Discovering Motown Radio Show

[radionixon]

Gather round, swingers and friends. My 2 hour weekly Motown live radio show [[finally!) starts this Sunday.

We've done six pre-recorded themed specials, but this is the real thing.

Every Sunday between 3-5 UK time [[10am-12noon Eastern), two hours of Motown and nothing but Motown. Well, other than me talking about Motown.


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There'll be big hits, of course, but I've been given a free hand by Radio Cardiff in putting the tracks together, and so there's a healthy sampling of lesser-heard cuts in there too; albums, B-sides, Cellarful, artist anthologies and the darker recesses of The Complete Motown Singles are all well represented.

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People in the Cardiff area can tune in on 98.7FM... but since most of you aren't, worldwide listeners can tune in via TuneIn: http://tun.in/seM37

Older episodes will always be available on our Mixcloud: mixcloud.com/discoveringmotown

Hope you can join me - I've had a few requests already but I'm always happy to have more!

Cheers and KTF... see you Sunday!

[RossHolloway]

I hope to be able to join in and listen

[radionixon]

Thanks RossHolloway - hope you can join us!

Playlist for the first show coming together nicely. Hoping I've struck a good balance between the familiar and less-familiar!

So far, we're featuring tracks from [[in no particular order): the Supremes, the Temptations, Four Tops, Martha & the Vandellas, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight & the Pips, the Contours, the Velvelettes, the Isley Brothers, Jimmy Ruffin, Blinky, the Spinners, Tammi Terrell, the Originals, Posse, the Golden Harmoneers, Carolyn Crawford, Robert Dobyne, the Blackberries...

[radionixon]

We're live on air now - be good to have some SDFers listening in!

http://tun.in/seM37

[honest man]

Great you have posted links ,will give a listen,,spoilt for choice,sure they will be excellent coming from you,thank you, cheers.

[radionixon]

That was fun! Thanks to everyone who tuned in and messaged us.

The first hour is up now for listening again online:


http://mixcloud.com/discoveringmotown/one

[[hour 2 will be up later in the week - it's being used for a midweek repeat so I can't put it online yet...)

This will be a weekly thing, so if anyone has any requests, I'm all ears!

KTF

Steve

[radionixon]

Second hour now up and available as Episode 2:


http://mixcloud.com/discoveringmotown/two

Hope you enjoy... tune in Sundays 3-5pm UK [[10am Eastern, 7am Pacific) for more Motown crate-digging and top tunes and whatnot.

Track listings for the two episodes as follows:

EPISODE 1
Martha & the Vandellas: Dancing In The Street
Robert Dobyne: All I Need Is A Chance
The Temptations: Ain't Too Proud To Beg
Carolyn Crawford: Lover Boy
The Marvelettes: Just One Last Kiss [[Before You Leave)
The Supremes: Come See About Me
Stevie Wonder: I Love Every Little Thing About You
Shorty Long: Function At The Junction
The Spinners: For All We Know
The Isley Brothers: Seek And You Shall Find
Gladys Knight & the Pips: If You Gonna Leave [[Just Leave)
The Four Tops: Clip My Wings
[[Gospel) The Golden Harmoneers: I Am Bound
Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston: What Good Am I Without You
Blinky: Rescue Me
Marvin Gaye: I Want You

EPISODE 2

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas: Never Leave Your Baby's Side
The Originals: Suspicion
The Blackberries: But I Love You More
Four Tops: I Can't Help Myself [[Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
The Supremes: You Can't Hurry Love [[alternate take)
The Contours: It's So Hard Being A Loser
Jimmy Ruffin: Farewell Is A Lonely Sound
The Velvelettes: Since You've Been Loving Me [[full length stereo version)
Tammi Terrell: All I Do Is Think About You
The [[70s) Supremes: Over And Over
Barrett Strong: Money [[That's What I Want)
Stevie Wonder: Uptight [[Everything's Alright)
The Temptations: Sorry Is A Sorry Word
Posse: Feel Like Givin' Up
The Marvelettes: Maybe I Dried My Tears For The Last Time
Brenda Holloway: Who You Gonna Run To
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: Going To A Go-Go

Thanks for listening

[radionixon]

I can't edit the original message title, but we're live again this afternoon at 3pm UK for another two hour Motown show - tune in and join us!

http://tun.in/seM37

[honest man]

Great shows ,i have listened to all of them now,look forward to the latest,brilliant stuff,thank you.

[theboyfromxtown]

I'm was enjoying the second one so much, I decided to stop and listen to the 1st one.

[radionixon]

I'm was enjoying the second one so much, I decided to stop and listen to the 1st one.

Thanks very much for the kind words, that means a lot!

