The 'Motown' sound is commonly referred to as the Rhythm 'n' Blues - and Soul music, written and recorded between 1959 and 1972 in Detroit, Michigan. The term 'Motown' is made up of the words ‚motor‘ and 'town' and is an allusion to the car city of Detroit, where  companies such as 'Ford', 'Chrysler' and 'General Motors' had their production halls and offices and which have shaped Detroit to this day, both positively and negatively.

Musically speaking, the 'Motown' sound did not exist at all - it was coined by the press and most of all associated with Berry Gordy Jr. and the 'Tamla / Motown' labels. This "sound" was recorded almost 24 hours a day in the company's own  ‚Hitsville‘ studio, mostly under the direction of well-known production teams, such as Holland / Dozier / Holland, Whitfield / Strong or Ashford / Simpson, who in turn also influenced the Motown sound with their own compositions.

Furthermore, in the studio always the same accompanists were used, which were also referred to as the 'Funk Brothers'. The 'Funk Brothers' coined the' Motown 'sound, especially with their saxophone breaks, played by Mike Terry, Thomas, Beans' Bowles and Teddy Buckner, the bass lines of James Jamerson and the drums of Benny Benjamin.

Among the most popular artists of the 'Motown' song are u.a. Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Contours, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Martha Reevs & The Vandellas, Mary Wells, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Four Tops, The Junior Walker & The All-Stars, The Temptations, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers just to name a few.

At Bear Family Records you'll find all the well-known and lesser known representatives of the 'Motown' sound

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The 'Motown' sound is commonly referred to as the Rhythm 'n' Blues - and Soul music, written and recorded between 1959 and 1972 in Detroit, Michigan. The term 'Motown' is made up of the words ‚motor‘ and 'town' and is an allusion to the car city of Detroit, where  companies such as 'Ford', 'Chrysler' and 'General Motors' had their production halls and offices and which have shaped Detroit to this day, both positively and negatively.

Musically speaking, the 'Motown' sound did not exist at all - it was coined by the press and most of all associated with Berry Gordy Jr. and the 'Tamla / Motown' labels. This "sound" was recorded almost 24 hours a day in the company's own  ‚Hitsville‘ studio, mostly under the direction of well-known production teams, such as Holland / Dozier / Holland, Whitfield / Strong or Ashford / Simpson, who in turn also influenced the Motown sound with their own compositions.

Furthermore, in the studio always the same accompanists were used, which were also referred to as the 'Funk Brothers'. The 'Funk Brothers' coined the' Motown 'sound, especially with their saxophone breaks, played by Mike Terry, Thomas, Beans' Bowles and Teddy Buckner, the bass lines of James Jamerson and the drums of Benny Benjamin.

Among the most popular artists of the 'Motown' song are u.a. Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Contours, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Martha Reevs & The Vandellas, Mary Wells, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Four Tops, The Junior Walker & The All-Stars, The Temptations, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers just to name a few.

At Bear Family Records you'll find all the well-known and lesser known representatives of the 'Motown' sound

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The Definitive Collection (CD)
Diana Ross & The Supremes: The Definitive Collection (CD) Art-Nr.: CDUNI80542

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(2008/Motown-Universal) 18 Tracks (51:23) - cool booklet (12 pages full color) Top Sound!
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The Best Of The Spinners (CD)
The Spinners: The Best Of The Spinners (CD) Art-Nr.: CD3746351992

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(Motown) 10 tracks
$16.92
The Early Years - Rare Recordings 1962-63 (CD)
Brenda Holloway: The Early Years - Rare Recordings 1962-63 (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCHD1241

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(Ace Records) 22 tracks with 16 page booklet. - We’ve always known that Brenda Holloway was not your run-of-the-mill Motown diva. One of the imprint’s first signings from outside Detroit and its environs, Brenda grew up far from the...
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The Motown Anthology (2-CD)
The Elgins: The Motown Anthology (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CD980089

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(Universal/Motown) 50 tracks 1961-67 with 12 page booklet. - Featuring the Downbeats and Saundra Mallett & The Vandellas !
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The Artistry Of Brenda Holloway (CD)
Brenda Holloway: The Artistry Of Brenda Holloway (CD) Art-Nr.: CDTOP406

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(Ace Records) 22 tracks with 16 page booklet. - We provided an appetiser to the career of Brenda Holloway with “The Early Years - Rare Recordings 1962-1963”, issued on CDCHD 1241 in 2009. Now we serve up the main course with this...
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The Definitive Collection (CD Album)
The Marvelettes: The Definitive Collection (CD Album) Art-Nr.: CDMOT77333

