Robbie 39 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Ian, A couple spring to mind the Vancouvers, Bobby Taylor the lead singer was black and Chris Clarke. Could we count Michael Jackson? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 See? If you're looking in Mick2me, that's why I adore this site..Robbie has already sorted me for ceiling painting.. The Vancouvers.. they did Melinda if I recall? Was'nt a member to later join Cheech and Chong? Anyway ta- Robbie love been educated (musically) its a journey.. If only I could win the lottery!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 If I had to listen to any Motown music it would definitely be the Four Tops. I love everything about them and they're good to sing along to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Finished my painting with the best of Smokey Robinson.. Shop around is still brilliant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moody cow 87 Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Chained...marvin Gaye Ain t no mountain high enough...marvin Gaye and Tamie tyrell Master blaster...Steve wonder Something about you...the four tops Can t get next to you...the temptations My world is empty(without you)...the supremes 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OrphanAnnie 296 Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 I heard that Irene Ryan who played Granny in the Beverley Hillbillies TV series was the first white woman to sign for Motown. Does anyone know if this true? I loved anything by The Four Tops and Diana Ross. I used to have the Best of Motown vinyl LPs up to no 5. m just going to put one on as I too have painting to do!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robbie 39 Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 OrphanAnnie, No it's not true! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redbowen 131 Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 my first record was Marv Johnson-rose for my rose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 I thought Kiki Dee was the first white woman on Motown. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 OrphanAnnie, I think it was Debbi Dean? A kind of answer to Smokey.." Don't let him shop around". I could be wrong.. Robbie or Dave or Mick will know straight off!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudgie49 401 Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 'Still waters run Deep' is one of my favorite 'Four Tops' songs.Shows Levi Stubs wonderful vocals,in my humble opinion. 'Motown' did have some terrific song-writers,singers,and musicians ( the Funk Brothers). 'Stax',were a close second.It is impossible for me to choose one 'Motown' song,it would have to be my favorite 'top 10', or 20, songs. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,029 Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Still waters was a double sided single. Still waters - Love Still waters - Peace Both sides were Brilliant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 48 847 Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 OrphanAnnie, I think it was Debbi Dean? A kind of answer to Smokey.." Don't let him shop around". I could be wrong.. Robbie or Dave or Mick will know straight off!! You are spot on Ian with this one. http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/detroit/index.ssf/2010/12/debate_over_motowns_first_whit.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Thanks Dave,I think they were called 'return' songs,Peggy sue got married, I think Marie? was the answer to Memphis Tennessee. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,625 Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Might be a time to re-post my live recording of The Four Tops at the Odeon in the early 70s . I am sure that Still Waters was their current single at the time (unfortunately not on this bit ) . Absolutely shocking quality due to where we were sat in relation to the P.A. and the recording device was a Phillips original cassette recorder ! But it is the original Tops and it was in Nottingham ! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FiftiesBoy 4 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Went to see them at Theatre Royal brilliant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Superb Davidw, real talent and pro's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Not Motown but great.. Millie.. If loving you is wrong, I don't wanna be right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crankypig 457 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Not Motown but great.. Millie.. If loving you is wrong, I don't wanna be right. Iandawson,great track,this is also good by rod Stewart 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,625 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Two more songs from that early 70s Four Tops , Nottingham concert that may have been at the Theatre Royal (as FiftiesBoy mentioned above) rather than the Odeon ? These were the last two songs of the show and for 40 years I never knew the title of the closing song , a guite obscure track that never gets any plays , called Turn On the Light Of Your Love . Someone on youtube identified it for me . This live version is much funkier than the one on the Keeper Of the Castle album . Again apologies for the terrible sound quality but it does give an essence of a live concert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Question? And I have'nt looked!!.. Just wondering when Motown label had a last massive hit? Commodores/nightshift? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parmitage 127 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 my favourite motown hit was Never been to me by Charlene - peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MissingMotown 8 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 DavidW you are soooooo lucky!!! I would die to have seen the real Tops!! Too young, but my first record I bought at 11 was Motown Chartbusters Volume 3. I can't work out why though as it was 10 years old then??!! I can still sing you every track that was on it... when a record is on the radio I automatically start singing the nexxt one from that LP! This old heart of mine... into... a rose for my rose.. I just re-watched a cheesy show called the Nation's Favourite Motown songs, and as well as all the Tops ones I just can't get over David Ruffin's voice on My Girl.... Ain't too proud to beg is one of my fave's too. :-)) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 48 847 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 #398. MM you are so right about David Ruffin. His voice makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. This is a particular favourite of mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bing 78 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I always preferred "The Temptations" to "The Four Tops". I still have "I'm losing You" and "I can't get next to you" on my mobile phone and play them frequently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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