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Motown 50

2009 is the 50th anniversary of American’s greatest record label and global music icon – Motown! Celebrate the anniversary with this podcast series featuring rare and intimate conversations with Motow... Read more

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The Anatomy Of A Hit: Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)

The Anatomy Of A Hit: Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)

The Temptations' Otis Williams reflects on the group's timeless No. 1 hit, "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)... Read more

29 Jul 2009

4mins

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Motown and The Big Chill

Motown and The Big Chill

Film director Lawrence Kasdan and his wife Meg discuss how they made the most of Motown music in the classic film The Bi... Read more

5 Aug 2009

8mins

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That Motown Swing

That Motown Swing

Saxophonist David Sanborn talks Junior Walker, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and more.

15 Jun 2009

8mins

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Funky jazz and the Motor City

Funky jazz and the Motor City

Medeski, Martin and Wood, the funky acid-jazz trio with deep Motown influences, reflect on their personal Motor City m... Read more

9 Jun 2009

6mins

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The Four Tops

The Four Tops

The late Levi Stubbs, in a rare interview from the Motown Archives, talks about what made the Four Tops tick.

10 Feb 2009

6mins

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Bravo Motown

Bravo Motown

Renaissance man Henry Rollins praises Motown and founder and Chairman Berry Gordy.

20 Jul 2009

7mins

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Impressions of Motown

Impressions of Motown

The multi-talented actor, musician, DJ, and producer shares his earliest impressions of Motown.

2 Feb 2009

5mins

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The nation’s capitol, The Motortown Review and President Obama

The nation’s capitol, The Motortown Review and President Obama

The New York Times political columnist Frank Rich links Motown to the upheaval of the 1960s through personal recollectio... Read more

18 Feb 2009

10mins

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Motown Elegance

Motown Elegance

Vibe magazine music editor Sean Fennessey discusses the elegance of Motown as well as his experience growing up with the... Read more

7 Jul 2009

9mins

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It's all about the song!

It's all about the song!

Award-winning songwriter, and Motown fan, Diane Warren is featured.

30 Jun 2009

4mins

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The Anatomy Of A Hit: Brick House

The Anatomy Of A Hit: Brick House

OWWW! The Commodores' Walter "Clyde" Orange breaks down their big hit "Brick House," from concept to the top of the char... Read more

14 Jul 2009

15mins

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The Anatomy Of A Hit: Love Hangover (Part 2)

The Anatomy Of A Hit: Love Hangover (Part 2)

Hip-hop pioneer Q-Tip celebrates his all-time favorite Motown track, Diana Ross' "Love Hangover."

25 May 2009

7mins

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The Anatomy Of A Hit: Love Hangover (Part 1)

The Anatomy Of A Hit: Love Hangover (Part 1)

In a rare collaborative interview, longtime Motown composers Pam Sawyer and Marilyn McLeod discuss the creation of their... Read more

19 May 2009

6mins

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Motown built to last!

Motown built to last!

Modern Soul sensation Raphael Saadiq reflects on his earliest Motown memories, favorites and working with the legendar... Read more

11 May 2009

8mins

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Brotherly Fun

Brotherly Fun

Listen to a rare and fun radio session from the early 70's featuring the original Jackson 5 - Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Ma... Read more

28 Apr 2009

15mins

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