"the voices" of the temptations, Eddie and David.. two absolutely gifted and uncanny singers. stinks there will will never be another group comparable now a days with the worlds horrible taste is music.....
@alanrp360 That was my whole point, exposing songs to people familiar of the source. I used the single mono mix for that Spinners song, maybe the stereo version is an alternate mix? Not sure. Motown really did the wrong thing by keeping that Tammi song in the vault like that, everyone LOVES her version! Thanks for watching & I have 4 other Motown 50th videos, check them out too!
My Bro. I 'LOVE' your reppin' it out man! Just somethin' about your spirit comes across, and your heart towards the 'music' just really got to me! "Here Comes The Sunrise" is perhaps one of my FAVORITE Supremes' songs by the way. The only one I hadn't heard was Ruffin's 'Say It Again'! I felt awesome hearing all this stuff. I really did devour every piece of Motown Music I could find in my folks' collection! Will check out your other stuff too man! God Bless U Bro.
@stage7 Well brotha, I thank you so much for checking out my video!!! I'm not a big Supremes fan that much anymore (long story LOL), but it's REALLY all about Motown for me, not just specific artists! I have 4 other Motown videos, this one is the second. Please check those out. I don't know why this one is more popular than the other 4!!! LOL Thanks again man!
@behdoc We know that, but if you mention their name to the average fan, they will say "Please Mr. Postman" and/or "Don't Mess With Bill" before that song. My mother didn't even remember the song by title until she heard it, thus making that song "unpopular". Thanks for watching & I have 4 other Motown 50th videos, check them out when you can!
Stevie Wonder - "Thank You Love" from the Down To Earth album, I think, is also an underrated song. I'll never forget the day I first heard it. Love the list of songs you got there.
@thruthealcove YES!! I have actually. I got so excited when I found out, haha! The jelly on that cover was like on the last verse, the background vocals. Ah man, talk about painting. Some good stuff. ooo I will definitely check those videos out.
nice set. surprised to hear the Marvelettes covering the Emotions So I can Love you, a Stax song. The other surprise is Tammi Terrell's recording of All I Do. That sure sounds so nice. Yeah.... I love Stevie's version but it proves it's an awesome song.
@funkysoulguy Yes that can be a surprise, but all those artists covered each other's songs back then. And Tammi's version of that song blew me away when I first heard it!!! I still can't believe Motown kept that unreleased, it could have been her breakthrough as a solo artist at Motown before the Marvin duets. That really is a great song, whether by her or Stevie.
Thank you so much, you are truly the MAN!!! Tammi's new cd has just been release, do you think there'll be 1 for Syreeta, Blinky, and Mary Wells, with unrelease and extended songs ? Again thank you for helpping me find and learn more about MT.
@blackkatdiva23 Oh you're so welcome!!! I do know that a label called Reel Music is gonna release Blinky's unreleased album in the early part of next year, and I hope the rest of Syreeta'a albums come out eventually too, but no news on her or Mary Wells either. From what I understand, there isn't much unreleased stuff left on Mary, but you never know with Motown. I can't wait to get that Tammi set, after the new year tho.
@blackkatdiva23 Hey there! That version by Syreeta still remains unreleased, so what you heard was a bootleg!!! Linda Griner's song can be found on The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 3: 1963, and the UK compilation This Is Northern Soul! The Motown Sound Vol. 1. Both should be easy to find, good luck!
Haaa you, loved all the songs, took me back to what i doing at the time. You said Tammi T. was the 1st to record (All I Do), so when did Brenda H. record it, and have you heard her version ? It's almost the same, just a slitely differrent from Tammi's.
And I was told that there's another version out there. Anyway keep up the good work. Thanks for taking me back to some good time's in my life with Motown.
@blackkatdiva23 Hey there! Tammi recorded this, I believe, in February of 1966, then Brenda recorded it with the same exact backing track with very minor differences in March of the same year. I believe there's a different vocal take of this by Brenda in the Motown vaults, but I'm not too sure about that yet. As much as I love me some Brenda, Tammi ATE this song IMO!!! LOL So glad you enjoyed this & I hope you'll watch the other 5 Motown videos I've done, thanks so much!!!
@thruthealcove You're right, we do love Brenda, BUT Tammi got this 1. There seemed tobe alittle more feeling on tammi's version than Brenda's. You can find (All I Do) on (Brenda Holloway's Motown Anthology CD) CD #2, track #10
I'm wondering why motown didn't release it (Tammi's) me myself think it would've done pretty well for her, it would have shown another side to Tammi's vocal styiling. Much Motown love to you.
@blackkatdiva23 Yes, I feel the same way, Brenda just sang the song, while Tammi OWNED it!!! Whenever I hear some of these unreleased Motown songs from those anthologies & the Cellarful series, I just wonder who was responsible for keeping these awesome songs from us fans!!! These were one of those songs where I just shook my head in amazement cuz it was such a high quality track!!! Still love Stevie's, by my goodness Tammi!!! Much Motown love to you too, and I have 5 other Motown videos too!!!
Well thank you for that, and PLEASE be sure to check out all my other Motown vids, as well ass my other music videos!!! Looking forward to your comments & opinions on those!!!
@thruthealcove.. I already did... I have all of those also.... I love the oldies.... Cause it had feelings and meaning... plus soul.... I just love it.... Im getting my hubby into it now... Sometimes my friends come over and I pull that out and they are so shocked...That I got it all....
Thank for post the most wonderful music ever made.....
Okay, I have to be REALLY honest with you. I'm finding it kinda hard to believe that you have ALL of the songs I spotlighted in ALL 6 of my Motown videos, except for my latest one doing the 90's up to now. It took me YEARS to get most of those songs in my collection, except for all the songs in this particular vid. But I'm gonna take your word. I'm so glad that another young person loves & appreciates this kind of music, spread the word of REAL music!!! Thanks so much!!!
