Tamla motown history book

Motown timeline 1959 motown museum home of hitsville u. Chris clark from head to toe in london british fans of motown or tamla motown. Mar 28, 2012 im on a heavy tamla motown kick at the moment and id like a good book about the history of this amazingly beautiful music. Stateside issued 45 of them, including the number 1 baby love in 1964, prior to the establishment of the uk tamla motown label. Check his motown blog here and instagram feed here. The countdown to christmas has begun and classic motown are celebrating with a 12 days of. For several decades, it was one of the leading record labels in the world, scoring countless hits and launching the careers of icons such as stevie wonder, marvin gaye, diana ross and michael jackson. In manchester, motown fan brian hunt remembered wonders appearance at the oasis nightspot, as quoted in keith rylatts book hitsville. The sound of young america longtime motown man barney ales recalls how a trip to the movies with berry gordy led to the supremes buttered popcorn. After launching tamla and motown labels, gordy purchased the. In 1965, the tamlamotown revue toured the uk, marking the start of britains love affair. The sound of young america, with barney ales, and has written about music, the music industry and motown for more than 40 years. Tamla motown tmg 506 united kingdom march 1965 ask the lonely where did you go four tops tamla motown tmg 507 united kingdom.

The story of motown an evergreen book the lost supreme. The period covered between 1965 and 1976 saw music history made by the likes of the supremes, four tops, temptations, marvin gaye, and many more. Its name, a portmanteau of motor and town, has become a nickname for detroit, where the label was originally headquartered. Berry gordy iii is an american record executive, record producer, songwriter, film producer and.

He should publish them in book form for the benefit of those who dont have the box sets. On 12 january 1959, the music sensation that changed america and the world beyond it was set in motion. Click each year along the timeline to see how the two synched up. Peter benjaminson is the author of three other books about the motown record company and its artists. Books that tell the music or business stories around one of americas most successful and famous record labels score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. This is a great book if you want to learn some history behind motown music this will definitely help. The period covered between 1965 and 1976 saw music history made by the likes. Motown trivia music quiz think you know your motown. Motown music the sound that changed america motown museum. Motown was the first africanamericanowned record label to reach widespread national acclaim. Every single released has a detailed account of the history behind the recording and in many cases information. Discover the story behind the music that moved a generation, touched lives and took the world by storm. The twoword tamla motown identity was started by gordy specifically to deal with uk issues it was either the single word motown, tamla or gordy in the usa. Top 20 with hits by edwin starr, the temptations, the four tops, diana ross and jimmy ruffin.

Motown chartbusters is a series of compilation albums first released by emi under licence on the tamla motown label in britain. The role of the funk brothers is described in paul justmans 2002 documentary film standing in the shadows of motown, based on allan slutskys book of the same name. The birth of tamla motown is the debut title from the publishing arm of modus the house of soul. Detroit label telling their versions of the phenomenal story that took over our lives all those years ago. Elton was a major motown fan, and john reid, his partner at the time, had previously been tamla motown label manager at emi records u. This fascinating story of the tamla motown appreciation societys pivotal role in establishing the motown sound in britain, is lavishly illustrated over 192 pages with unique photos and rare memorabilia. Gordy, was designated tamla 54027 even though it was only the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This months music quiz features some fun motown trivia.

Motown celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2019, having been launched as tamla records by berry gordy back in 1959. Gordy originally wants to call it tammie records, after the then popular debbie reynolds film of that title, but the name has already been taken. For me, the best motown read is bill dahls trackbytrack notes to the complete motown singles sets. The acclaimed best selling story of tamla motown records the most successful independent. One of the worlds most famous record labels, motownis synonymous with soul. Presented in a five volume boxset each volume has its own cat. Junior walker and the allstars what does it take to win your love 1969. August 8, 2012 motown records is indeed the story of a small company that became a dominant force in the music industry, eventually encompassing some two dozen different labels and thousands of record, tape, and compact disc issues. Authors discuss their stunning, new motown book best classic.

Alongside lamont dozier, brothers brian and eddie made up the famed songwriting trio holland dozier holland which penned scores of hits for motown records in the 1960s. From its peaks in the late 1960s and early 1970s, when motown controlled the pop charts and its stars were sought after even by the beatles, through the inexorable slide caused by their failure to handle their stardom, motown is a riveting and troubling look inside a music label that provided the unofficial soundtrack to an entire generation. No deep dives here, but a good albeit brief overview of the rise and fall of motown. I image that there have been some books since this old 2004 thread.

Tamla motown was formed by music legend berry gordy in 1965 to release his soul recordings in the rest of the world, having set up a series of labels of varying names to service the u. In 1959, twentynineyearold berry gordy, who had already given up on his dream to be a champion boxer. The opening titles claim the funk brothers played on more numberone hits than the beatles 20, elvis presley 7, the rolling stones 8 and the beach boys 4 combined. Jan 09, 2019 on 12 january 1959, the music sensation that changed america and the world beyond it was set in motion. The motown story by david edwards and mike callahan last update. All in all,this is the definitive book on the history of motown. For all unofficial bootleg releases of this label please use tamla motown 2 tamla motown was a label created by uk tamla motown appreciation society head dave godin after a trip to detroit at the end of 1964 where berry gordy agreed that the uk would have a label presence under that name, distributed by e.

Motown music the sound that changed america motown. The 72 singles from 1959 to mid 1965 issued on london 4, fontana 4, oriole 19 and stateside 45 are all here each given an individual essay on their. Published on jul 17, 2009 tamla motown was formed by music legend berry gordy in 1965 to release his us soul recordings in the rest of the world, having set up a series of labels of varying names. Before motown is the first book about the history of jazz in detroit. The life of dreamgirl florence ballard lawrence hill books, 2008. About her former husband, raynoma singleton penned berry, me and motown. It is a book about 7 inch 45 rpm singles released in the uk on the tamlamotown label.

