Tamla motown article about tamla motown by the free dictionary. Fifty years on, continue reading what is the greatest motown album ever. Americas greatest record label and global music ico. May 09, 2007 100 videos play all northern soul top 500 1100 by kev roberts goldmine soul supply k koggie33 here i go again duration. Moveonup 17th anniversary compilation by the hifi club. Were so accustomed to the image of motown releasing nonstop hits during the 1960s that sometimes we forget there were more than a few misses along the way, especially during the detroit labels primordial years, when promotion dollars were scarce and simply having the brand names motown, tamla, gordy, or soul plastered across the top of a record label didnt. He originally wanted to name the label tammy, after the debbie reynolds film, but that name was. Seminal soul label noted for its in house writers, musicians and stringent quality control. Jul 23, 2016 23 jul skegness this iconic venue is possibly the best in skegness southview park hotel is stunning from inside to the grounds etc, is top class on vinyl, with an in the box play it policy. It was the first record label owned by an african american to primarily feature africanamerican artists. Dj andy smith northern soul 45s mix 3 july 07 by dj. The first and, for my money, the best of the various motown labels founded by berry gordy jr. Previous material from berry gordys stable of labels was released in the uk on london, fontana, oriole and stateside.
Heres a list of all the uk motown singles covered on motown junkies so far to keep the main master index tidy, that list only includes. The motown beat inspired the whole northern soul scene and though often imitated was never bettered as motown northern soul testifies. First issued in the uk with its own logo by emi in march 1965. All of the motown tracks here can be found in much better sound quality on a box set on motown itself the complete motown singles volume 1, 19591961. If youre looking for a full list of every motown single, try the master index instead. See more ideas about soul music, tamla motown and motown.
In total, 12 editions were released in the uk between 1967 and 1982. Top notch videos, photos, event flyers, and general chat about all. The first one this is a discography for tamla records other motown labels are listed here. If you love early soul, you will love this boxed set. Come to me 5 whisper 6 tamla t 101, january 1959 eddie holland.
Tamla motown synonyms, tamla motown pronunciation, tamla motown translation, english dictionary definition of tamla motown. Rankings are based on the popularity of each song during the period of 1961 through 1969 early motown releases from 1959 and 1960 are eligible, but none. The originals soul records the ones motown records r. Jul 05, 2017 northern soul emerged in northern england in the late 60s from the british mod scene as a style of black american soul music based on the heavy beat and fast tempo of the mid60s tamla motown sound. Jan 05, 2017 temptations he who picks a rose this is my beloved yugoslavian tamla motown ep ps m. Heading uptown the first motortown revue was a legendary. Barbara randolph soul records david ruffin motown records jimmy ruffin soul records s. Dedicated to the fans of motown and northern soul music worldwide. Standing in the shadows of motown 1 hours and 48 minutes movie 2002 in 1959, berry gordy jr. Northern soul emerged in northern england in the late 60s from the british mod scene as a style of black american soul music based on the heavy beat and fast tempo of. Browse tamla motown tour dates and order tickets for upcoming concerts near you.
Volumes 1 and 2 were originally called british motown chartbusters. A free northern soul mix cd given away to attendees of my andy smiths northern soul night at. Motown northern soul by various artists on amazon music. Tamla motown was a label created by uk tamla motown appreciation society head dave godin after a trip to detroit at the end of 1964 where berry gordy agreed that the uk would have a label presence under that name, distributed by e.
