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It was called Motown. Motown or motor town is another name for Detroit, where cars are made. Most of the famous soul musicians like the Supremes, the Temptations, and the Jackson Five recorded with Motown. Where in the United States did pop music first emerge? A.The West. B.New York. ...
A growing trend among those looking for companionship is what is being called "paperclipping." Cosmopolitan magazine recently shined a light on the topic of paperclipping, describing is as a someone who keeps minimal contact with someone else just in case they happen to need them in the future...
The Ornate Decor Is a Tribute to Lizzie Lizbeth Borden lived in Maplecroft from the time of her purchase in 1893 until her death in 1927; in fact, she died in the house. Because most of Fall River's elite believed her to be guilty of the Borden murders, Lizbeth was not welcomed by ...
Child prodigy-turned-Motown legend Stevie Wonder began exploring deeper themes in the early 1970s, as evidenced by this illustrative song. Featuring unforgettable hooks and a perceptible narrative about inner-city life, it's considered one of the earliest soul music hits to tackle systemic racism ...
Some of Marvin Gaye’s most timeless music was romantic. Unfortunately, the singer’s love life proved to be damaging. In 1963, Gaye married Anna Gordy, elder sister of Motown founder Berry Gordy. Marvin and Anna’s marriage would turn toxic, with both accused of abuse and adultery on mult...
Motown / Warner Bros. The Doobie Brothers, "Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While)" (1975) Written by Motown's famous Holland-Dozier-Holland team, "Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While)" was one of those tunes that made the rounds at the label. It was first reco...
And nearly 20 years before Doja Cat repurposed a Dionne Warwick classic to chart-topping effect on 2023's "Paint the Town Red," Usher brought the Motown legend into the contemporary R&B world by borrowing from "You're Gonna Need Me" on the aptly titled "Throwback." It Broke Multiple Ch...
“This is a real problem. And I think 10 years from now, 20 years from now, it's going to be a problem because all this music is going to die if it's not promoted and heard,” Van Zandt insisted. “It's going to be like, Motown who?Rolling Stoneswho?” ...
" "Ball of Confusion" and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone." Their lineup shifted many times over the years, but gems can be found all the way into the mid '70s. No other Motown act, or most other popular groups for that matter, have the catalog of hits and classic songs the Temptations...