Motown from the background book

Buy motown from the background by vickie wright, louvain demps, marlene barrowtate, jackie hicks isbn. The golden age of the motown sound michigan history. When the record company motown a name so well known that at least one computer wont allow. Stevie wonder is among the most celebrated, influential and inspiring musicians of the past halfcentury. This photo of a group of motown artists in a jam session was used on the motown sound page.

Cholly atkins, who had been onehalf of a famous dance duo and had helped other wellknown musical groups hone their acts, developed many of the temptations signature moves and guided them until they achieved perfection. During paul justmans film documentary standing in the shadows of motown, based on al slutskys book of the same name about the session musicians who played on motown recordings in detroit from the late 50s to the early 70s, one of the interviewees is heard to comment that once those musicians, who dubbed themselves the funk brothers, finished cutting a backing track, it. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. It is probably true to say that motown was as much robinsons company as it was gordys, although gordy was unquestionably the head of the company, author sharon davis wrote in her book, motown, the history. Motortown people were moving to detroit in hopes to find a job in the automobile industry. Mar 28, 2012 agreed, the posner book is a reference that can certainly be described as rehash, but that doesnt change the fact that right now its one of the better goto sources for all the classic motown stories and rumors that is in print and easily found. Celebrating motowns 50th anniversary, this title presents 150 profiles of the artists and employees from motowns detroit years. Best motown books 34 books meet your next favorite book. The road through motown, a book on my perspective and trip through the years in the music business including my time with motown. The sound of young america, a 400page book documenting the motown saga with insights from ales and rare images from his archives. Within four years he had released talking book, innervisions, and songs in the key of life. Wish you could visit your favorite indie bookstore right now. Motown records changed the face of popular music in the 1960s. The musical is based on berry gordys autobiography to be loved.

His music is intended for relaxation, study music, dinner music, gaming, sensual times. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Motown is located in detroit, michigan, and is called motown because it was the center of americas automobile production from 1903 through the 1950s. Amid the burgeoning civil rights movement and during a period of significant racial tensions in america, this electrifying film tracks what came to be the most successful record label of all time. The other russ terranas motown a book i needed to write to pay. Every page is a treasure trove of musical history without a doubt one of the best books, ive ever read on the subject of modern music. Motown the musical is the true american dream story of motown founder berry gordys journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of diana ross, michael jackson, smokey robinson and many more. The music, the magic, the memories of motown, was released in 1994. Barney ales, motown exec who helped break pop barriers. Motown records is about to turn 50 this year and i hope that they include the andantes in their tribute as well as the funk brothers because they roo are part of motown s tapestry that made it the sound of young america.

The funk brothers a biography on pops most gifted and. It shows the significant impact detroit has had on the development of jazz in america, with its own sound, distinct from that of the other jazz centers of chicago, new orleans, st. Both are available on amazon or bankhouse books, the publisher. James petrucella, rochester hillls public library, mla forum, volume 1.

This website helped me understand berry gordys background and how he created motown records. This entitled stevie wonder to a higher royalty rate and more full creative control and the rights to his own songs, which few artists had gotten at that time period. Hundreds of anecdotes about motown from the artists and producers, background singers and musicians, road managers, production staff. Motown records is about to turn 50 this year and i hope that they include the andantes in their tribute as well as the funk brothers because they roo are part of motowns tapestry that made it the sound of young america. Motown music the sound that changed america motown. Apr 19, 2020 in 2016, ales teamed with british writer adam white for motown. Sep 02, 20 the accolades are long overdue to three of the most talented ladies the andantes. In 1972 stevie wonder returned to motown records and signed a thirteen million dollar contract with motown records. I remember reading gerald posners book on motown and every other page cited something from raynoma gordy singletons book, so i decided to check her book out. Starting with the big bands in the 1920s,with groups like the mckinneys.

Throughout the entire classic motown catalog and some nonmotown sides, jamerson shaped a new inventive style of bass playing and brought what had been regarded by some as a minor instrument to the forefront through the use of the electric fender bass, powered by his musical genius and amazing dexterity. With ongoing support from motowns artist development team, the temptations excelled at performance. Motown music the sound that changed america motown museum. Motown from the background by vickie wright, louvain demps. Famous artists motown celebrates a seminal musical era. Regardless of race or social background, teenage girls admired diana ross and teenage boys pretended to be smokey robinson. Oct 25, 2007 buy motown from the background by vickie wright, louvain demps, marlene barrowtate, jackie hicks isbn. Feb 20, 2020 motown was the first label to release a posthumous compilation of kings major speeches, titled free at last, and in the 1970s, gordy founded the label black forum, which released compilations. You can also upload and share your favorite motown wallpapers. In addition to its lighter, more poporiented artists such as the supremes, the motown label produced artists with genuine gospel grit the contours do you love me 1962, marvin gaye can i get a witness 1963, and stevie wonder uptight everythings alright 1966. He produced his own records and often addressed controversial themes. Marvin gaye was a soul singersongwriter with motown in the 1960s and 1970s. Record collector is the worlds leading authority on rare and collectable records.

