The 100 greatest motown tracks by mojo magazine motowns 50th. Come to me 5 whisper 6 tamla t 101, january 1959 eddie holland. Strong was one of the first artists signed to motown subsidiary tamla. This early motown classic, written by the hollanddozierholland team. This list is comprised of songs released on the tamla, motown, gordy, v.
Full list of motown compact command performances cds. Heading uptown the first motortown revue was a legendary. Euonly four cd set containing seven classic 1961 albums from the tamlamotown labels. The first one this is a discography for tamla records other motown labels are listed here. Tamla motown article about tamla motown by the free dictionary. Uk budgetprice compilation featuring 20 tracks, terry johnson whatcha gonna do, eddie holland jamie, paul peterson a little bit for sandy, lollipops cheatin is telling on you, monitors crying in. Hollywood honours motown records founder with berry gordy square. Motown music has given so much pleasure to so many over the years. Tamla motown records for sale diana ross greatest hits vinyl tamla motown stml12036 1. Think of it as an unauthorised trackbytrack companion to the magnificent the complete motown singles cd. A greatest hits in all but name, 1965s going to a gogo. Motown greatest hits best motown songs of all time youtube.
Tamla motown stml 12125, tamla motown oc 06263 277 format. August 7, 2012 the first two dozen albums 600624, have been originally issued with only a few exceptions with either the car logo or motown rectangular logo see below on the front of the record jacket. As the west end motown celebration dancing in the streets tours hits cardiff, we speak to malcolm cook, tour manager on the tamla motown. The motown meltdown series is born from a special collection of discs called the motown master recordings karaoke by singing machine. Americas greatest poet, reckoned bob dylan, and heres the proof. All of the artists included in the playlist below made an indelible mark on the label, each song contributing to the development and. Tamla album discography 1961 1981 by david edwards, mike callahan and patrice eyries last update. Tamla motown was a label created by uk tamla motown appreciation society head dave godin after a trip to detroit at the end of 1964 where berry gordy agreed that the uk would have a label presence under that name, distributed by e. Following our popular recent rundown of the top 10 motown albums, we thought wed dive even deeper into the hitsville universe to bring you 100 indispensable tracks from berry gordys pop and soul powerhouse originally published in mojo 183. Many motown platters are wrongly cited as the labels first release by a white artist. Cd collection set that includes 50 of the most popular motown hits. With avia fields, marissa buccianti, monie mon, betsy kenney.
Rankings are based on the popularity of each song during the period of 1961 through 1969 early motown releases from 1959 and 1960 are eligible, but none. The satintones didnt just get in on the ground floor of motown they helped build the foundation. The celebrations of motowns 60th anniversary continue around the world, with a major ev. The temptations tamla motown early classics 1995, cd. Previous material from berry gordys stable of labels was released in the uk on london, fontana, oriole and stateside. The motown corporation has not been slow to spot the potential of the mod market and several albums have been released over the years to tiein with it, all of which are well worth seeking out, but the two 20 mod classics albums, released at the time of mod revival, were the first introduction to this timeless music for many young mods like. The name, a portmanteau of motor and town, has also become a nickname for. Free download the 100 greatest motown tracks by mojo magazine motowns 50th anniversary. Motown spread to international markets in 1965, with the formation of tamlamotown for releases in uk, germany, canada, italy, perhaps others.
Tamla motown article about tamla motown by the free. Motown album discography, part 1 19611981 by david edwards and mike callahan last update. Motown spread to international markets in 1965, with the formation of tamla motown for releases in uk, germany, canada, italy, perhaps others. Imaginative boy ben transforms his city by bringing colorful street art to life, armed with a magic paintbrush and the classic sounds of motown. Little stevie wonder tamlamotown records syreeta wright a. Euonly four cd set containing seven classic 1961 albums from the tamla motown labels. Its name, a portmanteau of motor and town, has become a nickname for detroit, where the label was originally headquartered motown played an. Mary wellsbye bye, baby, twistin kingstwistin the world around, the miracleshi were the miracles and cookin with the miracles, marvin gayethe soulful moods of marvin gaye, marvelettesplease mr. July 31, 2012 tamla was one of the earliest of the motown labels, and certainly one of the most successful. Afghanistan aland islands albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan bahamas the bahrain bangladesh barbados belarus belgium belize benin bermuda bhutan bolivia plurinational state of bonaire, sint eustatius. Spectrum music 2 544 2782,universal 544 2782 series. Smokey robinson and the miracles going to a gogo tamla, 1965 a greatest hits in all but name, 1965s going to a gogo was the first miracles album to feature its lead singer and main songwriters name outfront.
