Post by Jonel on Aug 27, 2003 12:48:47 GMT -5
More Than 40 Classic Tracks, Including 25 #1 Hits, Plus Exclusive Interviews With The Supremes, Temptations, Miracles, Four Tops, Marvin Gaye and Many More, Tell the Story of an Era on Two-CD Set: THE MOTOWN STORY - VOLUME 1: THE '60s, Hosted by Smokey Robinson and Lionel Richie
Wednesday August 27, 10:00 am ET
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- THE MOTOWN STORY - VOLUME 1: THE '60s, releasing September 16, 2003, is a new, two-CD set of more than 40 classic Motown hits, introduced by exclusive, you-are-there interviews with all of the major Motown artists and then some. Smokey Robinson and Lionel Richie host the collection. Pat St. John, New York and Detroit radio legend, handles additional narration.
THE MOTOWN STORY was the first truly great record company retrospective, originally issued in 1970 in a limited edition five-LP box set. It showcased the artists themselves, along with Motown founder Berry Gordy, introducing their own hits; it was expanded in the '80s with new narration and interviews. THE MOTOWN STORY - VOLUME 1: THE '60s takes the best elements from both. It tells the story of "The Motown Sound: The Sound of Young America" in words and music, focusing on the first decade, the era that put Motown on the map. All of the 40-plus songs are newly remastered. The interview segments have been sourced from the original unedited vault tapes, and others added which had not been used, to create a new, seamless experience.
The new CD booklet, adapted from the original 1970 and 1983 releases, includes personal reminiscences from the label's remarkable roster of musicians, songwriters and producers as well as singers. Added is more detailed track annotation than previous editions, as well as new introductory and postscript essays from St. John and Motown historian Andrew Skurow.
THE MOTOWN STORY - VOLUME 1: THE '60s begins with Barrett Strong's "Money (That's What I Want)" followed by the label's first R&B #1, "Shop Around" from The Miracles, and first pop #1, "Please Mr. Postman" by The Marvelettes.
The other #1's are: "Do You Love Me" (The Contours); "Two Lovers," "My Guy" (Mary Wells); "Fingertips Part 2," "Uptight (Everything's Alright)" (Stevie Wonder); "(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave," "Jimmy Mack" (Martha & The Vandellas); "Where Did Our Love Go," "Stop! In The Name Of Love," "You Keep Me Hanging On," "Love Child" (The Supremes); "You've Really Got A Hold On Me," "I Second That Emotion" (Smokey Robinson & The Miracles); "My Girl," "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" (The Temptations); "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)," "Reach Out I'll Be There" (Four Tops); "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" (from both Gladys Knight & The Pips and Marvin Gaye); "Shotgun," "What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)" (Jr. Walker & The All Stars), and "Baby I'm For Real" (The Originals).
The '60s wrapped up with "Someday We'll Be Together," also the final #1 for Diana Ross & The Supremes. Motown had become the largest independent record company, the most successful black-owned business in America, and an enormous influence on pop music, culture and society. THE MOTOWN STORY - VOLUME 1: THE '60s is that story told by the people who made it happen.
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Source: Motown/UME
Wednesday August 27, 10:00 am ET
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- THE MOTOWN STORY - VOLUME 1: THE '60s, releasing September 16, 2003, is a new, two-CD set of more than 40 classic Motown hits, introduced by exclusive, you-are-there interviews with all of the major Motown artists and then some. Smokey Robinson and Lionel Richie host the collection. Pat St. John, New York and Detroit radio legend, handles additional narration.
THE MOTOWN STORY was the first truly great record company retrospective, originally issued in 1970 in a limited edition five-LP box set. It showcased the artists themselves, along with Motown founder Berry Gordy, introducing their own hits; it was expanded in the '80s with new narration and interviews. THE MOTOWN STORY - VOLUME 1: THE '60s takes the best elements from both. It tells the story of "The Motown Sound: The Sound of Young America" in words and music, focusing on the first decade, the era that put Motown on the map. All of the 40-plus songs are newly remastered. The interview segments have been sourced from the original unedited vault tapes, and others added which had not been used, to create a new, seamless experience.
The new CD booklet, adapted from the original 1970 and 1983 releases, includes personal reminiscences from the label's remarkable roster of musicians, songwriters and producers as well as singers. Added is more detailed track annotation than previous editions, as well as new introductory and postscript essays from St. John and Motown historian Andrew Skurow.
THE MOTOWN STORY - VOLUME 1: THE '60s begins with Barrett Strong's "Money (That's What I Want)" followed by the label's first R&B #1, "Shop Around" from The Miracles, and first pop #1, "Please Mr. Postman" by The Marvelettes.
The other #1's are: "Do You Love Me" (The Contours); "Two Lovers," "My Guy" (Mary Wells); "Fingertips Part 2," "Uptight (Everything's Alright)" (Stevie Wonder); "(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave," "Jimmy Mack" (Martha & The Vandellas); "Where Did Our Love Go," "Stop! In The Name Of Love," "You Keep Me Hanging On," "Love Child" (The Supremes); "You've Really Got A Hold On Me," "I Second That Emotion" (Smokey Robinson & The Miracles); "My Girl," "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" (The Temptations); "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)," "Reach Out I'll Be There" (Four Tops); "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" (from both Gladys Knight & The Pips and Marvin Gaye); "Shotgun," "What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)" (Jr. Walker & The All Stars), and "Baby I'm For Real" (The Originals).
The '60s wrapped up with "Someday We'll Be Together," also the final #1 for Diana Ross & The Supremes. Motown had become the largest independent record company, the most successful black-owned business in America, and an enormous influence on pop music, culture and society. THE MOTOWN STORY - VOLUME 1: THE '60s is that story told by the people who made it happen.
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