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The Magic Of Motown

Tony Blackburn raids the vaults for the big hits, classic tracks and a sprinkling of covers to relive the spirit of Motown.

2 hours, 57 minutes

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Mon 17 Apr 201714:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • The Jacksons

    I Want You Back

    • The Best Michael Jackson & Jackson Five.
    • Polygram Tv.
    • 1.

  • Marv Johnson

    I'll Pick A Rose For My Rose

    • Motown - The Hits Collection Vol.2.
    • Motown.

  • Eddie Holland

    Leaving Here

    • Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971.
    • Universal-Island Records Limited.
    • 17.

  • The Temptations

    Treat Her Like A Lady

    • From Motown With Love (Various Artists).
    • K-Tel.
    • 6.

  • Bruce Willis

    Under The Boardwalk

    • Now 1987 - The Millennium Series.
    • Now.

  • Rod Stewart

    The Motown Song

    • Ultimate Hits.
    • Rhino.

  • The Marvelettes

    Please Mr. Postman

    • The Motown Story Vol 1.
    • Motown.
    • 004.

  • Rockwell

    Somebody's Watching Me

    • Dancing In The Street (Various Artis.
    • Universal Music Tv.

  • Barrett Strong

    Money (That's What I Want)

    • Pre-Fab! (Various Artists).
    • Connoisseur Collection.

  • Otis Redding

    My Girl

    • Heartbeat: Love Me Tender (Various).
    • Global Television.

  • The Isley Brothers

    This Old Heart Of Mine

    • Soul (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Chris Clark

    I Want To Go Back There Again

    • Soul Sounds.
    • Motown.
    • 2.

  • R. Dean Taylor

    Indiana Wants Me

    • Super Hits Of The 70's (Various Artis.
    • Rhino.

  • Lionel Richie

    All Night Long (All Night)

    • Dancing In The Street (Various Artis.
    • Universal Music Tv.

  • Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

    The Tears Of A Clown

    • Motown: The Ultimate Hits Collection (Various Artists).
    • Motown.

  • Diana Ross

    Upside Down

    • And They Danced The Night Away Volume 2 CD2.
    • Debutante.

  • Stevie Wonder

    Uptight (Everything's Alright)

    • Dancing In The Street (Various Artis.
    • Universal Music Tv.

  • Thelma Houston

    Don't Leave Me This Way

    • Any Way You Like It (Expanded Edition).
    • SoulMusic Records.

  • Smokey Robinson

    Being With You

    • Heart Full Of Soul 2 (Various Artist.
    • Global Television.

  • Phil Collins

    You Can't Hurry Love

    • Singles.
    • Rhino.

  • Dusty Springfield

    When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes

    • Stay A While / I Only Want To Be With You / Dusty.
    • Philips.
    • 6.

  • The Supremes

    Stop! In The Name Of Love

    • Diana Ross & The Supremes - 40 Motown.
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Gary Byrd & The G.B. Experience

    The Crown

    • A Complete Introduction To Tamla Motown (Various Artists).
    • Motown.

  • Paul Young

    Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)

    • No Greater Love (Various Artists).
    • Global Records & Tapes.
    • 5.

  • Brenda Holloway

    Please Mr Postman

    • The Motown Story Vol 1.
    • Motown.
    • 014.

  • The Detroit Spinners

    It's A Shame

    • Dancing In The Street (Various Artis.
    • Universal Music Tv.
    • 4.

  • Jimmy Ruffin

    What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted

    • Motown Forever (Various Artists).
    • Motown.

  • David Ruffin

    Walk Away From Love

    • Big Motown Hits & Hard To Find Classics Vol.1 (Various Artists).
    • Motown.

  • The Velvelettes

    Needle In A Haystack

    • Leaders Of The Pack (Various Artists.
    • Polygram Tv.
    • 6.

  • Eddie Kendricks

    Keep On Truckin'

    • Dancing In The Street (Various Artis.
    • Universal Music Tv.

  • The Elgins

    Put Yourself In My Place

    • Big Motown Hits & Hard To Find Classi.
    • Tamla Motown.

  • Junior Walker

    Walk In The Night

    • The Best Of Jr.Walker & The All Stars.
    • Polygram.

  • Martha Reeves and the Vandellas

    Dancing In The Street

    • Gold.
    • Hip-O.

  • Commodores

    Nightshift

    • Soul (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Marvin Gaye

    What's Going On

    • Shades Of Soul (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.

  • Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston

    It Takes Two

    • Duets - 36 Of The World's Greatest Ev.
    • Telstar.

  • Mary Wells

    My Guy

    • Dancing In The Street (Various Artis.
    • Universal Music Tv.

  • Edwin Starr

    25 Miles

    • The Best Northern Soul All-Nighter (V.
    • Virgin.

  • Shanice

    I Love Your Smile

    • Now Yearbook '92 (Various Artists).
    • Sony Music.

  • Was (Not Was)

    Papa Was A Rolling Stone

    • You Can't Hurry Love: The Motown Covers Album.
    • Mercury Records Limited.
    • 10.

  • Four Tops

    Please Mr Postman

    • The Motown Story Vol 1.
    • Motown.
    • 001.

  • The Beatles

    You Really Got A Hold On Me

    • With The Beatles.
    • Parlophone.
    • 10.

  • The Contours

    Do You Love Me

    • The Wanderers (Original S/Track).
    • Sanctuary Records.

  • Gloria Gaynor

    Never Can Say Goodbye

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1974 (Various).
    • Premier.

  • The Four Seasons

    The Night

    • Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - Ve.
    • Polygram Tv.
    • 9.

  • DeBarge

    Rhythm Of The Night

    • Dancing In The Street (Various Artis.
    • Universal Music Tv.

  • Frank Wilson

    Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)

    • The Best Northern Soul All-Nighter (V.
    • Virgin.

  • Yvonne Fair

    It Should Have Been Me

    • Music Of The Year 1976.
    • Universal-Island Records Limited.
    • 5.

Broadcast

  • Mon 17 Apr 201714:00
    BBC Radio 2