Berry Gordy

The 10 longest charting Motown singles of all time are still classics

The first Motown Records song to reach number one is a 1961 classic

The start of something big.

Dale Maplethorpe

May 3, 2026

Berry Gordy - Tamla Motown Records Founder - 1960s

Race, soul, and a $3.19 cheque: How Berry Gordy’s formative years with Jackie Wilson spurred on the creation of Motown

The path to stardom.

Apr 28, 2026

Berry Gordy - Diana Ross - Split

The slap in the face that changed Motown forever

A tumultuous affair.

Mar 30, 2026

Berry Gordy - Record Producer - Motown Founder

The first artist Berry Gordy tried to write a song for: “Never heard back”

The origins of Motown…

Feb 25, 2026

Berry Gordy - Tamla Motown Records Founder - 1960s

The Motown artist who shocked Berry Gordy with their ability: “In every field”

“It wasn’t just his writing…”

Feb 14, 2026

Berry Gordy - Record Producer - Motown Founder

The core root of the Motown sound, according to Berry Gordy

An enduring sound…

Feb 9, 2026

Marvin Gaye - Musician - Singer

The singer Marvin Gaye said it was impossible to follow: “He drained our fans”

A lot of energy.

Dale Maplethorpe

Jan 5, 2026

Berry Gordy - American executive - record producer

The Motown artist Berry Gordy said was in another league: “He excelled in every field”

Another level.

Dale Maplethorpe

Jan 4, 2026

The greatest Motown singer, according to science

The Adantes: Motown’s secret backing singers that sang on 20,000 hits

Motown’s secret weapon…

Nov 21, 2025

Florence Ballard - Singer - The Supremes

Why was Florence Ballard fired from The Supremes?

“I wasn’t going to let anybody walk over me.”

Nov 15, 2025

Which Motown song held the number one spot for the longest in the 1960s?

An undisputed masterpiece…

Nov 2, 2025

The greatest Motown singer, according to science

Who was Motown’s best-selling female solo artist?

A treasure.

Dale Maplethorpe

Oct 25, 2025