Big thumbs up to everyone who tuned in today - the first hour is up now for listening again as Episode 3:



http://www.mixcloud.com/discoveringmotown/three/

Track list:
Frank Wilson: Do I Love You [[Indeed I Do)
Marvin Gaye: Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
The Contours: Shoo Doo
The Elgins: Darling Baby
The Marvelettes: That's How Heartaches Are Made
The Supremes & Four Tops: River Deep Mountain High
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas: She Doesn't Love Him Anymore [request]
The Temptations: Girl [[Why You Wanna Make Me Blue)
Frances Nero: Keep On Lovin' Me
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: Choosey Beggar
The Pronouns: Redeemed
Syreeta Wright: You Made Me Feel Like Everything Is Alright
Diana Ross & Lionel Richie: Endless Love [request]
The Supremes: The Only Time I'm Happy
Gladys Knight & The Pips: Who Is She [[And What Is She To You)
Stevie Wonder: Superstition [request]

First broadcast 23rd February 2014
Radio Cardiff 98.7FM
Produced by Catrin Griffiths

[radionixon]

Episode 4 [[the second hour from Sunday!) now online. As always, big thanks to everyone who tuned in - and especially to Michael, Debs and José who all requested songs! Enjoy!



http://mixcloud.com/discoveringmotown/four/

Edwin Starr: Twenty Five Miles
Terry Johnson: My Springtime
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell: Ain't No Mountain High Enough
The Devastating Affair: I Want To Be Humble
David Ruffin: I've Got To Find Myself A Brand New Baby
Chris Clark: Do Right Baby Do Right
The Temptations: All I Need
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas: Show Me The Way
The Velvelettes: He Was Really Saying Something
The Four Tops: A Simple Game [[UK version)
Bobby Taylor & the Vancouvers: Malinda
The Monitors: The Letter
Brenda Holloway: It's Love I Need
The [[70s) Supremes: Floy Joy
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: The Love I Saw In You Was Just A Mirage
The Spinners: Too Late I Learned
Barbara McNair: Baby A Go Go

First broadcast 23rd/26th February 2014
Radio Cardiff 98.7FM
Produced by Catrin Griffiths

[honest man]

Great shows. loving them,Thank You,just a quick one.Maybe mention where songs are available on cd would be a great push for Cellarfull of Motowns etc[maybe get a vol 5 out of it].Just a thought with it being called Discovering Motown,not a negative remark by the way ,you are doing fantastic.Here Are 2 requests for unissued songs 1what you gonna do 4tops 2Twilight Time-Velvelettes both are not on COM cds maybe tell listeners where available,cheers for brilliant job.

[honest man]

No more links,.........................................

[Roger Polhill]

"I`m So Glad It`s Twilight Time" is on The Very Best Of The Velvelettes 1999 Motown, The Best of The Velvelettes Spectrum 2001 and The Motown Anthology UK 2004. ""What You Gonna Do With Me Baby" is on Tamla Motown Connoisseurs Vol. 2. and Lost Without You. Lost And Found, 2005 for starters.

[honest man]

"I`m So Glad It`s Twilight Time" is on The Very Best Of The Velvelettes 1999 Motown, The Best of The Velvelettes Spectrum 2001 and The Motown Anthology UK 2004. ""What You Gonna Do With Me Baby" is on Tamla Motown Connoisseurs Vol. 2. and Lost Without You. Lost And Found, 2005 for starters.

Ha Roger always depend on you to help out,i knew where these songs appear on cd,wanted Steve to play the 2 requests for me on his show and maybe tell listeners where they could find on cd maybe a plug for the cd for purchase,hope that all makes sense,Roger thanks anyway mate,cheers.

[radionixon]

Ha Roger always depend on you to help out,i knew where these songs appear on cd,wanted Steve to play the 2 requests for me on his show and maybe tell listeners where they could find on cd maybe a plug for the cd for purchase,hope that all makes sense,Roger thanks anyway mate,cheers.

Consider it done on both counts, honest man! [[what should I call you on air?) And thanks Roger for stepping in - I didn't completely understand either...!

Sorry for the brief gap there. The show returns this Sunday - I take a little break the last Sunday of every month for a different retro soul show to take over the slot. [[It's the last vestige of the original plans where I'd have a show every other week alternating with those guys, but they only wanted to do one a month so I do the other three Sundays... kind of complicated!) I can't complain, the station has been nothing but supportive in giving me 2 hours to play Motown B-sides and demos.

Anyway. Do tune in Sunday 3pm UK [[10am Eastern, 7am Pacific) - and the two "episodes" will be available to listen to online as usual on Sunday and Wednesday evening respectively. Anyone have any more requests? I'm happy to fill 'em!

Steve

[radionixon]

After a one-week break, we're back for more regular Sunday Motown action - the first hour of today's show [[Episode 5) is available now to listen again for your enjoyment!

