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Thanks to Radio Cardiff, Motown Junkies now has a radio show: we proudly present “Discovering Motown”. Tune in online from 3-5pm UK time (10am Eastern, 7am Pacific) every Sunday via http://tun.in/seM37.

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LATEST EPISODES:

Episode 68

The radio show dedicated 100% to classic Motown returns with another hand-picked selection of hits and rarities from the world’s greatest label.

FEATURING:

1. Pride and Joy - Marvin Gaye
2. My Foolish Heart (Keeps Hanging On To A Memory) - The Velvelettes
3. It's A Lonely World Without Your Love - The Temptations
4. What Is A Man (Without A Woman) - Henry Lumpkin
5. If It's Love (It's Alright) - Eddie Holland
6. She's All I Need (In This World) - Marv Johnson
7. Forever - The Marvelettes
8. Hold Me - Stevie Wonder
9. Just Too Much To Hope For - Tammi Terrell
10. Who Could Ever Doubt My Love - The Isley Brothers
11. Need Your Lovin' (Want You Back) - The Originals
12. Taking My Love (And Leaving Me) - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
13. Can't You See It's Me - Diana Ross & the Supremes
14. The Sound Of Love - Edwin Starr
15. If You Don't Want My Love - The Four Tops
16. We Can Make It We Can - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
17. Don't Leave Me This Way - Thelma Houston

First broadcast January 2015


Episode 67

Another hand-picked selection of red hot Detroit rarities and classic grooves from the world’s greatest record label. 67 hours in and this is still one of my favourite playlists so far!

FEATURING:

1. Automatically Sunshine - The Supremes
2. Since I've Lost You - Gladys Knight & the Pips
3. The Composer - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
4. I'll Always Love You - Brenda Holloway
5. Until You Love Someone - The Four Tops
6. It Should Have Been Me - Kim Weston
7. A Tear for the Girl - Martha & the Vandellas
8. Nothing's Too Good For My Baby - Stevie Wonder
9. (I'm A) Road Runner - Barbara Randolph
10. Take Him Back If It Makes You Happy - The Fantastic Four
11. My Kind Of Love - The Satintones
12. You're My Dream Come True - The Temptations
13. What's Easy For Two Is Hard For One - Connie Haines
14. Poor Girl - R. Dean Taylor
15. Money (That's What I Want) - Barrett Strong
16. He's The One - The Velvelettes
17. Flyin' High (In The Friendly Sky) - Marvin Gaye

First broadcast January 2015


Episode 66

More hand-selected gems from the Motown vaults as Steve Devereux presents another instalment of the 100% classic Motown radio show

FEATURING:

1. When I'm Gone - Mary Wells
2. We'll Be Satisfied - The Temptations
3. Would I Love You - The Miracles
4. Give Him Up - Martha & the Vandellas
5. I've Passed This Way Before - Jimmy Ruffin
6. That Won't Do - Singin' Sammy Ward
7. I Like Everything About You - Dennis Edwards
8. The Truth's Outside My Door - The Marvelettes
9. Ain't No Sun Since You've Been Gone (Everybody Needs Love version) - Gladys Knight & the Pips
10. Try My True Love - Marvin Gaye
11. Baby Come Home To Me - Shorty Long
12. How Can I - The Spinners
13. No Matter What Sign You Are - Diana Ross & the Supremes
14. Shoot Your Shot - Jr.  Walker & the All Stars
15. My Baby Moves Me - Brenda Holloway
16. Pick Of The Week - Thelma Houston
17. Can I - Eddie Kendricks

First broadcast January 2015


Episode 65

The 100% classic Motown show returns with another hand-picked selection of hits and rarities from the world’s greatest record company

FEATURING:

1. The Stranger - The Marvelettes
2. Since I've Lost You - Jimmy Ruffin
3. For Once In My Life - Gladys Knight & the Pips
4. Macarthur Park (Part 1) - The Four Tops
5. I'm Stuck On You - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
6. Remove This Doubt - The Supremes
7. I Know She's Not A Mannequin - The Temptations
8. Don't Put Off Till Tomorrow (What You Can Do Today) - The Monitors
9. Taking My Time - Marvin Gaye
10. Keep It Up - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
11. Let's Give Love Another Chance - The Elgins
12. Fever In The Funk House - James Jamerson
13. Satan's Blues - Jr. Walker & the All Stars
14. Jesus Children Of America - Stevie Wonder
15. It's A Lonesome Road - Hearts of Stone
16. If You Don't Want My Love - Eddie Holland
17. God Bless Whoever Sent You - The Originals

