The Motown Legacy
Chairman Berry Gordy Jr. reflects on the Motown Legacy.
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Motown 50
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...
Episodes
20 of 31 episodesThe Anatomy Of A Hit: My Girl
The all-time classic Motown anthem "My Girl" is explored.
Motown's Moves
Award-winning choreographer Toni Basil shares her love for Motown's moves.
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."
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."
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.
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)."
Bravo Motown
Renaissance man Henry Rollins praises Motown and founder and Chairman Berry Gordy.
The Anatomy Of A Hit: Brick House
OWWW! The Commodores' Walter "Clyde" Orange breaks down their big hit "Brick House," from concept to the top of the charts.
Motown Elegance
Vibe magazine music editor Sean Fennessey discusses the elegance of Motown as well as his experience growing up with the sounds of Michael,...
It's all about the song!
Award-winning songwriter, and Motown fan, Diane Warren is featured.
That Motown Swing
Saxophonist David Sanborn talks Junior Walker, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and more.
Funky jazz and the Motor City
Medeski, Martin and Wood, the funky acid-jazz trio with deep Motown influences, reflect on their personal Motor City music memories.
The Anatomy Of A Hit: Love Hangover (Part 2)
Hip-hop pioneer Q-Tip celebrates his all-time favorite Motown track, Diana Ross' "Love Hangover."
The Anatomy Of A Hit: Love Hangover (Part 1)
In a rare collaborative interview, longtime Motown composers Pam Sawyer and Marilyn McLeod discuss the creation of their mega-hit "Love Hang...
Motown built to last!
Modern Soul sensation Raphael Saadiq reflects on his earliest Motown memories, favorites and working with the legendary Stevie Wonder.
Brotherly Fun
Listen to a rare and fun radio session from the early 70's featuring the original Jackson 5 - Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael.
Listening with Garth Trinidad
We put KCRW DJ, programmer, music guru and Motown fan Garth Trinidad to the test in this special Motown "blindfold listening" episode.
The Anatomy Of A Hit: I Want You
Marvin Gaye collaborator, the award-winning singer/songwriter Leon Ware, shares his stories and thoughts on the classic album and single, "I...
The Anatomy Of A Hit: Stubborn Kind Of Fellow
On this exclusive episode, we dial back to 1966 as Marvin Gaye sits down with Detroit radio DJ Scott Regan and breaks down his first big Mot...