Motown Archives: 02/2025

Five easy masterpieces- An introduction to Motown Records

Holland-Dozier-Holland: how Berry Gordy and Motown drove away the key to their success

It cost them in the long run.

Feb 26, 2025

Rare Earth: Motown’s failed attempt to break into the rock market

A misguided effort.

Feb 25, 2025

Phil Collins - Genesis - Drummer - Singer - Musician - 1970s

The Motown artists Phil Collins called his “big idols”

The rhythmic side of prog.

Feb 20, 2025

Missville USA: 10 Motown songs that should be deleted from history

They can’t all be winners…

Feb 19, 2025

Five easy masterpieces- An introduction to Motown Records

What was Motown’s biggest year?

A prolific label.

Callum MacHattie

Feb 17, 2025

Berry Gordy and the Fab Four: Which Motown songs did The Beatles cover?

Early appreciators of Motown.

Feb 11, 2025

Dusty Springfield

Dusty Springfield’s role in introducing Motown Records to the United Kingdom

A tireless supporter of soul.

Feb 11, 2025

Ric-Tic- the Detroit label that rivalled Motown Records

Ric-Tic: the Detroit label that rivalled Motown Records

An essential label.

Feb 11, 2025

Berry Gordy - Tamla Motown Records Founder - 1960s

Why everyone on the set of ‘Lady Sings the Blues’ hated Berry Gordy: “Diana was beyond frustrated”

Patience was running thin.

Feb 8, 2025

'Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)- The most expensive Northern soul single ever sold

‘Do I Love You’: How an obscure Motown song defined northern soul

A timeless classic.

Feb 7, 2025

Five easy masterpieces- An introduction to Motown Records

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

Not all sunshine and soul.

Feb 7, 2025

Five easy masterpieces- An introduction to Motown Records

Five easy masterpieces: An introduction to Motown Records

More than just a record label.

Feb 3, 2025