Motown

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All Together Now: The Enduring Popularity Of A Cappella

Long before there were million-dollar studios, there were great singing voices.

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Motoring: In Celebration Of Motown Torchbearer Martha Reeves

The one-time Motown secretary and backing vocalist became one of the company's A-list vocalists.

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Joy Denalane Releases New Single, ‘Forever’

The deluxe edition of ‘Let Yourself Be Loved’ is out September 3.

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‘Cosmo’s Factory’: Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Hit-Making Machine

A heady mix of R&B, soul and Motown, country music, psychedelia, rockabilly and classic rock’n’roll that comes together to create the soundtrack to swamp rock.

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Best Jukebox Musicals: 10 Stage Classics That Revolutionized Broadway

The best jukebox musicals changed the landscape of musical theatre by making the pop music stage show a box office sensation.

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‘Heat Wave’: Martha & The Vandellas Turn Up The Temperature

'Heat Wave' sizzled as the second R&B hit for Martha & the Vandellas and their pop breakthrough.

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‘Baby I Need Your Loving’: The Story Behind Four Tops’ Classic Song

Recorded in the early hours of the morning, ‘Baby I Need Your Loving’ was nothing but sweet soul music that put Four Tops on the map.

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Best Cover Songs: 50 Definitive Cover Versions You Need To Hear

There are many great cover songs, but only a few stand out as landmarks, earning themselves a distinction among the best cover versions of all time.

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Vince Staples Releases Highly Anticipated New Self-Titled LP

The album is out via Blacksmith Recordings and Motown Records.

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‘It’s The Same Old Song’: A Race Against Time For The Four Tops

Deft footwork was required to get the Tops' new single into stores on July 9, 1965.

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Love Is A Battlefield: The Greatest Breakup Songs Of All Time

For every love song that blasts across the airwaves, an equal amount of tunes were written about the less sunny side of love.

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Lil Yachty Releases Laid-Back New Single, ‘Love Music’

The single comes with an accompanying visualizer.

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Best Motown Songs: Essential Tracks To Get You Dancing In The Street

The best Motown songs are timeless soul classics that capture everything it means to be in love, to suffer heartbreak – and to want to dance with abandon.