Marvin is overwhelmed by desire in the title track of his 1976 album, I Want You, produced and co-written by Leon Ware. One of the keystones of Ms. Ross' solo career and proof that Motown could conjure up disco classics of epic proportions. Forum Archives Reach Out, Ill Be There Four Tops / U.S. . erve my time as your fool, you just want to give the dude a hug, and introduce him to the Marvelettes Too Many Fish in the Sea. . Pop U.S. R&B* Canada. Adult Contemporary Australia Canada, 11. Wells once called her biggest hit, My Guy, the epitome of the Motown sound, and she was right. According to the Tops Duke Fakir, Lamont Dozier was under the gun to write a follow-up to I Cant Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) in 1965, so he just reversed the earlier hits chord changes hence the winking in-joke of a song title. The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game The Marvelettes / U.S. R&B*, 9. But the not-quite original is the best! In the space of three minutes, he declares, I live only to hold you and I need you to live before he escalates his infatuation to Youre the soul of me, more than a dream, youre a plan to me by the tunes end. You Will Know Stevie Wonder / U.S. R&B, 16. Things are not what they seem, admits Smokey, a topic he also dealt with in Tears Of A Clown. His pain was our gain. Not much became of the imprint, which closed up shop by the mid-Seventies. I Heard It Through The Grapevine Gladys Knight & the Pips / U.S. R&B, 14. Told it would take a while to come up with what Richie needed, the singer made up the interjections himself. More than 40 years after its release, it still knows its built and knows how to please. The way the music is produced and mixed, usually with echo and reverb, means that you pretty much can't remove a sound completely without trace. A Song For Mama Boyz II Men / U.S. R&B, 15. The updated edition of the box set adds ten bonus tracks across its first ten discs, and a new Disc 11. The title phrase was inspired by a BMI awards ceremony, where one of the winners, songwriter Ronnie Mack of Hes So Fine, was eulogized by his mother, who accepted the award after his death from Hodgkins lymphoma. Incredibly passionate music from 1970, with a highly romantic pulse. He also adds the flirty sentiment, Id like to see you in the raw under the stars above. One of the songs biggest fans: Jerry Garcia, who immediately started playing it on the road and loved to jam on Boogie On Reggae Woman for 17 or 18 minutes at a time. Pop** U.S. R&B, 16. Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Im Yours) Stevie Wonder / U.S. Nastay as a busted tooth, slick as an oil spill, this Motown song kicks butt. 1s, including two that were not in the 2008 release and two Diana Ross remixes that have more recently topped Billboards dance chart: Aint No Mountain High Enough (2017 Remix) and Im Coming Out/Upside Down (2018 Mix).. Co-written by Four Tops Obie Benson after hed seen police brutality at a street protest, Whats Going On was the African-American hit of 1971, covered by jazz musicians, reggae singers, and funkateers alike. A dance-floor filler to this day, Girl You Need a Change of Mind builds for several minutes before reaching an ecstatic, wordless peak. Adult Contemporary, 7. They gained acclaim for helping to change soul in the 70s by adding rock guitar, and did the original version of Twist And Shout (later covered by The Beatles on their debut album, Please Please Me). Sheppard / U.S. Country, 20. Pop* U.S. R&B*, 15. The arrangement is surprisingly similar; the producer is Johnny Bristol Johnny of Johnny And Jackey. They turned Too Many Fish in the Sea into a timeless feminist pep talk for anyone going through love troubles, with Gladys Horton as the voice of wisdom: I dont want nobody who dont want me/Theres too many fish in the sea! Benny Benjamins drums really second that emotion. Composed by Smokey and his sister Rose, Quiet Storm was not a huge pop hit, but it represents two things: a new genre of soul, which gave radio programmers an innovative format called, yes, Quiet Storm; and Motown coming to terms with the fact its music was not entirely for kids and parties anymore. Marvins third vocal partner, Tammi Terrell, gave him something dazzling to bounce off, and both singers shine on this glorious affirmation of love gone good, laid in 1968. 