Tons of awesome motown wallpapers to download for free. His music is intended for relaxation, study music, dinner music, gaming, sensual times, and any time. Motown was the first label to release a posthumous compilation of kings major speeches, titled free at last, and in the 1970s, gordy founded the label black forum, which released compilations. The accolades are long overdue to three of the most talented ladiesthe andantes. Motown from the background record collector magazine. His tumultuous life and musical brilliance are explored in depth through hundreds of interviews, 49 transcribed musical scores, two hours of recorded allstar performances, and more than 50 rarely seen photos in. Documentary about the funk brothers, a group of detroit musicians who backed up dozens of motown artists. It was arguably the last great burst of motown creativity. Saxlove specializes in smooth jazz instrumental background music. List of any and all books about motown or motown artists. The other russ terranas motown a book i needed to write to pay homage to my incredibly talented twin brother. The celebrations of motowns 60th anniversary continue around the world, with a major ev.

Bassist james jamerson was the embodiment of the motown spirit and groove the invisible entity whose playing inspired thousands. The company gave its name to the hugely popular style of soul music that it created. The opening titles claim the funk brothers played on more numberone hits than the beatles 20, 1 elvis presley 7, 2 the rolling stones 8 3 and the beach boys 4 4. Eyepopping rare photos help motown book put new spin on. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Mar 26, 2020 motown, recording company founded by berry gordy, jr. His tumultuous life and musical brilliance are explored in depth through hundreds of interviews, 49 transcribed musical scores, two hours of recorded allstar performances, and more than 50 rarely seen. The role of the funk brothers is described in paul justmans 2002 documentary film standing in the shadows of motown, based on allan slutskys book of the same name. Before motown is a wellresearched, interesting account of an exciting period in the history of detroit. The life and times of the motown stars alex mackenzie. New book on motown looks at company behind the scene. This useful but often flat history of legendary motown records is the first musicrelated work by posner, who is best known for his books on the assassinations of john f. Usually im a little skeptical about books written by family members.

The music, the magic, the memories of motown 1994, and on the history of his founding and running of the motown record label, and his personal and professional relationships with motown artists such as diana ross, smokey robinson, marvin gaye. Ever wondered about the amazing albums youve never heard, which the rock critics have b. The members eventually scattered across clubs in detroit or sessions in l. Now you can use your favorite indie bookstore as your zoom background. To its musings on the motown sound and praise for the singers, songwriters, and berry gordy. Legendary motown bassist james jamerson singlehandedly revolutionized bass playing. The motown sound, which came of age in the 1960s, must also be considered soul music. Eyepopping rare photos help motown book put new spin on classic story. For the next best thing sort of, lookout books has partnered with a handful of beloved indie bookstores to bring you, zoom users as. He has set new benchmarks of popularity and artistry throughout his career.

Celebrating motown s 50th anniversary, this title presents 150 profiles of the artists and employees from motown s detroit years. This is a primary source because it was information from a book. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Oct 28, 2019 marvin gaye was a soul singersongwriter with motown in the 1960s and 1970s.

Before motown is the first book about the history of jazz in detroit. The life and music of legendary bassist james jamersonbassist james jamerson was the embodiment of the motown spirit and groove the invisible entity whose playing inspired thousands. Author vickie wright, fresh from telling the true story of tragic motown songstress tammi terrell in collaboration with her sister, ludie montgomery, has done another firstrate job in coaxing the stories, the memories, the emotions and the truth from the andantes themselves. List of any and all books about motown or motown artists or. List of any and all books about motown or motown artists or by any firsthand accounts. The hitsville tale at last gets a telling from legendary detroit sales chief barney ales.

Motown records, the sound of young america during its 1960s heyday, was a throwback to the powerful hollywood movie studios of the 1930s and 1940s, running all aspects of its artists careers. The book will be appreciated by researchers, detroit area residents, and those who simply love jazz. Saxloves smooth motown smooth jazz instrumental music. Jan 12, 2009 a year later, motown deserted detroit for l. Standing in the shadows of motown original soundtrack. The sound of young america, a 400page book documenting the motown saga with. In 2016, ales teamed with british writer adam white for motown. The andantes were an american female session group for the motown record label during the 1960s. You might be further interested to check out what bankhouse has to offer. With multiplatinum artists ranging from the miracles, temptations, four tops and supremes to marvin gaye, stevie wonder, and jackson 5, the house that gordy built had and.