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Detroit has long been known as "The Motor City" because of its automobile industry. Motown is a shortened version of the nickname. Berry Gordy's recording company, originally called Hitsville U.S.A., eventually took on the Motown name.
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How many songs did Motown make?
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
Why was Motown nicknamed hitsville?
it is called hitsville because so many greats were produced there
Who was the first white artist signed by Motown records?
The first white artist signed to Motown Records was DEBBIE DEAN in 1960. The first white artist signed to Motown Records with a hit was CHRIS CLARK in 1966 with "Loves Gone Bad" on their VIP label. The album containing that song was released the following year on the Motown label and was called "Soul Sounds".
What Motown groups were politically active?
What Motown groups were politically active
Where does the name Motown come from?
The name Motown comes from Detroit a motor town.
Which city is called Motown?
Detroit, Michigan
Why is Detroit called Motown?
Because of the automobile industry
How many songs did Motown make?
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
Is there a Motown Record company in the UK?
There was a Motown division called Tamla-Motown, that distributed US recordings as well as a number of UK labels under it's umbrella such as Gull. The 1960's Motown started in the UK by using various labels: Stateside, Fontana, London and Oriole before starting it's own Tamla-Motown label.
What are facts about Motown?
why they call it motown
What is James franco's favorite band?
His favorite band is one called 'Motown'. :)
What did Motown records advertise its self as?
Motown is life
Who is the founder of Motown?
Berry Gordy founded motown.
What rhymes with Motown?
There are no perfect rhymes for the word Motown.
Why was Motown nicknamed hitsville?
it is called hitsville because so many greats were produced there
Who made Motown?
Berry Gordy created Motown records.
When was A Motown Christmas created?
A Motown Christmas was created in 1973.
