Andi Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I have a few for different reasons. The very first time I went to Coventry Locarno (later Tiffany's) as a 12-year old on a Saturday morning session, I went up the glass tower, along the corridor past the Wimpy bar, and into the main ballroom - as I got into this massive room, I was hit with the opening bars of the Supremes' Stoned Love, and then it went into the full beating rhythm which not only went in through my ears, but because of the volume of the venue went in through my whole body. I was hooked on Soul from then on. Currently the one that always gets be on the floor, no matter how tired I may be, is Edwin Starr's Time. Anyone nearby better keep out of my way! For something a bit different, it is the 1989 Good Girls version of Love is like an Itching in my Heart. When I've included it in my set, it's always had a good reaction, I think because it seems new, fresh, and yet familiar as everyone knows the words, and the sampling of Lynn Collins' Rock Me Again & Again & Again & Again & Again & Again gives it another twist. For love ballads Smokey is king. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mod66 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 When you swing back the doors at any venue and the atmosphere hits you, this is the Motown track which should be on the decks 'There's something about you baby - The Four Tops This track is at home at any event - Northern or Motown Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Djr Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 nothing rare from me...i occasionally have the pandora motown station (?) on when i'm washing the dinner dishes, and the Marvin and Tammi songs are absolutely magic, get me every time. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Raym Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) On 24/02/2016 at 19:00, westender said: It is impossible to narrow it down to just one track. But I'm going to..... The Temptations My Girl is a record that is flawless in every aspect. It is a masterpiece. Tomorrow, well it might be something else! Have to agree here - "My Girl" by the Temptations is one of the many records Motown put out that is sheer perfection in every way - lyrics, production and vocals - it has it all. Love the video clips on YouTube of this with the dance moves are icing on the cake also. Thanks Ray Edited April 6, 2017 by Raym Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve Foran Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 4 Tops Shake me wake WHAT A TUNE. The line when Levi sings "And as the tears rolled down my face" Goosebumps just writing it. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Britishbarry Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Martha and the Vandellas - My Baby Loves Me Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bruv Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Loving this early Tamla Motown spin by Linda Griner - Good By Cruel Love 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Djr Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 here's one i have a white demo of that is getting many spins Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Algsoul Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 still putting great tunes out in 81 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bruv Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 12 hours ago, algsoul said: still putting great tunes out in 81 Read more Fabulous spin from Sir Bobby, great post Algsoul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark W Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Impossible to pin down, but I'd agree with earlier mentions of the Temps Forever in my heart as a niter tune. Shake me wake me already mentioned, Levi is superb! Can't seem to get you out of my mind another from the Four Tops. Only heard it for the first time last year and it blew my socks off to hear something new of such quality and I've been listening to it at least weekly since....Kim Weston Fancy Meeting You Here...just brilliant!! Oh, and can't not mention Suspicion in the realms of Motown greats😉 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Paul Williams. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Mrs Simsy; Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bruv Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 One of my big Fave's from Mr Stevie Wonder - Another Star Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bruv Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Another Motown great that floats my boat, Top spin from the Tops - I'll Turn To Stone 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kevin Bruce Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Hi Guy The tune that I cant get out of my head at the moment is The Marvelettes So Glad Its Summer Time Have a listen on youtube Hope you like my choice. KTF KEV Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Algsoul Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) another classic later motown track lawrence Edited June 2, 2017 by algsoul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Polyvelts Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 8 hours ago, algsoul said: another classic later motown track lawrence Anthem at the Saint Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bruv Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Wonderful Tamla spin - Earl Van Dyke - 6 by 6 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dean Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 You're all wrong: Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) Too many Classic's to mention them all! From "Baby Hit And Run" The Contours to "That's A Funny Way" - The Velvelettes, Four Tops, Temptations etc. But something has caught my interest of late in the crossover vein! "HEY LOVE" - STEVIE WONDER - TAMLA. It was recorded in the mid 60's, but sounds much later! Quality item! Edited June 11, 2017 by Guest Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 There's lots of versions of this out there. Great soul record, but needs speeding up a bit, and maybe a female vocalist to get it on the dance floor! Ed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Algsoul Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 jimmy ruffin from 1977 got to be one of the best motown albums ever lawrence 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Outofstep Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 At the risk of repeating what has gone before. Where do you start and how do you narrow it down to just one? Well my choice is: Hattie Littles, Wish you were here. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Geeselad Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 3 from me, just could not pick one out of these 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Shufflin Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Well, according to iTunes my most played Motown track is The Velvelettes - Let Love Live (A Little Bit Longer) But I would say my current fave is Willie Hutch - Tell Me Why Has Our Love Turned Cold (Tamla LP 11247) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Djr Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Marvin's "Desperate Situation" is blowing up my mind the last few days. Absolute class. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ryan Wilson Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 ^^ Yes Too many to list but I like this release, it's been sampled to death for a reason...! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE_SUI8fJ3Y Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bruv Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Another big favourite of mine... The Four Tops - Shake Me, Wake Me (When it's over) 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
John Hart Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Fave Funks Instrumental; :All The Time : Soul Inc on the Bari lable from 2003. Just an Opening to find out What Vocal /track this annoyingly catchy Snakepit CD item actually is ,Please ,please Help? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gotsoul Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 How did I miss this post...anyhow for me the great Temps classic-Girl[Why You Wanna Make Me Blue]from[1964]. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bruv Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Wonderful Isley Brothers spin - My Love Is Your Love Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Joesoul1958 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 SHORTY LONG (Don't Mess With My Weekend) TAMLA MOTOWN, Australian release only, I believe. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dayo Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Can I vote for an album? It would have to be the Marvellettes - Sophisticated Soul. There is not a single duff track. Every one is sublime, in my book. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
kim Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 forever in my heart the temptations the one I hate dancing in the street martha reeves everytime motown is mentioned on radio or tv they play this crap record 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Joesoul1958 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 IVY JO (I Can Feel The Pain) just a fabulous record, and I'm not really sure why he never cut more records for Motown than he did, 🤷🏼♂️ Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bruv Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Another one of my favourites, I do like my Tamla Motown Brenda Holloway - When I'm Gone 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bruv Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 One of many Great sounds from Jnr Walker & The All Stars - Tune Up 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soul-slider Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 One I bang out for the neighbours at the moment is 'The Originals - Suspicion'...now finally available on vinyl! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulatthedale Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 On 22/10/2017 at 00:26, Gotsoul said: How did I miss this post...anyhow for me the great Temps classic-Girl[Why You Wanna Make Me Blue]from[1964]. The few seconds intro still gives me goosebumps, the Temps greatest record? Impossible to chose 1 Motown tune, theres so many of them that's brilliant. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bruv Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 10 hours ago, Soul-Slider said: One I bang out for the neighbours at the moment is 'The Originals - Suspicion'...now finally available on vinyl! Good choice Soul-Slider, I am sure they absolutely love it.... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bruv Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Pure Class from Jimmy Ruffin - Farewell Is A Lonely Sound 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rick Smith Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 So many and all dependant on your mood. At the moment - 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulsides Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Shufflin Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) nvm Edited February 26, 2019 by Shufflin Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Gogs Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 too hard to just pick one,so here's 3 Martha Reeves- No one there Gladys knight & the pips- Between her goodbye and my hello Monitors- Since i lost you girl Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Algsoul Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 On 04/06/2017 at 17:58, geeselad said: 3 from me, just could not pick one out of these tuneeeeeeeeee Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Algsoul Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 love this one 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bruv Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 My favourite from the Fantastic Contours - First I Look At The Purse. Pure Quality Tamla Motown... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
girdwoodinc Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Recommended Posts