Big thanks to Honest Man for the fine requests - the first one is here, the other is in the second hour [[to go up on Wednesday).



http://www.mixcloud.com/discoveringmotown/five/

Track list:

• Jimmy Ruffin: East Side West Side
• [[theme) Earl Van Dyke: 6 By 6
• The Marvelettes: Finders Keepers Losers Weepers
• The Isley Brothers: Tell Me It's Just A Rumor Baby
• Tommy Good: Baby I Miss You
• The Temptations: Fading Away
• Mary Wells: What Love Has Joined Together
• Martha Reeves & the Vandellas: There's Love In This World
• Buzzie: Stone Soul Booster
• Diana Ross: Surrender
• Bobby Taylor: Cindy
• [[Gospel) The Burnadettes: Don't Give Up
• Smokey Robinson & the Miracles: With Your Love Came
• The Supremes: Love Is Here And Now You're Gone
• [[request) The Four Tops: What You Gonna Do With Me Baby
• Marvin Gaye: You
• Gladys Knight & the Pips: The End Of Our Road

First broadcast on Radio Cardiff, 9th March 2014

Thanks for listening

[radionixon]

The second hour [[which is always recorded as a stand-alone show for this very reason!) is going out as a repeat on Radio Cardiff tonight:

http://tun.in/seM37
UK: Midnight / EDT: 8pm / PDT: 5pm

This is the case every Wednesday. Do tune in if you can

If you can't make it, I'll be putting it up online to listen again from tomorrow.

Don't forget we're live again for the full 2 hours this Sunday [[3pm UK, 11am EDT, 8am PDT) if anyone has any requests! Post 'em here, or see our Facebook page at http://facebook.com/discoveringmotown for more details.

Thanks again to everyone who's been in touch for all the feedback - I'm a writer and not a DJ and things are still a bit shaky, but hopefully my love for Motown and the men and women who made this amazing music at least shines through...!

[radionixon]

The second hour of Sunday's show, now available for listening. We're back live this Sunday from 3pm [[UK), do tune in if you can



http://www.mixcloud.com/discoveringmotown/six/

Track list:

• Martha Reeves & the Vandellas: We Will
• [[theme) San Remo Golden Strings: Get Ready
• Smokey Robinson & the Miracles: Come Round Here [[I'm The One You Need)
• The Velvelettes: I'm So Glad It's Twilight Time
• Diana Ross & the Supremes: In And Out Of Love
• Kim Weston: I Got A Weak Heart
• The Isley Brothers: A Weakspot In My Heart
• The Monitors: Time Is Passin' By
• Four Tops: I'll Turn To Stone
• David Ruffin: I Can't Be Hurt Anymore
• Tammi Terrell: Don't Let Me Be Lonely [[full version)
• Stevie Wonder: You've Got It Bad Girl
• The Marvelettes: Change Of Heart
• The Temptations: I Can't Get Next To You
• The [[70s) Supremes: Color My World Blue
• The Elgins: My 2 Arms - You = Tears
• Marvin Gaye: This Love Starved Heart Of Mine [[Is Killing Me)

Thanks for listening!

[honest man]

Great show Steve,really look forward to hearing ,tremendous,2 More from me to you.This Feeling in my heart-Spinners-Now IS The time for love-Marvelettes, if you can,no worries if you don't.I'll enjoy show either way.Steve check your inbox mate.

[radionixon]

First hour of today's show now available to listen again [[please excuse the slight technical problem at the start... live radio, eh?)


http://www.mixcloud.com/discoveringmotown/seven/

The only weekly radio show [[that we know of!) dedicated 100% to classic Motown returns with another selection of hits and rarities from the world's greatest record company, chosen by Motown historian and blogger Steve Devereux.

First broadcast on Radio Cardiff 98.7FM, March 2014

Track list:
Barbara Randolph:I'll Turn To Stone
The Temptations: Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
The Marvelettes: You're My Remedy
The Supremes: Mother Dear
The Isley Brothers: Little Miss Sweetness
[[request) The Spinners: This Feeling In My Heart
[[request) The Undisputed Truth: You've Got The Love I Need
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas: Honey Chile
The Contours: I Like Everything About You
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell: Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Tammi Terrell: My Heart [[stereo extended version)
[[gospel) The Wright Specials: Pilgrim Of Sorrow
Brenda Holloway: How Can I
The [[70s) Supremes: Nathan Jones
Syreeta Wright: Beware Of A Stranger
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: More Love

[radionixon]

Second hour of Sunday's show now available to listen again [[as with every week, it was repeated a few minutes ago, so I couldn't upload it until now!)



