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Motown Archives: 02/2026

Berry Gordy - Record Producer - Motown Founder

The first artist Berry Gordy tried to write a song for: “Never heard back”

The origins of Motown…

Ben Forrest
Feb 25, 2026
Marvin Gaye - Musician - Singer

The unlikely moment Marvin Gaye finally started to enjoy performing

“I’m not an extrovert by nature”.

Andrew Clayman
Feb 21, 2026
James Jamerson - Far Out Magazine

The story behind Motown’s greatest bassline: “Man, he could drink”

Flawless.

Reuben Cross
Feb 20, 2026
The Motown masterpiece that gave birth to The Beatles- I just love it

The three times Motown knocked The Beatles off the top of the charts

Toppling the hierarchy.

Lauren Hunter
Feb 16, 2026
John Lennon - George Harrison - The Beatles - 1960s

The curious song John Lennon and George Harrison both called a favourite

“I suppose that helped us gel as musicians, and as a group.”

Tom Phelan
Feb 15, 2026
Berry Gordy - Tamla Motown Records Founder - 1960s

The Motown artist who shocked Berry Gordy with their ability: “In every field”

“It wasn’t just his writing…”

Ben Forrest
Feb 14, 2026
The 10 longest charting Motown singles of all time are still classics

The 10 longest charting Motown singles of all time are still classics

A timeless legacy.

Callum MacHattie
Feb 13, 2026
Berry Gordy - Record Producer - Motown Founder

The core root of the Motown sound, according to Berry Gordy

An enduring sound…

Ben Forrest
Feb 9, 2026
A collection of John Lennon’s favourite Motown songs

A collection of John Lennon’s favourite Motown songs

A colossal influence…

Ben Forrest
Feb 8, 2026
Stevie Wonder - 1967 - Musician - Jac. de Nijs

Stevie Wonder’s earliest memory of music: “Syrup and biscuits”

A defining moment…

Ben Forrest
Feb 8, 2026
Money, Motown, and the most honest pop song of all time-

Money, Motown, and the most honest pop song of all time: The story of Barrett Strong’s ultimate masterpiece’

An enduring classic…

Ben Forrest
Feb 5, 2026
Aretha Franklin - Singer - 1960s

What would have happened if Aretha Franklin signed to Motown Records?

What could have been…

Ben Forrest
Feb 5, 2026

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