As ITV are planning a special documentary this summer to find the Nation's favourite Motown song we thought it might be interesting to do a Soul Source version.
All we need is just the title & artist of one track & if you want a brief description as to why.
Know it's not an easy task to narrow it down to 1 track as there are so many to choose from but massive lists will just be a nightmare.

The thread will run for about 2 weeks & then we'll do the totting up & announce the results.

Be interesting to see how the 2 polls compare.

 

Away you go.

Not many Jr Walker tracks mentioned - his version of These things will keep me loving you has been favourite for a while. Mind you it will be another artist and track soon

 

It was a toss-up between the miracles and Junior's road runner for me 

A few ric tics creeping in ;)

just a quick word on the counting side

 

see a few have made more than one choice in posts 

if thats the case then when counting it may be best to just  count the first posted one as the vote

 

that way memebrs still  get a vote and they also have  a chance to edit if they want another track counted or left if happy with the first one

 

does that make sense ? 

A few ric tics creeping in ;)

 

Yep.  Ric Tic isn't Motown, it was a rival label. 

the temptations i wish it would rain ,the first 35seconds of this record shows the world how good ruffin was really sells the hurt in the song just gets me everytime i hear it .

next would be the versitilles-tell me .

just a quick word on the counting side

 

see a few have made more than one choice in posts 

if thats the case then when counting it may be best to just  count the first posted one as the vote

 

that way memebrs still  get a vote and they also have  a chance to edit if they want another track counted or left if happy with the first one

 

does that make sense ? 

Was just about to say the same Mike.

So who's doing the count then, me or you

you might have to make it  1-uptempo 2 mid-tempo 3 ballads 4 lp tracks 5 "b" sides 6 unreleased 7 male group 8 female group 9 male 10 female 11 duet male/female 12 instrumental,  that should sort things out      .

the temptations " angel doll " awesome

the originals " suspicion " pure class

Gladys knight " too late for love " what a sax break

all time, 'Suspicion' but recently (this week) The Isley Brothers - My Love is Your Love (Forever) from that 7" Motown box everybody was talking about recently.

 

Finally, and for sheer give it all to the FLOOR !!!

 

Barbara McNair - Lone Lonely Town...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JczIdfgeS5M

Just fixed my scanner, at last!  anyhow this is a nice thing, Aussie demo of the Isley Brothers - This old Heart, complete with all the play dates on the sleeve..

 

sure to be there I would think..

Edited March 31, 201411 yr by Mal C

Impossible to narrow it down,and find myself agreeing with so many of the choices.But i'll add a couple .

 

Smokey & the Miracles - Just losing you.

Marvin & Tammi - What you gave me.

Jnr Walker & All Stars - Gotta hold onto this feeling.

Smashing choons yooth

"JUST LOSING YOU"  a masterpiece IMHO

heres mine..

four tops

My choice would be the B side to CLOUD NINE -TEMPTATIONS/. WHY DID SHE HAVE TO LEAVE ME, BRILLIANT, CHEAP, and not so sure that many people know it. JUST PLAY AND FALL IN LOVE. ROD

 

The whole of Cloud Nine LP is just awesome    

 

 

One Motown track ????

One largely unsung = Martha Reeves - Heartless...

 

 

unissued ? probably Crying Time.

 

Can we have one a day  ?? 

Edited March 31, 201411 yr by Citizen P

all time, 'Suspicion' but recently (this week) The Isley Brothers - My Love is Your Love (Forever) from that 7" Motown box everybody was talking about recently.

 

Finally, and for sheer give it all to the FLOOR !!!

 

Barbara McNair - Lone Lonely Town...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JczIdfgeS5M

Bu**er i forgot about the isley brother- my love is your love can i change my vote?

Four Tops - Ask The Lonely.

Was just about to say the same Mike.

So who's doing the count then, me or you

 

 

just a quick word on the counting side

 

see a few have made more than one choice in posts 

if thats the case then when counting it may be best to just  count the first posted one as the vote

 

that way memebrs still  get a vote and they also have  a chance to edit if they want another track counted or left if happy with the first one

 

does that make sense ? 

 

put thread on temp hold for a day and then have a count up

inform people the current votes and then re-open ?

 

 

thursday morning ?

The Velvelettes - These Things Will Keep Me Loving You

 

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRX2ZoWCjjQ

Please folks, read Mike and Cunnie's comments, it's just one track to choose otherwise it's impossible to make a definitive list.