Over a fourteen year period they were the heartbeat on every hit from motown s detroit era. Motown spread to international markets in 1965, with the formation of tamla motown for releases in uk, germany, canada, italy, perhaps others. Motown discs are a big part of the northern soul scene in britain, where 1960s soul records are collected and spun at dance clubs with a fanaticism seen nowhere else. Northern soul left logo tshirt keep the faith mod motown fist tamla wigan casino ladies small to 5xl. This list is comprised of songs released on the tamla, motown, gordy, v. Its name, a portmanteau of motor and town, has become a nickname for detroit, where the label was originally headquartered motown played an important role in the racial integration of. Tracks march 16, 2016 years ago i used to be an avid fan of motown and northern soul music and i can remember one night going to a venue in nottingham to a motown and soul evening at a place called thingymajigs in basford in nottingham and getting to actually stand next to a motown legend edwin star,while he. The celebrations of motowns 60th anniversary continue around the world, with a major ev. An advert in the evening chronicle for the tamla motown show at newcastle city hall on saturday april 3, 1965. Motown records is an american record label owned by universal music group. The night is dedicated to songs of tamla motown and the northern soul tunes so popular from the 50s, 60s and 70s. See more ideas about soul music, northern soul and motown. The uk motown connection this is a discography for british motown releases, including the uk tamla motown label the us motown labels are listed here.
Sep 15, 2014 100 videos play all northern soul top 500 1100 by kev roberts goldmine soul supply k koggie33 the elgins heaven must have sent you duration. Sold by springwood media and sent from amazon fulfillment. Various artists essential motown northern soul jetzt kaufen. For all unofficial bootleg releases of this label please use tamla motown 2 tamla. Motown chartbusters is a series of compilation albums first released by emi under licence on the tamla motown label in britain. Various artists tamla motown the singles collection, vol. In between, the tamla imprint was responsible for releasing some of the best singles in the motown canon. Its great that they have been released in quality sound. Why these fantastic soul sides have languished in the vaults of motown for fifty years is anyones guess. Very rare northern soul, proof of postage will be gained by the royal mail, really good song. Tamla motown records for sale in uk view 62 bargains. As business boomed, the company devoted more time and resources to the album model.
Tamla motown definition of tamla motown by the free dictionary. In the 1960s, motown and its subsidiary labels including tamla motown, the brand used outside the us were the most successful proponents of the motown sound, a style of soul music with a mainstream pop appeal. Over a fourteen year period they were the heartbeat on every hit from motowns detroit era. He played on shop around, a 1961 hit for the miracles, on please. This twocd, 48track set compiles a lot of the rarer and more soughtafter motown items among the northern soul crowd. Motown spread to international markets in 1965, with the formation of tamlamotown for releases in uk, germany, canada, italy, perhaps others. Heres a list of the ones covered on motown junkies so far. The label is primarily known for a style of soul music with a distinct pop influence also known as the motown sound. Tamla records was started on january 12, 1959 by berry gordy jr. The first hits off the motown assembly line were 45s. Tamla motown definition of tamla motown by the free. Download northern soul 101 hits motown on 5 cds 2018 flaclossless.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Mega rare motown 6 tracker including 3 brilliant lp only northern dancers, almost unknown tell me is a proper soulful motown northern dancer, tear stained makeup has become a fave with many again played from lp, ill follow you is a punchy dancer to set the floor going, then 3 more all classic northern motown oldies. Tamla motown article about tamla motown by the free. The music, the artists, the memories of tamla motown. Baker sanusi motown records san remo golden strings gordy records edwin starr soul records barrett strong tamla records the supremes a. Single disc collection of vintage motown northern soul classics that follows on from spectrums 40,000 selling motown floorshakers.
Incessant drum beats, belting hand claps, kicking tambourines, acrobatic bass lines and chunky guitar licks meld with diva vocals for 25 slices of sweet soul music motown never fails to deliver. The satintones didnt just get in on the ground floor of motown they helped build the foundation. A collection of 24 tamla motown northern soul, vol. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Essential motown northern soul by various artists audio cd. Ever wondered about the amazing albums youve never heard, which the rock critics have b. Tony blackburn looks at the music of tamla motown, a label set up in the uk to release material produced by berry gordy jr. Northern soul music a vast library of sounds for your pleasure. Soul musicmusic is lifemy music motown partytamla motownold school musicsoul funknorthern soulold soul. Check out motown northern soul by various artists on amazon music. For all unofficial bootleg releases of this label please use tamla 2 american label. Big list of rare motown vinyl record sales soul source.
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