Why is Motown so big in the UK?

[copley]

Main Motown's artists number of top 10 hits. First number pertains to the UK, second is US. Includes only solo Motown recordings.

Four Tops 9 5

Supremes [[60’s) 7 17

Supremes [[70’s) 5 2

Martha 1 6

Gladys 0 3

Temptations 4 14

Stevie 16 26

Marvin 4 13

Commodores 5 10

Lionel 8 12

Diana 10 7

As you will see the Four Tops were the most successful Motown group with 9 top 10 singles. The Supremes [[60's) only had 7 compared to 17 in the US. Stevie was the most successful male artist leaving Marvin way behind. It's a misperception that Motown was bigger in the UK as chart statistics show that it was not.

Over the years it appears that the UK's love and appreciation of classic Motown has grown whilst in the US it's waned. Demand for and sales of Motown product is still buoyant. A recent Motown compilation made the top 5 of the UK compilation chart. The last Brenda Holloway release sold exceptionally well. The NS scene helps to keep the Motown fire burning and groups like this and Motown Treasures all add to the mix. Long live Motown!

[Sotosound]

Main Motown's artists number of top 10 hits. First number pertains to the UK, second is US. Includes only solo Motown recordings.

Four Tops 9 5

Supremes [[60’s) 7 17

Supremes [[70’s) 5 2

Martha 1 6

Gladys 0 3

Temptations 4 14

Stevie 16 26

Marvin 4 13

Commodores 5 10

Lionel 8 12

Diana 10 7

As you will see the Four Tops were the most successful Motown group with 9 top 10 singles. The Supremes [[60's) only had 7 compared to 17 in the US. Stevie was the most successful male artist leaving Marvin way behind. It's a misperception that Motown was bigger in the UK as chart statistics show that it was not.

Over the years it appears that the UK's love and appreciation of classic Motown has grown whilst in the US it's waned. Demand for and sales of Motown product is still buoyant. A recent Motown compilation made the top 5 of the UK compilation chart. The last Brenda Holloway release sold exceptionally well. The NS scene helps to keep the Motown fire burning and groups like this and Motown Treasures all add to the mix. Long live Motown!

Big, not bigger.