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Top 9 most memorable Motown songs

<p><strong>Master blast from the past.</strong><br />Created by Berry Gordy the MOTOWN record label was born in 1959 in Detroit Michigan. Tambourines, hand clapping, blasting brass sections the MOTOWN sound is unmistakeable.</p> <p><strong>1. Stop In the Name Of Love, Supremes - 1965</strong><br />This MOTOWN classic has become an anthem over the years with Diana Ross up front singing her heart out.</p> <p><iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UGJQPkfwlAc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p> <strong>2. I heard it Through The Grapevine, Marvin Gaye - 1967</strong></p> <p>This song was covered by almost everyone in the MOTWN family but its Marvin’s’ version that has stood the test of time</p> <p><iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BYFt1P6C6ng" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p> <strong>3. My Girl, The Temptations - 1964</strong></p> <p>David Ruffin sings along to that bass guitar makes this feel good song unforgettable. It does not matter how many times you hear it, this Motown classic still gets you swaying and smiling.</p> <p><iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/e4oasdg8JZ4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><strong>4. Superstition, Stevie Wonder - 1972</strong><br />Stevie Wonder is one of Detroit’s favourite sons and when he belts this track out there is no mistaking the brilliance of Stevie</p> <p><iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0CFuCYNx-1g" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><strong>5. Tracks Of My Tears, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles - 1965</strong><br />Smokey sings his broken heart out, proving you can still dance to a sad love song.</p> <p><iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rNS6D4hSQdA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><strong>6. Reach Out, Four Tops - 1966</strong><br />You never get sick of Levi Stubbs heartfelt lead vocals on this track, one of the Four Tops most recognizable hits</p> <p><iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c56Sj7kMbLk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><strong>7. Dancing In The Street, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas - 1964</strong><br />This songs makes you get up and dance every time its<br />played.</p> <p><iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9KhbM2mqhCQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><strong>8. Aint No Mountain High Enough, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell - 1967</strong><br />Later covered by the legendary Diana Ross but this motown classic by Marvin and Tammi is the original and the best.</p> <p><iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xz-UvQYAmbg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><strong>9. Lets Get It On, Marvin Gaye - 1973</strong><br />One of the sexiest songs ever written and Marvin delivers it to perfection. Nothing else to say really.</p> <p><iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x6QZn9xiuOE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><em>Republished with permission of <a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/articles/entertainment/top-10-most-memorable-motown-songs.aspx">Wyza.com.au</a>.</em></p>

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