Posts tagged "Motown"

Diggin’ in the Crates: The Supremes’ “A Bit of Liverpool”

The 1960s were filled with tons of incredible (and forgettable) music. Two of my most-loved musical institutions are products of that decade – The Beatles and Motown. So I was taken aback to find this little gem at Missing Link Records in Austin, Texas last summer. Although I was unaware of the album’s existence, it makes a great deal of sense. The Beatles were heavily influenced by American pop and soul, including Motown. Indeed, the Fabs’ early discography includes memorable […]

Hump Day Flashback: “There’ll Never Be”

Today’s Hump Day Flashback pays tribute to the band Switch, a Motown group that marked the first recorded contributions of the DeBarge family.

“Going Back” in Time with Phil Collins on His Latest Single

I am a child of the Eighties, and as such, I have a soft spot for Phil Collins. I won’t go so far as to say he’s a guilty pleasure, simply because I feel no guilt about my love for the man. He’s a powerhouse drummer, a soulful singer, and he can write a hell of a hook. He’s also one of the more self-aware and funny rock stars of the era. Watch the videos for “Don’t Lose My Number” […]