http://mixcloud.com/discoveringmotown/eight/

First broadcast on Radio Cardiff 98.7FM, March 2014

Track list:
Martha Reeves & the Vandellas: Easily Persuaded
The Monitors: Bring Back The Love
Marvin Gaye: Chained
The Four Tops: Right Before My Eyes
Brenda Holloway: Where There's A Will There's A Way
The Marvelettes: Poor LIttle Rich Girl
[[request) The Temptations: My Girl
Jimmy Ruffin: What Becomes of the Brokenhearted? [[alternate mix)
The Elgins: Love Where Are You Hiding
Shorty Long: Chantilly Lace
Chris Clark: I Want To Go Back There Again
The Velvelettes: These Things Will Keep Me Loving You
Bobby Taylor: Blackmail
Mary Wells: Forgive And Forget
The Temptations: Just One Last Look
The Miracles: A Love She Can Count On
Diana Ross & the Supremes: The Composer

Thanks for listening!

[radionixon]

I hate to be a pain, but is there any chance one of the moderators could change the title of this thread [[to "Discovering Motown: weekly classic Motown radio show" or something along those lines?

[[Or is it bad form to keep adding each episode to this thread, instead of starting new ones...?)

Thanks!

[radionixon]

Another bumper helping of 60s and 70s Motown cuts for your enjoyment!



http://www.mixcloud.com/discoveringmotown/nine/


First broadcast on Radio Cardiff 98.7FM, March 2014

Track list:

Diana Ross & the Supremes: Honey Bee [[Keep On Stinging Me)
R. Dean Taylor: Gotta See Jane
Debbie Dean: Why Am I Lovin' You
The Four Tops: Your Love Is Wonderful
Brenda Holloway: Just Look What You've Done
The Marvelettes: I'll Keep Holding On
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell: Keep On Lovin' Me Honey
Shorty Long: Your Love Is Amazing
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas: Jimmy Mack
Gladys Knight & The Pips: Just Walk In My Shoes
Mary Wells: Honey Boy
[[gospel) Marvin Gaye: His Eye Is On The Sparrow
The Velvelettes: Bring Back The Sunshine
Stevie Wonder: For Once In My Life
Arthur Adams: Morning Train
Chris Clark: Bad Seed
The Temptations: You'll Lose A Precious Love

Thanks for listening!

[kenneth]

Great programming..great taste. Will have to listen to some of these. I think the right mix of familiar vs. novel tunes. Hopefully some lovers of classic Motown will hear some things they haven't heard before.

[radionixon]

Thanks Kenneth.

That's been the biggest balancing act here - it'd be easy for me to start playing 2 hours of alternate takes, B-sides and rare stuff from acts nobody's ever heard of, and if it was just an Internet podcast from my bedroom then maybe I'd drift more in that direction - but it's a weekend daytime slot on a commercial FM radio station with sponsors to placate, bills to pay, license requirements to satisfy. Plus, it's Motown, so even the overplayed big hits are still a joy to play [[and I personally think they shine brighter when used sparingly in this context).

I'm not a particularly good presenter [[I think of myself as a writer, not a DJ), but I hope my love for the music comes across.

[kenneth]

I'll be tuning in...to the podcasts. 7:00 a.m. [[PST) is simply too early for me on a Sunday morning!

[radionixon]

No live show this week, so I kept this back for you instead - the second hour of last Sunday's show. Particularly proud of playing Holland-Dozier's "Lead Me And Guide Me" [[often called "I've Got A Right To Cry" by LaBrenda Ben), followed up immediately by a track actually by LaBrenda Ben. But anyway. KTF and enjoy!



http://www.mixcloud.com/discoveringmotown/ten/

1.Think It Over [[Before You Break My Heart) - Brenda Holloway
2.Festival Time - San Remo Golden Strings
3.Take Me In Your Arms [[Rock Me A Little While) - Kim Weston
4.[[I Know) I'm Losing You - The Temptations
5.7 Rooms of Gloom - Four Tops
6.A Bird In The Hand [[Is Worth Two In The Bush) - The Velvelettes
7.I Think I Can Change You - The Marvelettes
8.Heartless - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
9.I Can't Help Loving You Baby - The Contours
10.Lead Me And Guide Me - Holland-Dozier
11.Do You Know What I'm Talking About - LaBrenda Ben
12.Going Down For The Third Time - Diana Ross & the Supremes
13.Never Say No To Your Baby - The Hit Pack
14.Baby Don't You Do It - Marvin Gaye
15.I'm In Love With You Baby - The Monitors
16.Life Beats - The Supremes
17.I Gotta Dance To Keep From Crying - The Miracles
18.I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Gladys Knight & the Pips

Thanks for listening!