17. Think weve missed any of the best Motown songs? Wanda Young, in The Marvelettes lead singers role, had set a tender trap for a fella, but love hit me like a sudden slap, turning the tables. 3: 1963 Various The Complete Motown Singles | Vol. Ross uses a single tempo shift to great, dance-floor-destroying effect in Love Hangover, vaulting from breathy, besotted, slinking funk to darting disco, with cymbals shushing like angry passengers on an Amtrak quiet car. Writers Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong came up with a track that was just as incisive and explosive as the lyrics. Please Mr. Postman The Marvelettes / U.S. Pop, 2. On 12 January 1959, the music sensation that changed America - and the world beyond it - was set in motion. Pop U.S. R&B U.S. Dance/Disco, 4. K.H. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Aint No Mountain High Enough 2017 Remix Diana Ross / U.S. Dance Club, 6. First recorded by The Temptations, but a huge hit for The Undisputed Truth in 1971, heres the hard-edged aspect of Motown, superbad and tough. I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) (Extended Alternate Background Vocals Stereo Mix) 2-16: Four Tops - Something About You: 2-17: The Supremes - Stop! (That Playboy knew he was never getting their digits.) Adult Contemporary, 18. 6. Michaels voice was still sweet and youthful, but the sentiment and lavish sound nodded toward the R&B ballads for the audience. Pop U.S. R&B, 1. She is reveling in her passion-jaded condition, delivering a trophy-grabbing disco masterpiece, showing the likes of Donna Summer and Gloria Gaynor whos The Boss. First recorded by The Temptations, but a huge hit for The Undisputed Truth in 1971, here's the hard-edged aspect of Motown, superbad and tough. Gaye sings about street life in his falsetto, declaring, Theres only three things in life thats sure taxes, death, and trouble. R.S. One of Motowns best paranoid psychedelic funk songs penned by Norman Whitfield and lyricist Barrett Strong. Copyright 2023 Aint No Mountain High Enough Diana Ross / U.S. 1 when covered by other artists. Pop U.S. R&B*/**, 14. Rhythm of The Night DeBarge / U.S. R&B U.S. Do You Love Me The Contours / U.S. R&B, 4. Pop U.S. R&B, 7. You Wear It Well El DeBarge with DeBarge / U.S. Dance/Disco, 18. Rep Power. Another slowie, 1964-style. I was so taken with the mother and her little speech that stayed with me, so I came up with the song, Lamont Dozier said. Some emotions remain eternal. Shotgun Jr. Walker & the All-Stars / U.S. R&B, 16. Yet the ladies got back to work with new singer Jean Terrell and kept cranking out hits. Wherever I Lay My Hat (Thats My Home) Marvin Gaye, 1. 4 Seasons Of Loneliness Boyz II Men / U.S. Got To Give It Up Marvin Gaye / U.S. Hed just say, And here they are, the the the girls! J.D. I was really joking, she later said. Cameron goes from a smooth crooner waitin all alone by the telephone to bemused falsetto to enraged jilted lover in three minutes. But stories of the label in the Seventies tend to focus on Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye, to the exclusion of others. I kind of got that from my own experiences that was Lionel Richie from Tuskegee, Alabama, where there is no such thing as four-in-the-morning partying.. Few hits in the Motown canon have as many backstories and multiple meanings as the Vandellas last Top 10 hit. Pop U.S. R&B, 3. Keep On Truckin (Part 1) Eddie Kendricks / U.S. Ultimately, though, its an invigorating tribute to the unifying spirit of music itself, the equal opportunity for all to sing, dance, and clap their hands, and, frankly, Wonder deserves his own Sir Duke tribute just for writing it. Within 24 hours, a new Four Tops classic was written and recorded, and it went to Number Two on the R&B chart, and Number Five on pop. I've never gone hunting for them online, just found them by chance on my travels. K.H. For a start, here's