@thruthealcove I do have it.... I'm a old school junkie.... Since I was about 5 years old I felted in love with the oldies... I been collecting for 18 years.... Tust me... I love it.... Just glad to see others love the oldies also.... How can you not appreciate it.... Plus I was related to a very famous singer that came out back then..... No thank you for showing real music....
Okay, it's just that we are a rare & exclusive breed & we don't think highly of imposters!!! LOL Now, I have a whole lot of other videos with old school music & I have lots more coming, please check those out if you haven't already & thanks again!!!
Wow, I love Felix's show, especially when he's on WBGO where he really gets obscure with the music. Thanks so much, I have a few more Motown videos for you to see & hear BTW.
@thruthealcove I have LOTS of Motown filling my IPod. I love it most, when I am alone, can lay back, close my eyes and just enjoy it ALL. I'm right back to growing up again, and the memories the songs bring back to mind are priceless! But when I came here and found what u had posted, I was very pleased, so thank you!
That's the very reason why I do these videos, to provoke feelings like this!!! And to put new & younger listeners on to it. You are so welcome!!! And BTW, I have a few more Motown videos that I've done, please check those out when you can, just go to my page & click on playlist, they're all in there.
This is the channel for me , one of friends saw it and told me to hurry up and look at it and I was going to love it, and I DO !!! It is great, this is my kind of music. Thanking you posting a channel that can remind us of some good times , when they said Soul Music, They sang from their souls
Thanks SO MUCH for uploading these gems! I'm a Supremesaholic, and a singer myself with my 2 sibblings (The Dulanto Brothers) so again thanks for going through all this trouble =D
Ok, I didn't think it was possible, I've been collecting Motown since 1964 (I was 11) used to not eat lunch to buy the latest Motown albums by the end of each week. But you stumped me on about 1/4 of the songs I didn't recognize. On the other hand some of them were my favs. As long as I know he's mine, great Marvelettes, Tammi sounds wonderful David always sounds wonderful And yes, I learned I don't know everything.
Now see, that's the beauty of old school music, there's ALWAYS something to learn & discover about it!!! I have 3 other Motown vids for you to check out, please do buddy & thanks for watching!!!
BTW, think your vids and commentary is incredible. You Tube has been amazing for me and a few of my friends who grew up with this stuff. I can remember where I was when I first saw a lot of the vids on here. Of course everybody waited until Sunday night and Ed Sullivan.
Action Speaks louder than words-David Ruffin; To strong to be strung out - the Marvelettes; Come on and see me-Tammi Terrell; Happy Landing-Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. These are some of my favorites Motown songs. Thank you.
Hey, great songs, although I'm not too fond of that Supremes track, but it's better then some of their earlier ones!!! LOL Thanks for watching, I have 3 other Motown vids for you to check out!!!
Well that song was written by Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong, same as "Cloud Nine", so I can hear the similarities. Thanks for watching & I have 3 other Motown 50 vids, do check them out!!!
Yes, yes, yes, hell yes. Those tracks that were not the big hits are the best kept secrets. I am sure they will be surfacing soon as artist look for songs that will and can and have stood the test of time to cover. Nothing against todays writer as I am one however more than likely this will never be created again. The good news is there is enough songs like the ones U featured here to last 4ever. Thanx Bro 4 highlighting this.
Oh yes, what a wonderful version!!! To this day, I'm still baffled at why & how could Motown shelve that song!!! Glad you enjoyed the video, I have 2 other Motown vids you can check out as well & more on the way!!!
LOVED IT ! Thank you for the hard work you have put into this video. Some of the songs you spot lighted on I have. I ABSOLUTELY love Junior Walker And The All- Stars. Junior Walker was truly underrated artist that Berry Gordy wouldn't or couldn't control. Walker's sound was all his own and no one and I mean NO ONE could imitate. Walker's sound was funky, soulful, gutter, and sexual. Thank you for sharing. P.S. Could you do a little something on him ? Thanks !
Thanks so much, I'm so glad you enjoyed this one!!! I love Jr. Walker & his raw, gritty sound!!! I think it worked well with the Motown sound too. Now I would do something on him, but I really don't have much on him. The most I can do is feature another song or 2 of his in an upcoming Motown vid I'll be working on soon, so look out for that!!!
Well, maybe I could help with some suggestions. Here some of my favorites. Shotgun These Eyes Road Runner Pucker Up Buttercup Walk In The Night Do You See My Love For You Growing What Does It Take Do The Boomerang Shake And Fingerpop The last thing he recorded before his death was a sax solo for the song "Urgent" by Foriegner. I hope this list of my favorites help. Thank You !
I think you misunderstood me. I know those songs you listed, but I don't own a lot of his music. You see, I like to focus on the rare & obscure & he's not really considered rare, but lots of his songs are, but I don't have them!!! Great list though.
omg..i love this video...lol im only 18 but ilove MOTOWN...bit motown fan..love the era and music..lol iwas watching the video my uncle came in singing ihad to rewind it like 5 times so he can jam...lol thanx for the video!!!
WOW, this really is music the whole family can enjoy together, that's what Motown was all about!!! I'm so glad you guys enjoyed this video. I have 2 other Motown 50 videos, please take a look at those as well!!!
I luv it. I luv it. This was so much fun. I was shaking my head sooooooooo much, I got dizzy. The photos of rare 45's and albums was a bonus. Thanks. At the end of this work of art I toasted the host with my MOTOWN cup.
YAYYY we both have Motown cups!!! LOL Thanks & I'm so glad you enjoyed this!!! I made 2 other Motown videos, so PLEEEEEEEASE take a look at those as well!!!
