This year marks the 50th anniversary of America’s greatest record label and global music icon — MOTOWN.
The Motown Sound went worldwide in the 60s, and that sound still resonates today. With nearly 200 #1 songs and counting, Motown’s hits continue to appear in commercials, TV and movies, and remain an influence on today’s biggest pop and R&B stars.
But Motown stands for more than just the music: it is a reflection of the hard work of dedicated individuals overcoming incredible obstacles to achieve great success. Berry Gordy Jr., a young African American man, founded Motown Records with a loan of $800 from his family. Through determination and support of the Motown family of artists, Gordy forged new ground and made the “Motown Sound” a worldwide phenomenon adored by millions. It’s an “only in America” story. And everyone can sing along.
To find out more, go to http://classic.motown.com
Latest bulletin 10.27.09
Mad Men Character AM Radio Playlists featuring Motown Artists!
Available today exclusively through iTunes for the first time, the
Available today exclusively through iTunes for the first time, the Mad Men Character AM Radio Playlists. Each of the five-song playlists is made up of selections taken from the massive Universal Music catalog, and inspired by one of seven characters from the hit series: Betty Draper, Don Draper, Salvatore Romano, Roger Sterling, Joan Harris, Peggy Olson and Pete Campbell. The song selections shed new light on these characters, exploring their personalities and offering a unique, intimate perspective. Don Draper’s “Misery” (Barrett Strong) appeared as a response to wife Betty’s “Too Many Secrets” (Patsy Cline.) Visit iTunes to listen to them all for insights into your favorite character and tune in to Mad Men Sunday’s at 10PM/ 9C on AMC.
I saw all of the following Motown artists in concert this summer: Anita Baker, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, Temptations, Ashford & Simpson!!
In one of the concerts, they announced that many of the old Motown groups will be on a 3 year tour (2008-2010) to celebrate Motown's 50th Anniversary.
Be sure to catch these and many other groups live in concert, if you can!
Jun 30, 01:41 AM
Adores motown music!!! so romantic,, enjoy ppl.xx
Apr 10, 03:03 PM
I just checked into this site today and I am amazed at how many people actually look like this should be a porn site hehehehehehe, whats with the boobs and the bare chests hehehehehe, I thought this was a music site but apparently not, it is owned by Hugh Hefner hehehehe
Jan 24, 02:52 PM
started a group,motown lovers.check it out .add me to your friend if needs must.love motown.
Jan 06, 07:32 PM
yes come to halifax ns i to grew up with the motown
Jan 06, 01:49 PM
i grew up on motown , ottis redding, buddy guy, aretha franklin respect' , got 2 love all that smokey roberson temptitons all that . now im 49 years old and still loveing liveing in a60 /40 city halifax you half to know good black music ? dirty dan 09.