The tragic tale of Shorty Long: Motown’s forgotten party starter A career cut short. Ben Forrest Sep 15, 2025
‘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 Some truly weird records. Ben Forrest Aug 7, 2025
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 The timeless sounds of Detroit soul. Ben Forrest Jul 31, 2025
Maxine Powell: The forgotten figure who defined Motown An essential part of the Motown story. Ben Forrest Jun 25, 2025
‘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
‘What’s Going On’: Five tracks that broke the Motown mould Revolutionary tracks. Ben Forrest May 31, 2025
‘Ich-I-Bon #1’: the bizarre surf rock instrumental released by Motown Records An inevitably overlooked song. Ben Forrest May 26, 2025
Brenda Holloway: how Motown alienated its most powerful voice A distinctive talent. Ben Forrest May 24, 2025
The end of Hitsville USA: What was Motown’s last-ever number-one single? The end of an era… Ben Forrest May 17, 2025
‘Where Did Our Love Go?’: How Berry Gordy tore The Supremes apart Motown’s cash-cow. Ben Forrest May 9, 2025