Happy OSF Everyone!

Today’s theme is Motown and although I was a youngin’ when most of the Motown artists were in full swing, I do remember my mom’s playing out her Motown records like there was no tomorrow.

Motown was THE record company where black artists in the 60s wanted to be signed. The record company groomed many black music artists into successful stars who we recognize as industry pioneers today.

Although they spawned a whole era of Soul and R&B music, Motown also put a new face on Rock and Roll, and contributed to what we now call Pop music.

Motown introduced their artist to business etiquette. They made sure their artists were well-versed and could handle themselves in front of the media. Motown artists were well-groomed, and the company tried to keep them straight and narrow.

When I watch and listen to many artists these days, I long for the Motown days when artists were sharp.

When they cared about their sound as well as their appearance.

And when they could truly sing. If you were on Motown in the beginning, there was no ’studio’ artists. You were the real deal.

The Commodores: Easy

Tammy Terrelle & Marvin Gaye: Ain’t No Mountain High Enough

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