– Sam Armstrong 50: Get Ready (The Temptations)Īn anthem from the first hitmaking phase of The Temptations’ career, when their songs were laid on by Smokey Robinson – a sure sign of soul of the highest order.
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It’s since been one of the tracks used in countless TV shows and films to stand in for the 1960s as a decade, ensuring that this Motown song will continue to resonate for generations to come. This massive hit for The Four Tops wasn’t just a No. – Sam Armstrong 51: I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) (The Four Tops) While the sentiment was downcast, it resonated with listeners at the time (it nearly reached the top of the Billboard charts) and today (the album from which it was taken, What’s Going On was named the #1 record in the 2020 Rolling Stone list of the best albums of all-time). Marvin Gaye’s poignant song about the environment only becomes more relevant as time goes on. – Sam Armstrong 52: Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) (Marvin Gaye) It would go on to be covered countless times in the following decades. The Isley Brothers only recorded songs for Motown for a short time, but they made a mighty impact with this pleading Holland–Dozier–Holland gem. – Sam Armstrong 53: This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You) (The Isley Brothers) This tune, co-written by Stevie Wonder, was the group’s most successful song for Motown, reaching No. The Spinners would go off to record more for Atlantic Records, but you can understand why Motown wanted to get in on the ground floor of this talented vocal group. – Sam Armstrong 54: It’s a Shame (The Spinners)
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The movie for which it was written is largely forgotten today, but the song will be remembered forever.
It’s a perfect marriage of two distinct and talented voices. One of the greatest duets ever, this Lionel Richie-penned tune topped the Billboard charts for nine weeks. – Sam Armstrong 55: Endless Love (Lionel Richie & Diana Ross) If you’re looking for a perfect example of “The Motown Sound,” you’d be hard-pressed to find a better one than 1963’s “Heatwave.” With doo-wop vocals, a hefty backbeat, and plenty of horns, this is the classic sound of the label. Michel, Lyricist - L.56: Heatwave (Martha Reeves & The Vandellas)
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