Motown 50

Various Artists

2009 is the 50th anniversary of American’s greatest record label and global music icon – Motown! Celebrate the anniversary with this podcast series featuring rare and intimate conversations with Motown legends, producers, songwriters and singers.

  1. 10/13/2009

    The Motown Legacy

    Chairman Berry Gordy Jr. reflects on the Motown Legacy.

    13 min

  2. 09/24/2009

    The Anatomy Of A Hit: My Girl

    The all-time classic Motown anthem "My Girl" is explored.

    10 min

  3. 09/03/2009

    Motown's Moves

    Award-winning choreographer Toni Basil shares her love for Motown's moves.

    8 min

  4. 08/27/2009

    The Anatomy Of A Hit: Skeletons and Dark-N-Lovely

    Stevie Wonder talks about the inspiration behind, and the making of, the #1 hit "Skeletons" and the ballad "Dark-N-Lovely."

    7 min

  5. 08/17/2009

    The Anatomy Of A Hit: Where Did Our Love Go

    Original Supreme member Mary Wilson shares the story of creating the chart-topping hit "Where Did Our Love Go."

    7 min

  6. 08/05/2009

    Motown and The Big Chill

    Film director Lawrence Kasdan and his wife Meg discuss how they made the most of Motown music in the classic film The Big Chill.

    9 min

  7. 07/29/2009

    The Anatomy Of A Hit: Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)

    The Temptations' Otis Williams reflects on the group's timeless No. 1 hit, "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)."

    5 min

  8. 07/20/2009

    Bravo Motown

    Renaissance man Henry Rollins praises Motown and founder and Chairman Berry Gordy.

    7 min
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2009 is the 50th anniversary of American’s greatest record label and global music icon – Motown! Celebrate the anniversary with this podcast series featuring rare and intimate conversations with Motown legends, producers, songwriters and singers.

Information

  • Creator
    Various Artists
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2009
  • Show Website
    Motown 50