Exactly 61 years ago today, one of the most recognizable songs of the Motown era reached No. 1 for the very first time.
The “Motown sound” redefined soul music with pop hooks, orchestral sophistication, a legendary house band, gospel vocals, and an ever-present tambourine. All of it on top of a danceable rhythm ...
The whole point of Motown was to get listeners to sing and to dance. Hooks and rhythms and earworms are the DNA of Detroit’s iconic record label. When Motown moved its operations from Detroit to Los ...
The dreamy soul ballad that became one of the decade's most beloved hits.
The iconic group racked up 12 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 songs during their career.
Want to purchase today's print edition? Here's a map of single-copy locations. CHAMPAIGN — More than 70 years ago, legendary singing group The Four Tops formed because the members were asked to ...
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The last original member of The Temptations, Otis Williams, reflects on 60 years of Motown and teases new music ahead of their show at The Chase.