Motown 50 (Yesterday Today Forever) [Digipak] - Various Artists

Motown 50 (Yesterday Today Forever) [Digipak] - Various Artists

3 CD(s) - Motown - Label: Universal Music TV - Distributor: Universal Music - Released: 01/12/2008 - 600753134641 more

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Even though I like listening to Kylie, Take That and the like I do also like what I call, proper music, old time, cool tunes with an even cooler vibe such as Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye etc, etc so when I heard about the new Motown 50 album to celebrate 50 years of Motown I just had ... Read review





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Cool Sounds
A review by Spottydog11 on Motown 50 (Yesterday Today Forever) [Digipak] - Various Artists
June 11th, 2009


Author's product rating:   

Originality Groundbreaking 
Lyrics Sublime 
Quality and consistency of tracks Flawless 
Value for Money Excellent 

Advantages: Variety, great songs
Disadvantages: None

Recommend to potential buyers: yes 

Full review

Even though I like listening to Kylie, Take That and the like I do also like what I call, proper music, old time, cool tunes with an even cooler vibe such as Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye etc, etc so when I heard about the new Motown 50 album to celebrate 50 years of Motown I just had to buy it. My husband loves that type of music too so it was a great present for him.

Motown has a great history in music. It is the name of a record company founded in Detroit, Michigan in 1959. I never knew this but apparently the name comes from joining the two words, Motor and Town as Detroit is where motor cars are predominately made in the United States. I think that's quite interesting as I love finding out about the origin of words and companies.

According to an article I read Motown played an important role in the racial integration of popular music, as it was the first record label owned by anAfrican American to primarily feature African-American artists who achieved crossover success.

This CD collection was released in 2008 to celebrate 50 years of Motown. On the front of the CD the tag line is Motown 50 - yesterday - Today - Forever. Inside the sleeve they write, "Motown celebrates its half-century and we're here to raise a glass to say brave, congratulations and thank you very much to the label that gave us so much sweet soul music. And here we have the very best Motown tracks of all time, as voted online.

The CD is black on the front and has a big M on it. Inside the M are photos of some of your favourite artists including Michael Jackson, Lionel Ritchie, etc. The CD fits into a sleeve which has the M cut out which gives the CD quite a cool look.

The CD comes as a 3 CD pack. I have to say that just about every song on the discs is a absolute classic. If you are looking for your first Motown CD or looking to expand your collection then look no further than this collection as it really is the most comprehensive CD out there in terms of various artists, hits and songs you love. Everyone will have you singing along shouting, I love this one. There are 61 tracks on the CD so too many to mention but I will run through just a few of my favourites:

CD 1
The Supremes - Baby Love
Jackson 5 - ABC
Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye - You are Everything

CD 2
The Temptations - Papa was a rollin' stone
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles - The tracks of my tears
Four Tops - Reach out- I'll be there
Lionel Richie - All night long

CD 3
Commodores - Nightshift
Martha Reeves and the Vandellas - I say a little prayer
The Supremes - Come Togethe  



Motown 50 (Yesterday Today Forever) [Digipak] - Various Artists

Product details

Title: Motown 50 (Yesterday Today Forever) [Digipak]

Performer: Various Artists

Genre: R&B

Sub Genre: Motown

Release Date: 01/12/2008

Label / Distributor: Universal Music TV / Universal Music

Pieces in Set: 3

Studio / Live: Studio

Stereo: Stereo

Format: Collection

EAN: 600753134641

Catalogue Number: 5313464

Additional notes

Album Notes: Coinciding with Motown's 50th anniversary, this three-disc set was compiled after fans voted on their five favorite songs from the venerable label. The results aren't exactly surprising, as iconic names (Smokey, the Temptations, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye) and mega-hits ("ABC," "I Heard it Through the Grapevine," "Stop in the Name of Love") abound. Aficionados might quibble at a lack of diversity, but regardless of how many times and in how many different ways this stuff gets repackaged, the music never ceases to shine through.

Titles on disc 1

1.: I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Gaye, Marvin

2.: Dancing In The Street - Reeves, Martha & The Vandellas

3.: Baby Love - Supremes

4.: I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) - Four Tops

5.: Needle In A Haystack - Velvelettes

6.: Get Ready - Temptations

7.: You Can't Hurry Love - Supremes

8.: Heaven Must Have Sent You - Elgins

9.: Nowhere To Run - Reeves, Martha & The Vandellas

10.: Jimmy Mack - Reeves, Martha & The Vandellas

11.: This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You) - Isley Brothers

12.: Tears Of A Clown - Robinson, Smokey & The Miracles

13.: ABC - Jackson Five

14.: It Takes Two - Gaye, Marvin & Kim Weston

15.: My Guy - Wells, Mary

16.: Do You Love Me - Contours

17.: Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) - Wilson, Frank

18.: There's A Ghost In My House - Taylor, R. Dean

19.: Stop In The Name Of Love - Supremes

20.: Shotgun - Walker, Junior & The All Stars

21.: Signed Sealed Delivered (I'm Yours) - Wonder, Stevie

22.: I Want You Back - Jackson Five

23.: You Are Everything - Ross, Diana & Marvin Gaye

24.: Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Ross, Diana

25.: Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Ross, Diana

Titles on disc 2

1.: Superstition - Wonder, Stevie

2.: Papa Was A Rollin' Stone - Temptations

3.: What's Going On - Gaye, Marvin

4.: Brick House - Commodores

5.: War - Starr, Edwin

6.: My Girl - Temptations

7.: Tracks Of My Tears - Robinson, Smokey & The Miracles

8.: Endless Love - Richie, Lionel & Diana Ross

9.: Easy - Commodores

10.: Reflections - Ross, Diana & The Supremes

11.: Reach Out I'll Be There - Four Tops

12.: Let's Get It On - Gaye, Marvin

13.: What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted - Ruffin, Jimmy

14.: Got To Be There - Jackson, Michael

15.: Being With You - Robinson, Smokey

16.: I'm Still Waiting - Ross, Diana

17.: Sir Duke - Wonder, Stevie

18.: Love Machine - Miracles

19.: All Night Long (All Night) - Richie, Lionel

20.: Love Hangover - Ross, Diana

Titles on disc 3

1.: Masterblaster (Jammin') - Wonder, Stevie

2.: Nightshift - Commodores

3.: Upside Down - Ross, Diana

4.: Super Freak - James, Rick

5.: Treat Her Like A Lady - Temptations

6.: My Destiny - Richie, Lionel

7.: Light My Fire - Wonder, Stevie

8.: Everybody's Talking - Four Tops

9.: Get Ready - Rare Earth

10.: Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love) - Weston, Kim & Marvin Gaye

11.: I Say A Little Prayer - Reeves, Martha & The Vandellas

12.: Wichita Lineman - Robinson, Smokey & The Miracles

13.: Jumpin' Jack Flash - Houston, Thelma

14.: First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Temptations

15.: Come Together - Supremes

16.: Put A Little Love In Your Heart - Ruffin, David

17.: You've Got A Friend - Jackson, Michael

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