Motown Archives: 09/2025

The Spinners - 1960's

The Spinners: The legendary group that Motown almost destroyed

Underappreciated by the Detroit label.

Sep 26, 2025

The greatest Motown singer, according to science

Motown’s greatest masterpiece, according to Don Letts

A titan amongst titans.

Sep 21, 2025

Marvin Gaye - Musician - Singer

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

Never again.

Sep 20, 2025

The greatest Motown singer, according to science

‘Beechwood 4-5789’: Did this Motown hit dox someone’s phone number?

A classic hit.

Sep 17, 2025

The 100 Greatest Northern Soul Songs of All Time

Keep the Faith: The 100 greatest northern soul songs of all time

Get on your dancing shoes…

Sep 17, 2025

Paul McCartney - John Lennon - Ringo Starr - George Harrison - 1963 - The Beatles

Which Motown song did The Beatles cover the most?

A lasting allegiance.

Sep 16, 2025

The tragic tale of Shorty Long Motown’s forgotten party starter

The tragic tale of Shorty Long: Motown’s forgotten party starter

A career cut short.

Sep 15, 2025

Reflections The Supremes hit that signalled the end of an era for Motown

‘Reflections’: The Supremes hit that signalled the end of an era for Motown

Nothing lasts forever.

Sep 6, 2025

Mike Terry The overlooked producer behind the northern soul sound

Mike Terry: The overlooked producer behind the northern soul sound

An essential figure.

Sep 6, 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 is the only Golden Globe winner to have released a record on Motown?

You’ll never guess.

Sep 4, 2025

The Motown masterpiece that gave birth to The Beatles- I just love it

The Motown classic that finally toppled The Beatles song ‘Hey Jude’

A battle for the ages.

Sep 3, 2025