Berry Gordy's record label, Motown, is famously associated with the color blue, particularly in its logo and branding. The label's iconic blue and white color scheme became a signature look that represented the label's identity in the music industry. This color scheme played a key role in establishing Motown's distinctive brand as it produced numerous hits and launched the careers of many legendary artists.
Even though she never followed up Charlene did sign for Motown on it's relaunch and Recorded I've Never Been To Me 2 versions existed and version 2 was used until it was plugged in the UK and was re issued using Version 1 which was mistaken for a re re-cording -Note Debbie Dean - Motown single M-1007 FEB 1961 Chris Clark (later became VP) Motown M-1114 Sept 1967
The first white rapper to achieve any fame was probably DJ Flash in 1981
I remember him singing "Windmills of Your Mind" on TV ( black and white) possibly during the 60's but unable to find a recording anywhere. Could it be on one of his many albums? Does anyone know if there is a recording anywhere? Always thought he was one of the first to sing it. Abe2012
The first live show of White Stripes happened in Detroit, Michigan in the United States of America. The band was scheduled to play again this year and was highly anticipated.
They didn't "record" on a Motown label as such, but some of their UK recordings were licensed for release in the USA by the Motown group's new "white rock" label, Rare Earth Records, in 1969.
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Even though she never followed up Charlene did sign for Motown on it's relaunch and Recorded I've Never Been To Me 2 versions existed and version 2 was used until it was plugged in the UK and was re issued using Version 1 which was mistaken for a re re-cording -Note Debbie Dean - Motown single M-1007 FEB 1961 Chris Clark (later became VP) Motown M-1114 Sept 1967
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Its first hit was Barrett Strong's "Money (That's What I Want)" (1959), which made it to #2 on the Billboard R&B charts; its first #1 R&B hit was "Shop Around" by the Miracles in 1960. "Shop Around" peaked at number-two on the Billboard Hot 100, and was Motown's first million-selling record. Also in 1960, Gordy launched Motown Records as a sister label. Because of the "Motown" name's association with "Motor City" Detroit, the blanket record company under which both Motown Records and Tamla Records operated was incorporated as "Motown Record Corporation". A year later, The Marvelettes scored Tamla's first US #1 pop hit, "Please Mr. Postman." By the mid-1960s, the label, with the help of songwriters and producers such as Robinson, William "Mickey" Stevenson, Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Norman Whitfield, was a major force in the music industry.Source: Answers.com
Yes.
Oh, what a lovely question! In the early days of Motown, the focus was primarily on promoting African American artists. However, as the label grew, they did sign a few white artists like Rare Earth and Teena Marie who had a deep appreciation for soul music. Motown believed in talent and passion above all else, creating a diverse and inclusive musical family.
Former Motown Producer Jeffrey Bowen is black mixed with Indian.
In Performance at the White House the Motown Sound - 2011 - TV was released on: USA: 1 February 2011
In Performance at the White House the Motown Sound - 2011 TV was released on: USA: 1 February 2011
The correct answer is the late Debbie Dean (real name Reba Smith), who recorded several singles for the company in 1961-62. She returned to Motown for a one-off single in 1968.
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