Motown Classics: Gold / Various by Motown Classics/ Gold / Various [CD]

Description: Tracks:Money (That's What I Want)Shop AroundPlease Mr. PostmanDo You Love MeYou Beat Me To The PunchFingertips, Part 2(Love Is Like A) Heat WaveMy GuyWhere Did Our Love GoDancing In The StreetHow Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)My GirlShotgunStop! In The Name Of LoveI Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)The Tracks Of My TearsUptight (Everything's Alright)Going To A Go-GoAin't Too Proud To BegWhat Becomes Of The BrokenheartedYou Can't Hurry LoveReach Out, I'll Be ThereJimmy MackYour Precious LoveI Heard It Through The GrapevineI Heard It Through The GrapevineMy Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)I Can't Get Next To YouI Want You BackSomeday We'll Be TogetherUp The Ladder To The RoofBall Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)It's A ShameWarThe Tears Of A ClownWhat's Going OnSmiling Faces SometimesPapa Was A Rolling StoneNeither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye) Performer Notes: Personnel: The Love-Tones (vocals); Stevie Wonder (harmonica, bongos).Arrangers: Clarence Paul; Deke Richards; Freddie Perren; Alphonso Mizell; Michael Omartian; Paul Riser; Artie Butler; Wade Marcus; Berry Gordy, Jr.; David Van De Pitte.One of the most dominating forces in the history of popular music, the Motown imprint was more than a label, it was a juggernaut of soul music, a machine so finely honed and working with such efficiency that it wasn't uncommon for several chart topping hits to be recorded in one session. This anthology was previously issued in 2000 under the moniker Motown: The Classic Years. But a title more befitting of such a quality compilation would be Motown 101, for it contains practically every monumental chart topping hit that the label became known for across the globe. Nearly every song on this collection has been imprinted on the collective memory of popular culture, and with good reason. The insanely catchy, uptempo sound was the audio wallpaper for a generation facing dramatic changes socially, culturally and politically. Starting with the first major hits of the label courtesy of Barrett Strong ("Money") and the Miracles ("Shop Around"), the artists included here read like a venerable who's who A-list of soul music. Names like Marvin, Stevie, and Diana, as well as groups like the Temptations, the Four Tops, the Contours, and the Supremes. Songs that defined moments decades after their release ("Do You Love Me," "I Heard It Through the Grapevine") and songs that forever changed the face of popular music ("My Girl," "What's Going On," "War"). Sadly this collection only covers the first half of Gordy and company's run, ending in 1972 when Motown left its home base of Detroit for the sunny shores of California. But an examination of those years would also be worthy of its own double-disc set. For the die-hard Northern soul or Motown fanatic, there is little here that probably isn't already in your collection. But for those looking for all of the hits that defined the Motown sound, or for those looking for a comprehensive introduction to the label, this very well could be all the Motown you ever need to purchase. ~ Rob Theakston Producer: Joe Porter, Deke Richards, Freddie Perren, Ronnie White, Harvey Fuqua, Henry Cosby, Frank Beaty Wilson, BrianBert, Johnny Bristol, Lamont Dozier, Lawrence Horn, Marvin Gaye, Alphonso Mizell, Pete Moore, Stevie Wonder, William "Mickey" Stevenson, William Weatherspoon, Berry Gordy, Jr., Smokey Robinson, Norman Whitfield, Brian Holland, Harry Weinger (Compilation) Format: CD (1 Disc); Stereo Country: USA Studio/Live: Studio Release Date: 1 March, 2005 Label: Motown Dimensions: 14.5 x 12.8 x 1 centimeters (0.09 kg)

Price: 28.22 USD

Location: East Hanover, New Jersey

End Time: 2025-01-18T13:39:30.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD

Product Images

Item Specifics

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 60 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Return policy details:

EAN: 0602498632260

UPC: 0602498632260

ISBN: N/A

MPN: N/A

Language: Eng

Track #1: Money (That's What I Want)

Track #2: Shop Around

Track #3: Please Mr. Postman

Track #4: Do You Love Me

Track #5: You Beat Me To The Punch

Track #6: Fingertips, Part 2

Track #7: (Love Is Like A) Heat Wave

Track #8: My Guy

Track #9: Where Did Our Love Go

Track #10: Dancing In The Street

Track #11: How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)

Track #12: My Girl

Track #13: Shotgun

Track #14: Stop! In The Name Of Love

Track #15: I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)

Track #16: The Tracks Of My Tears

Track #17: Uptight (Everything's Alright)

Track #18: Going To A Go-Go

Track #19: Ain't Too Proud To Beg

Track #20: What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted

Track #21: You Can't Hurry Love

Track #22: Reach Out, I'll Be There

Track #23: Jimmy Mack

Track #24: Your Precious Love

Track #25: I Heard It Through The Grapevine

Track #26: I Heard It Through The Grapevine

Track #27: My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)

Track #28: I Can't Get Next To You

Track #29: I Want You Back

Track #30: Someday We'll Be Together

Track #31: Up The Ladder To The Roof

Track #32: Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)

Track #33: Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)

Track #34: It's A Shame

Track #35: War

Track #36: The Tears Of A Clown

Producer: Berry Gordy, Jr.^Brian Holland^Deke Richards^Frank Beaty Wilson^Freddie Perren^Harvey Fuqua^Henry Cosby^Joe Porter^Johnny Bristol^Lamont Dozier^Marvin Gaye^Norman Whitfield^Ronnie White^Smokey Robinson^Stevie Wonder^Warren "Pete" Moore^William "Mickey" Stevenson

Format: CD

Release Year: 2005

Genre: Soul/R&B & Soul

Record Label: Mot, Motown

Artist: Various

Release Title: Motown Classics: Gold