First broadcast January 2015


Episode 64

The 100% classic Motown show returns with another hand-picked selection of hits and rarities from the world’s greatest record company

FEATURING:

1. Pastime Paradise - Stevie Wonder
2. Running Back And Forth - Edwin Starr
3. You Make Me Do Things (I Don't Want To Do) - Marvin Gaye
4. Message From A Black Man - The Temptations
5. My World Is Empty Without You - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
6. I Hear A Symphony - The Isley Brothers
7. I'm Gonna Stay - Mary Wells
8. You Deserve What You Got - Eddie Holland
9. I've Got Nothing Left To Cling To - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
10. Rainy Mourning - The Marvelettes
11. Hurt A Little Everyday - Brenda Holloway
12. Stay In My Lonely Arms - Diana Ross & the Supremes
13. Fire And Rain - Gladys Knight & the Pips
14. What Love Has Joined Together - Barbara McNair
15. Walk With Me, Talk With Me Darling - The Four Tops

First broadcast January 2015


Episode 63

Motown historian Steve Devereux presents another hand-picked selection of hits and rarities.

FEATURING:

1. Since You've Been Gone - The Four Tops
2. The Girl's Alright With Me - The Temptations
3. Look What You Done Boy - The Lollipops
4. Together We Can Make Such Sweet Music - The Spinners
5. You're The Loser Now - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
6. Don't Come Knocking On My Door - Hattie Littles
7. The Day You Take One (You Have To Take The Other) - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
8. Your Precious Love - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
9. Love Is My Destination - Edwin Starr
10. I Can't Help It, I Gotta Dance - LaBrenda Ben
11. The Stretch - The Contours
12. Pretty Little Angel Face - Eddie Holland
13. Just The Way You Are - Marv Johnson
14. Ain't That Asking For Trouble - Stevie Wonder
15. The Young Folks - The Jackson 5
16. Can I? - Brenda Holloway
17. Goin' Out Of My Mind - Gladys Knight & the Pips

First broadcast December 2014


Episode 62

Another hour of Hitsville hits and history from the dedicated Motown show.

FEATURING:

1. The Way You Do The Things You Do - The Temptations
2. Put Yourself In My Place - The Supremes
3. I've Given You The Best Years Of My Life - P.J.
4. Silly Wasn't I - Valerie Simpson
5. Don't You Miss Me A Little Bit Baby - Marvin Gaye
6. Together - Gladys Knight & the Pips
7. Jamie - Eddie Holland
8. Nobody Fine As Dinah - The Contours
9. Say You'll Never Let Me Go - Mable John
10. I'm In Love (And I Know It) - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
11. You Only Build Me Up To Tear Me Down - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
12. When You Are Available - Shorty Long
13. Crying Time - Brenda Holloway
14. Baby A Go Go (Countin' On You Babe version) - Barbara McNair
15. Love Power - Willie Hutch
16. Right Before My Eyes - The Four Tops
17. Someway Somehow - The Marvelettes
18. Visions - Stevie Wonder

First broadcast December 2014


Episode 61: «Ochre»

The 100% classic Motown radio show. Historian Steve Devereux hand-picks the hits and rarities from the world’s greatest record label.

FEATURING:

1. Everything Is Good About You - The Supremes
2. Going To A Go-Go - Brenda Holloway
3. California Soul - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
4. (I'm A) Road Runner - Jr.  Walker & the All Stars
5. Mobile Lil The Dancing Witch - Shorty Long
6. Are You Lonely For Me Baby (long version) - Chuck Jackson
7. Stay In My Lonely Arms - The Four Tops
8. Everybody Needs Love - Gladys Knight & the Pips
9. Can You Do It - The Contours
10. I Should've Known Better - The Marvelettes
11. I Can't Wait Till Summer Comes - Martha & the Vandellas
12. Come Get To This - Marvin Gaye
13. Strange Love - Mary Wells
14. Please Return Your Love To Me - The Temptations
15. A Love So Deep Inside - The Velvelettes
16. My World Is Empty Without You - The Originals
17. I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever) - Stevie Wonder

First broadcast December 2014


Episode 60: «Penny Black»

The 100% classic Motown show continues. Historian Steve Devereux presents another hand-picked selection of big hits and classy rarities from the world’s greatest record label. Enjoy!