Thanks, I'm so glad you enjoyed this!!! That's a great idea, but then I would have to do an all male group vid & so on & so on, and the anniversary will NEVER end!!! LOL But thanks for that one!!!
I all watched several of your video tonight, as a Motown fan I have to say that I will appreciate your perspective... thanks for teaching me so much this evening... you are the Motown professor...I really enjoyed the schooling.
Well thank you so much, I really appreciate that!!! I have a few more Motown 50 videos in the works now, so be on the look out for those!!! Again, thanks so much!!!
alright brother ^^ thanx for posting. im a white boy lol, but always thought motown and others DESTROYED the wannabees :) i mean, u wanna hear this or the Carpenters. really no choice imo :P
Your welcome, that was part of my reason for making this video!!! Glad you enjoyed this. Have you seen my other Motown video yet? And there's more Motown to come!!!
Eivets Rednow!!! LOL That was a pretty good instrumental jazz album Stevie did back in '68!!! He's coming out with something new on the Hidden Beach label, the one Jill Scott records for!!!
THANK YOU! You are dong a great service for the Motown fans and the future Motown fans. My daughter has become a Motown fan because of hearing some of these songs recorded by others. Keep up the good work!+
Well thank you so much for your kind words!!! I'm so glad your daughter is starting to have good taste in music at a young age!!! I've got a few more Motown related vids coming soon, so I hope you get to catch them!!!
Oh, and did I tell you about the Singing Machine's "Motown Master Recordings-Original Artist Karaoke"? Go to the Singing Machine's website and check it out! This series has the karaoke versions of the original Motown hits from way back when with multiplex and instrumental, so you can sing along to the actual Motown "Hitsville USA" hits of that era!
Yes you did mention them, and I had them all when they first came out!!! And yes, Stevie recorded "All I Do" in 1980, but Tammi recorded the ORIGINAL version first way back in 1966, but it went unreleased for some reason until 2002 on a compilation of unreleased Motown gems, it's really worth seeking out dude!!!
You've really come up with some Motown gems here! I enjoyed them and liked them! Great Job! Thanks for telling me about this! Did you check out any of my Motown "covers"?
Great video Kev. Reflections by The Four Tops is the only song I remember. But all the songs sounded great. I loved the two Stevie Wonder songs. He is my favorite singer of all time.,
Hey dude, I'm so glad you enjoyed this!!! Now, the only Britsih artst I really know & love is Dusty Springfield!!! I would love to do a vid on British music, but I'm not very knowledgable on that!!!
I enjoyed this some of the songs I've heard before especially the temptations and marvin since my mom is a die hard fan of both. I also liked the tammi terrell song it should've been released when she recorded it.
Oh that's so cool!!! These really are great songs, and your mom has great musical taste!!! I'm still gagging that Motown didn't release that track, that could have been the big solo hit Tammi was looking for!!!
That's cool, but this is just the tip of the tip of the iceberg!!! LOL So many people recorded for Motown, it's amazing just how many did!!! Glad you enjoyed this dude!!!
Wow! I really enjoyed this! Some of these songs I knew because like you said, I have CD collections of The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, and they have those songs on there that hadn't made the charts, etc. But a LOT of these I hadn't heard! Thanks, bro!
One more thing...that Tammi Terrell song, "All I Do," now how many of us thought that was a Stevie Wonder original??? Wow! Please get us a part 2 to this! I learn something new everyday!
Yes, when I first heard that Tammi song, I GAGGED!!! I couldn't believe Motown shelved that track!!! But yes, I'm so glad you enjoyed this, and there will be more Motown to come from me!!!
Something must be wrong with YT or they removed this vid. I keep getting a black screen that says, "Please Try Again Later." Hope this isn't another Warner Music issue.
No, WMG doesn't own Motown, it's Universal. But this video is fine, you might have to keep refreshing the page. That's been happening to me alot with other vids, so it's not just you. Keep trying, I wanna know what you think about the music here!!!
Motown played such an important role in the racial integration of popular music. As it was the first record label owned by an African American to primarily feature African-American artists who achieved astounding crossover success. I do wish more young people who try to make music learn our history or legacy Thruthealcove, I do so appreciated your posts
See now I'm mad at you because I gotta spend all my little bit of money trying to get all these songs on my iPod. ;) Another great video educating us all on GOOD music!
Now you kno I luv you and I know your luv for music but if I have to see one mo damn music video from this channel.. Well, Im gonna just watch it, LOL..
Me either until I got the CD that the track is on!!! I gagged when I first heard it cause I couldn't believe Motown could shelve such a great song!!! Glad you liked it sis!!!
WOW!!! I love this so much...I love "Sugar" "I want a guy" and "I did it all for you"...I really like them all, but those are my faves. Thanks for sharing.
Larry, dude, that's one of my faves off that album, but a lot of people might have known that one, so I chose my other fave from that album!!! Then again, the whole Standing Ovation album is a killer!!! LOL Thanks Larry, I already knew you would like this!!!
I don't have the time to read all the replys but I do have one for ya, and here it goes, Tammi Terrell of the famed duets with marvin, recorded "All I DO ( Is think About You) the cut from stevie's Hotter than July outing. she recorded it first, its on a celler full of motown....CD
That's where I got the song from, I have all 3 Cellarful CDs!!! When I first heard her version, my jaw DROPPED!!! I couldn't believe Motown shelved that!!!
I LOOOOOOOOOOVVVVE this video...definitely on the favorites. You already know Im a fan of good music that isn't well know or popular. this video reminds me of riding to my Gramda's house..the only radio stations that you can get sometimes are the "oldies" on those small roads..I didn't know that the four tops recorded "reflections"..I've been educated. Great video Kev!!!
