Dwr Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 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
Back Street Blue Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 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
Mike Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 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 ?
Chalky Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 A few ric tics creeping in ;) Yep. Ric Tic isn't Motown, it was a rival label.
Jimmy Mack Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 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 .
Cunnie Posted March 31, 2014 Author Posted March 31, 2014 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
Jimmy Mack Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 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 .
Speedlimit Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 the temptations " angel doll " awesomethe originals " suspicion " pure classGladys knight " too late for love " what a sax break
Mal C Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 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
Mal C Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) 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, 2014 by Mal C
Guest FrostyJak Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 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
Citizen P Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) 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, 2014 by Citizen P
Guest Gogs Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 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?
Mike Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 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 ?
Guest soash Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 The Velvelettes - These Things Will Keep Me Loving You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRX2ZoWCjjQ
Pete S Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 Please folks, read Mike and Cunnie's comments, it's just one track to choose otherwise it's impossible to make a definitive list.
carlos63 Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 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
Back Street Blue Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 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?
Guest turntableterra Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 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
Soulman58 Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 I could list loads but I always come back to Marvin and What's Going On.
Back Street Blue Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 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
Mike Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 ........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
Mr Smithy Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 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.
Rick Smith Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 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.
Guest Codfromderby Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 sorry changed my mindhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADlToX3i7KE
Guest Codfromderby Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 and again,sometimes we ignore the obvious oneshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNk5B5U130A
Guest gman Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 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 .
Guest Dirk Tiggler Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 Almost impossible to choose but this one would be close to the top..
lorchand Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) 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, 2014 by lorchand
Guest melcyid Posted April 4, 2014 Posted April 4, 2014 Does your mama know about me Bobby Taylor and the Vancouvers great social commentary set to fantastic production
BrianB Posted April 4, 2014 Posted April 4, 2014 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?
Swifty Posted April 4, 2014 Posted April 4, 2014 This is one of my many favourites , don't think it's been mentioned yet ? MARVELETTES - DESTINATION ANYWHERE - TAMLA Swifty
Guest Mart B Posted April 4, 2014 Posted April 4, 2014 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. .........
Guest ukyclub Posted April 4, 2014 Posted April 4, 2014 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.
Addio Posted April 4, 2014 Posted April 4, 2014 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?
JOHNNYBETCHA Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 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!
Wilxy Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 Very very difficult shout, but I'll have to go with the Elgins-Heaven must have sent you....
Guest aintgotit Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 three from the temps . My girl and aint too proud to beg. . and cloud nine.
Brookesy Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 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.
Dave Harrison Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 Four Tops - As the Lonely https://youtu.be/whQeExFbpn8 even better live!
Hill868 Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 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 !
Backflipboy Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 Edwin Starr - Headline News ..... Always puts a smile on my face and a spring in my step !
Citizen P Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 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....
Northern Soul Uk Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 Smokey Robinson and the Miracles - More Love. Heaven on vinyl
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