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I have just finished watching this amazing documentary.!!! ....oh my goodness.. I seriously have had an education tonight..!! . I have always loved music of all kinds and Genres... but Motown was what got inside my heart as a very young girl.. but I never knew its roots and the heart of where it all began... seeing all of these outstanding artists from their beginnings lifts my heart..Michael Jackson. . Stevie.... temptations.. marvin...Smokey.. just seeing this music family together and all the love they had and still have is so wonderful... it gives me hope .. music has shaped my life .music is so powerful....it has helped me through the best and the worst times... Berry and Smokey.. ThankYou.. I feel so grateful to have grown up surrounded by this incredible sound xx

This is the best Documentary I’ve seen all decade.

my most exciting visit in my life..Hitsville Detroit . Never forget

Motown Forever

An absolutely fantastic documentary about fantastic people and music.

This was so good and very inspiring! Highly recommend watching it! Especially if you love Motown like I do!

The world needs that color footage of The Supremes on “The Red Skelton Show.”

@tubeyouuser

5 жыл бұрын

I thought I read somewhere that footage had been erased. I could be wrong...

@mysky

5 жыл бұрын

tubeyouuser It must be out there somewhere, or at least a small portion, because there’s a snippet of it at 1:19.

This movie is Amazing! My parents and I love this flick. This will get you through covid! Makes you smile and dream and challenges what you already know. Black excellence!

The Sound Of Young America.....they call it! I was born in the late 70s...and grew up playing and listening to motown... To hear kids have this music on their Spotify at the gym in 2023 Brings me to tears ❤... 65 year's later motown is still alive and well!!

waited so long for this..

It's amusing how most of the comments are rather negative just based on this one trailer, and all have not seen the film yet. Have seen bits and pieces, and trust me, it tackles a lot of material, most interviews are current (a few are archived by artists no longer with us, but they are keeping their legacy), and super 8 films never seen before by anyone but the owners of the films and those who constructed this. This film only tackles the 'classic' years. From 1959 to 1972. Wait, see it, then make a comment. Those who love Motown will no doubt enjoy this

@assiab.2134

4 жыл бұрын

✿ღ (¯`´¯).✫* `*.¸.*✿ ツYou are ooooohhh soooo damn right william ratcliffe , no one has the right to judge a book by it’s color :P I’m a Motown Lover and I really N’Joyed the story of my musical life through this excellent legacy...Thx Berry, Thx Smokey, & ths to all my Ab’SOUL’ute soulful Motown artists. Let only soulful real music rules...💕💦🎼¸¸.•´¯` 🎶

@assiab.2134

4 жыл бұрын

✿ღ (¯`´¯).✫* `*.¸.*✿ ツYou are ooooohhh soooo damn right william ratcliffe , no one has the right to judge a book by it’s color :P I’m a Motown Lover and I really N’Joyed the story of my life through this excellent legacy...Thx Berry Gordy, Thx Smokey, & ths to allmy Ab’SOUL’ute soulful Motown artists. Let only real soulful music rules. 💕💦🎼¸¸.•´¯` 🎶

Just watched this on tv sky arts and I've got to say the best put together music program I've ever seen 👏👏

We need this 😫!!

So much Soul and spirit!! ~ 🖤💛❤❤❤

Fantastic! Watch this on Sky Arts last night.

This is fire yo 🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥

I hope Florence Ballard gets some recognition in this documentary! And Mary Wells! There was more to Motown than Miss Ross and Smokey!! The contours, The Originals, The Marvelettes, Kim Weston, The Funk Brothers, Jimmy Ruffin, The Velvelettes, Barbara Mcnair, plus 100s more made Motown a success!

@MARCIE12ification

4 жыл бұрын

True.

How can people watch this tantalisingly delicious documentary?

Well looks like another Gordy PR job ,.. with the likes of Junior Walker , Edwin Starr , The Elgins, The Contours , Gladys Knight and the Pips remaining invisible , but I can't knock the music and I;ll be there on its first cinema showing in England . Keep the Faith.

@Dion_Mustard

5 жыл бұрын

quite right. shame they exclude the other amazing talents. there is never spotlight on people such as brenda holloway, but always attention given to Miss Diva Ross!! *Sigh!

@mic6434

5 жыл бұрын

@@Dion_Mustard And rightly so Diana took Motown to the heights of entertainment not Brenda Holloway who I loved so stop acting as if Diana's position as queen of Motown isn't deserved...When the Supremes hit it big all the other acts got a step up because of them better gigs, better clothes and more money...please.

@design17

5 жыл бұрын

I just saw it on Showtime and ALL of the Motown stars are included. From the "The Spinners" to "Funk Brothers." The footage of all Motown stars is incredible. And the live and behind-scene performances is...WOW!!!

@Dion_Mustard

4 жыл бұрын

@@mic6434 the only reason Diana took Motown to the heights of entertainment is because Berry put 100% of his attention into her and the group. Brenda never got the same treatment. Mary Wells did, but she sadly left the group. There were other artists at Motown who had hit after hit - such as Kim Weston - but she is always excluded from these Motown shows. It ain't fair.

@ianpaulowens7211

4 жыл бұрын

@@design17 just watched it randomly...the AMOUNT of random footage is INSANE

Whites had the Beatles, the World had MOTOWN. And boy did the World get the better end of the deal!

@AswinskEkm

3 жыл бұрын

If you listen to any Beatles record you will here that tambourine is in the front probably on the first note we hear. Paul McCartney said once this style came from the Motown.

