9. A.M. Pop* U.S. R&B*, 15. Such a shame the world lost her at such a young age. Celebrate with Abdul Duke Fakir, the last and still living member of The Four Tops. Brenda Holloway, the LA teenager who gave Motown the touch of class its founder, Berry Gordy, craved, had recorded Every Little Bit Hurts two years earlier, but it went unissued. We want to hear it. Gaye threads multitracked backing vocals throughout almost the entire tune, sometimes echoing the lead lyric, sometimes breaking the spell with shattering ad-libs then knitting everything back together by bathing the whole track in the prettiest of ooohs and aaahs. When he starts to fade out not long after four minutes, you may not feel ready to leave. Lets Get Serious Jermaine Jackson / U.S. R&B, 3. Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Extended versions Motown - YouTube The Motown Acapella Intros Mix mixed by Martin T Martin T MegaMixes 2 years ago R&B & Soul 167 4 1 Martin T MegaMixes 138 188 Report Follow Martin T MegaMixes and others on SoundCloud. Youve Really Got A Hold On Me The Miracles / U.S. R&B, 7. Brick Houses curious compliment for a mighty mighty female, with lyrics penned by Shirley Hanna-King, wife of the bands hornsman William King, was a US smash in 1977. Diana Ross was on the precipice of solo stardom when she recorded Love Child, which was ostensibly a solo single anyway, since it was one of the first Supremes recordings without any other actual Supremes on it. Move on Up (Extended Version) in Motown Dinner - SoundCloud Back In My Arms Again The Supremes / U.S. The Motown Box Box Set, Remastered Michael Jackson Format: Audio CD 33 ratings $12592 See all 3 formats and editions Streaming Unlimited MP3 Listen with our Free App Audio CD $125.92 5 Used from $14.99 2 New from $125.92 Runaway Child, Running Wild The Temptations / U.S. R&B, 2. Best Motown Love Songs: 20 Essential Songs For Soulmates - uDiscover Music The collection features a staggering total of 208 chart-topping Motown hits, including such indelible classics as the Four Tops I Cant Help Myself, Marvin Gayes Whats Going On, the Jackson 5s ABC, Martha & the Vandellas Dancing In The Street, The Marvelettes Please Mr. Postman, Diana Ross Aint No Mountain High Enough, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles I Second That Emotion, the Supremes Where Did Our Love Go, the Temptations Aint Too Proud To Beg and Stevie Wonders Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Im Yours)., The new edition of the box set adds ten bonus tracks across its first ten discs. Luckily, Houstons impassioned take was well-received, becoming a disco-club staple and later winning her a Grammy Award.