The Motown Era & More Tribute Show

05/18/2022

A very good (and not too lengthy) documentary about one of the most important and influential voices in late 60s funk and soul.

Unsung | The Story Of Sly and the Family Stone

05/16/2022

On this day in 1964, Mary Wells hit #1 on the Billboard charts with "My Guy". She would stay there for the next week, and would also hit #5 in the UK.

Remember This One!

05/05/2022

Born today in 1942 was Nicholas Ashford, from husband-and-wife songwriting-production team Ashford and Simpson, who had their own 1985 UK #3 single 'Solid (As a Rock)'. They wrote Motown hits such as: 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough', 'You're All I Need To Get By', 'Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing', and 'Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)'.

Words & Music by Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson (1966)

05/01/2022

Great material, performed well, is always quality entertainment, no matter the style, feel, or circumstance. This is WAY out there, but once it gets rolling it's a pretty astounding display of musicianship.

Big thanks to:Joshua Holcomb Matt Breur Gabe MeddJoshua Gawel Evan HowardKevin BernsteinDan Shein Julian Weller check out Chops check out & MIGH...

04/26/2022

Happy 81st birthday to Giorgio Moroder! Often called "The Father of Disco", Moroder was responsible for writing, arranging, and producing the majority of Donna Summer's hits in the mid-70s. He also wrote and produced for dozens of other artists, and won three Oscars, for the score of "Midnight Express", the theme from "Flashdance", and "Take My Breath Away" from "Top Gun". His experimental use of electronic instruments revolutionized the music industry, and paved the way for EDM, techno, trance, and house music.

04/20/2022

Much had been written and recorded about The Funk Brothers, Motown's unrivaled studio band. Lesser known are The Andantes, but you've heard them on dozens of hits. They were a brilliant trio who blended seamlessly with each other and with the groups they were backing. If you've ever listened to Motown and other soul hits of the era, and wondered who was hitting those high notes and soaring upper harmonies, chances are it was The Andantes.

The Andantes were Motown Records’ house backup singers. They were recorded on virtually every song ever produced by the company and while everyone who’s heard a Motown song has heard their voices, most people have no idea who they were.

04/13/2022

The great Reverend Al Green was born on this day in 1946. He and Annie Lennox have a request for you, and it's a very timely one.

Video for Annie Lennox & Al Green's cover of Jackie DeShannon's Put A Little Love In Your Heart taken from the Scrooged soundtrack.http://annielennoxsing.com...

04/08/2022

On this day in 1964, The Supremes recorded 'Where Did Our Love Go' at Motown Studios. The song would become their first US #1 single. Originally founded as the Primettes in Detroit, Michigan, in 1959, the Supremes were the most commercially successful of Motown's acts and are, to date, America's most successful vocal group with 12 No.1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100.

This is a great early live version, with an excellent backing band and a unique "clapping" opening.

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04/07/2022

In 1964, Mickey Stevenson and Marvin Gaye wrote the framework of a song about people dancing in the street, inspired by watching children in the sweltering Detroit summer frolicking in the road when fire hydrants were opened to help cool folks down. Originally framed as a ballad, and sung by Marvin as an invitation to a lover to go dancing, Martha Reeves watched the recording session and told them they were approaching it all wrong. She convinced them that the song needed to be more upbeat, more brassy, and should celebrate the block party spirit of the city. And, she said, SHE needed to sing it.

She was right, of course. On April 12, 2006, it was announced that Martha and the Vandellas' version of "Dancing in the Street" would be one of 50 sound recordings preserved by the Library of Congress to the National Recording Registry.

MARTHA and THE VANDELLAS - Dancing In The Street (1964)

04/06/2022

Oh, THIS is a treat! Just watch.

The Temptations and Diana Ross & The Supremes perform a hits medley of "Get Ready, Stop! In The Name of Love, My Guy, Baby Love, (I Know) I'm Losing You" rem...

04/02/2022

Born on this day in 1939, the late great Marvin Gaye.

Unlike many artists of his era whose stars faded because they could not adapt to changing tastes in music, Marvin was a genius at constantly reinventing himself. But he never gave in to fads; instead, he crafted bold sounds that forged new pathways into the evolving soul scene.

Marvin Gaye (April 2, 1939 -- April 1, 1984), born Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr.,[1] was an American singer-songwriter and musician. Gaye helped to shape the sound o...

03/31/2022

Here's a quick look at the ladies of The Motown Era & More, from our sold-out show at the SCERA in Orem.

03/30/2022

LAWD HAVE MERCEH!

Mick and Keith might have made this tune famous, but Tina and the Ikettes rock it like it was made for them and no one else.

Ike & Tina Turner were an American musical duo active during the 1960s and 1970s, consisting of the husband-and-wife team Ike Turner and Tina Turner. Rolling...

