Marvin Gaye

The first song to debut at number one in the charts

Which song held the number one spot for the longest in 1971?

A lot of versatility.

Dale Maplethorpe

Oct 12, 2025

Anthony Bourdain - Chef - Author - Broadcaster

Anthony Bourdain’s favourite Motown album

A classic record…

Oct 10, 2025

Marvin Gaye - Musician - 1966

‘Midnight Lady’: The classic song Marvin Gaye slammed as totally “contrived”

His stunning comeback single…

Oct 10, 2025

Five albums it's impossible to hate

Five albums that are impossible to hate

Perfect albums.

Dale Maplethorpe

Oct 7, 2025

Linda Ronstadt - 1980 - Singer - Musician

“Extraordinaire”: The legendary musician Linda Ronstadt was honoured to kiss

An unexpected turn of events.

Oct 2, 2025

Marvin Gaye

‘How Sweet It Is’: The actor who inspired a Motown classic

Swept with Hollywood suave.

Oct 2, 2025

Marvin Gaye - Musician - Singer

The tragedy that made Marvin Gaye “never” want to duet again

Never again.

Sep 20, 2025

Music - General - Collage - Punk - Disco - 1970s - Vinyl

The greatest songs of all time, according to data science

Objectively good.

Sep 8, 2025

I Heard It Through The Grapevine Everything wrong with Motown’s worst number one

‘I Heard It Through the Grapevine’: Everything wrong with Motown’s worst number one

It represents a wider issue.

Dale Maplethorpe

Sep 4, 2025

Who killed Marvin Gaye, and why?

The Motown order that changed Marvin Gaye forever: “I’ll never record for you”

A pivotal moment.

Aug 16, 2025

Bono - U2 - Singer - 1990s

The best lyric of the 1970s, according to Bono

He’s covered it a few times himself.

Aug 4, 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