Motown Oldies, Served Fresh -
Come and Get These Memories!

Remember those Motown oldies in the late '50s, '60s, and '70s? Those lively, graceful singers, those earthy but soaring songs, that vigorous bass and throbbing beat?

Well, I don't. I'm too young!

But I do relish the raw emotion and well-crafted stories that the best of them deliver. They set a gold (nay, platinum) standard in popular music that the industry rarely matches these days.

I hope to help fans of all ages appreciate and indulge in that music beyond the three-minute performances. So acquaint yourselves with the artists. Run your eyes down the tracks of their peers. Let those songs really get a hold on you all over again.

Whether you're an old (classic) soul like me or simply young at heart, go ahead and enjoy Motown oldies anew. Look out, baby, 'cause here they come!

Podcast on the Funk Brothers and the man who spent
two decades preserving their legacy:
"The End of Obsession"

Searching for info on Motown oldies singers and other Motown artists? Look no further! Consult this site map to find content on their lives, albums, and songs.

Who--not just what--made Motown music groove? Hint: Check this biography on the Funk Brothers, the studio band behind the Sound and the flurry of heyday hits!

Motown singers reaped the glory. Motown songwriters didn't just plant but created the seeds. Here are some of the company's forgotten and famous composers, lyricists, producers, and arrangers.

All hail Sir Stevie! Get in sync (or synth) with Motown’s juvenile-genius-turned-R&B-revolutionary in this Stevie Wonder biography.

At a loss without Diana Ross? Come on out for this Diana Ross biography, which sums up her Supremes and solo outings in music and movies.

The Life Supremes: An original biography on the Supremes, starring Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, Cindy Birdsong, Jean Terrell, and Diana Ross.

I'll be doggone--it's a Marvin Gaye biography! Give it up for Motown's reluctant R&B sensation and soul music genius.

A lot of song, a lot of dance, a lot of snazzy suits and pants: A biography on the Temptations with David Ruffin, Dennis Edwards, and early tenor Elbridge Bryant.

Sneak a peek at this Smokey Robinson bio! Presenting the multitalented icon at Motown, at the front of the Miracles, and solo.

Do you believe in the Miracles? Here's a Smokey Robinson and the Miracles biography, including bits on the singers with Billy Griffin.

Saving your love and Motown soul for the Jackson 5? Don't take it too slow---scooter over to this Jackson 5 biography!

Oh, brothers! Meet Motown's temporary funk mates in this biography on the Isley Brothers.

Will you never, never, never stop loving the soul of Gladys Knight and the Pips? Follow them to the end of their road--including their stop at Motown--in this Gladys Knight biography.

Keep on loving the dramatic, velvety R&B of the Four Tops? Come help yourselves to this Four Tops biography!

Calling all Motown oldies fans, from casual followers to long-time zealots! Check out this index of artists, which includes many neglected soul singers who deserve acknowledgement today.

Wells, now, look what we have here! It's a Mary Wells biography, a reintroduction to the premiere princess of R&B, Motown-style.

This is an invitation, across all nations, a chance for folks to meet Martha and the Vandellas: A biography on Motown's professional heart-pounders.

Think you know Motown's first great girl group? Wait! Please check and see this biography on the Marvelettes of rough pop and bright R&B.

What does it take to see this Jr. Walker and the All Stars biography? Just one click. Junior Walker, Motown's sax-iest soul man, and his bandmates await.

STARR! HUH. Yeah. Read about the life-before-death of Edwin Starr, Motown's resident soul shouter.

How could Motown let them get away? Presenting a Spinners biography on the overlooked, then dominant, '70s soul singers.

Do you love Kim Weston music all the way, from Motown and beyond? Steal a glimpse of the soul singer's life in this Kim Weston biography.

Does hearing (about) Brenda Holloway, Motown's first West Coast soul singer, make you so very happy? Then treat yourself to this Brenda Holloway biography.

Want to get in the groove with a Contours biography? Read about Motown's R&B (Rough & Bouncy) performers here.

Hold on to your love of Jimmy Ruffin! Pass this way to read this Jimmy Ruffin biography about his life, Motown songs, and other soul works.

Is that the man? Yes it is! A Shorty Long biography for Motown's funkiest Soul label star.

If you've been loving the Velvelettes, check this Velvelettes biography for details on the girl group before and after Motown.

Come on and see this Tammi Terrell biography, which sums up the life of a most heavenly R&B singer and one of Motown's heaviest heartbreaks.

I'm only tryin' to school ya with this Undisputed Truth biography! Read about this '70s Motown group and outlet for the soul stirrings of Norman Whitfield.

Do you know about Bobby Taylor and the Vancouvers? Here's a biography on Motown's most notable multiracial soul group.

Baby, they're for real: An original Originals biography for Motown's consummate backup and throwback soul singers.

Understand your Motown Elgins history? Let's chew it over with this Elgins biography for your R&B reference!

Say hello to this Monitors biography, which recognizes a lesser-known but well-connected Motown soul ensemble.

A fan of Motown's blonde R&B bombshell of the 1960s, Chris Clark? Want to go back there again? Let this Chris Clark biography help you.

Marv Johnson helped ease Motown's growth from R&B hatchling to pop-soul behemoth. This Marv Johnson biography stakes his claim in music history.

Can you spot fake bands when you encounter them? If you care about Motown artists as much as you do their songs, read about the not-so-original groups hurting oldies pioneers and fooling fans.

Hunting for the best Motown books with the juiciest trivia and most extensive history on the record company? See what I recommend on my Motown book reviews page.

Are there any must-see projects that illustrate the Motown Sound? View my reviews of the Motown videos, DVDs, movies, and TV specials that will bring you the most visual and musical pleasure.

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