Dude, I love it!!! you know sooo much about music. I need to take your class Professor Alcove!! Where do you teach?..I'll be a straight "A" student..I promise!
"the voices" of the temptations, Eddie and David.. two absolutely gifted and uncanny singers. stinks there will will never be another group comparable now a days with the worlds horrible taste is music.....
mvode 1 month ago
@mvode AMEN, couldn't agree more!!!
thruthealcove 1 month ago
Thanks.
SuperLtrain1 4 months ago
@SuperLtrain1 Glad you enjoyed, I have more Motown videos!
thruthealcove 4 months ago
thanks for a great mix ! some i know some i didnt - love that tammi terrell one-
p.s. that spinners sounded different to my version
cheers alan
keep the faith x
alanrp360 9 months ago
@alanrp360 That was my whole point, exposing songs to people familiar of the source. I used the single mono mix for that Spinners song, maybe the stereo version is an alternate mix? Not sure. Motown really did the wrong thing by keeping that Tammi song in the vault like that, everyone LOVES her version! Thanks for watching & I have 4 other Motown 50th videos, check them out too!
thruthealcove 9 months ago
My Bro. I 'LOVE' your reppin' it out man! Just somethin' about your spirit comes across, and your heart towards the 'music' just really got to me! "Here Comes The Sunrise" is perhaps one of my FAVORITE Supremes' songs by the way. The only one I hadn't heard was Ruffin's 'Say It Again'! I felt awesome hearing all this stuff. I really did devour every piece of Motown Music I could find in my folks' collection! Will check out your other stuff too man! God Bless U Bro.
Carl Jenkins
stage7 11 months ago
@stage7 Well brotha, I thank you so much for checking out my video!!! I'm not a big Supremes fan that much anymore (long story LOL), but it's REALLY all about Motown for me, not just specific artists! I have 4 other Motown videos, this one is the second. Please check those out. I don't know why this one is more popular than the other 4!!! LOL Thanks again man!
thruthealcove 11 months ago
"As Long As I Know He's Mine" by the Marvelettes was popular in the Black market. It reached #3 on the R&B chart in 1963.
behdoc 1 year ago
@behdoc We know that, but if you mention their name to the average fan, they will say "Please Mr. Postman" and/or "Don't Mess With Bill" before that song. My mother didn't even remember the song by title until she heard it, thus making that song "unpopular". Thanks for watching & I have 4 other Motown 50th videos, check them out when you can!
thruthealcove 1 year ago
@behdoc It also reached number one at home for them in December 1963 on the predominant rock station, WKNR. Definitely one of their best cuts.
MikeBlitzMag 11 months ago
Stevie Wonder - "Thank You Love" from the Down To Earth album, I think, is also an underrated song. I'll never forget the day I first heard it. Love the list of songs you got there.
DMob888333 1 year ago 2
@DMob888333 I love that song by him! Have you heard the version by The Elgins? Not bad at all. Thanks & I have 4 other Motown videos by the way!
thruthealcove 1 year ago
@thruthealcove YES!! I have actually. I got so excited when I found out, haha! The jelly on that cover was like on the last verse, the background vocals. Ah man, talk about painting. Some good stuff. ooo I will definitely check those videos out.
DMob888333 1 year ago 2
@DMob888333 Okay great, looking forward to you're comments on those too!
thruthealcove 1 year ago
Love this!
DavilaAmor 1 year ago 2
@DavilaAmor Thanks, I have 4 more Motown videos as well, please check them out too.
thruthealcove 1 year ago
WHHHAAATTTT, I need Tammis version!
SoulnSensual 1 year ago 2
@SoulnSensual YES, you need that in you're life!!!
thruthealcove 1 year ago
nice set. surprised to hear the Marvelettes covering the Emotions So I can Love you, a Stax song. The other surprise is Tammi Terrell's recording of All I Do. That sure sounds so nice. Yeah.... I love Stevie's version but it proves it's an awesome song.
funkysoulguy 1 year ago
@funkysoulguy Yes that can be a surprise, but all those artists covered each other's songs back then. And Tammi's version of that song blew me away when I first heard it!!! I still can't believe Motown kept that unreleased, it could have been her breakthrough as a solo artist at Motown before the Marvin duets. That really is a great song, whether by her or Stevie.
thruthealcove 1 year ago
Thank you so much, you are truly the MAN!!! Tammi's new cd has just been release, do you think there'll be 1 for Syreeta, Blinky, and Mary Wells, with unrelease and extended songs ? Again thank you for helpping me find and learn more about MT.
Touch.....Ava
blackkatdiva23 1 year ago
@blackkatdiva23 Oh you're so welcome!!! I do know that a label called Reel Music is gonna release Blinky's unreleased album in the early part of next year, and I hope the rest of Syreeta'a albums come out eventually too, but no news on her or Mary Wells either. From what I understand, there isn't much unreleased stuff left on Mary, but you never know with Motown. I can't wait to get that Tammi set, after the new year tho.
thruthealcove 1 year ago
@blackkatdiva23 Hey there! That version by Syreeta still remains unreleased, so what you heard was a bootleg!!! Linda Griner's song can be found on The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 3: 1963, and the UK compilation This Is Northern Soul! The Motown Sound Vol. 1. Both should be easy to find, good luck!
thruthealcove 1 year ago
there were 12songs i did'nt know????
steward25 1 year ago
Oh cool, which ones?
thruthealcove 1 year ago
@thruthealcove
Haaa you, loved all the songs, took me back to what i doing at the time. You said Tammi T. was the 1st to record (All I Do), so when did Brenda H. record it, and have you heard her version ? It's almost the same, just a slitely differrent from Tammi's.
And I was told that there's another version out there. Anyway keep up the good work. Thanks for taking me back to some good time's in my life with Motown.
Touch.
