Throughout the 1960's, 70's, and ‘80's, Motown released an incredible number of irresistible dance tracks, long before [[and after) it was called Disco. By the same token, Motown was famous for an array of beautiful ballads. If you were to compile a CD [[or equivalent) of "Motown’s Prettiest", what tracks would you include? This could be any Motown track from the 1960's through Motown’s last release in the 1980's. Calling out around the world, Motowners – put on your thinking caps and see what you come up with. The following would be my list, which is by no means complete nor in any particular order. Just a start:
Diana Ross & The Supremes: Forever Came Today; I Can’t Make It
Alone; People [[Diana solo from The Supremes' "Funny Girl")
Diana Ross: Ain’t No Mountain High Enough; All The Befores; Leave A
Little Room; Theme From Mahogany; Never Say I Don’t Love You;
It’s My Turn; Stay With Me
Diana Ross & Lionel Richie: Endless Love
The [[New) Supremes: I Guess I’ll Miss The Man; Where Is It I Belong;
Jimmy Ruffin: What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted; As Long As There Is L-O-V-E- Love; Tomorrow' Tears;
Marvin Gaye: I’ll Take Care Of You; You’ve Been A Long Time Coming; Unforgettable
Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston: Heaven Sent You [[I Know);
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell: You’re All I Need To Get By;
Martha & The Vandellas: A Love Like Yours [[Don't Come Knocking
Every Day); Love [[Makes Me Do Foolish Things); Forget
Me Not; You’re The Loser Now; No One There; In And Out Of My Life
The Marvelettes: When You’re Young And In Love; That's How Heartaches Are
Made; Seeing Is Believing; Now Is The Time For Love;
The Spinners: Truly Yours;
The Originals: Green Grow The Lilacs; The Bells; There’s A Place We'd Like To Know;
You Want Hearts And Flowers; Once I Have You [[I’ll Never Let Go); There’s A Chance
When You Love You’ll Lose
Stevie Wonder: Overjoyed
Lionel Richie: Still
Jackson 5: I'll Be There
Michael Jackson: Ben
Willie Hutch: I Choose You; I'll Be There
Four Tops: Ask The Lonely; Call On Me; Walk Away Renee;
Supremes & Four Tops: If
Chris Clark: How About You;
Brenda Holloway: Together ‘Til The End Of Time
Thelma Houston: There's No Such Thing As Love
Frankie Valli: Love Isn’t Here Like It Used To Be
The Rustix: Free Again;
G.C. Cameron: Kiss Me When You Want To; I’ll Be Your Servant
Tata Vega: I Need You Now;
The Temptations: My Girl; Two Sides To Love; Just My Imagination; Hey Girl [[I Like
Your Style); A Song For You; Memories
Jr. Walker: What Does It Take [[To Win Your Love)
Teena Marie: I Can’t Love Any More
Gladys Knight & The Pips: If I Were Your Woman; Neither One Of Us; There’s A Lesson
To Be Learned; All I Need Is Time;
Shorty Long: I Cross My Heart;
Billy Preston & Syreeta: With You I’m Born Again;
Valerie Simpson: Back To Nowhere;
Syreeta: 'Cause We've Ended As Lovers
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: The Tracks Of My Tears; Ooh Baby Baby; Who's Gonna Take The Blame; More Love; I Can't Stand To See You Cry
Smokey Robinson: Being With You; Cruisin'
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