THE greatest Motown song..

[sixtyten]

Almost impossible, due to nearly everything they released being top notch..

Whats your favourite top five Motown numbers??

Jeez..my list is about 50 songs long! I could happily live on a desert island with nothing but the entire Motown catalogue to listen to..
you just NEVER get tired of those songs

[Heather74]

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Wow just five, thats harsh, but here goes

Otis reading - Dock of the Bay

The Tears Of A Clown-Smokey Robinson And The Miracles

Let's Get It On- Marvin Gaye OR Sexual Healing

Just my Imagination- Temptations

All night long- Lionel Richie

Gosh I could go on and on, and hey Daz you dont get off that lightly, your five please

Also kinda changes depending on my mood

[sixtyten]

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You CAN NOT chose just five..but, these would get there..
1.Marvin Gaye. Mercy Mercy Me
2.Temptations. Get Ready
3.Marvin Gaye/Diana Ross. you are everything
4.Stevie Wonder. Higher Ground
5.Diana Ross/Supremes. Reflections


that was HARD

[sixtyten]

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Also kinda changes depending on my mood

Herein lies the problem..

Motown has soundtracked everyones lives..apart from the teenage chav on the street, but no doubt, in a few years, another TV campaign like the Levis one in 85 will ensure they buy the latest "Best of Motown" when its fashionable

As I said..lthe list of top notch songs, by top notch artists is silly..
Motown is beyond quantification, its just part of life

[Heather74]

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Sure is a part of life, music you grow up listening to, Diana Ross,Lionel Richie, Steve Wonder, Crystal Gayle all firm favourites in Mum and Dad's record collection all timeless classics

[sixtyten]

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Not sure how Crystal Gayle worked her way into this thread, but I'm happy to have her aboard

[Heather74]

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LOL was just thinking of music I grew up listening to, we wont even mention Barry Manilow

[joybee]

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According to her discography she is doffo in there Daz - and one of our all times was Don't You Make My Brown Eyes Blue !!

And yes, another of our faves WAS Barry - his lyrics said he knew it all ! ( NOT Motown though )

[sixtyten]

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Don't get me wrong my old ma loves the Manilow, and i'm no different


Good God..I'd have never admited this during the Punk wars

[joybee]

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Go on then name your fave Manilow song - I DARE you !!

[sixtyten]

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Mandy..
despite the fact BM never wrote it.

for old times sake, I'd have to chose Bermuda Triangle, purely because of the awful lyrics..

[joybee]

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*lol* Well must admit my fave is 'Can't Smile Without You' - like 'Sunday Father and Son' and 'Don't Talk To Me Of Love' (sung with Mirielle Mathieu famous in this country for her one hit wonder cover of The Last Waltz - Englebert)

Thanks for being a brave lad !!

[Heather74]

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well my answer would have been I cant and wont chose between Mandy and can't smile without you

[joybee]

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OK then - back to Topic, MY five Motown Greats -

Baby Love and
Stop! In the Name of Love - both The Supremes

What Became of the Broken Hearted - Jimmy Ruffin

I Heard It Through The Grape Vine - Gladys Night and the Pips

Hello - Lionel Richie

and finally an extra one - it would have been Number One IF I was sure it was actually Motown for sentimental reasons .......

I Just Called (To Say I Love You) Stevie Wonder

[rossobantam]

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my favs folder on youtube has many Motown/Northern Soul classics..The Chiffons, The Shirelles , Martha & The Vandellas, Supremes.

recently discovered this 'Northern Soul' tribute Moloko vid...lovely song, great vid. You know when you reeeaallly get into a new song & play it over & over & over??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wo-zuM8xAk

Dave