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Berry Gordy

Five easy masterpieces- An introduction to Motown Records

Soul, money, and exploitation: the dark side of Motown Records

Not all sunshine and soul.

Ben Forrest
Feb 7, 2025
Berry Gordy - Tamla Motown Records Founder - 1960s

What remains of Motown’s funk and soul empire?

A far cry from its heyday.

Ben Forrest
Jan 31, 2025
Berry Gordy - Tamla Motown Records Founder - 1960s

‘I Hear A Symphony’: the classic Motown song that was “extremely special” to Berry Gordy

“The greatest joy that I had.”

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

‘Shop Around’: The first Motown single to sell a million copies

An early triumph…

Ben Forrest
Jan 17, 2025
Motown Records - General - Logo - Record Label

Hitsville’s humble beginnings: How Motown began with an $800 loan

M for monumental.

Dale Maplethorpe
Jan 15, 2025
Motown Records - General - Logo - Record Label

‘A Bird in the Hand’: Motown’s most overlooked masterpiece

A must listen.

Dale Maplethorpe
Jan 1, 2025
Motown Records - General - Logo - Record Label

How many number one hits did Motown produce?

History-defining…

Lauren Hunter
Dec 30, 2024
Motown Records - General - Logo - Record Label

Was Motown America’s first pop culture movement?

More than just a record label…

Ben Forrest
Dec 29, 2024
Motown Records - General - Logo - Record Label

Origins of Hitsville USA: What was Motown’s first hit?

Kicking off a musical phenomenon.

Ben Forrest
Dec 29, 2024
Motown Records - General - Logo - Record Label

Who was the first artist signed to Motown Records?

The beginning of an empire.

Ben Forrest
Dec 22, 2024
Motown Records - General - Logo - Record Label

Who was the first white artist to sign for Motown Records?

A vital record label…

Ben Forrest
Dec 17, 2024
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The first plagiarism lawsuit in music history

A tough law to stay on top of.

Dale Maplethorpe
Jun 18, 2024

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