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Berry Gordy

The tragic tale of Shorty Long Motown’s forgotten party starter

The tragic tale of Shorty Long: Motown’s forgotten party starter

A career cut short.

Ben Forrest
Sep 15, 2025
Berry Gordy - Tamla Motown Records Founder - 1960s

‘Baby Love’: the “perfect” Motown masterpiece that Berry Gordy rejected

“There’s no gimmick here…”

Lauren Hunter
Aug 14, 2025
Soul, astrology, and novelty records- The five most bizarre Motown songs of all time

Soul, astrology, and novelty records: The five most bizarre Motown songs of all time

Some truly weird records.

Ben Forrest
Aug 7, 2025
The Velvelettes - Girl Group - 1960s - Motown Records

The mystery of The Velvelettes: Motown’s forgotten next big thing

A missed opportunity.

Ben Forrest
Aug 2, 2025
Hitsville USA- The 10 greatest Motown number ones of all time

Hitsville USA: The 10 greatest Motown number ones of all time

The timeless sounds of Detroit soul.

Ben Forrest
Jul 31, 2025
Motown Records - General - Logo - Record Label

Maxine Powell: The forgotten figure who defined Motown

An essential part of the Motown story.

Ben Forrest
Jun 25, 2025
Berry Gordy - American executive - record producer

‘I Hear A Symphony’: Diana Ross’ greatest song, according to Berry Gordy

“Managing her and developing her career was the greatest joy that I had.”

Tom Phelan
Jun 12, 2025
Five easy masterpieces- An introduction to Motown Records

‘What’s Going On’: Five tracks that broke the Motown mould

Revolutionary tracks.

Ben Forrest
May 31, 2025
Motown Records - General - Logo - Record Label

‘Ich-I-Bon #1’: the bizarre surf rock instrumental released by Motown Records

An inevitably overlooked song.

Ben Forrest
May 26, 2025
Brenda Holloway - Singer - 1960s

Brenda Holloway: how Motown alienated its most powerful voice

A distinctive talent.

Ben Forrest
May 24, 2025
Motown Records - General - Logo - Record Label

The end of Hitsville USA: What was Motown’s last-ever number-one single?

The end of an era…

Ben Forrest
May 17, 2025
Diana Ross - The Supremes

‘Where Did Our Love Go?’: How Berry Gordy tore The Supremes apart

Motown’s cash-cow.

Ben Forrest
May 9, 2025

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