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Motown Classics: Gold

Motown 2005

One of the most dominating forces in the history of popular music, the Motown imprint was more than a label, it was a juggernaut of soul music, a machine so finely honed and working with such efficiency that it wasn't uncommon for several chart topping hits to be recorded in one session. This anthology was previously issued in 2000 under the moniker Motown: The Classic Years. But a title more befitting of such a quality compilation would be Motown 101, for it contains practically every monumental chart topping hit that the label became known for across the globe. Nearly every song on this collection has been imprinted on the collective memory of popular culture, and with good reason. The insanely catchy, uptempo sound was the audio wallpaper for a generation facing dramatic changes socially, culturally and politically. Starting with the first major hits of the label courtesy of Barrett Strong ("Money") and the Miracles ("Shop Around"), the artists included here read like a venerable who's who A-list of soul music. Names like Marvin, Stevie, and Diana, as well as groups like the Temptations, the Four Tops, the Contours, and the Supremes. Songs that defined moments decades after their release ("Do You Love Me," "I Heard It Through the Grapevine") and songs that forever changed the face of popular music ("My Girl," "What's Going On," "War"). Sadly this collection only covers the first half of Gordy and company's run, ending in 1972 when Motown left its home base of Detroit for the sunny shores of California. But an examination of those years would also be worthy of its own double-disc set. For the die-hard Northern soul or Motown fanatic, there is little here that probably isn't already in your collection. But for those looking for all of the hits that defined the Motown sound, or for those looking for a comprehensive introduction to the label, this very well could be all the Motown you ever need to purchase. ~ Rob Theakston, All Music Guide

--DISC 1--

01. Money (That's What I Want) - Barrett Strong

02. Shop Around - The Miracles

03. Please Mr. Postman - The Marvelettes

04. Do You Love Me – The Contours

05. You Beat Me To The Punch – Mary Wells

06. Fingertips, Pt. 2 - Stevie Wonder

07. (Love Is Like A) Heat Wave - Martha & The Vandellas

08. My Guy - Mary Wells

09. Where Did Our Love Go - The Supremes

10. Dancing in the Street - Martha & The Vandellas

11. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) - Marvin Gaye

12. My Girl - Smokey Robinson

13. Shotgun - Jr. Walker

14. Stop! In the Name of Love - The Supremes

15. I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) - Four Tops

16. Tracks of My Tears - The Miracles

17. Uptight (Everything's Alright) - Stevie Wonder

18. Going to a Go-Go - The Miracles

19. Ain't Too Proud to Beg - The Temptations

20. What Becomes of the Brokenhearted - Jimmy Ruffin

--DISC 2--

01. You Can’t Hurry Love – The Supremes

02. Reach Out I’ll Be There – Four Tops

03. Jimmy Mack – Martha & the Vandellas

04. Your Precious Love – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

05. I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Gladys Knight And The Pips

06. I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye

07. My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) - David Ruffin

08. I Can’t Get Next To You – The Temptations

09. I Want You Back – Jackson 5

10. Someday We’ll Be Together – Diana Ross & The Supremes

11. Up The Ladder To The Roof – The Supremes

12. Ball Of Confusion (That’s What The World Is Today) – The Temptations

13. Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours – Stevie Wonder

14. It’s A Shame – The Spinners

15. War – Edwin Starr

16. The Tears Of A Clown – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

17. What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye

18. Smiling Faces Sometimes – The Undisputed Truth

19. Papa Was A Rolling Stone – The Temptations

20. Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye) - Gladys Knight & The Pips

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