Several Motown record producers, including Berry Gordy, refused to work on any recording sessions unless Benjamin was the drummer and James Jamerson was the bassist. The Beatles singled out Benjamin's drumming style upon meeting Gordy in the UK. Among the Motown songs Benjamin performed the drum ...
SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE Stevie’s most ambitious studio album, attuned to the times (“Love’s In Need Of Love Today”) while gloriously reflecting the past (“Sir Duke”). Little wonder he’s taken these songs on the road in the 21st century. ...
Motown The MusicalHits London One of Broadway’s most successful productions in recent years isMotown The Musical, which tells the tale of how Berry Gordy turned a loan of $800 into the musical powerhouse that was Motown Records. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWRgtyalaUA ...
Motown hit songs, together with the Funk Brothers on the back for Me’shell Ndegeocello, Gerald Levert, Bootsy Collins, Joan Osborne, Ben Harper, Montell Jordan and Chaka Khan. It’s really sad James Jamerson, Benny Benjamin and Robert White were ...
So, what have you been listening to, to get through the pandemic? I went through a phase around April, May, when I was like going down memory lane of my childhood, reminiscing on songs that I grew up on. Middle school, high school years. And it was actually therapeutic in many ways...
up studio sessions with The Underdogs, James Fauntleroy, Frank Ocean and Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds, creating songs which would eventually go on to find placements with Mya, Monica and Kat Deluna as well as providing backing vocals for Whitney Houston’s final studio album ‘I Look To You’....
(The others are Sinatra andPaul Simon.) And Wonder is the only artist to achieve the feat with three consecutive studio releases:Innervisions,Fulfillingness’ First FinaleandSongs in the Key of Life. Wonder has amassed 25 Grammys to date, which puts him in a tie for fifth ...
“To have such an engaging and relatable series likeMotown Magicbuilt around these songs is something we felt was going to connect in a big way with kids. As they connect with the songs through each episode, I’m sure they will eventually also go on to discover the original versions, and...
Once again, Postmodern Jukebox proves that a today's pop songs fit perfectly in other decades and styles. This week, the rotating cast of talented musicians tackle Justin Bieber's "Sorry", turning the modern day pop song into a Motown classic. Topics Viral Videos Brian Koerber Brian ...
Since taking the reins of Motown in the U.S. in 2014, Habtemariam has revitalized the storied label, emphasising its renowned tradition of finding and developing great artists, releasing memorable songs and fostering a strong work ethic. She has also strengthened Motown as a platform for entrepr...