The Observer 641 Posted June 12, 2019 One of my favorite music genres. Which is your favorite? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiPolarBear 476 Posted June 12, 2019 Social issues, THE voice, and the best National Anthem. If I have to tell you who, you wouldn't understand anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Observer 641 Posted June 12, 2019 Just now, BiPolarBear said: Social issues, THE voice, and the best National Anthem. If I have to tell you who, you wouldn't understand anyway. I'm picturing a hybrid between Henry Rollins, Freddie Mercury, and Whitney Houston. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted June 12, 2019 I voted the temptations, but ottis Redding would probably be my favorite of the genre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Observer 641 Posted June 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, titans&bucs&bearsohmy! said: I voted the temptations, but ottis Redding would probably be my favorite of the genre. Otis was awesome, although I'd consider him more of a soul singer. Not really part of the Motown crowd. I could listen to him and Sam Cooke all day long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiPolarBear 476 Posted June 12, 2019 22 minutes ago, The Observer said: I'm picturing a hybrid between Henry Rollins, Freddie Mercury, and Whitney Houston. You Fock! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patweisers44 697 Posted June 12, 2019 From this list its either Marvin Gaye or Smokey. Some might argue Boyz II Men could be on the list as well as artists like the Commodores and Rick James (beotch!) could belong. Both were on Motown labels during their heydays at least. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Observer 641 Posted June 12, 2019 1 minute ago, patweisers44 said: From this list its either Marvin Gaye or Smokey. Some might argue Boyz II Men could be on the list as well as artists like the Commodores and Rick James (beotch!) could belong. Both were on Motown labels during their heydays at least. I should have added an "other" option. There are some good ones not listed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parrot 789 Posted June 12, 2019 Smokey and the Miracles. Have their greatest hits in rotation in my truck right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drizzay 644 Posted June 12, 2019 I voted Marvin, but Stevie is 1b for me. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted June 12, 2019 This song alone makes Marvin the runaway favorite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,588 Posted June 12, 2019 I love all of them. The greatest genre of music this country ever created. Too bad black music went off a cliff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,169 Posted June 12, 2019 Voted Stevie but groups like the Commodores and Earth, Wind, and Fire should be on the list, if they count as "Motown". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,512 Posted June 12, 2019 Big fan of motown. Supremes 4 tops temptations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted June 12, 2019 All are great.......but there's only 1 Marvin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 2,715 Posted June 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Drizzay said: I voted Marvin, but Stevie is 1b for me. This. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dain11279 927 Posted June 12, 2019 Marvin Jackson 5 SW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Observer 641 Posted June 12, 2019 Here you go Big Guy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted June 12, 2019 I'm a Smokey guy! Marvin was great too, even though he was gaye Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BufordT 371 Posted June 13, 2019 There's Marvin Gaye and then everyone else. Not even close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted June 13, 2019 3 hours ago, BufordT said: There's Marvin Gaye and then everyone else. Not even close. Love me some marvin. I do. But Ottis or Sam Cooker are better imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,554 Posted June 13, 2019 Every day I went to college (Wayne State), I'd park in the United Sounds Systems recording studio rather than in the school parking lot because I was cheap and I didn't want to toss away the $1-$2 or whatever it every day when I could walk an extra 30 seconds. It wasn't out of the way, it was the last free parking lot before the school's pay one. https://detroit.curbed.com/maps/mapping-motown-the-sights-sacred-to-the-sound Also, Supremes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,144 Posted June 13, 2019 I have no problem not listening to The Temptations, which is weird. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Observer 641 Posted June 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, frank said: I have no problem not listening to The Temptations, which is weird. After creating the poll, I had Motown playing on my Amazon Unlimited all day. Impossible not to be in a good mood when listening to Sugar Pie Honey Bunch....you know that I love you....can't help myself..I love you and nobody else Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted June 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, The Observer said: After creating the poll, I had Motown playing on my Amazon Unlimited all day. Impossible not to be in a good mood when listening to Sugar Pie Honey Bunch....you know that I love you....can't help myself..I love you and nobody else That and my girl got em my vote. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Observer 641 Posted June 13, 2019 1 minute ago, titans&bucs&bearsohmy! said: That and my girl got em my vote. Can't Help Myself is the Four Tops, but I agree that the Temptations are awesome. They also had a couple of great songs in the early 'poppy' Motown era, but Papa Was a Rolling Stone was a great song later in their career with a totally different sound. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,877 Posted June 13, 2019 Marvin Gaye on this list. But if Curtis Mayfield is “Motown” he’s my pick. He was awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzoner 936 Posted June 14, 2019 Stevie The Harmonica on this and him saying "Can I play..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
