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The ten-time Grammy-winner was born Yvette Stevens on 23 March 1953.
Rising to fame with James Brown’s revue, Lyn Collins fought for female artists during a difficult period, leaving a trail of soul and funk classics behind.
Tickets for the original gigs remain valid for the rearranged performances.
The lyrics of 'Nightshift' united Gaye with another soul giant, Jackie Wilson, who had died just three months earlier in 1984.
The series begins with the Rance Allen Group’s self-titled debut album from 1972.
After many previous chart battles with The Beatles, the Motown trio unseated the Stones with 'Love Is Here And Now You're Gone.'
From The Supremes to Martha & The Vandellas and beyond, the best Motown girl groups defined a strain of soul music that keeps us dancing in the street.
Legendary groups The Supremes, Martha & The Vandellas and The Marvelettes are well known, but there are many female Motown stars you need to know.
The famous recording was made on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on 23 August 1963.
The album completed the group's transition to a more experimental sound, heavily influenced by psychedelic rock and by their adventurous producer, Norman Whitfield.
When it came to a new song by Smokey Robinson, the departing Mary Wells' loss was Brenda's gain.
The single entered the pop and soul charts as its parent album 'Solid Rock' climbed to No. 1 R&B.
Springs’ forthcoming album ‘The Women Who Raised Me’ comes out 27 March via Blue Note Records.
The range of limited edition products to honour Robinson include a Vinton Watch and a Smokey Robinson Runwell Turntable.
The Chess label more than held its own against the likes of Motown and Stax – as this run-down of the 10 best Chess soul records of all time shows.
