HOW MUSIC CHANGED, PART 137-13 – EVERY SINGLE MOTOWN ‘A’ SIDE, PART 13

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Like last week, today’s show captures a period of transition for the label. We capture the timeframe where Motown began to realize that it was trying too hard to be everything to everybody. We have a hit or two in today’s lineup, but not at the rate that a casual listener might associate with Motown. The label expected more of itself as well, and began to pull back and concentrate on its strengths, which would soon prove to be quite significant. Whatever you do, don’t miss next week’s program, when we see just how well that philosophy would pay off.

            Meanwhile, here’s a list of titles covered in today’s program;

1)    First You’ve Got to Recognize God – The Burnadettes

2)    Fingertips, Pt. 1 – Little Stevie Wonder

3)    Fingertips, Pt. 2 – Little Stevie Wonder

4)    I’m Hooked – Bunny Paul

5)    Going Steady Anniversary – The Stylers

6)    99 ½ Won’t Do – The Wright Specials

7)    Pa (I Need a Car) – The Contours

8)    My Daily Prayer – Amos Milburn

9)    A Breath Taking Guy – The Supremes

10) What Goes Up Must Come Down – Holland and Dozier

11) Who Wouldn’t Love a Man Like That (2^nd Recording) – Mable John

12) Farewell My Love – The Temptations

13) My Daddy Knows Best – The Marvelettes