Favourite Motown artist?

[Safeway]

For me it'll always be Michael Jackson but I'm interested to know who others' are.

 

[Bob!]

Smokie Robinson

 

[Pavilionaire]

As I'm an Albion fan it has to be Marvin Gaye...

 

[dwayne]

too many to mention probably MArvin Gaye.

 

[Safeway]

Bit of trivia for you, Dwayne. What 1968 Jackson 5 song, first featured on 'Diana Ross Presents.......' was a hit in the 80s for Spandau Ballet?

(I'll remove you fom my ignore list if you get it right)

 

[R2D2]

Martha Reeves and the Vandellas

 

[sully]

Got to be Marvin Gaye by a mile.

 

[Marshy]

Does Stevie Wonder count ?
Awesome.

 

[Willow]

First I Look At The Purse by The Contours would be my favourite Motown song.

Refreshingly non-mushy lyrics.

 

[Wilts]

Stevie Wonder by a mile. What a talent. Marvin Gaye was pretty good on the whole, but doesn't beat Stevie for me. Early Supremes and Four Tops get honourable mention as well.

 

[Safeway]

You disappoint me , 'dwayne'. Thought you owned every Motown record ever made?

 

[Icy Gull]

Marvin Gaye. Anyone see the documentary on him that was mostly based in Ostend? Trying to straighten himself whilst staying with a local family and playing a few concerts at the local venues. Sad that it all seemed to be working out then he goes back to the States and gets shot dead by his dad.

Great singer whose songs changed with the times which is more than can be said for most Motown artists. Also ended up writing most of his own stuff.

Wilts you wouldn't agree then that What's Going On stands up today much better today that Innervisions or Talking Book or in fact any SW albums?

 

[Mr Popkins]

when i first read this i tought it said "fave Mowdown artist

by reply was gonna be , kirsty Mcoll,

sorry!

 

[Gwylan]

Has to be Marvin Gaye for me. What's Going On is one of my all-time faves

 

[Marshy]

Im with Wilts on this SW by a mile still.
Marvin Gaye great but not in Little Stevies league.

 

[Dandyman]

Bit of trivia for you, Dwayne. What 1968 Jackson 5 song, first featured on 'Diana Ross Presents.......' was a hit in the 80s for Spandau Ballet?

(I'll remove you fom my ignore list if you get it right)

He has n't answered so...

The track listing on "Diana Ross..." is Born to love you/My Cherie Amour/Standing in the shadows of love/I want youback/Chained/Stand/You've changed/I'm losing you (I Know)/Can you remember/Zip-a-dee-do-dah/Who's lovin' you/Nobody.

I can't think of any of those that were covered by the Krays...sorry, Spands.

Put me out of my misery, what's the answer ?

 

[NMH]

Does Stevie Wonder count ?
Awesome.

Does Stevland Morris count ??

In my maths, Stevie gets 100%, 10 times 10 out of 10 .

"Never Had A Dream Come True" is one of the best songs of all time, by anyone. 'Music Of My Mind' is an outstanding LP too, not full of hits but just great.

Marvin's version of 'Abraham Martin and John' is incredible though, and 'Reflections' by Dianna and The Supremes was brill.
Can't forget 'Tears Of A Clown' by Smokey either.

(p.s. I believe the trivia answer is 'Stand')

 

[frimleygreen_shotspur]

jeff beck.

 

[frimleygreen_shotspur]

heaven must have sent you - the elgins
dancing in the street - martha and the vandellas
please mr postman the marvelettes
the tracks of my tears - the miracles
where did our love go - the supremes
the way you do the things you do - the temptations
these things will keep me loving you - the velvettes
two lovers - mary wells
helpless - kim weston
do i love you (indeed i do) - frank wilson

motown top ten clasics....