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
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Debbie Dean - Motown single M-1007 FEB 1961
Chris Clark (later became VP) Motown M-1114 Sept 1967
R. Dean Taylor was a white guy who recorded 'Indiana Wants Me' and 'Gotta See Jane' on the Motown Label. Tommy Good recorded for the Gordy label before R Dean Taylor even joined Motown as a songwriter with Holland Dozier Holland.
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.
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.
R. Dean Taylor was a white guy who recorded 'Indiana Wants Me' and 'Gotta See Jane' on the Motown Label. Tommy Good recorded for the Gordy label before R Dean Taylor even joined Motown as a songwriter with Holland Dozier Holland.
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.
The first white singer to record on the Motown label was Bobbie Smith, a member of the vocal group The Spinners. They recorded for Motown in the early 1960s before the label became widely known for its predominantly African American artists. However, the first white solo artist to sign with Motown was actually Johnny Bristol in the late 1960s. Motown's focus was primarily on its Black artists and the unique sound of the label.
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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.
Chris Clark
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
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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