Ava
blackkatdiva23 1 year ago
@blackkatdiva23 Hey there! Tammi recorded this, I believe, in February of 1966, then Brenda recorded it with the same exact backing track with very minor differences in March of the same year. I believe there's a different vocal take of this by Brenda in the Motown vaults, but I'm not too sure about that yet. As much as I love me some Brenda, Tammi ATE this song IMO!!! LOL So glad you enjoyed this & I hope you'll watch the other 5 Motown videos I've done, thanks so much!!!
thruthealcove 1 year ago
@thruthealcove You're right, we do love Brenda, BUT Tammi got this 1. There seemed tobe alittle more feeling on tammi's version than Brenda's. You can find (All I Do) on (Brenda Holloway's Motown Anthology CD) CD #2, track #10
I'm wondering why motown didn't release it (Tammi's) me myself think it would've done pretty well for her, it would have shown another side to Tammi's vocal styiling. Much Motown love to you.
Touch.
Ava.
blackkatdiva23 1 year ago
@blackkatdiva23 Yes, I feel the same way, Brenda just sang the song, while Tammi OWNED it!!! Whenever I hear some of these unreleased Motown songs from those anthologies & the Cellarful series, I just wonder who was responsible for keeping these awesome songs from us fans!!! These were one of those songs where I just shook my head in amazement cuz it was such a high quality track!!! Still love Stevie's, by my goodness Tammi!!! Much Motown love to you too, and I have 5 other Motown videos too!!!
thruthealcove 1 year ago
Good stuff! I dig the Stevie Wonder song "Sugar". Must hear more!!
jbelafonte 1 year ago
Well, I got 5 more Motown videos, just go to my page & click on my playlist called "The Music", and all of them are in there!!! Thanks!!!
thruthealcove 1 year ago
I love your energy and your music taste.
Keep opening peoples eyes.
There's nothing like Motown soul to bring you up, both hits and the lesser known ones.
EdwinQnr1 1 year ago 4
Well thanks so much!!! I have 6 other Motown videos, please check all of those out!!!
thruthealcove 1 year ago
@thruthealcove I'll make sure to do that.
EdwinQnr1 1 year ago
Great job! many of the artist's I love. I did it all by Eddie Kendricks is the bomp...
WHP2005 1 year ago 2
Thanks so much & yes that's one of my faves by him. The album that it comes from is also great!!!
thruthealcove 1 year ago
Love The Marvelettes song
MotownMaster 1 year ago 4
So do I, one of my faves!
thruthealcove 1 year ago
Great video, brother!!!! Love me some Motown! And check out that James Jamerson bass!!! Damn!
coopm12 1 year ago
Thanks & YES, Mr. Jamerson is THE baddest bass player that EVER lived!!! All of those riffs with just ONE finger, DAMN is right!!! LOL
thruthealcove 1 year ago
thank you brother, from this video alone i subscribed and i am 24 years old, i love it...trust me
blackangel5555 1 year ago
Well thank you for that, and PLEASE be sure to check out all my other Motown vids, as well ass my other music videos!!! Looking forward to your comments & opinions on those!!!
thruthealcove 1 year ago
I have all these song...
I love motown music....
I still have a record play.... With the music....
KawaiiBrittani 1 year ago
That's great, I know you must have good taste!!! Now you should check all my other Motown vids & see what else you might have in your collection!!!
thruthealcove 1 year ago
@thruthealcove.. I already did... I have all of those also.... I love the oldies.... Cause it had feelings and meaning... plus soul.... I just love it.... Im getting my hubby into it now... Sometimes my friends come over and I pull that out and they are so shocked...That I got it all....
Thank for post the most wonderful music ever made.....
KawaiiBrittani 1 year ago
Okay, I have to be REALLY honest with you. I'm finding it kinda hard to believe that you have ALL of the songs I spotlighted in ALL 6 of my Motown videos, except for my latest one doing the 90's up to now. It took me YEARS to get most of those songs in my collection, except for all the songs in this particular vid. But I'm gonna take your word. I'm so glad that another young person loves & appreciates this kind of music, spread the word of REAL music!!! Thanks so much!!!
thruthealcove 1 year ago
@thruthealcove I do have it.... I'm a old school junkie.... Since I was about 5 years old I felted in love with the oldies... I been collecting for 18 years.... Tust me... I love it.... Just glad to see others love the oldies also.... How can you not appreciate it.... Plus I was related to a very famous singer that came out back then..... No thank you for showing real music....
KawaiiBrittani 1 year ago
Okay, it's just that we are a rare & exclusive breed & we don't think highly of imposters!!! LOL Now, I have a whole lot of other videos with old school music & I have lots more coming, please check those out if you haven't already & thanks again!!!
thruthealcove 1 year ago
@thruthealcove I understand...
KawaiiBrittani 1 year ago
I listen to Felix Hernandez and find your collection is just as enlightening. Keep up the good work. I wish you nothing but the best!!
Msmegamusiclover 1 year ago
Wow, I love Felix's show, especially when he's on WBGO where he really gets obscure with the music. Thanks so much, I have a few more Motown videos for you to see & hear BTW.
thruthealcove 1 year ago
I really liked them all, though I had not heard most of them before. It's the SOUND, how can one not like all.
Devansha1 1 year ago
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed this. That sound was so unmistakable, how could you lose with Motown? What a label it was!!!
thruthealcove 1 year ago
@thruthealcove I have LOTS of Motown filling my IPod. I love it most, when I am alone, can lay back, close my eyes and just enjoy it ALL. I'm right back to growing up again, and the memories the songs bring back to mind are priceless! But when I came here and found what u had posted, I was very pleased, so thank you!
