Mike Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) The Nation’s Favourite Motown Song, a 90-minute documentary special, is set to air this summer. The doc will tell the story behind 20 Motown songs and will feature new interviews with the music label’s stars, along with footage of hits from the iconic artists. A representative panel of ITV viewers from across the country will vote on the songs. full details via https://www.worldscreen.com/articles/display/2014-03-28-itv-motown-special good thing, bad thing ... a mainstream thing Edited March 30, 2014 by mike Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve S 60 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 It'll be an interesting watch, but I doubt there'll be many surprises as to what's in the top twenty. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sheldonsoul Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Bet it will be jimmy mac lol Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Moore Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Good Thing 100%. Music at the core of it, not 'a scene', 'DJs', 'gymnastic dancers who hear nothing but a beat'. There'll be no surprises, but then it's a celebration of the labels success in reaching and entertaining a huge audience, the likes of which had never been done by a single record label before. Berry Gordy, H-D-H, Smokey, et al..... what's not to like? Regards, Dave 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Whilst it could be a good think, well any exposure is good I guess, it will be totally mainstream and can't see it going much beyond the chart stuff. Be interesting if could get something like Suspicion or Forever In My Heart in there? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I watched the Elvis one and it was a great 90 minutes viewing. The Motown one should be every bit as good. Who chooses the panel that votes and how representative are they 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Polyvelts Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I'm putting my money on 'I heard it through the grapevine' being number one. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Staceys Dad Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 my money is on " dancing in the street " Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Kegsy Posted March 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2014 The Nation’s Favourite Motown Song, a 90-minute documentary special, is set to air this summer. The doc will tell the story behind 20 Motown songs and will feature new interviews with the music label’s stars, along with footage of hits from the iconic artists. A representative panel of ITV viewers from across the country will vote on the songs. If its as accurate and relevant as the Northern Soul documentaries, they will come up with Freda Payne Band of Gold. 6 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Polyvelts Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 well by rights (biggest seller) it should be 'I just called to say I loved you" Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Cunnie Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Got a telling off on another site for saying my personal favourite Motown related track was Battened Ships - Oddyssey. Thing is Motown is a broad church so you have to include things like Called To Say I Love You by Stevie & Never Been To Me by Charlene. Think Baby Love - Supremes might win it though closely followed by Marvin, Four Tops etc. Be interesting to do a Soul Source version - Mike? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 yep could quite easy do a off the cuff one one member one vote as in... each member just has to post up one post with ya nomination and reason (if wish) - a tied down period -say 2 weeks ? shall we do it ? 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Cunnie Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 yep could quite easy do a off the cuff one one member one vote as in... each member just has to post up one post with ya nomination and reason (if wish) - a tied down period -say 2 weeks ? shall we do it ? Hell yes. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 can you start off as just out? both of us count/look after Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Cunnie Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Consider it done. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Moore Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Commodores - Three Times A Lady. Thing is with this types of songs even though they were absolutely massive in terms if commercial success, they aren't the ones that immediately bring the Motown sound, as most people would recognise it, into mind. The key word being 'favourite'. I'd wager one of the following may well top the list. Supremes - Baby Love. Four Tops - Reach Out Tempts - Get Ready What?? No.... Martha And The Vandellas - Dancing In The Street Stevie Wonder - Uptight! Temptations - My Girl Marvin Gaye - Heard It Through The Grapevine Ain't easy is it? Regards, Dave Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mickjay33 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I'm putting my money on 'I heard it through the grapevine' being number one. my moneys on the temps my girl Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest MBarrett Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Got to think of this on 2 levels obviously. Firstly which 20 will the programme makers choose? And then which of those will the erudite and discerning ( ) British public vote for? I wouldn't mind betting that Endless Love wins or is very near the top. It ticks lots of boxes. Two for the price of one i.e. Diana Ross and Lionel Richie, the ladies love it, it's one of the later Motown hits so will hit a wider age range etc. etc. Even if not that one something by Lionel Richie has to be up there. I can't believe Michael Jackson won't be near the top either with the Jackson 5 or one of his solo efforts on Motown. Quite likely things that still get regular radio/disco play like Dancing in the Street and Heard It Through The Grapevine. I Called To Say I Love You?? That would be my stab at ones that will be in or around the top 5. I'll come back afterwards crowing - or with my tail between my legs. Edited March 30, 2014 by MBarrett Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Alamo Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Isley Brothers ~ My Love Is Your Love Alan Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sceneman Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 3rd finga left hand for my vote ,its corny i know but a Birds Nest favorite play. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jordirip Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 my money is on " dancing in the street " Yeah, it'll be another excuse to trot out the clip of Jagger and Bowie hamming it up with their version. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Podge Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Whatever the titles are, it will be worth watching for the history behind the songs, no doubt some nice little ditties will be told,,,,,,, and that for me is worth watching it. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
macca Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 THE TRACKS OF MY TEARS... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
JOE TORQUAY Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 depends if berry gordy has a say as to what will come first + who's still around to interview, joe. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Polyvelts Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Motown came up today on TV quiz show Pointless ! Got it totally wrong - always thought Cooley high was first Motown produced movie, apparently it's Lady sings the blues !! Aaarrrggghhhh ---- 100 points !!!!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
night nurse Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 The temps my girl Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sceneman Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 jimmy mac or walk away rene they get played a lot already so its a foregone conclusion imo Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
pogo paul Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 "Whats going on " Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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