an extended reconstruction I made of Marvin & Tammi's "Ain't No Mountain High Enough". A dreamy in fact, daydreamy ballad that was Eddie Kendricks parting gift to The Temptations, as he turns this tale of a deluded fantasist into a fans dream come true. Written and produced by Smokey Robinson, the track is a fluttering, soft, ultra-feminine tale of fidelity, with Wells coyly rejecting the advances of other men. Stevie Wonder wrote it for them, going for the Memphis sound of Al Green and Willie Mitchell right down to the sweet-and-sour horns and jazz chords. Pop U.S. R&B*/** Canada. An anthem from the first hitmaking phase of The Temptations career, when their songs were laid on by Smokey Robinson a sure sign of soul of the highest order. Smokey Robinsons group had a nice line in hand-me-down advice songs before he became the king of emotional metaphors, as this miraculous sliver of 1960 R&B testifies. I Wish It Would Rain The Temptations / U.S. R&B, 16. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); About Us Contributors Terms of Service Privacy Policy 2023 uDiscover Music, Jon Pardi Invited To Join Grand Ole Opry At Stagecoach By Guy Fieri And Alan Jackson, Red Hot Chili Peppers Flea Shares His Three Favorite Basslines, Killer Mike Sets 2023 North American Solo Tour, Carrie Underwood To Welcome Listeners Into Carries Country With New SiriusXM Channel, Lil Wayne Invites Fans To Welcome To Tha Carter Global Livestream Concert, LE SSERAFIM Head Up A Rebellion In Nile Rodgers Collaboration, Unforgiven, 702, Tame Impala, And Brick & Lace: Currently Trending Songs, Best Iggy Pop Songs: 20 Tracks With An Insatiable Lust For Life, Fancy: Behind Bobbie Gentrys Womens Lib Statement. , that warn a flirtatious partner to take it slow/or someday youll be all, alone, the Jackson 5s third straight Number One was a step in a more adult. All Night Long (All Night) Lionel Richie / U.S. Pop U.S. R&B U.K. Australia Canada Ireland, 15. 441 Tracks 80's (Extended 12 Inch Collection) (FLAC) siii, por que le tenemos esta gran coleccin musical de los aos 80's com mas de 400 track's y en la mejor calidad de sonido como es el (FLAC) versiones exclusivas ,privates , & originales entre otras una gran coleccin que no puede faltar en tu librera de 80's te lo dejo con el listado completo en la . The Motown Box Box Set, Remastered Michael Jackson Format: Audio CD 33 ratings $12592 See all 3 formats and editions Streaming Unlimited MP3 Listen with our Free App Audio CD $125.92 5 Used from $14.99 2 New from $125.92 11: Diana Ross: Love Hangover. Sheppard / U.S. Country, 1. As a song, End of the Road was a way for writers Kenneth Babyface Edmonds and Daryl Simmons to commiserate about their divorces (with an assist from L.A. Reid). Pop Canada, 14. item 4 NEW / Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (Deluxe Collectors' Edition) - Moto.. The song looked backward and forward at the same time, conjuring the Drifters 1964 classic Up on the Roof, while adding a dash of funky psychedelic whimsy. When it finally saw the light of day, it soared. I was so happy whenever I got a hit record on one of the artists, said Smokey Robinson, the labels greatest songwriting genius. He didnt know our names, Mary Wilson recalled of that auspicious debut. Pretty sure there's a thread or two here on the man and his work. Four Tops "Bernadette" My BIG Extended Version!! You could sing the telephone book on top of this rhythm section and it would still be a hit. Were all invited. Fingertips-Part 2 Little Stevie Wonder / U.S. Love Child Diana Ross & The Supremes / U.S. My Guy would end up being Wells biggest and last hit for Motown before signing to 20th Century Fox with movie-star dreams. Thatstrangeness aside, the elegantly sumptuous record co-written byJohnny Bristol, a songwriter and producer who can also be heardsinging in the background is one of the most majestic and poignantrecords of the Motown era. For the breakdown in the middle, Richie asked a friend who worked at the United Nations to recommend some African sayings. With a moody chord sequence and haunting harmonica, The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game was one of the most original hits of 1967. 