HOW MUSIC CHANGED PART 137-47 – EVERY SINGLE MOTOWN ‘A’ SIDE, PART 47

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This point, exactly forty years ago as I type this, is when Motown starts to get a bit weird. The label with the biggest collection of stars, a bevy of ace musicians, and a reputation that is incomparable, starts to make a number of bad decisions. The music reflectds the problems, but even with so much going wrong, the label still manages an impressive degree of success. Songs from today’s show include:

1)    Don’t Let the Joneses Get You Down – The Temptations

2)    Just Ain’t Enough Love – The Isley Brothers

3)    Green Grow the Lilacs – The Originals

4)    No Matter What Sign You Are – Diana Ross & the Supremes

5)    I’m Still a Struggling Man – Edwin Starr

6)    The Nitty Gritty – Gladys Knight & the Pips

7)    Doggone Right – Smokey Robinson & the Miracles

8)    Here I Go Again – Smokey Robinson & the Miracles

9)    Abraham, Martin & John – Smokey Robinson & the Miracles

10)  I’ve Lost Everything I’ve Ever Loved – David Ruffin

11)  Stubborn Kind of Fellow – Diana Ross & the Supremes and the Temptations

12)  The Luney Landing – Captain Zap & the Motortown Cut-Ups

13)  Oh, I’ve Been Blessed – Bobby Taylor