Devansha1 1 year ago 3
That's the very reason why I do these videos, to provoke feelings like this!!! And to put new & younger listeners on to it. You are so welcome!!! And BTW, I have a few more Motown videos that I've done, please check those out when you can, just go to my page & click on playlist, they're all in there.
thruthealcove 1 year ago
This is the channel for me , one of friends saw it and told me to hurry up and look at it and I was going to love it, and I DO !!! It is great, this is my kind of music. Thanking you posting a channel that can remind us of some good times , when they said Soul Music, They sang from their souls
VDubb08 1 year ago 2
WOW, thank you so much for you comment, I really appreciate that!!!
thruthealcove 1 year ago
Thanks SO MUCH for uploading these gems! I'm a Supremesaholic, and a singer myself with my 2 sibblings (The Dulanto Brothers) so again thanks for going through all this trouble =D
I appreciate the medley!
rioboy13 2 years ago 3
Oh that's great & I'm glad you enjoyed this!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
Excellent. Love all the songs. Never thought that I'd see them on here. 5*
fannycraddock99 2 years ago 2
Really? Well, someone had to do it!!! LOL Thanks!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
Ok, I didn't think it was possible, I've been collecting Motown since 1964 (I was 11) used to not eat lunch to buy the latest Motown albums by the end of each week. But you stumped me on about 1/4 of the songs I didn't recognize. On the other hand some of them were my favs. As long as I know he's mine, great Marvelettes, Tammi sounds wonderful David always sounds wonderful And yes, I learned I don't know everything.
huskymuscles 2 years ago
Now see, that's the beauty of old school music, there's ALWAYS something to learn & discover about it!!! I have 3 other Motown vids for you to check out, please do buddy & thanks for watching!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
BTW, think your vids and commentary is incredible. You Tube has been amazing for me and a few of my friends who grew up with this stuff. I can remember where I was when I first saw a lot of the vids on here. Of course everybody waited until Sunday night and Ed Sullivan.
huskymuscles 2 years ago
Thank you ever so much, I live for this stuff!!! Please watch my 3 other Motown vids, they're great too!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
Show me the Way-the Supremes
Action Speaks louder than words-David Ruffin; To strong to be strung out - the Marvelettes; Come on and see me-Tammi Terrell; Happy Landing-Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. These are some of my favorites Motown songs. Thank you.
luvhurtsxoxo 2 years ago
Hey, great songs, although I'm not too fond of that Supremes track, but it's better then some of their earlier ones!!! LOL Thanks for watching, I have 3 other Motown vids for you to check out!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
@3:17, I swear that song sounds just like Cloud Nine. Thanks for sharing the Motown tidbits.
indigirl86 2 years ago
Well that song was written by Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong, same as "Cloud Nine", so I can hear the similarities. Thanks for watching & I have 3 other Motown 50 vids, do check them out!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
Yes, yes, yes, hell yes. Those tracks that were not the big hits are the best kept secrets. I am sure they will be surfacing soon as artist look for songs that will and can and have stood the test of time to cover. Nothing against todays writer as I am one however more than likely this will never be created again. The good news is there is enough songs like the ones U featured here to last 4ever. Thanx Bro 4 highlighting this.
BdogMusic 2 years ago
Thanks so much, I couldn't agree more!!! Also, I have 2 other Motown videos that you should watch, please do!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
I love Tammi Terell's version of All I Do listen to it everday ,thanks for this great video
strawberrylove732 2 years ago
Oh yes, what a wonderful version!!! To this day, I'm still baffled at why & how could Motown shelve that song!!! Glad you enjoyed the video, I have 2 other Motown vids you can check out as well & more on the way!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
LOVED IT ! Thank you for the hard work you have put into this video. Some of the songs you spot lighted on I have. I ABSOLUTELY love Junior Walker And The All- Stars. Junior Walker was truly underrated artist that Berry Gordy wouldn't or couldn't control. Walker's sound was all his own and no one and I mean NO ONE could imitate. Walker's sound was funky, soulful, gutter, and sexual. Thank you for sharing. P.S. Could you do a little something on him ? Thanks !
Gerri000 2 years ago
Thanks so much, I'm so glad you enjoyed this one!!! I love Jr. Walker & his raw, gritty sound!!! I think it worked well with the Motown sound too. Now I would do something on him, but I really don't have much on him. The most I can do is feature another song or 2 of his in an upcoming Motown vid I'll be working on soon, so look out for that!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
Gerri000 2 years ago
I think you misunderstood me. I know those songs you listed, but I don't own a lot of his music. You see, I like to focus on the rare & obscure & he's not really considered rare, but lots of his songs are, but I don't have them!!! Great list though.
thruthealcove 2 years ago
omg..i love this video...lol im only 18 but ilove MOTOWN...bit motown fan..love the era and music..lol iwas watching the video my uncle came in singing ihad to rewind it like 5 times so he can jam...lol thanx for the video!!!
Fam0usMami 2 years ago
WOW, this really is music the whole family can enjoy together, that's what Motown was all about!!! I'm so glad you guys enjoyed this video. I have 2 other Motown 50 videos, please take a look at those as well!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
I luv it. I luv it. This was so much fun. I was shaking my head sooooooooo much, I got dizzy. The photos of rare 45's and albums was a bonus. Thanks. At the end of this work of art I toasted the host with my MOTOWN cup.
