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Considerable Sounds: In Celebration Of Motown and Randy Newman's Songbook »

Posted By Radiofreeeuropa 10 months, 2 weeks ago in Arts & Entertainment
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Today we bid farewell and adieu to November and note that this date has some interesting history for music lovers. And as cold weather arrives we consider the commonalities between ice and music. Motown rules and Randy Newman documents the American experience.

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    Radiofreeeuropa10 months, 2 weeks ago

    Who could say that they disliked the Motown sound? It may have been a bigger step towards racial harmony than people realize as well. And Randy Newman is not only one of the great American Songwriters but may be it's most acerbic wit as well!

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      trnscndr10 months, 2 weeks ago

      Berry Gordy added color to a lot of very bland lives. Motown was the arrival of White people into the land of Oz, in living color!

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      Radiofreeeuropa10 months, 2 weeks ago

      Personally I can't imagine a world without Randy Newman's music.

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        gamahuche10 months, 2 weeks ago

        I LOVE Randy Newman - the King of deadpan humour.

        Unfortunately my sound was all broken up today so I didn't hear the ones you selected [not even enough to know which they were!] but maybe when I get home from a long day in the big city I'll be able to play something of his..

        "Boom goes London, Boom Paree" would fit my mood this morning!

        Thanks for the reminder!

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        trnscndr10 months, 2 weeks ago

        He cuts you with a sharpened butter knife, looks dull, but watch out!

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        BoxMonkey10 months, 2 weeks ago

        Nice job RFE .I'm all with the Motown stuff , but I'm not a big fan of Randy Newman . I'm not taking anything away from him , he's just not my style . And that list at the end . Did you have to include Micheal Bolton ? Ugh . Always good stuff from you . Thanx .

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          Radiofreeeuropa10 months, 2 weeks ago

          I didn't think it was fair to edit the list as much as would have liked to....

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        ladylou410 months, 2 weeks ago

        Without question, Motown changed lives - unfortunately, at the time I was living just a few miles away from the Motown magic, as a kid, I was totally unaware of what was happening. I just knew the sound was unique. And now thanks to RFE, I know who helped make that sound so lasting. Happy Birthday Randy!

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          not2needy10 months, 2 weeks ago

          Very cool! I love the Motown sound as much today as i did then!

          Thanks RFE, that took me back to college days! OOPS telling my age here!

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            Radiofreeeuropa10 months, 2 weeks ago

            Thanks I don't think many are aware for instance how James Jamerson's unique sound (rolling off the highs) and rhythmic interpretations (anticipating the "one")made the records coming out of Motown have such a unique character.

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              getreal110 months, 2 weeks ago

              Randy Newman has shown the, way a lot of this country feels and dares to express it. That is why I like him. Black-eye-peas is a real message and that is what songs are about. Keep on going Randy!

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              jdhatl10 months, 2 weeks ago

              There's great cover of "Short People" by a band called the Country Teasers from the UK

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                natashas10 months, 2 weeks ago

                Happy Birthday Randy Newman!

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                  Francisca10 months, 2 weeks ago

                  So much to say after having heard!!Simply: thank you Radio and Happy Birthday to Randy Newman!

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                    sumptuousdigs10 months, 2 weeks ago

                    Grew up (as much as I could) in Motown. The sounds of that city influenced my drumming considerably. One of the nicest things anyone ever said about me was in a review in the "Detroit Metro Times". It stated that 'the strains of a "Motown Revue" could be heard in the background of one of our performances, and there is no wasted motion in the rhythm section either...' then it went on to mention some names.

                    Personally didn't listen to much of Randy's music. There is so much music out there. Now that you've mentioned it, I'll give it a closer listen. Thanks RFE!

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                    cantfoolme10 months, 2 weeks ago

                    Few genres of music remain constantly popular. You can go to any party now or in the future and a Motown track will not be out of place. Motown truly spans the generations. In fact it was only last week i was in the UK and had the honour of seeing a sell out of the Four Tops and the Temptations (or should i say, due to illness and death, Four Top and Temptation).

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                      stephen-johnson10 months, 2 weeks ago

                      Thanks for the link. Like a lot of other folks, I grew up on Motown music in the 60s. And it still sounds as good to me now as it did then.

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                      Rinty10 months, 2 weeks ago

                      Motown ain't Motown without the 'Temptations'

                      http://youtube.com/watch?v=ltRwmgYEUr8

                      Best post all week ... thanks

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                      DarkWizard10 months, 2 weeks ago

                      Thank you for posting this RFE.

                      Thank you Motown for bringing us:

                      Chuck Berry, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Dionne Warwick, Gladys Night and the Pips, Harold Melvin & Blue Notes, Otis Redding, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Stevie Wonder, The 5th Dimension, The Delfonics, The Platters, and The Temptations.

                      Without the popularity of those earlier acts we probably would never have heard of:

                      Kool & the Gang, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Bill Withers, Billy Paul, Earth, Wind & Fire, Freda Payne, Roberta Flack, Sly & the Family Stone, The Hues Corporation, The Isley Brothers, The Ohio Players, The O'Jays, The Spinners, The Stylistics, The Staple Singers, Tina Turner, Tower Of Power, and War.

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                        DarkWizard10 months, 2 weeks ago

                        Without the pioneers of the early days of Motown we may never have experiences the progression of music into these artists:

                        Brothers Johnson, Carl Carlton, Chaka Khan, Donna Summers, En Vogue, Gloria Gaynor, Midnight Star, Morris Day & The Time, Prince, Rick James, Rose Royce, Salt n' Peppa, Taste of Honey, Tavares, and The Commodores.

                        Early Motown has made a profound impact on music and effected the development of Rock n Roll the most. You can hear the influences from the soulful sounds of the Beatles to Led Zeppelin. Thank you Mr. Gordon.

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                        klr6010 months, 2 weeks ago

                        RFE, another great one from you. I especially enjoyed the vides-keep up the good work-

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                          Charlson10 months, 2 weeks ago

                          Like without music is unacceptable. Great post!

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                            Charlson10 months, 2 weeks ago

                            Life without music is unacceptable. Great post!

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