First broadcast on Radio Cardiff 98.7FM, March 2014

[radionixon]

New show! Apparently we had a problem with the international stream yesterday, so nobody Stateside has heard this one yet "no matter what time [[zone) you are"

Anyway, the first hour of the first show of April is up and available for your listening pleasure. I had a honking cold and tripped over my words a few times, but the records are good, and I've always wanted to do the He Lifted Me/Stoned Love thing. Enjoy!



http://www.mixcloud.com/discoveringmotown/eleven/

1.I Want You Back - The Jackson 5
2.6 - 6 - Earl Van Dyke
3.Twin Brother - Eddie Holland
4.Does Your Mama Know About Me - Bobby Taylor & the Vancouvers
5.Colour Combination - Jack Hammer
6.Smiling Faces Sometimes - The Undisputed Truth
7.Every Time I See You I Go Wild - Stevie Wonder
8.There's A Song In My Heart - The Commodores
9.I Can't Dance To That Music You're Playin' [[original version) - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
10.That'll Be The Day - The Temptations
11.I Guess I'll Always Love You - Diana Ross & the Supremes
12.He Lifted Me - The Gospel Stars
13.Stoned Love - The Supremes
14.Daddy Could Swear, I Declare - Gladys Knight & the Pips
15.Take This Heart Of Mine - Marvin Gaye
16.If I Could Build My Whole World Around You - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
17.I Had A Dream - Shorty Long

Thanks for listening!

First broadcast on Radio Cardiff 98.7FM, April 2014

[144man]

I don't have time to listen to all of them, but I really enjoyed No.10.

[westgrandboulevard]

Motown at its most typical, and best IMO.

I sometimes muse if that track would have been considered for a single, but for the Temptations decision to make recordings which featured only their voices....

[144man]

I should have been clearer, wgb. I meant Volume 10, not Track 10 on volume 11.

[westgrandboulevard]

No problem. I might help myself if I stopped trying to 'speed read' everything...!

[radionixon]

I don't have time to listen to all of them, but I really enjoyed No.10.

Thanks! So long as Mixcloud doesn't go bust, every old episode remains permanently available, if you ever need something to shove on in the background and can deal with my yammering...

[radionixon]

Episode 12 [[i.e. the second hour of Sunday's show) available now!

As a few people have pointed out, the station failed to play the repeat last night, so for Stateside listeners [[who couldn't tune in on Sunday because of our technical issues), this is BRAND NEW. Oh yeah.


http://www.mixcloud.com/discoveringmotown/twelve/

1.Because I Love Him - The Marvelettes
2.[[theme) Festival Time - San Remo Golden Strings
3.Don't Let The Joneses Get You Down - The Temptations
4.My World Is Crumbling - Brenda Holloway
5.Conscience I'm Guilty - Hattie Littles
6.Part Time Love - Singin' Sammy Ward
7.Wherever I Lay My Hat [[That's My Home) - Marvin Gaye
8.Come Get This Thang - G.C. Cameron & Willie Hutch
9.Love, Guess Who - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
10.Love Child - Diana Ross & the Supremes
11.Give Me Something - Tommy Good
12.Gotta Hold On To This Feeling - Jr. Walker & the All Stars
13.Reach Out I'll Be There - The Four Tops
14.[[Tell Me) Ain't It The Truth - J.J. Barnes
15.Since I've Lost You - The Undisputed Truth
16.You Gave Me Love - Jimmy Ruffin
17.I'm Not A Plaything - Marv Johnson

As always, thanks for listening!

First broadcast on Radio Cardiff 98.7FM, April 2014

[radionixon]

Episode 13 available now!

Yet again, the Internet stream went down just before the show - the station assures me they're on it... Anyway, here's another collection of big hits and rarities for your enjoyment.



http://www.mixcloud.com/discoveringmotown/thirteen/

1.You're Walking Out With My Heart - Brenda Holloway
2.You Hit Me Where It Hurt Me - Kim Weston
3.Stop! In The Name Of Love - The Supremes
4.A Tear from a Woman's Eye - The Temptations
5.Say You - The Monitors
6.When You're Young And In Love - The Marvelettes
7.Why Must You Go - The Velvelettes
8.A Bird In The Hand [[Is Worth Two In The Bush) - Gladys Knight & the Pips
9.I'm Ready For Love - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
10.Love Feels Like Fire - The Four Tops
11.Our Lives Are Shaped By What We Love - Odyssey
12.Just My Soul Responding - Smokey Robinson
13.Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
14.I'll Be Here - Jay & the Techniques
15.Life Can Be Beautiful When You're In Love - The Elgins
16.Oh How I'd Miss You - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
17.Inner City Blues [[Make Me Wanna Holler) - Marvin Gaye

Thanks for listening!

