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I'm pleased that Diana didn't record Don't Leave Me This Way. The arrangement is too close to LH and would have been seen as trying to replicate a masterpiece. LH needed to be left as a one off given...

Interestingly, on the expanded album's alternate version of LH, those moans at at the end of the song. I wonder where they were originally, moans of what's to come or moans of a joyous end!

In the UK, I can remember the "shock" of hearing Love Hangover for the first time, it was like Diana had reinvented herself after all of the ballads that were released as singles. I was hooked...

Oh yes, word form or whatever, just a bit of fun for us!

Just for some fun in this depressing world in which we live!

Which Motown songs feature numbers in their title? I'll start with:

Two Can Have A Party - Marvin and Tammi
Once, Twice, Three...

I like the tidied up strings [[mixed out at times) and overall crisper feel of the 45 edit. It was close to how some of the best mid-60s Motown songs were mixed.

John, Stoned Love brings back loads of memories for me dancing at Redbridge Tech discos and other events. It was such a floor filler. Great times!

I've always liked the 45 edit of Stoned Love as, for a single, it's much snappier than the album version [[which I also like). However, I have wondered why the decision was taken to insert an earlier...

My initial thoughts:
Dark Side Of The World
Sparrow
The World Is Rated X
So Long
Piece Of Clay
Sweet Thing [[what a great duet with Tammi this would have made)
This Poor Heat Of Mine [[with...

Does anyone know what the whistle heard in Bad Weather signifies please?

Lost In A Pool Of Red - Four Tops. A very dark sounding intro, in line with the lyrics of the song. Would have been a good choice for the film Trainspotting.

How about we share our favourite string intros, perhaps giving the reasons why. Here's a couple from me.

You're All I Need To Get By - Marvin and Tammi. This string intro sets the scene to start a...

You Lost The Sweetest Boy - Mary Wells:

https://youtu.be/6TkmnDwzG8I?si=rgtNox_GcYwnXjj-

Inner City Blues - Marvin Gaye:

https://youtu.be/1MjIhay80DU?si=LQ2BqjJ1dUPXsMmx

I totally agree Ollie9. Chain Reaction is an excellent reminder of the golden Motown years. The accompanying video is also full of fun but with important "reflection" on Diana's different looks over...

How about these laid back drum roll intros which set a very different feeling to the songs?

Still Water [[Love) - Four Tops
California Soul - Marvin & Tammi

Just thought of another - It's The Same Old Song by the Four Tops!

For me it is the drum roll intro to the originally released version of Mother Dear. It's like a call to attention and it sets the pace of the overall song.

There are many Motown songs which have...

I like the song and the video which I think shows the good vibes between Diana and Marvin. However, what sounds like an edit at track time 2:00 lets the recording down as it spoils the flow of the...

In the UK, Walk With Me was issued as a single, reaching no 32. Once again, Motown UK hit the nail on the head!

https://youtu.be/eUyQ2t67WF4?feature=shared

Luckily, Motown UK made the excellent decision to release Why as a single in the UK. As was mentioned above, the vocal performances on this song are first class.

Jimmy Mack/Third Finger Left Hand - I'm not sure if TFLH charted separately in the UK but it has always been a very popular song, to this day, at club Hen Nights and after wedding parties.

Perhaps...

I thought I'd set up a new iTunes playlist for Motown songs and came up with the idea of including songs where a first name is mentioned. These spring to mind but would welcome input from members...

I love the playfulness in the Expo video of this song. Tammi had Marvin in the palm of her hand and I'm sure he loved it.

https://youtu.be/IC5PL0XImjw?si=1-21tXjuhEazcdju

Completely agree Paul. I see that as constructive and respectful in a way that contrasts with the negatives of making Tammi sound a bit like Diana.

I think we are living in a world where technology can "do things" that were previously thought to be impossible. However, even though something is possible, it doesn't mean that it is worth doing.
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