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unusual facts about Motown Records



Ain't Too Proud to Beg

"Ain't Too Proud to Beg" is a 1966 song and hit single by The Temptations for Motown Records' Gordy label, produced by Norman Whitfield and written by Whitfield and Edward Holland, Jr. The song peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Pop Chart, and was a number-one hit on the Billboard R&B charts for eight non-consecutive weeks.

Crash Kings

After the band performed for Sylvia Rhone, president of Universal Music Group's Motown Records, Crash Kings were led to Dave Sardy, who produced the band's eponymous debut album for Custard/Universal Motown.

Jack Brokensha

Brokensha moved to Detroit, Michigan, where he was hired by Berry Gordy of Motown Records as a percussionist, becoming one of the few white members of Motown's Hitsville U.S.A. recording studio's house band, The Funk Brothers.

Leonard Caston, Jr.

He recorded for both the Chess and Motown labels in the 1960s and 1970s, and co-wrote or co-produced several major hit records, including Mitty Collier's "I Had A Talk With My Man" (1964), The Supremes' "Nathan Jones" (1971), and Eddie Kendricks' "Keep On Truckin'" (1973) and "Boogie Down" (1974).

Marvin Is 60: A Tribute Album

Marvin Is 60: A Tribute Album is the second tribute album dedicated to Motown recording artist Marvin Gaye, released by Motown in 1999.

OneUnited Bank

In 2001 the institution merged with Founders National Bank of Los Angeles, bringing the largest banking market in the country along with star power in the form of Founders’ majority owners-former Los Angeles Lakers superstar, NBA Hall of Famer and successful businessman Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Grammy Award-winning songstress Janet Jackson, and former Motown Records President Jheryl Busby.

Paul Warren

He started to play guitar at twelve years old, and by seventeen, he was discovered by Norman Whitfield of Motown Records.

Shake Sherry

Shake Sherry (sometimes spelled on record as "Shake Sherrie") was a 1962 R&B song by Motown Records group The Contours, issued on its Gordy subsidiary label.

Sherrick

Sherrick was given his professional break by producer Raynoma Gordy Singleton (née Mayberry), former wife of Motown founder Berry Gordy.

The Miracles – Depend On Me: The Early Albums

The Miracles – Depend On Me: The Early Albums is a 2009 double-CD limited release by Motown Records' original vocal group The Miracles, released through Universal's Hip-O Select imprint to coincide with the legendary Motown label's 50th anniversary.In addition, this collection's release also coincided with The Miracles' being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 20 of that year.

The Toyes

In late 1983 The Toys received a Cease and Desist letter from Motown Records' legal department threatening a lawsuit over the use of the name "The Toys", who were a signed act of Motown and who recorded "A Lover's Concerto".

Timothy D. Bellavia

To commemorate the anniversary singer, songwriter and former Motown Records producer Sherlie Matthews, who co-wrote and co-produced a special children's multi-track Compact Disc.

WVON

Berry Gordy, the president of Motown Records, sent every song he produced immediately to WVON before any other station.

You're the Man

"You're the Man" is a song composed by singer Marvin Gaye and songwriter Kenneth Stover and released on the Motown subsidiary, Tamla, in the summer of 1972.


see also

A Collection of Michael Jackson's Oldies

A Collection of Michael Jackson's Oldies is a compilation of the Motown Records released on December 8, 1972, with songs by Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5 that were made between 1969 and 1972.

Caroline Crawford

In 1963, at the age of about 13, she won a talent contest held by Detroit radio station WCHB, the prize for which was a contract with Motown Records.

Commodores 13

It is their first album after Lionel Richie left the group, and their last album with guitarist Thomas McClary before his departure from the band (McClary recorded a solo album for Motown Records in 1984, and then retired from the music industry).

Detroit Wheels

The Wheels were founded December 13, 1973 by ten investors, whose number eventually grew to 33, including singer Marvin Gaye, Motown Records vice-president Esther Edwards, and Little Caesars founder (and future Red Wings and Tigers owner) Mike Ilitch.

First I Look at the Purse

"First I Look At The Purse" (G7044) was a 1965 song recorded by R&B group The Contours on Motown Records' Gordy label.

That Day When She Needed Me

"That Day When She Needed Me" (also known as "I was a Thousand Miles Away That Day When She Needed Me"), is a 1964 R&B song by the Motown Records group The Contours.

The Smith Brothers

"Intro"(PD,K,CPD), "What More"(PD), "Make It Hot"(PD) and "One More Chance"(PD), The First Seed Motown Records / Island Records Group (UK)

Universal Motown Records

In 2005 Motown Records was merged with the urban artists on Universal Records to create Universal Motown Records, headed by former CEO of Elektra Records Sylvia Rhone, and placed under the newly created umbrella division of Universal Motown Republic Group.