First broadcast on Radio Cardiff 98.7FM, April 2014

[radionixon]

And now, Episode 14 - after a brief old-school interlude at the start, this one has a bit of an early-Seventies theme about it. Enjoy!


mixcloud.com/discoveringmotown/fourteen/

1.Whole Lot Of Shakin' In My Heart [[Since I Met You) - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
2.Two Lovers - Mary Wells
3.You Ain't Livin' 'Till You're Lovin' - Tammi Terrell
4.I'll Never Change - The Four Tops
5.Ungena Za Ulimwengu [[Unite The World) - The Temptations
6.Just Another Lonely Night - The Fantastic Four
7.I'm Someone Who Cares - The Originals
8.Don't You Be Worried - The Commodores
9.Each Day Is A Lifetime - David Ruffin
10.Sun Country - Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons
11.Sinner Man - Valerie Simpson
12.Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours - Stevie Wonder
13.Doobedood'ndoobe, doobedood'ndoobe, doobedood'ndoo - Diana Ross
14.You Keep Me Hangin' On - Hugh Masekela

Thanks for listening!

First broadcast on Radio Cardiff 98.7FM, April 2014

[theboyfromxtown]

I've just played it and it is now starting to play a Motown Ladies show.

Great show, I enjoyed it.

[radionixon]

I've just played it and it is now starting to play a Motown Ladies show.

Great show, I enjoyed it.

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

"Motown Ladies" was the very first Discovering Motown show I recorded [[the day before "Motown Guys") - it was one of six pre-recorded stand-alone specials [[not listed above) which went out whenever the station had dead air to fill [[and can still be heard occasionally now!), before I got the go-ahead to have a regular live show of my own. They were made for a general audience and so have a rather higher proportion of big hits to hard-to-find classics than the regular show, but I did sneak a few offbeat picks in there too...

The six specials are as follows:-

MOTOWN LADIES
http://www.mixcloud.com/discoveringm...dies-dec-2013/

MOTOWN GUYS
http://www.mixcloud.com/discoveringm...guys-dec-2013/

HOLLAND-DOZIER-HOLLAND SONGBOOK
http://www.mixcloud.com/discoveringm...ozier-holland/

MOTOWN DUETS
http://www.mixcloud.com/discoveringm...-motown-duets/

STEVIE WONDER SONGBOOK
[[This was made at the sponsors' insistence, but I jumped at the chance!)
http://www.mixcloud.com/discoveringm...nder-songbook/

SMOKEY ROBINSON SONGBOOK
http://www.mixcloud.com/discoveringm...nson-songbook/

[radionixon]

For Easter Sunday, here's episode 15 - jam packed with big names and offbeat choices. Highlights: playing Brenda H. and the Velvelettes in honour of their triumphant UK live appearances, and getting Gladys' How Great Thou Art on the radio. Anyway, enjoy!



http://mixcloud.com/discoveringmotown/fifteen/

[[Artwork story: I wanted to adapt the magenta sleeve from the Tamla Motown 45s box set, but couldn't find a clear picture, so I just tinted another one in Photoshop - while I was doing it, I found a way to tint the sleeve any colour I wanted, and so the covers for the next thirty or so shows are the Tamla Motown sleeve in a variety of colours that have never existed in real life...)

TRACK LIST
1.You Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes [[request)
2.The One Who Really Loves You - Mary Wells
3.Everybody's Gotta Pay Some Dues - The Miracles
4.The Touch of Venus - Patrice Holloway
5.The Love Line - Brenda Holloway
6.Everybody Needs Love - The Velvelettes
7.Somebody Knows, Somebody Cares - Stevie Wonder
8.I'm The Exception To The Rule - The Temptations
9.[[It's Easy To Fall In Love) With A Guy Like You - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
10.When Love Comes Knocking At My Heart - Tammi Terrell
11.I Can't Get Along Without You - The Monitors
12.Taos New Mexico - R. Dean Taylor
13.Don't Let Me Down - Kim Weston
14.How Great Thou Art - Gladys Knight & the Pips
15.Tonight Was Made For Love - The Marvelettes
16.You're All I Need To Get By - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
17.You Keep Running Away - The Four Tops

First broadcast on Radio Cardiff 98.7FM, April 2014

Thanks for listening!

