Posts Tagged ‘Motown’
Frank Wilson, Motown producer, dies aged 71
Written by admin on September 28, 2012 – 10:00 pm -Motown producer, Frank Wilson, died on Thursday aged 71 after a long battle with cancer. Wilson wrote and produced classic hits for Motown greats such as Marvin Gaye, the Temptations, and the Supremes. He also recorded the song “Do I Love You (Indeed I Do),” which became one of the world’s rarest and most sought after soul records.
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Song of the Week #122 – “I Want You Back”
Written by admin on September 3, 2012 – 9:56 pm -| The Jackson 5’s breakthrough hit “I Want You Back” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.
“I Want You Back” was released on single in October 1969, backed with “Who’s Lovin’ You”. It also featured on the group’s debut album “Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5” two months later. |
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Song of the Week #118 – “You Can’t Hurry Love”
Written by admin on August 6, 2012 – 10:10 pm -| The Supremes’ smash hit “You Can’t Hurry Love” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.
“You Can’t Hurry Love” was released on single in July 1966, backed with “Put Yourself in My Place”. It also featured on the album “The Supremes A’ Go-Go,” which was released the following month. |
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Song of the Week #104 – “My Guy”
Written by admin on April 30, 2012 – 10:59 pm -| Mary Wells’ signature hit “My Guy” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.
“My Guy” was released on single in March, 1964 backed with “Oh Little Boy (Look What You’ve Done to Me)”. Shortly afterwards it appeared on the album “Mary Wells Sings My Guy”. |
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Song of the Week #61 – “Dancing in the Street”
Written by admin on July 4, 2011 – 7:34 am -| Martha and the Vandellas’ classic 1964 hit “Dancing in the Street” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.
“Dancing in the Street” was released on single in July 1964, backed with “There He Is (At My Door).” The song also opened the group’s 1965 album, “Dance Party.” |
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