5: 1965 Various Pop U.S. R&B, 14. Ahora ya en portada! with Key, BPM, and easy-to-follow letter notes in sheet. These include David Bowie and Mick Jaggers Live Aid-benefitting remake of Dancing In The Street and Coolio featuring LVs Gangstas Paradise, based around Stevie Wonders Pastime Paradise., The newly-added Disc 11 in the set adds six more Motown No. But it was Motown trio the Undisputed Truth who took the original 12-minute jam, slowed it down, added horns, and cut it to down a three-minute slice of foreboding soul. mosogotam 136K subscribers 6.8K 804K views 9 years ago No copyright infringement intended. SOULFUL DETROIT Forum J.D. All rights reserved. Pretty far, it turns out: This 1965 song hit Number One on the R&B chart and was in the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. This was the only hit outside of the Temptations for Edwards he gets a healthy assist from Garrett, who would go on to co-write Michael Jacksons Man in the Mirror but even without his longtime groupmates, he can shoot out words and phrases with the gravel-shotgun force of Teddy Pendergrass. Heaven Help Us All Stevie Wonder / U.S. R&B**, 21. Walk Away From Love David Ruffin / U.S. R&B, 18. [The feeling of] Easy like Sunday morning applies to anybody who lives in a small Southern town, he once told, . Its a good list, but I would have made some substitutions from this list: Down To Love Town The Originals / U.S. Dance/Disco, 6. But when Rick hired a replacement, Teena rose from her sickbed, stormed into the studio, and said, No way Im gonna let some other bitch sing that song. As Rick recalled in his memoir Glow, Still sweating from her fever, Lady T marched into the booth and tore that shit up. Luckily, Houstons impassioned take was well-received, becoming a disco-club staple and later winning her a Grammy Award. A medley of Motown. Recalled the Temptations Otis Williams of this combustible protest epic: When I heard the groove to that I thought, Man, thats got to be funkier than unwashed armpits, cause it had the funk on it, it had the stink. The Temptations cast a wide net on Ball of Confusion, inveighing against everything from segregated housing to kids growing up too fast to unemployment to tax increases to tax deductions to piles of bills that make you want to move to the hills. And though they played it for a very interested Dusty Springfield, they held on to Aint No Mountain High Enough as their ticket to gigs at Motown. In My House Mary Jane Girls / U.S. Dance/Disco, 15. James Jamerson, Bongo Eddie, Robert White, Earl Van Dyke. D.B. The track, originally titled Oh, My Marsha after Wonders girlfriend, is expertly featured in Almost Famous, when Penny Lane overdoses on quaaludes and has her stomach pumped inside the Plaza. Looking for more? When Junior Walker saw some folks at the El Grotto Club in Battle Creek, Michigan, playfully shooting at each other with index finger and thumb as they danced, he got an idea. His hoarse voice fronted a slew of hits, including this guttural dance-craze romp (it suits The Pony). As a recording, with its swaying harmonies and Michael McCarys spoken Barry Whitestyle interlude, End of the Road had one foot in the past and another stepping forward, and it spent 13 weeks at Number One to break the long-standing record that Elvis had set with Dont Be Cruel/Hound Dog. K.H. Pop, 14. Still The Commodores / U.S. The collection features a staggering total of 208 chart-topping Motown hits, including such indelible classics as the Four Tops I Cant Help Myself, Marvin Gayes Whats Going On, the Jackson 5s ABC, Martha & the Vandellas Dancing In The Street, The Marvelettes Please Mr. Postman, Diana Ross Aint No Mountain High Enough, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles I Second That Emotion, the Supremes Where Did Our Love Go, the Temptations Aint Too Proud To Beg and Stevie Wonders Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Im Yours)., The new edition of the box set adds ten bonus tracks across its first ten discs. But you can still hear a strong current of R&B and an undertow of gospel in this thrilling floor-filler and all-time mod mover. A US No.1 in 1977, and still a club classic. Runaway Child, Running Wild The Temptations / U.S. R&B, 2. Dont Look Any Further Dennis Edwards featuring Seidah Garrett, #1 cover version by Kane Gang: U.S. Dance/Disco, 1. Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Required fields are marked *. It remains one of Motowns best songs. The writers: two of Motowns MVPs, Eddie Holland and Norman Whitfield. Diana Ross was on the precipice of solo stardom when she recorded Love Child, which was ostensibly a solo single anyway, since it was one of the first Supremes recordings without any other actual Supremes on it. Richie recorded the song with frequent collaborator James Anthony Carmichael and a variety of session musicians (some of whom had played on Thriller), working up a plush, Caribbean-inspired groove that fits like an impeccably tailored velvet suit. Stevie Wonders all-time clavinet killer riffed its way into history in 1972, and has thrilled (and advised) listeners ever since. Pop, 12. But as heard on its most enduring single, the all-white Rare Earth turned out to be a decent fit for Berry Gordys posse. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) Marvin Gaye / U.S. R&B, 9. You Keep Me Hangin On The Supremes / U.S. 2 by The Marvelettes on Amazon Music. 5. For Wonder, the tune was simply a feel-good tribute to Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sir Duke himself, Duke Ellington. You Are Lionel Richie / U.S. Originally cut in 1964, it was shelved until 1967, when it became a belated hit just in time for the Vietnam War, when the songs yearning for a loved one to return lent it yet another context. Shockingly, Ooo Baby Baby was not a UK hit, though it made US No.16 in 1965. Of course, it didnt sound nearly as Dickensian as that since production group the Clan dressed it in funky guitar, schmaltzy strings, and chimes, and Ross indefatigable grace made it sound charming. Check out some of the greatest soul albums on vinyl here. J.D. Dancing Machine The Jackson 5 / U.S. The Commodores were many things; subtle was not one of them. This is where it all starts. A wild version supplied a much-needed UK hit for The Fall in 1987. My Girl The Temptations / U.S. Since Smokey Robinson wrote Marvin Gayes first Number 1 R&B hit, Ill Be Doggone, standard Motown operating procedure dictated that Robinson produce the follow-up, too. Working out of a separate mixing and mastering room . , when Penny Lane overdoses on quaaludes and has her stomach pumped inside the Plaza. Lionel Richie knows it sounds funny, but hey, hes leaving, so he might as well play a pleasantly languorous piano groove and soothe his lover back to sleep on the holy day. Shop Around The Miracles (featuring Bill Smokey Robinson) / U.S. R&B, 2. In true Motown fashion, the recording was a family affair, with the Supremes helping out on background vocals. You Beat Me To the Punch Mary Wells / U.S. R&B, 6. One doozy of a catchy song, penned by Motown backroom legends Holland-Dozier-Holland alongside Canadian singer Richard Dean Taylor. J.N. On the tune, one of her first forays into more mature, soul-music territory, she narrates the tale of an illegitimate child, racked with guilt, scorned by her mother (and society), and embarrassed by her own existence. Mix - Four Tops "Baby I Need Your Loving" My Extended Vocal Version! Even a strange, droning digression, delivered in a tone that suggests Marie is imitating a robot overlord, cant prevent this one from achieving lift-off. Poor Bernadette, she never had a chance of living up to Levi Stubbs unrealistic expectations of her. J.D. 1. The last Number One hit of the Sixties, it was a, fitting send-off for the group and the decade that birthed them. Ballerina Girl Lionel Richie / U.S. The use of the word charms is totally toxic. I Just Called To Say I Love You Stevie Wonder / U.S. Boogie On Reggae Woman is a synth-funk electro-skank where Stevie plays nearly everything himself, from the harmonica solo to that filthy Moog bass line. I Second That Emotion Smokey Robinson & the Miracles / U.S. R&B, 15. John's extended versions are brilliant. PROVINCETOWN A man known for his Motown devotion has died of coronavirus, or COVID-19, his cousin has confirmed. If youre looking for a perfect example of The Motown Sound, youd be hard-pressed to find a better one than 1963s Heatwave. With doo-wop vocals, a hefty backbeat, and plenty of horns, this is the classic sound of the label. Before U Cant Touch This there was Super Freak, a badass hunk-a punk-funk that had Rick James riding high in 1981. E.L. The guy said, Lionel, theres 101 African dialects,' Richie, He didnt know our names, Mary Wilson recalled of that auspicious debut. We notice that you are using an, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis0VgLdRY8nxPcuS. 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Pop U.S. R&B Canada, 10. It used a motto of the early 70s which became even more popular following the songs 1973 release, adorning T-shirts and badges across the US and UK. Too Hot Ta Trot The Commodores / U.S. R&B, 14. Shoeshine Boy Eddie Kendricks / U.S. R&B, 13. Some albums have as many as 50, 100, or 150 different versions. Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) The Temptations / U.S. Right still lifts the heart. Awe-inspiring. Produced and penned by Holland-Dozier-Holland, this fabulous single was the only big hit for The Elgins, a highly-accomplished vocal outfit. Pop*/**. J.D. 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Smokey Robinson was on such a hot streak in 1966 he could dash off a song as perfect as No More Tearstained Makeup, and decide to stash it on Side Two of a Martha and the Vandellas album. The songs vibe is consciously international, fitting in Caribbean, Spanish, and Swahili phrases. The Mary Jane Girls find a topic far more exciting than the Yellow Pages, stringing together lusty lines about a rooftop booty call. Uptight (Everythings Alright) Stevie Wonder / U.S. R&B, 23. One Day In Your Life Michael Jackson / U.K. Ireland, 10. After the Temptations shifted course toward funkier, harder-hitting fare like Psychedelic Shack and Ball of Confusion, Just My Imagination was a sweet nod to the groups classic sound. Your email address will not be published. For Once In My Life Stevie Wonder / U.S. Adult Contemporary, 27. You Cant Hurry Love, My Baby Loves Me, Ooh, Baby, Baby, I Want You Back, Aint That Peculiar, My Smile is Just A Frown (Turned Upside Down), Chain Reaction, Signed, Sealed & Delivered,The Boss, Quicksand,Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While),You Beat Me To The Punch. Of course, musical tastes are subjective, and that will always be true. So You Think You Know Martha And The Vandellas? Shakey Ground The Temptations / U.S. R&B, 14. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The strutting foundation of All Night Long is unimpeachable, a squirt of bass notes scattered around a dry, echoey snare drum. Move on Up (Extended Version) in Motown Dinner Buffering Motown Dinner no one 1 year ago 7 80 2 Hear the full playlist Hear every second of every track with SoundCloud Go+. First recorded for The Temptations Psychedelic Shack album, Edwin Starr took War to a far angrier place in 1970, and it became an anthem for those who opposed the Vietnam War. Has there ever been a gentler breakup song than Easy? Beauty Is Only Skin Deep The Temptations / U.S. R&B. Boogie On Reggae Woman Stevie Wonder / U.S. 10: 1970 Various The Complete Motown Singles | Vol. Between the Detroit Symphony Orchestras tremulous, swooping strings and the Tempts honey-dripping harmonies, singer Eddie Kendricks daydreams about dating a neighbor girl who is way out of his league. 1: 1959-1961 Various The Complete Motown Singles | Vol. Pop** U.S. R&B, 6. Dont you hate when facts ruin a good story? The songs vibe is consciously international, fitting in Caribbean, Spanish, and Swahili phrases. Master Blaster (Jammin) Stevie Wonder / U.S. R&B Austria Switzerland. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. MOTOWN (extended) Jim Magoc 90 videos 341 views Last updated on Jan 6, 2023 Play all Shuffle 4:07 The Miracles "Mickey's Monkey" My Extended Version!!!