[radionixon]

No live show this weekend, so instead here's the second hour of last week's show. Another hand-picked selection of Motown's big hits and hard-to-find classics, featuring Northern stompers and soul ballads aplenty


http://www.mixcloud.com/discoveringmotown/sixteen/

Tracklist:
1.My Love For Your Love - The Elgins
2.If You Ever Get Your Hands On Love - Gladys Knight & the Pips
3.Got To Have You Back - The Isley Brothers
4.Your Unchanging Love - Marvin Gaye
5.Right On Brothers And Sisters - Jr. Walker & the All Stars
6.Another Lonely Night [[Completes Another Empty Day) - Marv Johnson
7.Reflections - Diana Ross & the Supremes
8.Just Another Lonely Night - Brenda Holloway
9.Love's Gone Bad - Chris Clark
10.I Can't Help Myself [[Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) - The Four Tops
11.Quicksand - Martha & the Vandellas
12.I'm The Exception To The Rule - The Velvelettes
13.Here I Am Baby - Barbara McNair
14.[[Loneliness Made Me Realize) It's You That I Need - The Temptations
15.Brick House - The Commodores
16.Sing What You Wanna - Shorty Long
17.You Got Me Hurtin' All Over - Barbara Randolph

KTF and enjoy!

[radionixon]

A little late! Here's episode 17 to get May off to a flying start!

We had a major technical problem at the start [[just for a change!) which means nobody could hear my voice - which might be a bonus, I don't know... Anyway, I'm once again very proud of some of these song choices.



http://mixcloud.com/discoveringmotown/seventeen/

Track list:

1.Here Are The Pieces Of My Broken Heart - Gladys Knight & the Pips
2.Ba - I Need Your Loving - The Four Tops
3.Precious Little Things - The [[70s) Supremes
4.Serve Yourself A Cup Of Happiness - The Monitors
5.I Know Better - Barbara McNair
6.Hey Love - Stevie Wonder
7.Go Ahead And Laugh - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
8.You Can Cry On My Shoulder - Brenda Holloway
9.I Truly, Truly Believe [[Melvin version) - The Temptations
10.Tear It On Down - Marvin Gaye
11.When My Love Was Born - The Marvelettes
12.He - Diana Ross & the Supremes
13.Put Yourself In My Place - The Elgins
14.Your Heart Belongs To Me - The Velvelettes
15.My Heart Is Like A Clock - Mary Wells
16.Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got - Jimmy Ruffin
17.You Must Be Love - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles

First broadcast on Radio Cardiff 98.7FM, May 2014

Enjoy!

[radionixon]

And now, here's Episode 18! I know I keep saying this, but I'm so proud of playing some of this stuff on the radio. This one is especially fun and upbeat thanks to the run of early '60s girl group pop tunes in the first half, which I've been waiting to do for ages.



http://www.mixcloud.com/discoveringmotown/eighteen/

Track list:

1.Start With Joy In The Morning - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
2.Time - Edwin Starr
3.Just Another Guy - The Spinners
4.Since I Lost My Baby - The Temptations
5.Something's Happening - The Velvelettes
6.One Block From Heaven - Mary Wells
7.Knock On My Door - The Marvelettes
8.Run, Run, Run - The Supremes
9.Two Can Have A Party - Tammi Terrell
10.My Love Is Your Love [[Forever) - The Isley Brothers
11.Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever - The Four Tops
12.I Never Loved Nobody But You - Jimmy Ruffin
13.Can You Give Me Love With A Guarantee - Gladys Knight & the Pips
14.Bah Bah Bah - Barbara Randolph
15.Lucky Lucky Me - Marvin Gaye
16.Show Me You Can Dance - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
17.We'll Have A Good Thing Going On - David Ruffin

First broadcast on Radio Cardiff 98.7FM, May 2014

As always, KTF and enjoy.

Steve

[radionixon]

Episode 19 now available; one of my favourite mixes I've put together so far, this time also featuring a bonus mini-detour to the earliest days of Motown.



http://www.mixcloud.com/discoveringmotown/nineteen/

1.Get Ready - The Temptations
2.Come And Get These Memories - Kim Weston
3.There Goes A Lonely Man - Marv Johnson
4.I'm Wondering - Stevie Wonder
5.Hope I Don't Get My Heart Broke - Marvin Gaye
6.You Neglect Me - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
7.You Share The Blame - The Monitors
8.Bernadette - The Four Tops
9.Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever - Chuck Jackson
10.Way Over There - The Miracles
11.My Beloved - The Satintones
12.Hold To God's Unchanging Hand - Rev. Chas Glover
13.Yes, No, Maybe So - Barrett Strong
14.Mix It Up - The Marvelettes
15.You've Got So Much To Shout About - The Isley Brothers
16.Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart - The Supremes
17.It's Time To Go Now - Gladys Knight & the Pips

First broadcast on Radio Cardiff 98.7FM, May 2014

Enjoy!

Steve

[theboyfromxtown]

Fabulous show I really enjoyed it.

[radionixon]

Thanks so much to everyone who's commented and enjoyed.

