ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MOTOWN
From Motown Records of Detroit; from Mo( tor) Town, a nickname for Detroit, Michigan, centre of the US car industry.
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10 QUOTES WITH «MOTOWN»
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Motown.
We call 'Ain't No Mountain' the golden egg that landed us at Motown.
Growing up in Hitchin was comfortable and easy enough. My parents had some great records - and some not-so-great ones - and that's where I got introduced to Motown and the Stones and Springsteen.
I grew up not far from where Motown was founded, maybe 300 miles from Detroit and I've always liked - I used to like the way they made records. I still do, I just haven't had a chance to hear as much. They used to entertain me.
I love Motown, but I've obviously always been more of a Memphis soul fan. If it's Stax or Motown, I go Stax.
With my music, I don't have to stay in one lane. One day I'm in Motown, and the next day I'm in reggae.
I love to sing old Motown songs to myself, or some Patti Smith Edith Piaf or Billie Holiday. That gets me in the mood for singing.
Motown was about music for all people - white and black, blue and green, cops and the robbers. I was reluctant to have our music alienate anyone.
I've discovered that Motown and Broadway have a lot in common - a family of wonderfully talented, passionate, hardworking young people, fiercely competitive but also full of love and appreciation for the work, for each other and for the people in the audience.
I was really fortunate growing up to have a broad musical education. My parents listened to all kinds of music, rock, soul, Motown, jazz, Frank Sinatra, everything.
Growing up, I listened and was influenced by a lot of those around me. I have a big family, and my dad listened to '80s music, my mom listened to Motown, my brother listened to reggae, and my granddad was the one that got me into jazz and swing music.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MOTOWN»
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1
Motown: The Golden Years
Details the careers of legends such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, and The Temptations. Features an A-to-Z listing and biography of nearly every Motown group since Motown's beginning in 1959.
2
Motown: Music, Money, Sex, and Power
Motown reveals how the hopes and dreams of each affected the lives of the others and illustrates why this singular story is a made-in-America Greek tragedy, the rise and fall of a supremely talented yet completely dysfunctional extended ...
3
Where Did Our Love Go?: The Rise and Fall of the
Motown Sound
George chronicles the phenomenal rise of Motown Records and profiles its famous personalities, including founder Berry Gordy Jr., Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye.
4
Dancing in the Street:
Motown and the Cultural Politics of ...
Through it all, Motown provided the beat. This book tells the story of Motown--as both musical style and entrepreneurial phenomenon--and of its intrinsic relationship to the politics and culture of Motor Town, USA.
5
Guitars, Bars, and
Motown Superstars
Inside stories of the pop-music scenes of the 60s and 70s from one of the fathers of the Motown sound
6
Before
Motown: A History of Jazz in Detroit, 1920-60
Provides a history of jazz music and documents the careers of a variety of jazz musicians in Detroit from 1920 to 1960.
7
One Nation Under a Groove:
Motown and American Culture
How Motown changed the landscape of American popular culture
8
Motown: The Golden Years: More than 100 rare photographs
This is the book for lovers of Motown! Author and Motown historian Bill Dahl has expertly compiled this comprehensive guide to the musical combination of pop and gospel, known as Motown.
9
Berry, me, and
Motown: the untold story
The ex-wife of Motown executive Berry Gordy, Jr., chronicles the years of her tumultuous marriage, her role at Motown, and the evolution of the company from a family business into a faceless corporation
Raynoma Gordy Singleton, Bryan Brown, Mim Eichler, 1990
10
Mary Wells: The Tumultuous Life of
Motown's First Superstar
From tumultuous affairs, including one with R&B superstar Jackie Wilson, to a courageous battle with throat cancer that climaxed in her gutsiest performance, this history draws upon years of interviews with Wells's friends, lovers, and ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MOTOWN»
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Motown is used in the context of the following news items.
'Motown the Musical' takes audience on ride back in time
Berry Gordy was a musical genius. And just moments into “Motown the Musical,” the story of how Gordy built his famed Motown Records, the ... «KPRC Houston, Jul 15»
Norfolk performers recreate the magic of motown
William Bynum as Rick James while preforming the song "Super Freak" during a rehearsal for "The Magic and Music of Motown" at Hurrah ... «The Virginian-Pilot, Jul 15»
Jesse Nager brings Smokey Robinson's Motown story to life. (C …
Also, the Motown company is now in Los Angeles so interacting with that ... When asked what he learned about Motown in preparing as a cast ... «Northdallasgazette, Jul 15»
Mariners SP Mike Montgomery mashed in Motown
Mariners starter Mike Montgomery was shaky in the first two innings Wednesday in Detroit. And that's the good news. The bad news is that he ... «CBSSports.com, Jul 15»
Motown summer camp to feature Rhonda Ross-Kendrick
High school performing art students — here's your chance to hone your talents and learn the Motown philosophy of entrepreneurship in a ... «The Detroit News, Jul 15»
BWW Reviews: Electric Motown Music Relived at the Federal by …
The man tells his story about growing up on the south side of Chicago in the 60s via the tunes that shaped him, notably those of Motown and ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
Big Loud Record Label Hits the Ground Running With One Artist and …
Lane exemplifies the Motown-like philosophy. Working through their own Hitsville Studios in Detroit, Gordy's roster had a constant supply of ... «Billboard, Jul 15»
Motown summer camp
MOTOWN IS LOOKING TO DEVELOP A NEW GENERATION OF TALENT SUMMER CAMP TO EXPLAIN A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT THIS. «WDIV Detroit, Jul 15»
Atlanta Has Become To Hip-Hop What Motown Was To R&B In The …
When Berry Gordy Jr. founded Motown Records in 1959, it sparked change not only in music, but throughout all communities in America. «Elite Daily, Jul 15»
Mariners Game Notes: M's Hope to Find their Groove in Motown
The Seattle Mariners (42-50) will take on the Detroit Tigers (45-46) Monday night in the Motor City. First pitch is scheduled for 4:08 pm from ... «SoDo Mojo, Jul 15»
