Initially, when I spotted the new Record Store Day Motown vinyl record releases, I was going to pick up the Smokey Robinson & The Miracles set, but finally opted for the Martha & The...
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Initially, when I spotted the new Record Store Day Motown vinyl record releases, I was going to pick up the Smokey Robinson & The Miracles set, but finally opted for the Martha & The...
What a great post, WaitingWatchingLookingForAChance! You've motivated me to share various record labels used for various pressings of Martha & The Vandellas "Dance Party" recording, including the ...
I find myself purchasing more vinyl albums lately, but these new releases appear to be issued on coloured vinyl and priced around $29 to $49, at least here in Canada. A few years back, ...
I heard that this LIFE Magazine Motown Tribute Edition was to be on newstands starting October 14, and had been totally frustrated NOT seeing it anywhere in Vancouver, Canada for...
A talented musician as well as a gracious lady, Ms. McLeod had left her mark, no mean feat coming from such a musical family!
It is wonderful that Mr. Gordy has lived long enough to enjoy all the tributes his musical vision has garnered. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Sir!19495
While Berry Gordy latched onto a brilliant idea to stir up extra record sales with the "Original 16 Big Hits" series, it appears the Marketing Department of Columbia Records thought a...
I decided to take in a 12:55 viewing of Respect this afternoon in Vancouver, Canada. Masks in the theatre are of course compulsory, and I decided to take this in now, because as...
Thank you, Motown 1050! I greatly appreciate your posting a reply!
I am sure I saw Martha Reeves appear in a film circa mid 70's in Vegas type nightclub scene. If memory serves me right it may have been a gangster film, and possibly a MCA...
I also recall reading that Aretha felt Atlantic Records did not offer her enough for the CD releases of her final five albums. Some years back I found this albums released in CD...
Back in the summer of 1965, my family travelled from Ottawa, Canada, to Plattsburg, N.Y. to spend a week at a camp ground. At a local five and dime type store, in the record ...
What a musical treat! Many thanks for sharing this, Marv2.
In fairness to Michael, he is not the only recording artist to sample a riff from Manu Dibango's iconic Soul Makossa. Jennifer Lopez along with countless others have sampled Manu's ...
One of my favourite pastimes is trolling thrift shops for unusual compact discs. While I seldom encounter Motown related artists, this collection intrigued me. Released in 2001 for the...
I was an early fan of Sylvia's "Pillow Talk," but was frustrated that her All Platinum label only had limited distribution in Canada. When I visited NYC, in 1977, and checked out...
I just received this notice regarding an upcoming TCM Television Network salute to Motown film productions, starting October 22, at 8 P.M. E.S.T. Enjoy!
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Over the top fun, and campy, some on this site might ask "Why?" but I say "Why Not!" 16317,
Living in Vancouver, Canada, near the downtown core, I often walk the back alley ways documenting graffiti, wall murals and messages of despair written on walls by the swelling number of...
I remember FM radio in Ottawa, Canada playing Rhetta Hughes' "Light My Fire," single on heavy rotation play, on the record label owned by Bill Cosby, at the time. I clipped out the ...
nativeNY63, I had the pleasure of seeing Diana Ross perform this past June at the Toronto International Jazz Festival. I've seen her perform live since 1967, and I have to say that...
Hello Ralph. Best wishes for a very HAPPY Birthday! In the past I would find a vintage turntable to photograph to use as your B-Day Greeting. This past June in was in Toronto to...
Hello Methuselah 2. After some seven years I have only now read your private message to me. Fortunately I was able to view the Supremes Bumper Cars video that had even posted...
I watch and tape the Grammy Awards and honestly have been bored with the last few years. I have to say I rather enjoyed this year's emphasis on female content. I am fully aware...
This series, now in its second season is great viewing!