Episode 20 now available - this one probably tends a bit more towards rarities than hits, but it's all beautiful classic Motown.



http://www.mixcloud.com/discoveringmotown/twenty/

Track list:

1.Just A Little Misunderstanding - The Contours
2.Gotta Say It, Gonna Tell It Like It Is - The Four Tops
3.Don't Make Me Live Without Your Love - The Lewis Sisters
4.Marionette - The Marvelettes
5.Forever Came Today - Diana Ross & the Supremes
6.I Can't Go On Sharing Your Love - The Isley Brothers
7.Love Is Good - The Velvelettes
8.One Way Out - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
9.Everyday I'll Love You More Than Yesterday - Gladys Knight & the Pips
10.Come On And See Me - Tammi Terrell
11.I'm In Love With You - Marvin Gaye
12.Bah Bah Bah - Suzee Ikeda
13.Sad Song - Brenda Holloway
14.I Cross My Heart - The Spinners
15.Thank You Love - The Elgins
16.I Truly Truly Believe [[alternate version) - The Temptations
17.A Fork In The Road - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles

First broadcast on Radio Cardiff 98.7FM, May 2014

KTF and enjoy!

Steve

[radionixon]

Here's the latest episode [[21), i.e. the first hour of yesterday's show:

http://www.mixcloud.com/discoveringmotown/twentyone/



Track list:

1. I Was Made To Love Her - Stevie Wonder
2. It's A Lonely World Without Your Love - The Four Tops
3. I Will Never Let You Get Away - Jimmy Ruffin
4. Promise Me - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
5. Let Love Live [[A Little Bit Longer) - The Velvelettes
6. Forever In My Heart - The Temptations
7. Too Busy Thinking About My Baby - The Monitors
8. Who Could Ever Doubt My Love - The Supremes
9. Give A Little Love - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
10. Grandma's Hands - Bobby Taylor
11. I'm Hooked - The Marvelettes
12. Whole Lotta Woman [[national version) - The Contours
13. Just A Closer Walk With Thee - Gladys Knight & the Pips
14. In My Lonely Room - Martha & the Vandellas
15. I'm On The Right Track - Brenda Holloway
16. Can You Feel It, Babe - Chuck Jackson
17. Up The Ladder To The Roof - The [[70s) Supremes

No live show this weekend, so I'll save the second hour for next week.

KTF, enjoy, and thanks for listening!

Steve

[radionixon]

No live show this weekend so I've kept this back for you instead: the second half of last Sunday's show.

http://www.mixcloud.com/discoveringmotown/twentytwo/



Track list:

1.I Can't Erase The Way I Feel - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
2.Goodbye and Good Luck - Mary Wells
3.My Weakness Is You - Edwin Starr
4.A Woman Just Won't Do Right - Shorty Long
5.Sweeter As The Days Go By - The Four Tops
6.Dinah - The Temptations
7.Eddie's Love - Eddie Kendricks
8.Slow Down - Tammi Terrell
9.My Love Is Your Love [[Forever) - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
10.Take Me In Your Arms And Love Me - Gladys Knight & the Pips
11.Pin Point It Down - The Fantastic Four
12.Any Girl In Love [[Knows What I'm Going Through) - Kim Weston
13.Back In My Arms Again - The Supremes
14.Another Day, Another Way - Barbara Randolph
15.No Time For Tears - The Marvelettes
16.Mercy Mercy Me [[The Ecology) - Marvin Gaye
17.Something Out Of The Blue - Stevie Wonder

I know I say this every time, but thanks to everybody who's listened and said kind things.

KTF and enjoy

Steve

[radionixon]

Not really sure how we've made it to June already, but I'm back with another new episode of the 100% classic Motown radio show. Yet again, I can't really believe I get to play some of this stuff on daytime radio, but the response has been amazing. Enjoy!

http://www.mixcloud.com/discoveringmotown/twentythree/



Track list:

1. Danger Heartbreak Dead Ahead - The Marvelettes
2. You Need Love Like I Do [[Don't You) - Gladys Knight & the Pips
3. Anonymous - Barbara McNair
4. Once I Got To Know You [[Couldn't Help But Love You) - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
5. Living For The City - Stevie Wonder
6. Poor Side Of Town - The Monitors
7. First I Look At The Purse - The Contours
8. I Couldn't Dance - Freddie Gorman
9. Old Love [[Let's Try It Again) - The Four Tops
10. What Am I Going To Do Without Your Love - Martha & the Vandellas
11. Wish I Knew - Diana Ross & the Supremes
12. When You Are Available - The Elgins
13. Save Me From This Misery - The Isley Brothers
14. Living In A World I Created For Myself - Jimmy Ruffin
15. The Lord's Prayer - The Temptations
16. We'll Keep On Rolling - Brenda Holloway
17. When I Feel The Need - Marvin Gaye

First broadcast on Radio Cardiff 98.7FM, June 2014

KTF

Steve