Berry Gordy

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

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.

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…”

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.

Aug 7, 2025

The Velvelettes - Girl Group - 1960s - Motown Records

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

A missed opportunity.

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.

Jul 31, 2025

Maxine Powell: The forgotten figure who defined Motown

An essential part of the Motown story.

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.”

Jun 12, 2025

Five easy masterpieces- An introduction to Motown Records

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

Revolutionary tracks.

May 31, 2025

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

An inevitably overlooked song.

May 26, 2025

Brenda Holloway - Singer - 1960s

Brenda Holloway: how Motown alienated its most powerful voice

A distinctive talent.

May 24, 2025