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gutsygub



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 1:53 pm    Post subject: The Magic of Motown Reply with quote

at the behest of Becky Sharp I am starting this thread.
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 2:28 pm    Post subject: The Magic of Motown Reply with quote

...and is anyone going to saw Phil Collins in half for his karaoke Motown album?

Yes, it's wonderful he's helping what's left of the Funk Brothers in their old age, but would writing a cheque have filled an hour on ITV1?
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 3:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

no, Phil Collins and Motown don't do it for me, I want to remember the proper singers please. A reminder, if anyone needs it, is for the Motown show Smooth Radio saturday 6 - 8. Last weeks turn up louds - The Velvelettes - These Things Will Keep me Loving You, Stevie Wonder - I Was Made to Love Her plus artist of the week Jimmy Ruffin.

(repeating my request for anyone who knows anything about track "Child of Love" by Caston & Majors)
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 5:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I can't help with anything about the track you're looking for Gutsygub as I've never heard it... I'm listening to it now on Youtube.

I mentioned elsewhere, a black and white Motown tribute show I recorded years ago which I was pleased to see was recorded here in the UK ( hosted by Dusty.. ) it must have been fantastic to have been there.

Since watching this show, I can't get it out of my head just how pretty Florence Ballard was of the Supremes! I suppose we all like Diana Ross and she's a great singer for sure but I can't help but feel a little "anti" Diana when I read how Florence was asked to leave the trio by Berry Gordy.. presumably with the consent of Diana... it broke her heart and probably led to her early death at just 32 years old.. she was the cutest of the bunch in my eyes.. such a shame.
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becky sharp



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 10:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

gutsygub wrote:
at the behest of Becky Sharp I am starting this thread.
Thank you Gutsygub... Very Happy .....(I always see your name as Gutsygrub) ..I LOVE Motown.
gutsygub wrote:
A reminder, if anyone needs it, is for the Motown show Smooth Radio saturday 6 - 8.

(repeating my request for anyone who knows anything about track "Child of Love" by Caston & Majors)
I wonder if they do Listen Again for the Motown show.
Sorry can't help you with the by Caston & Majors track ...
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gutsygub



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 10:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

must agree with you there SantaFeFan, Diana had undoubted talents but looks not no 1, probably jealousy made her get Berry to oust Florence. I liked a lot of what the Supremes did post Diana - Up The Ladder to the Roof and Stoned Love especially.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 10:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Forgot to put a track.... Smile

My Girl ~ The Temptations

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbAaLdLguLo
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 11:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I could well be gutsygrub - says she just polishing off a kit-kat.

I imagine Soulsister to be the one to ask about my track but don't see her on here yet.

Love Temptations, I like the track Get Ready, but my all time favourites must be the Four Tops especially Do What You Gotta Do, Still Water (Peace and Love) and It's All in the Game.

Another old favourite of mine which you don't often hear anywhere is Spinnin' and Spinnin' by Syreeta.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 4:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

gutsygub wrote:
I could well be gutsygrub - says she just polishing off a kit-kat.

I imagine Soulsister to be the one to ask about my track but don't see her on here yet.

Love Temptations, I like the track Get Ready, but my all time favourites must be the Four Tops especially Do What You Gotta Do, Still Water (Peace and Love) and It's All in the Game.

Another old favourite of mine which you don't often hear anywhere is Spinnin' and Spinnin' by Syreeta.

That's the beauty of threads like these ..you're reminded of songs you haven't heard for a while ..I'll be humming that for the rest of the day... Smile
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 11:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Now you're talking!!!!

Is this my kinda thread or is this my kinda thread? Very Happy

Gutsy, your track is worth more than a mere question. It's worth an in depth discussion.

Unfortunately I am engrossed in his divineship Roberto Plant at the minute on Electric Proms but I shall return.

Meanwhile here's a bit of the wondrous Brenda Holloway:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrn8gXNxF4g

I shall return once Roberto has done his thing!
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becky sharp



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PostPosted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 8:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lots about Motown here on 6 Music

Hitsville USA: The Story of Motown

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00vlpvy/episodes/player
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Now playing on the Huey Lewis show

Cloud Nine ~ The Temptations

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBxFTzxc0Bo
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 1:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks Becky, must admit I've never thought to listen to 6 music before
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