Motown

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…

Feb 9, 2026

A collection of John Lennon’s favourite Motown songs

A collection of John Lennon’s favourite Motown songs

A colossal influence…

Feb 8, 2026

Stevie Wonder - 1967 - Musician - Jac. de Nijs

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

A defining moment…

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…

Feb 5, 2026

Aretha Franklin - Singer - 1960s

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

What could have been…

Feb 5, 2026

The greatest Motown singer, according to science

The story behind Motown’s greatest lyric: “That’s it”

An unforgettable track…

Feb 3, 2026

Marvin Gaye - Musician - 1966

The band that forced Marvin Gaye to go solo: “I’d had it”

A momentous decision…

Feb 1, 2026

The most played Motown song of the 20th century in the USA

The most played Motown song of the 20th century in the USA

The hit of hits.

Jan 29, 2026

The greatest Motown singer, according to science

The Motown singer who blew the roster away: “I’d never even dared to dream”

An iconic voice…

Jan 28, 2026

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

The one Beatles song that was directly inspired by Motown: “It says the usual Lennon things”

Motown was a major influence.

Jan 27, 2026

Black Forum- Motown's forgotten entry into radical politics

Black Forum: Motown’s forgotten entry into radical politics

When Motown met civil rights…

Jan 22, 2026