03/28/2022

OSCAR WINNER: Best Documentary

Now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. Watch it. Then watch it again.

In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents a powerful and transporting documentary—part music film, part historical record cr...

03/26/2022

It is ALSO the birthday of the late, great Teddy Pendergrass, who gained fame as the lead singer Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes.

PhillySound on Soul Train presents: "If You Don't Know Me By Now" by Harold Melvin & the Blue NotesListen to Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes: https://HaroldMe...

03/26/2022

It's Diana Ross' birthday today! A lady never tells her age, and a gentleman never asks, so we'll just leave you with this gem, a reflection on her friendship with Marvin Gaye, written for her by Lionel Richie.

From the album "Swept Away" 1984RCA Records

03/26/2022

On this day in 1969, Marvin Gaye was at #1 on the UK singles chart, with "I Heard It Through The Grapevine". The song was first recorded by The Miracles and had also been a million seller in 1967 for Gladys Knight and the Pips.

This is an amazing live version, complete with a telephone conversation!

https://smarturl.it/MarvinGayeMont80http://smarturl.it/MarvinGayeMont80dvdMarvin Gaye is an American legend. He was signed to the fledgling Motown label in 1...

03/24/2022

On this day in 1973, The O'Jays hit #1 on the Billboard Top 100 with this classic. The song had already been at the top of the R&B charts the previous month. The style and substance of "Love Train" has been held up as most likely the first real "disco" hit in music history.

No infringement of copyright is intended in any way under DMCA, under the terms of fair use for education.The Midnight Special 1974 - 07 - The O.Jays - Love ...

03/22/2022

"Stop! In the Name of Love" is a 1965 song recorded by the Supremes for the Motown label.
Written and produced by Motown's main production team Holland–Dozier–Holland, "Stop! In the Name of Love" held the number one position on the Billboard pop singles chart in the United States from March 27, 1965, through April 3, 1965 and reached the number-two position on the soul chart.

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03/20/2022

"Don't you blaspheme in here!"

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03/17/2022

Let's go!

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons return to Maverik Center. Don’t miss out on this great show! The original Jersey boy himself, Frankie Valli is a true American legend. His incredible career with the Four Seasons, as well as his solo success, has spawned countless hit singles. With unforgettable tu...

03/16/2022

On this day in 1970, the great Tammi Terrell passed away from complications of brain cancer at the age of 24. Initially a solo artist with Motown, Tammi gained fame as Marvin Gaye's partner for a series of singles and albums featuring duets with the two. She collapsed into Marvin's arms onstage in 1967, and was shortly thereafter diagnosed with a large brain tumor. Treatment left her weak and eventually unable to walk, but she regained enough strength to record a final solo album. When Marvin performed at the Apollo Theater in 1969, Tammi was off to one side of the audience in a wheelchair. Marvin spotted her, and rushed to her side. They sang "You're All I Need" together for her last performance. Afterward, Marvin went into a deep depression that lead to a complete change in his songwriting and vocal style. Friends said he never truly got over Tammi's death.

ain't no mountain high enough

03/12/2022

Fifty-five years ago today, The Supremes knocked the Rolling Stones' "Ruby Tuesday" out of the Number One spot on the Billboard charts with this classic.

Their number one song from 1967.http://www.youtube.com/user/numberonesongs111http://www.youtube.com/user/numberonesongs4444http://www.youtube.com/user/number...

03/10/2022

Just a little classic silliness for you this morning.

One of the funniest and most original things I;ve ever seen. In 1977 during the brief run of the Richard Pryor TV Show, the Pips came on to perform two numbe...

03/09/2022

here is to one great woman on international womens day
https://youtu.be/6FOUqQt3Kg0

Aretha Franklin - RespectSong written by Otis ReddingAlbum: I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You [1967]_________________________RESPECT(oo) What you want(o...

03/08/2022

wedding season is coming up and we are ready to SHINE!

02/22/2022

One of my personal fav pics ♥️

02/21/2022

Sold out show at the and we most certainly did not disappoint!!❤️♥️❤️♥️

02/21/2022

Some of our Motown team at the

02/21/2022

the Motown Ladies

01/11/2022

Last night was a HUGE success and we are SO GRATEFUL for the SCERA Theater💗 big hugs!! Big big hugs!! We had the house up and dancing for most of the last set 💃🕺

12/02/2021

In need a tumpet player in January… anyone out there in Utah?

10/16/2021

If you missed the last show, you are not going to want to miss the next one!! Coming this Nov, details to come soon!

10/05/2021

3 more days until the Motown Tribute Show-Utah show. Get your tickets while you still can! You don’t want to miss this! These laddies and gentlemen have been working very hard!


Dixie State College, Cox Auditorium