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Motown Archives: 01/2025

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

What was the first number one song for Motown?

The soulful sounds reaching the masses.

Tim Coffman
Jan 29, 2025
Motown Records - General - Logo - Record Label

Jeff Lynne’s favourite Motown album

“What a beautiful mix.”

Tom Phelan
Jan 28, 2025
Motown Records - General - Logo - Record Label

The X-rated Motown movie that went straight to the Oscars

A surprise hit.

Lily Hardman
Jan 28, 2025
Smokey Robinson - Singer

“A one-in-a-million group”: The Motown group Smokey Robinson said couldn’t be beat

“You were going to be singing for second place at best.”

Reuben Cross
Jan 26, 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

Who was Motown’s most successful artist?

The rise of a new musical movement.

Kelly Murphy
Jan 13, 2025
Frank Zappa - 1965

“Amazing”: Frank Zappa’s favourite pop song

A complex madness.

Tom Taylor
Jan 11, 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
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