Otherwise, not too much new since that thread in 2004. He was the seventh of eight children of berry gordy ii and bertha gordy. The motown sound of the supremes, marvin gaye, stevie wonder. The stories behind the uk singles by terry wilson isbn. Very informative we went on the motown museum tour in detroit and this book seem like it is a direct revisitation of the tour or at least a continuation of it. The history hardcover 1 oct 1988 by sharon davis author. If its sweet soul music youre after, then motown is king. Tamla hereby referred to at this point as tamla recordings was the only classic motown imprint ever to be reactivated since 1986, and its only artist was cocoa tea.

In the 1980s, the stateside label was revived as a catalogue reissue label, specialising in american recordings from capitol records and other labels emi acquired over the years. Feb 03, 2017 tamla motown was the name of the british arm of the motown record corporation. In total, 12 editions were released in the uk between 1967 and 1982. Apr 28, 2015 motown historian and liner notes writer bill dahl presents 10 of the rarest records on the seminal motor city label. New book on motown looks at company behind the scene. The tumultuous life of motowns first superstar by peter. Tamla motown was a label created by uk tamlamotown appreciation society head dave godin after a trip to detroit at the end of 1964 where berry gordy. This category has the following 5 subcategories, out of 5 total. Motown trivia music quiz think you know your motown trivia. This book provides a complete discography of tamla motowns uk singles.

The tamla and motown labels were then merged into a new company. Motown records is an american record label owned by universal music group. Where did our love go the rise and fall of the motown sound. Motown s history is shown in relationship to world history. Rock n roll history, fun facts and behind the scenes stories about the groups and songs you thought you knew. Tamla motown was a label created by uk tamlamotown appreciation society head. Jan 12, 2009 a year later, motown deserted detroit for l. But what many people forget is that detroit has a remarkable jazz history, which became a major influence in what came to be known as the motown sound. Founded in 1959 as tamla by detroit songwriter berry gordy jr, the label that soon came to be known as motown named after the.

It also tells the stories behind them in fascinating detail for. Neither seems to have full control over their melodic gush. It was arguably the last great burst of motown creativity. The history of motown can be viewed by checking out our motown timeline. Its first 7 single release came in march 1965 on tmg 501 stop. Bill dahl were so accustomed to the image of motown releasing nonstop hits during the 1960s that sometimes we forget there were more than a few misses along the way, especially during the detroit. Tamla motown tmg 504 united kingdom march 1965 kiss me baby tears in vain stevie wonder. In summary a truly excellent, clearly presented and well researched book by terry wilson, even if you dont always agree with his judgment of some tracks.

The stories behind the uk singles by terry wilson is a tall paperback with over 710 pages. Motown broke down racial prejudice by becoming the most successful independent record company in history and the most successful africanamericanowned business in america. Mar 26, 2020 motown, in full motown record corporation, also called hitsville, recording company founded by berry gordy, jr. Within four years he had released talking book, innervisions, and songs in the key of life. Motown timeline, motown sound motown museum home of.

Jul 17, 2009 tamla motown was formed by music legend berry gordy in 1965 to release his us soul recordings in the rest of the world, having set up a series of labels of varying names to service the home market. One of the worlds most famous record labels, motown is synonymous with soul. As of the acquisition of polygram in 1999, motown and all its properties are now part of the universal music group. Im on a heavy tamla motown kick at the moment and id like a good book about the history of this amazingly beautiful music. Published by cherry red books in 2009 a division of cherry red records tamla motown. I would recommend it to anyone who was interested in the history of motown. Volumes 1 and 2 were originally called british motown chartbusters. Rock n roll history, fun facts and behind the scenes stories about the groups and songs you thought you knew by john grantham mar 2, 2018 4. Tamla motown was formed by music legend berry gordy in 1965 to release.

Do your best, see how many you get right, and check where you rank at the end. I read bios of the marvelettes, florence ballard, and the supremes. After gordy purchased that first detroit property, he converted the garage into a small recording studio and the kitchen into the control room. You cant go by that posner since when is diana happy to share a stage. It was established in 1965 to handle distribution of the motown companys records in the united kingdom. Hollywood honours motown records founder with berry gordy square. Jermaine later admitted that the group felt somewhat overshadowed by others outfits that night at the palladium. Twentyfour page illustrated book of the story of motown. New motown boo looks behind the scene of legendary record. Welcome to motown records the new definition of soul. P stevie wonder tours europe diana ross and the supremes sign with motown mlk records why i oppose the vietnam war on motowns black forum. The book motown features many other fascinating tales of the wild and woolly early 60s music scene.

One of the world s most famous record labels, motown is synonymous with soul. Tamla motown story terry wilson interviewed by dave. First, the queues were immense all the way up the street and nearly into albert square. Tamla motown story terry wilson interviewed by dave timperley. His parents had migrated to detroit from milledgeville, georgia in 1922. Also in 1959, gordy purchased the property on detroits famed grand blvd. The first movie documentary about motown records with founder berry gordys active participation is in production, for release in 2018. Gordys first successful act was signed as the matadors, but their name was quickly changed to the miracles. Hitsville history is also reflected in books about the andantes, florence ballard, the commodores, the marvelettes, rare earth, lionel richie, the. As motown continues with year long celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary, adam white, author of motown the sound of young america gives bhm an exclusive insight into the founder, the musicians and backdrop of those who made motown the enduring black classic pop phenomenon that remains in our hearts today. Talking book tamla motown, 1972 the two greatest melodists of the rock era are stevie wonder and paul mccartney. August 8, 2012 the motown story is the story of berry gordy, jr.