Always loved  the faster  "Detroit Prophets "      Suspicion boot myself , but as mines on soul beat records -guess it doesnt count !!!!

 

    So after much deliberation  ,gone with     The Temptations  -  Get Ready

put thread on temp hold for a day and then have a count up

inform people the current votes and then re-open ?

 

 

thursday morning ?

 

Can you repeat this question this afternoon when I'll have had chance to think about it? 

the contours. "whole lotta woman"            the DEMO  RNB version. sex on vinyl. motown is huge over here with two huge gatherings in perth alone drawing 2/300 crowds

I could list loads but I always come back to Marvin and What's Going On.  

Can you repeat this question this afternoon when I'll have had chance to think about it? 

........bloody hell........thought Mike was pulling an April fools day gag........that was my smart reply 

........bloody hell........thought Mike was pulling an April fools day gag........that was my smart reply 

 

nah, it was just a  quick message to mart (cunnie)

i did it onthread just so people would be aware how we are doing the adding up 

Velvelettes - Needle in a haystack

Funny how when you're a kid ( and even now sometimes ) something you hear once and sticks and sticks and you never ever get tired of it.
Top shelf toe tapper.

I've often though for all the great rare/ obscure records we listen to some records were hits for a reason and deservedly so.
( admitted that some were'nt, but that's another story)
Has there been a worst record on Motown thread? Couldn't find one.
 

Originals suspision

 

or could we have Fantastic Four Can't Stop looking For My Baby? I know it wasRic Tic but it was released on the Motown Ric Tic relics. Superb.

sorry changed my mind

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADlToX3i7KE

and again,sometimes we ignore the obvious ones

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNk5B5U130A

Tammi Terrell did a great version.

This would be the one for me. Are there any other versions as i thought it was earmarked for the four tops .

Sorry someone has already replied to this.

It's A Shame - The Spinners

Almost impossible to choose but this one would be close to the top..

 

My two pence:

 

Four Tops:  Baby I Need Your Lovin'

Temptations:  Get Ready

Tammi Terrell & Marvin Gaye:  Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing

 

Lorraine

Edited April 3, 201411 yr by lorchand

sorry changed my mind again

Does your mama know about me Bobby Taylor and the Vancouvers

great social commentary set to fantastic production

Does your mama know about me Bobby Taylor and the Vancouvers

great social commentary set to fantastic production

This thread just shows how good Motown was. Great topic. I've had my vote...does anyone like Do What You Gotta Do?

This is one of my many favourites , don't think it's been mentioned yet ?

 

MARVELETTES - DESTINATION ANYWHERE - TAMLA

 

 

 

Swifty 

Being spoon fed on motown from 1968 I was only 7  ,severn rooms of gloom,shake me wake me,ask the lonely.the Tops.Where ever I lay my hat marvin gaye etc  looking back.truly awesome apprenticeship into Northern Soul.  .........

jeez I hate these polls... is it just me cos I cannot list favourites be it northern, rare, deep whatever ...just too many to list.

I'm 56 now and Motown has been a backdrop to my life - Good times, Bad times, Happy times and Sad times. Hard to select a number one track for each act, let alone overall but I'll go for the magical Marvin Gaye and Inner City Blues (Make me wanna holler). Sheer poetry. Relevant in '71, still relevant today?  

Close call for me - between Miracles Tracks of my Tears, Four Tops Baby I Need Your Lovin, and the superlative Suspicion, but I'll give it to the Isley's This Old Heart Of Mine - the first of my many, many TMG purchases!

Very very difficult shout, but I'll have to go with the Elgins-Heaven must have sent you....

_{three from the temps . My girl and aint too proud to beg. . and cloud nine.}

So many to choose from and I'll probably change my mind in 5 minutes but I'll go with Jnr Walker ---What does it take to win your love. Always been a favourite for me.

Four Tops - As the Lonely 

 

https://youtu.be/whQeExFbpn8

 

even better live!

What about  '  I'll be doggone '  Marvin Gaye, absolutely fabulous Northern/ Motown sound, from one of the very best genius black male vocalists ever, fantastic enduring 60's soul !

Edwin Starr - Headline News ..... Always puts a smile on my face and a spring in my step !

This thread just shows how good Motown was. Great topic. I've had my vote...does anyone like Do What You Gotta Do?

 

Probably my favourite from The Tops....

Smokey Robinson and the Miracles - More Love. Heaven on vinyl

Miracles - Save Me