Cheers
jayedsel 2 years ago
YAYYY we both have Motown cups!!! LOL Thanks & I'm so glad you enjoyed this!!! I made 2 other Motown videos, so PLEEEEEEEASE take a look at those as well!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
A big "THANK YOU" from a big Motown-Fan!
deejam77 2 years ago
Well your welcome from another big Motown fan!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
Thanks for this great compilation. I would love to see you do more lesser known songs for just the Motown female singers and female groups.
gayboylaca 2 years ago
Thanks, I'm so glad you enjoyed this!!! That's a great idea, but then I would have to do an all male group vid & so on & so on, and the anniversary will NEVER end!!! LOL But thanks for that one!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
I all watched several of your video tonight, as a Motown fan I have to say that I will appreciate your perspective... thanks for teaching me so much this evening... you are the Motown professor...I really enjoyed the schooling.
nocalblkbear 2 years ago
Well thank you so much, I really appreciate that!!! I have a few more Motown 50 videos in the works now, so be on the look out for those!!! Again, thanks so much!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
Great songs - nice visuals - some real gems in there - Thank you
Keogs 2 years ago 2
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed!!! Also, please check out the other Motown video I did!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
alright brother ^^ thanx for posting. im a white boy lol, but always thought motown and others DESTROYED the wannabees :) i mean, u wanna hear this or the Carpenters. really no choice imo :P
kball69 2 years ago 3
Glad you enjoyed this, please watch the other Motown I made!!! And I actually like The Carpenters!!! LOL
thruthealcove 2 years ago
As long as I know hes mine my sister you to play back in 63 and i heard it on the radio..but was not as you say..a hit..neither was I want a guy.
blkshepherd 2 years ago
I wish they were hits cause they're such great songs!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
All great!
monkey66667789 2 years ago
Aren't they though? I love this stuff!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
look at 4:50 the jackson 5 was gangsters for that one LOL
OAKLANDCHICANOS14 2 years ago
They sure was!!! LOL
thruthealcove 2 years ago
Thanks man!
Chitown008 2 years ago
No prob, and please check out the other Motown vid I did!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
Thank you for taking me down memory lane with some of the greatest artists from Motown
misonkop 2 years ago 2
Your welcome, that was part of my reason for making this video!!! Glad you enjoyed this. Have you seen my other Motown video yet? And there's more Motown to come!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
whats the name of the song in the intro??
PrinceKMC1 2 years ago
SoulSax by Candy Dulfer.
thruthealcove 2 years ago
Wow, nice songs! Great to listen to songs that I haven't even listened to before!
planemadmatt 2 years ago
And by artists we're familiar with too!!! Glad you enjoyed this!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
How do you spell "Stevie Wonder" backwards?
Chicago10281 2 years ago
Eivets Rednow!!! LOL That was a pretty good instrumental jazz album Stevie did back in '68!!! He's coming out with something new on the Hidden Beach label, the one Jill Scott records for!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
THANK YOU! You are dong a great service for the Motown fans and the future Motown fans. My daughter has become a Motown fan because of hearing some of these songs recorded by others. Keep up the good work!+
rxs98 2 years ago 2
Well thank you so much for your kind words!!! I'm so glad your daughter is starting to have good taste in music at a young age!!! I've got a few more Motown related vids coming soon, so I hope you get to catch them!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
Oh, and did I tell you about the Singing Machine's "Motown Master Recordings-Original Artist Karaoke"? Go to the Singing Machine's website and check it out! This series has the karaoke versions of the original Motown hits from way back when with multiplex and instrumental, so you can sing along to the actual Motown "Hitsville USA" hits of that era!
Chicago10281 2 years ago
Yes you did mention them, and I had them all when they first came out!!! And yes, Stevie recorded "All I Do" in 1980, but Tammi recorded the ORIGINAL version first way back in 1966, but it went unreleased for some reason until 2002 on a compilation of unreleased Motown gems, it's really worth seeking out dude!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
You've really come up with some Motown gems here! I enjoyed them and liked them! Great Job! Thanks for telling me about this! Did you check out any of my Motown "covers"?
Chicago10281 2 years ago
Thanks so much, I knew you would enjoy this!!! And yes I have, you do a great job dude!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
Great video Kev. Reflections by The Four Tops is the only song I remember. But all the songs sounded great. I loved the two Stevie Wonder songs. He is my favorite singer of all time.,
jasmine7878 2 years ago
No wonder we're such good friends, we both love Stevie!!! LOL Glad you enjoyed this one, I loved making this!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLoved it .But when r u going to do something on British Artist????
GayBlkWorld 2 years ago
Hey dude, I'm so glad you enjoyed this!!! Now, the only Britsih artst I really know & love is Dusty Springfield!!! I would love to do a vid on British music, but I'm not very knowledgable on that!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
The Stones, Manfred Man, The Beatles, The Hermits & ???
GayBlkWorld 2 years ago
That's a good idea, I just might do something like that!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
I enjoyed this some of the songs I've heard before especially the temptations and marvin since my mom is a die hard fan of both. I also liked the tammi terrell song it should've been released when she recorded it.
thacomplex1 2 years ago
Oh that's so cool!!! These really are great songs, and your mom has great musical taste!!! I'm still gagging that Motown didn't release that track, that could have been the big solo hit Tammi was looking for!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
BTW...I'm so surprised I knew some of these songs! My mom is a Motown aficionado! I grew up listening to sooooooooo much Motown!
EASings 2 years ago
Really? I'm curious to know which ones you know!!! That's great though, please show this to moms dude!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
I was not expecting nakedness @ :18!!!
BTW...YOU DO IT WITH THIS VIDEO WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE!!! I began to type my favorites and realized I was typing every song! LOL! Great job!
EASings 2 years ago
LOL you such a mess dude, but yes, you know I had to dig in the crates for this vid!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it, and FINALLY got to it!!! LOL
thruthealcove 2 years ago
I LOVE motown classics, I wish I knew more artists though :(
planemadmatt 2 years ago
That's cool, but this is just the tip of the tip of the iceberg!!! LOL So many people recorded for Motown, it's amazing just how many did!!! Glad you enjoyed this dude!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
Amazing!!!!!!