@mileshall3177

3 жыл бұрын

@@AswinskEkm yea little Richard was guys like muddy waters, chuck berry, and little Richard were his biggest influences

@eargasm1072

3 жыл бұрын

not quite...the world embraced BOTH brother

@Murf1802

Жыл бұрын

Strong statement, but Motown changed the world for giving us the Greatest musical Artist ever in a 15 year span,in my eyes, Thank you Motown and all your sacrifices, your sound goes right to my soul!! God Bless,, I hope you understand what you've done!

@DFW817

7 ай бұрын

Racist

Need some help! Watching this documentary I saw a videoclip ("What's going on". Not the live version also shown in the documentary) from Marvin Gaye. But I can't find it anywhere on YT.

Where can we watch the full documentary?

I've watched 2Motown documentaries. This...and legend and perspective from the artists who actually created, "The Motown Sound". STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN. That is The story of Motown. Not the brick and mortar, nor The financial aspects. No, no. The Funk Brothers Create the music, the sound And for Half of the decade, the lyrics. A lot of times, right there on the spot! THAT'S talent, heart and soul! Standing in the Shadows... I HIGHLY recommend!

What performance was that from on 1:42 with The Supremes

@kurtsupreme

3 жыл бұрын

The Tennessee Ernie Ford Special. They sang "Reflections" in the beige dresses (available on KZread), and an "old songs" medley where they wear large hats, convertible costumes and are carried off in a coach (also on KZread). On the clip that you are citing, they are singing, "The Happening." Here it is: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mZ2Fw8luhqyxm6w.html

THE GREATEST RECORD COMPANY IN THE WORLD. . *** MOTOWN RECORD COMPANY*** THERE WON'T EVER BE ANOTHER **MOTOWN**

Berry Cordy should not off sold Mo-Town 🤩✨🌟best Era off Black talented America , it was his life his idea his passion I think he was force to sell it

@Kemet3.0

4 жыл бұрын

Yes... I think he sold the record company part of that business. But, I still think he retains other parts of the name. I think this is why he was able to do this. Trust me I'm so mad about this... most white people don't care about our history. Just the money part. African American DNA is written all over America in the last century.

M A R Y WE L L S MARTHA REEVES, GLADYS HORTON, TAMMI TERRELL, BRENDA HOLLOWAY, CAROLYN GILL KIM WESTON GLADYS KNIGHT CAROLYN CRAWFORD SAUNDRA EDWARDS LINDA GRINER

Wow only one mention of Martha Reeves and thats just her name sad!😣

@bertiejr

4 жыл бұрын

the tops and martha were my faves, but the motown tapestry is so broad you know know they can't cover everyone

@shawnbaldwin1896

4 жыл бұрын

@@bertiejr Not many have given Motown what Martha has!

@design17

4 жыл бұрын

Martha is interviewed in the documentary.

@jmua8450

4 жыл бұрын

Always liked Martha and the Vandellas much better than the Supremes

I can't watch this. Brings back too many memories of a happy Hackensack household. At 6 years I had my own little transistor radio listening to Cousin Brucie and Murray the K spinning records across the river. My Mom would dance with me on the kitchen floor though she was a Sinatra bobbysoxer. Why do the good times hurt so much in the Here and Now, the only true reality ?

And Smokey had the nerve to call people questioning why JLo turned this Motown tribute into a Latin show stupid. Just goes to show how some blacks are so willing to give their culture away to everybody. I will definitely be checking this out but this is definitely ADOS culture here!

The story talks about who was first singing Heard it through the grapevine. Gladys recorded in 1967 and Marvin 1968. Marvin won popular version.

Cool trailer, but to me as well, it's the same rehashed stories. Personally, I would love to see these type of documentaries, but more in depth, on Stax, Philadelphia International, and the more unsung Solar Records.

@2008topshelf

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Solar was the remade Motwon in a whole new era, but tragicaly suffered the same artistic equity transfer through that fiend - the bottom line.

Watched the entire documentary on Showtime, and it was superbly crafted, except that...Jamie Foxx was in it. Huh? Seriously? NO MENTION of The Contours, The Andantes, The Commodores, Dennis Edwards, Edwin Starr, The Spinners, the Ruffin Bros., Willie Hutch, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons and numerous other towering Motown artists. Only one tiny, passing mention of Tammi Terrell and The Marvelettes, but time for the inclusion of Jamie Foxx? I love Motown and grew up on the music and culture so this was informative, but at the same time so lacking and disrespectful to the pillars of the label who put it on the map.

Nobody will ever do wat berry did

Useless interviews with people not related to Motown Jamie Foxx, John Legend etc. Too much Supremes as usual. Need clips of soul artists like Jimmy Ruffin and David, Four Tops etc.

@mysky

5 жыл бұрын

MOVIES R US Usually these Motown documentaries typically turn out the same, re-telling the same stories that focus on the same select few artists on the Motown roster while others just casually get mentioned in passing. I want to see all the artists get their proper recognition and not just The Supremes, Temptations, Smokey, The Miracles, etc. But this latest documentary looks better with a lot of never-before-seen footage and in HD. I have higher hopes for it, and hopefully it won’t disappoint.

@kentstallard6512

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, why is John Legend even part of this? Just like when they had the tribute to Motown on an awards show a few months ago, and J-Lo was one of the featured vocalists. Seriously?

@moviesrus8370

5 жыл бұрын

@@kentstallard6512 Motown 60 really ticked me off. Still am honestly.

@MrAlbalto

2 жыл бұрын

Kent......you are absolutely correct, just like you mentioned J-ho, please❕

@aprilblossom9268

Жыл бұрын

Ruffin bros and The Four Tops were magical x