Motown

The Queen Of Northern Soul: Gloria Jones

Motown’s secret weapon, Marc Bolan’s widow, and a Northern soul icon, Gloria Jones’ legacy extends far beyond ‘Tainted Love.’

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‘Dancing In The Street’: Martha And The Vandellas’ Perfect Dance Record

'Dancing In The Street' is the perfect Motown dance record: it's infectious and features great musicians playing their socks off.

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‘Bless You’: Martha And The Vandellas Say A Pop Farewell

The song turned out to be the end of a US pop crossover story that had begun eight years earlier.

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Best Cover Songs: 60 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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Motown Gems Reimagined On ‘A Symphony Of Soul‘ With Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

The set is introduced by Marvin Gaye's ‘Abraham Martin & John,’ featuring new, additional vocals by Beverley Knight.

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‘Heat Wave’ Album: Martha & The Vandellas Take The Temperature To 33RPM

In 1963, the rapid emergence of Martha Reeves & the Vandellas travelled at 45 rpm with three smash hit singles, then at 33rpm with their second album.

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The Best Duets of All Time: 72 Karaoke Classics

The best duets of all time. Open your ears, and enjoy the company of two voices, very often singing as one, and always singing brilliantly.

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‘Songs In The Key Of Life’: Revisiting Stevie Wonder’s Magnum Opus

This is a genuine classic, in a world where that has become an overused citation. Stevie Wonder’s 18th album is among the greatest albums of all time.

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‘Shop Around’: Behind Smokey Robinson And The Miracles’ Classic Song

The Miracles’ ‘Shop Around’ is one of the greatest soul songs of all time. Here's the story of how it got made.

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A Brand New Beat: Ramsey Lewis Reinhabits ‘Dancing In The Street’

The cover was the title song from a live album recorded at Basin Street West in San Francisco in 1967.

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All You Need Is Love: 25 Inspiring Peace Songs

Pop music has a way of reminding us what matters most and these inspiring songs of peace keep the world reaching for higher ground.

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Can You Judge An Album By Its Cover? How Artwork Reflects The Music

In the vinyl era, every genre of music developed its own visual aesthetic, a tip-off to the listener as to what could be found inside the album cover.