1singleSmile 2 years ago
HEYYYYY, thanks dude, I knew you would like this!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
Wow! I really enjoyed this! Some of these songs I knew because like you said, I have CD collections of The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, and they have those songs on there that hadn't made the charts, etc. But a LOT of these I hadn't heard! Thanks, bro!
One more thing...that Tammi Terrell song, "All I Do," now how many of us thought that was a Stevie Wonder original??? Wow! Please get us a part 2 to this! I learn something new everyday!
MzTJones80 2 years ago
Yes, when I first heard that Tammi song, I GAGGED!!! I couldn't believe Motown shelved that track!!! But yes, I'm so glad you enjoyed this, and there will be more Motown to come from me!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
Something must be wrong with YT or they removed this vid. I keep getting a black screen that says, "Please Try Again Later." Hope this isn't another Warner Music issue.
MzTJones80 2 years ago
No, WMG doesn't own Motown, it's Universal. But this video is fine, you might have to keep refreshing the page. That's been happening to me alot with other vids, so it's not just you. Keep trying, I wanna know what you think about the music here!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
HAPPY 50th MOTOWN
Motown played such an important role in the racial integration of popular music. As it was the first record label owned by an African American to primarily feature African-American artists who achieved astounding crossover success. I do wish more young people who try to make music learn our history or legacy Thruthealcove, I do so appreciated your posts
BryanOQuinnTV 2 years ago
Thanks so much Bryan, I just hope that I'm doing my part to keep Motown illustrious story alive!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
I have never heard them like this. Not old school, but I can get into it.
2ndchance3rdtry 2 years ago
Yes Hez, this is Classic Soul, not exactly old school!!! Glad you liked it dude!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
Hmmm, we'll see just how well you KNOW Stevie then!!! LOL
thruthealcove 2 years ago
See now I'm mad at you because I gotta spend all my little bit of money trying to get all these songs on my iPod. ;) Another great video educating us all on GOOD music!
Thanks!
Rus2946 2 years ago 2
LOL Cool, some of these songs aren't that hard to find, but you do have to look a little!!! Thanks & glad you enjoyed this!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
Now you kno I luv you and I know your luv for music but if I have to see one mo damn music video from this channel.. Well, Im gonna just watch it, LOL..
One Luv
Pat (5 of them thangz)
YoBoiPat 2 years ago
That's right danmit, watch it, enjoy it, and most of all, LEARN SOMETHING!!! LOL Luv u too dude, and you need to start calling me dummy!!! LOL
thruthealcove 2 years ago
you are such a hater.
2ndchance3rdtry 2 years ago
LOL don't hate on good music!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
sometimes i think you 130!!! LOL, but i knew "and if you see him", "moving violation" and "how can i forget' HA HA!!!
Ricodn 2 years ago
LMAO whatever Rico!!! You know how I do though!!! LOL
thruthealcove 2 years ago
another great selection from the unknown.=p great vid
cheetokamper 2 years ago
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
Great video
jjustlearn 2 years ago
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
Thnaks for this, I had no idea Tammi Terrell(r.i.p) recorded " All I do is think about you" first!
coolasschick 2 years ago
Me either until I got the CD that the track is on!!! I gagged when I first heard it cause I couldn't believe Motown could shelve such a great song!!! Glad you liked it sis!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
WOW!!! I love this so much...I love "Sugar" "I want a guy" and "I did it all for you"...I really like them all, but those are my faves. Thanks for sharing.
complexxxsimplicity 2 years ago
Oh no prob sis, I'm just glad that not only you enjoyed this, but you appreciate REAL music!!! Thank you!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
Love the video Classic thruthealcove.
"hey bab"
tymurren5 2 years ago
LOL thanks Ty, you so crazy dude!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
Great job.
LegrandnjClassicSoul 2 years ago
Thanks so much, I try!!! LOL
thruthealcove 2 years ago
I know "Refection" ,
"Moving Violation" is another one.
Good Stuff!!!
aajunior 2 years ago
Alright Dave, but did you know it by the Four Tops?
thruthealcove 2 years ago
thruthealcove is the best youtube account ever
ahoplite 2 years ago 2
OH MY, thank you ever so much buddy!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
no problem =D
ahoplite 2 years ago
Thanks again my brother for the memories! Great vid! Check out "It Take A Whole Lotta Man".....on Gladys' "Ovation" LP...The Jam!
Take care & keep it real,
LH
wwwOLDIESANDMOREcom 2 years ago
Larry, dude, that's one of my faves off that album, but a lot of people might have known that one, so I chose my other fave from that album!!! Then again, the whole Standing Ovation album is a killer!!! LOL Thanks Larry, I already knew you would like this!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
I don't have the time to read all the replys but I do have one for ya, and here it goes, Tammi Terrell of the famed duets with marvin, recorded "All I DO ( Is think About You) the cut from stevie's Hotter than July outing. she recorded it first, its on a celler full of motown....CD
aatkins74 2 years ago
That's where I got the song from, I have all 3 Cellarful CDs!!! When I first heard her version, my jaw DROPPED!!! I couldn't believe Motown shelved that!!!
thruthealcove 2 years ago
I LOOOOOOOOOOVVVVE this video...definitely on the favorites. You already know Im a fan of good music that isn't well know or popular. this video reminds me of riding to my Gramda's house..the only radio stations that you can get sometimes are the "oldies" on those small roads..I didn't know that the four tops recorded "reflections"..I've been educated. Great video Kev!!!
verballyunspoken 2 years ago
Hey dude, I knew you would get into this one, and did Tammi's version of "All I Do" give you LIFE??? LOL
thruthealcove 2 years ago
Dude, I love it!!! you know sooo much about music. I need to take your class Professor Alcove!! Where do you teach?..I'll be a straight "A" student..I promise!
verballyunspoken 2 years ago