Motown chartbusters is a series of compilation albums first released by emi under licence on the tamla motown label in britain. Tamla motown early classics label releases discogs. In between, the tamla imprint was responsible for releasing some of the best singles in the motown canon. Motown recommended whats going on was released in may 1971 and hailed as marvin gayes masterpiece. Heres a list of the ones covered on motown junkies so far. Chris clark from head to toe in london british fans of motown or tamla motown. Based off music from the classic label, the soundtrack includes feature vocals from motown artists bj the chicago kid, neyo, and smokey robinson.
Inspired by the view of a vietnam veteran about love in the face of conflict. And i have a soft spot for rare earth, the first whities to cut for hitsville. Volumes 1 and 2 were originally called british motown chartbusters. In total, 12 editions were released in the uk between 1967 and 1982. The early motown eps vinyl box set november 25, 2015 by justyn barnes tags. Various artists more motown classics gold 2 cd music. Recommend me a motown compilation, posted by billyshearrs. Tamla motown records for sale in uk view 61 bargains.
By tristin marshall motown records brings life to the netflix series motown magic. The plan was to pave the way for a full motown foray but when she asked that she be announced as a tamla motown artist, she was introduced, out of ignorance, as miss pamela motown. These are the original classic motown recordings with separated stereo channels, left and right. Pricey about 100 dollars retail, scarce limited to 2,000 copies worldwide, and utterly unnecessary every note is available on dozens if not hundreds of compilations, tamla motown singles box set. First issued in the uk with its own logo by emi in march 1965. The countdown to christmas has begun and classic motown are celebrating with a 12 days of. From marvin gaye to stevie wonder, smokey robinson to the supremes. Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for tamla motown early classics releases. Motown records is an american record label owned by universal music group. Explore releases from the tamla motown early classics label. Its name, a portmanteau of motor and town, has become a nickname for detroit, where the label was originally headquartered. Check out 100 greatest motown hits by various artists on amazon music. The motown corporation has not been slow to spot the potential of the mod market and several albums have been released over the years to tiein with it, all of which are well worth seeking out, but the two 20 mod classics albums, released at the time of mod revival, were the first introduction to this timeless music for many. Seminal soul label noted for its in house writers, musicians and stringent quality control.
Looks like yet another budget motown compilation from the packaging, but the truth is that this is a completely awesome and comprehensive 3 cd 82 tracks. The velvelettes lonely lonely girl am i tamla motown tmg 521 john manship by john manship. For all unofficial bootleg releases of this label please use tamla motown 2 tamla motown was a label created by uk tamlamotown appreciation society head dave godin after a trip to detroit at the end of 1964 where berry gordy agreed that the uk would have a label presence under that name, distributed by e. Little stevie wonder tamla motown records syreeta wright a. Tamla motown presents 20 mod classics 1979, vinyl discogs. These 22 lost classics of motown deserve to be rediscovered. If youre looking for a full list of every motown single, try the master index instead. The album certainly isnt coy about its gifts, introducing itself with four us pop top 20 hits. Aug 08, 2018 the record company was founded by berry gordy jr. Ever wondered about the amazing albums youve never heard, which the rock critics have b. Gerald alston motown records the allens motown records special note second all caucasian band to sign with motown september 1974 after the underdogs 1st caucasian motown act signed in 1966. Motown records releases the soundtrack for motown magic. The best motown songs are timeless soul classics that capture everything it means to be in love, to suffer.
Gnarls barkley barrett strong the black crowes android netrunner anr. All of the artists included in the playlist below made an indelible mark on the label, each song contributing to the development and influence of. Following our popular recent rundown of the top 10 motown albums, we thought wed dive even deeper into the hitsville universe to bring you 100 indispensable tracks from berry gordys pop and soul powerhouse originally published in. The early motown eps vinyl box set superdeluxeedition. Browse tamla motown tour dates and order tickets for upcoming concerts near you. Other artists on the soundtrack include calum scott, becky g, and trombone shorty. Paul and the broken bones denise lasalle motown soul blues oldies jazz.
Standing in the shadows of motown 1 hours and 48 minutes movie 2002 in 1959, berry gordy jr. The first and, for my money, the best of the various motown labels founded by berry gordy jr. This is a wonderful documentry full of interesting anecdotes by some of the artists and promoters i especially enjoyed the one from martha about the rejuvenative benefits of guinnesscute. Each of these extraordinary discs contains 8 classic hits by the original artists. Over a fourteen year period they were the heartbeat on every hit from motown s detroit era. Over a fourteen year period they were the heartbeat on every hit from motowns detroit era.
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