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(2008/UNIVERSAL) 18 tracks
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Romancin' The '60s (CD)
Frankie Valli: Romancin' The '60s (CD) Art-Nr.: CD990802

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(2007/UNIVERSAL/MOTOWN) 13 tracks (47:42) produced by Bob Gaudio - special bonus track 'On Broadway' feat. THE JERSEY BOYS - a stunning new album of all time favorites !!
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Exposed & Valerie Simpson - Two Original Classic Soul Albums
Valerie Simpson: Exposed & Valerie Simpson - Two Original... Art-Nr.: CDCAROLR006

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(2015/Motown) 21 tracks - two Motown Soul albums by Valerie Simpson from 1971 and 1972!
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Finders Keepers - Motown Girls 1961-67 (CD)
Various: Finders Keepers - Motown Girls 1961-67 (CD) Art-Nr.: CDTOP1364

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(Ace Records) 24 tracks - Motown's feminine side, including 12 unissued masters from the vaults.
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Detroit Special: Motor City Roots (2-CD)
Various: Detroit Special: Motor City Roots (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS248

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(2014 JASMINE) 56 tracks, 2-CD
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50th.The Singles Collection 1961-69 (3-CD)
Diana Ross & The Supremes: 50th.The Singles Collection 1961-69 (3-CD) Art-Nr.: CD1594302

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(2011/HIP-O) 82 tracks - Limited 18.5x21cm Digibook (60 pages).
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What's Going On (2-CD - 1-LP)
Marvin Gaye: What's Going On (2-CD - 1-LP) Art-Nr.: CD1555202

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(2011/MOTOWM) 46 tracks, original album plus 28 bonus tracks (12 unreleased), booklet. Gatefold/Klappcover.
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Icon Love Songs
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell: Icon Love Songs Art-Nr.: CDMOT15126

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J Is For Jackson 5
JACKSON 5: J Is For Jackson 5 Art-Nr.: CD1409702

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CD on MOTOWN RECORDS by JACKSON 5 - J Is For Jackson 5
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For Once In My Life (1968)
Stevie Wonder: For Once In My Life (1968) Art-Nr.: CD6352342

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CD on MOTOWN RECORDS by Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life (1968)
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Let's Get It On...plus (Rarities Edition)
Marvin Gaye: Let's Get It On...plus (Rarities Edition) Art-Nr.: CD1460902

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(2010/MOTOWN) 20 tracks (prev.available on the Deluxe Ed.)
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The Ultimate Motown Collection (2-CD)
Jimmy Ruffin: The Ultimate Motown Collection (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CD981200

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(2003/UNIVERSAL) 48 tracks 1961-72 (11 unreleased) 12 page booklet.
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Meet The Supremes...plus (2-CD, Ltd.)
The Supremes: Meet The Supremes...plus (2-CD, Ltd.) Art-Nr.: CDHIP1378802

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(Hip-O-Select) 49 tracks 1962-65 digipac.
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I Want You Back! Unreleased Masters
JACKSON 5: I Want You Back! Unreleased Masters Art-Nr.: CD1358902

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(2009/MOTOWN) 12 tracks
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Tamla Motown - A Complete Introduction (4-CD)
Various: Tamla Motown - A Complete Introduction (4-CD) Art-Nr.: CD5322709

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(2009/UNIVERSAL) Hardcover Digibook (38 pages in full color) including 94 original Motown masters.
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Greatest Hits (1970 Tamla Album)
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell: Greatest Hits (1970 Tamla Album) Art-Nr.: CD530882

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(1998/Motown) 12 tracks - 20Bit remastered
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Motown Essentials (8-CD Cube Box)
Various: Motown Essentials (8-CD Cube Box) Art-Nr.: CDMOT15258

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(UNIVERSAL) 124 tracks with 40-page booklet. 7 artist albums plus 1 special compilation. sealed stock copy
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The Definitive Collection
The Temptations: The Definitive Collection Art-Nr.: CDMOT95785

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(2008/UNIVERSAL) 18 tracks
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Shotgun
Junior Walker & The All Stars: Shotgun Art-Nr.: CD530245

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(2001/MOTOWN) 12 tracks - stereo
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20th Century Masters - The Millenium Collecti
The Isley Brothers: 20th Century Masters - The Millenium Collecti Art-Nr.: CD016363

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(2001/MOTOWN) 11 tracks 1966-69 / digitally remastered
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