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 Motown legends, producers, songwriters and singers.
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Chairman Berry Gordy Jr. reflects on the Motown Legacy.By Berry Gordy Jr.
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The all-time classic Motown anthem "My Girl" is explored.By Smokey Robinson, Otis Williams and Paul Riser
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Award-winning choreographer Toni Basil shares her love for Motown's moves.By Toni Basil
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The Anatomy Of A Hit: Skeletons and Dark-N-Lovely
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Stevie Wonder talks about the inspiration behind, and the making of, the #1 hit "Skeletons" and the ballad "Dark-N-Lovely."By Stevie Wonder
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Original Supreme member Mary Wilson shares the story of creating the chart-topping hit "Where Did Our Love Go."By Mary Wilson
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Film director Lawrence Kasdan and his wife Meg discuss how they made the most of Motown music in the classic film The Big Chill.By Lawrence and Meg Kasdan
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The Anatomy Of A Hit: Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
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The Temptations' Otis Williams reflects on the group's timeless No. 1 hit, "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)."By Otis Williams
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Renaissance man Henry Rollins praises Motown and founder and Chairman Berry Gordy.By Henry Rollins
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OWWW! The Commodores' Walter "Clyde" Orange breaks down their big hit "Brick House," from concept to the top of the charts.By Walter "Clyde" Orange
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Vibe magazine music editor Sean Fennessey discusses the elegance of Motown as well as his experience growing up with the sounds of Michael, Stevie, Smokey and Boyz II Men.By Sean Fennessey
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Award-winning songwriter, and Motown fan, Diane Warren is featured.By Diane Warren
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Saxophonist David Sanborn talks Junior Walker, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and more.By David Sanborn
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Medeski, Martin and Wood, the funky acid-jazz trio with deep Motown influences, reflect on their personal Motor City music memories.By Medeski, Martin and Wood
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The Anatomy Of A Hit: Love Hangover (Part 2)
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Hip-hop pioneer Q-Tip celebrates his all-time favorite Motown track, Diana Ross' "Love Hangover."By Q-Tip
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The Anatomy Of A Hit: Love Hangover (Part 1)
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In a rare collaborative interview, longtime Motown composers Pam Sawyer and Marilyn McLeod discuss the creation of their mega-hit "Love Hangover."By Pam Sawyer and Marilyn McLeod
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Modern Soul sensation Raphael Saadiq reflects on his earliest Motown memories, favorites and working with the legendary Stevie Wonder.By Raphael Saadiq
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Listen to a rare and fun radio session from the early 70's featuring the original Jackson 5 - Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael.By The Jackson 5
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We put KCRW DJ, programmer, music guru and Motown fan Garth Trinidad to the test in this special Motown "blindfold listening" episode.By Garth Trinidad
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Marvin Gaye collaborator, the award-winning singer/songwriter Leon Ware, shares his stories and thoughts on the classic album and single, "I Want You."By Leon Ware
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The Anatomy Of A Hit: Stubborn Kind Of Fellow
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On this exclusive episode, we dial back to 1966 as Marvin Gaye sits down with Detroit radio DJ Scott Regan and breaks down his first big Motown hit, "Stubborn Kind Of Fellow." It's the first time this intimate, relaxed interview has been heard in more than 40 years.By Marvin Gaye and Scott Regan
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An intimate conversation with Marvin Gaye
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During the 1960's, all of the stars of Motown talked to popular Detroit radio DJ Scott Regan, but none was more open than Marvin Gaye. On this exclusive episode, listen to a rare and intimate conversation between Scott and Marvin that covers everything from his early ambitions to Berry Gordy to his ultimate goal as an artist.…
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The great American folk singer and guitarist Richie Havens shares his personal memories of the legendary artist Marvin Gaye. Marvin Gaye, would have celebrated his 70th birthday April 2.By Richie Havens
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The Anatomy Of A Hit: Reach Out I'll Be There
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Levi Stubbs and Lamont Dozier break down one of Motown’s biggest hits, the Four Tops’ worldwide smash “Reach Out I’ll Be There.”By Levi Stubbs and Lamont Dozier
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Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin and fellow Temps discuss their beginnings and illustrious musical career in a rare archival interview from the 1980s.By The Temptations
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In another rare archival interview, Stevie Wonder talks of his early days at Motown and the evolution of his music through the brilliant, then-new album Talking Book.By Stevie Wonder
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Smokey Robinson tells the amazing story about Motown’s — and his group the Miracles’ — first million-selling single.By Smokey Robinson
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The nation’s capitol, The Motortown Review and President Obama
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The New York Times political columnist Frank Rich links Motown to the upheaval of the 1960s through personal recollections of the Motortown Review in his native Washington, D.C., while adding perspective on the 2008 election of President Barack Obama.By Frank Rich
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The late Levi Stubbs, in a rare interview from the Motown Archives, talks about what made the Four Tops tick.By Levi Stubbs
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The multi-talented actor, musician, DJ, and producer shares his earliest impressions of Motown.By Nick Cannon
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On this rare interview Motown founder Berry Gordy and a Detroit radio host walk through Hitsville, on the cusp of the company’s runaway success.By Berry Gordy Jr.
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Smokey Robinson talks about the early days of the label, Berry Gordy and the Motown sound.By Smokey Robinson
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