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I loved loved LOVED his posts from the early days of this forum. He was the one who could answer most of the technical questions about the early days at Motown. IMO he loved and respected Berry...

CKLW in Windsor played that song a lot. While on Youtube, a group called I think "The Party Girls" had uploaded a live version of the song, with an orchestral ending that I had never heard. I...

Apologizes to Motown Eddie, I did not know that there was another thread on this subject. My bad!

In the Detroit News and Detroit Free Press they reported that "What's Going On" was released 50 years ago on this date; in Michigan they have made a "What's Going On" day for this historical event. ...

I do like that the Wiki also mentions the other Miracles in the "Love Machine" wiki. It was co-written by Pete Moore. One of my pet peeves is reading over and over that Smokey wrote this song or that...

Thank you for the information, Woodward. Please keep us informed when the film will be broadcast on the PBS stations. I'm glad something is being made regarding Billy, who was one of the premier...

HI Robb, thank you so much for the history behind Jan's early records, the Xmas song and her association with Curtis Mayfield. All that I've read is that she didn't have hits after Curtis didn't...

I was wondering when you were going to chime in, Stubass! Smokey lived in our integrated neighborhood at that time, mostly jewish neighbors. I wondered since he lived in the neighborhood, why he...

Marvin was really really sad especially after Tammi's death. I went home after delivering the newspaper and told my Mom that Marvin wasn't hardly talking at all; my Mom told me that he was probably...

My understanding, growing up in Detroit and reading various articles was that Motown wasn't too keen on bringing in Nolan Strong and the Diablos because Nolan had "problems" (I heard it was drinking)...

First of all; RIP Marv. I really loved that he posted about Mary Wilson and also the Supremes. He was unflagging in posting about Mary Wilson. This of course, made some Diane Ross fans mad. And...

Hypnotized is a classic because of the vocal interplay between Linda Jones and the Persuaders. The Perusaders sound super smooth, as compared to Linda's very emotional singing. The orchestration...

I seem to recall in one of my Motown books a story on QC: A worker came to Motown from Columbia records in the late 60's. He said that in a QC meeting they listened to about 50-60 records and he...

Hi TJ; I don't remember "Would I Love You" being played in Detroit. I do vaguely remember hearing "That's What Love is Made Of" on the radio because of the old rhyme "snakes, snails. puppy dog tails...

This is a poorly written article, it sounds as if a middle school student who was gossiping on the corner had written it. I also don't believe Lynda would even comment in that manner, she's been in...

I think that it's the Velvelettes, who I believe have all of their original members still in active rotation (I'm not sure if Betty Kelly was an original member or not)

luckylucky me! Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting that video of the Marvelous Marvelettes! Wow! Wow! Wow! You just don't see too many videos of the ladies...so a grateful thanks to you!

Wow, besides the beautiful background vocals, in the beginning of the song, you hear the genius of James Jamerson and Benny Benjamin. No wonder Berry insisted on those two being on the records!

And if there is such a "harmony" list, besides the 5th and Friends, I would also add the 4 Tops, the Dells, & Gladys & The Pips.

I do like Fil's analysis of music and videos. He's informative and cheerful at the same time.

Hi Melody Sweet, I would begin your quest by checking the catalogs of the community colleges in the greater Detroit area. Frequently, in their continuous learning catalogs for adults, they have...

Hi Robb; I would suggest that you also post your inquiry in the "DetroitYes" forum. They have sometimes answered occasional questions regarding Detroit music in the 1960's.

Hi midnightman; thank you for your most recent post. It was very balanced, unlike some of the posters on this forum who swear that neither Flo nor Mary can sing. For what Berry wanted, Diana was...

YES! YES! YES! Thank you so much for posting this!!! This is what Detroit soul music is all about!!!

Hi Marv and aldub516; RJ Watkins was the first name that came to my mind also. He had a dance show and an interview show. Channel 62 was WGPR-TV at the time, owned by African Americans. Another name...