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Motown is one of the most successful record labels of all time, and they had a total of 180 number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Here is a list of the top 10 most successful Motown singles:
- The Temptations - My Girl
- The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On
- Martha & The Vandellas - Dancing In The Street
- The Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
- Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - The Tracks Of My Tears
- The Supremes - Baby Love
- Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
- The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
- The Contours - Do You Love Me
- Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - The Tears Of A Clown
In total, Motown had 180 number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100, making them one of the most successful record labels of all time.
Just on the actual Motown label. Just one
You Really Got A Hold On Me / Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
Including the rest of the Motown Record Corporation, two more:
- Money (That's What I Want) / Barrett Strong
- Please Mr Postman / The Marvelettes
Unfortunately there is no specific number found anywhere online about how many songs Motown sang or recorded. However Motown had an extraordinary house band called the Funk Brothers
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Where does the name Motown come from?
It's located in Detroit, which is known as The Motor City....Motown is a shortened version.
How many songs did biggie make?
25 and tupac made 31
Are there any Motown songs from the 1950's?
Yes, Though question is rough. The Tamla label started in Jan 1959 and the Motown label started in Sep 1959 12 songs were recorded on Tamla with "MONEY" being the most popular (also released nationally on ANNA label) Anna Gordy was Berry Gordy's sister. 1 song was released on the Motown label "Bad Girl" G-1 by "The Miracles" this title was transferred from the Tamla label TLX2207 that had a strange numbering convention and the only recording starting with TLX series. Both recorded/released SEP 1959.
What kind of musicians went too Motown?
The Temptations, Diana Ross, Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and many other artists were all signed to Motown.
Who influenced Motown?
Funk Brothers
What Motown songs were political?
Three of Marvin Gaye's songs were political: "What's Goin' on", "Mercy, mercy me", and "This ain't livin' (Make want ta' holler)". Smokey Robinson sang "Abraham, Martin and John". Diana Ross and the Supremes sang "The Happening", but don't remember what 'happened'. Edwin Starr sang "War, what is it good for?", but I'm not sure he was with Motown. ----
Motown songs starting with the letter ' m '?
My Girl, by the Jackson 5 is one . . .
What Motown songs did the rolling stones cover?
aint too proud to beg
Who wrote the Jackson 5 songs?
Motown
How many albums did Jackson 5 make before Motown?
They made one album.
What effect did the Vietnam war have on Motown?
Sad songs from lost brothers; e.g. Marvin Gaye.
Any Motown songs sampled by rap artists?
Try a Little Tenderness by Chris Brown
Is the stylistics or rick James signed to Motown record label?
Rick James's "Street Songs" (including the single "Super Freak") did appear on Motown. The Stylistics were signed to Avco Records.
What is a good sixties music karaoke CD?
There are many karaoke CDs that offer compilations of songs from the 1960's. Its impossible to recommend a specific title, as there are many genres of music for that time period, such as Motown performers, the Beatles, Elvis, or even more mellow songs.
How do you get to MySpace songs?
make a playlist then you can have as many songs as you want
What are some of the songs that are considered to be Motown classics?
Here is a list of 5 songs from the Motown top 100 classic list. 1. I heard it through the grapevine - Marvin Gaye 2. My girl - Temptations 3. Reach out i'll be there - Four Tops 4.Where did our love go? - Supremes 5. Whats going on - Marvin Gaye Basically anything by Marvin Gaye, the supremes or Jackson 5 and your in classic Motown territory.
I'm changing on Motown?
I'll try to answer what I assume you are requesting - The song title "I'm Changing" that was performed in the movie 'Dream Girls' was never a Motown song/recording. The movie is a loose fictionalization of The Supremes and none of the songs were Motown recordings. also see: Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_Changing