FEATURING:

1. Helpless (long version) - Kim Weston
2. I Want Him To Say It Again - Gladys Knight & the Pips
3. Request of a Fool - The Downbeats
4. Little Darling (I Need You) - Marvin Gaye
5. Give In, You Just Can't Win - Tammi Terrell
6. Dark Side Of The World - Diana Ross
7. Happy Is A Bumpy Road - The (70s) Supremes
8. Anyway You Wannta - Jr.  Walker & the All Stars
9. Yester Love - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
10. Save My Love For A Rainy Day - Marv Johnson
11. What Makes You Love Him - Singin' Sammy Ward
12. Love (Makes Me Do Foolish Things) - Martha & the Vandellas
13. Tie A String Around Your Finger - The Marvelettes
14. This Time Last Summer - Blinky
15. Mother You, Smother You - Christine Schumacher & the Supremes
16. Oh Lover - Marvin Gaye & Mary Wells
17. No Time - The Temptations
18. I'll Be There - The Jackson 5

First broadcast December 2014


Episode 59: «Vert Cinq Centimes»

The 100% classic Motown show continues. Historian Steve Devereux presents another hand-picked selection of big hits and classy rarities from the world’s greatest record label. Enjoy!

FEATURING:

1. Heaven Must Have Sent You - The Elgins
2. Nowhere To Run - The Isley Brothers
3. I Tried - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
4. Hang On Sloopy - Diana Ross & The Supremes
5. All I Need - The (70s) Supremes
6. All For You - Earl Van Dyke & the Soul Brothers
7. God Is Love - Marvin Gaye
8. Friendship Train - The Undisputed Truth
9. Love Having You Around - Stevie Wonder
10. Can't Seem To Get You Out Of My Mind - The Four Tops
11. Even If You Don't Mean It - LaBrenda Ben
12. A New Girl - Debbie Dean
13. I Couldn't Cry If I Wanted To - Eddie Holland
14. He Who Picks A Rose - The Temptations
15. Keep On Lovin' Me - Frances Nero
16. After All That You've Done - Brenda Holloway

First broadcast December 2014


Episode 58: «Three Cents Washington»

Hand-picked hits, harmonies and hard-hitting soul from the world’s greatest record label, specially chosen by Motown historian and writer Steve Devereux

FEATURING:

1. Can I Get A Witness - Marvin Gaye
2. Stay In My Lonely Arms - The Elgins
3. S. O. S. (Girl In Distress) - Marv Johnson
4. Knock On My Door - The Supremes & Four Tops
5. Let This Day Be - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
6. Who You Gonna Run To - The Temptations
7. All In Love Is Fair - Stevie Wonder
8. Ode to Benny B - Earl Van Dyke feat.  Stevie Wonder
9. He Was Really Sayin' Somethin' - The Velvelettes
10. You're Gonna Come To Me - Diana Ross & the Supremes
11. Every Little Bit Hurts - Gladys Knight & the Pips
12. Too Proud To Cry - Brenda Holloway
13. Too Strong To Be Strung Along - The Marvelettes
14. My Oh My What A Groove - The Miracles
15. Forget About Me - Carolyn Crawford
16. Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While) - The Isley Brothers
17. Just Loving You - Kim Weston

First broadcast November 2014


Episode 57: «Two Pence Blue»

Motown historian Steve Devereux returns with another hand-picked selection of rare and soulful cuts from the world’s greatest record label, including a special Jimmy Ruffin tribute.

FEATURING:

1. Come And Get These Memories - Martha & the Vandellas
2. Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over) - The Supremes
3. If My Heart Could Tell The Story - Edwin Starr
4. I Can't Go On Without You - Tammi Terrell
5. What's So Good About Goodbye - The Miracles
6. Once Upon A Time - Marvin Gaye & Mary Wells
7. My Smile Is Just A Frown (Turned Upside Down) - Brenda Holloway
8. Something's Tearing At The Edges Of Time - The Four Tops
9. He's An Oddball - The Lewis Sisters
10. Don't Feel Sorry For Me - Jimmy Ruffin
11. What Becomes of the Brokenhearted? - Jimmy Ruffin
12. What Am I Gonna Do Without You - The Temptations
13. Everybody Knows (But You) - The Marvelettes
14. You Ain't Livin' Until You're Lovin' - The Supremes & Four Tops
15. Greedy Green - James Jamerson
16. All I Could Do Was Cry - Gladys Knight & the Pips
17. Tuesday Heartbreak - Stevie Wonder

First broadcast November 2014


Episode 56: «Penny Lilac»

Hand-picked hits, harmonies and hard-hitting soul from the world’s greatest record label, specially chosen by Motown historian and writer Steve Devereux

FEATURING:

1. Just Ain't Enough Love - Eddie Holland
2. Hey Diddle Diddle - Marvin Gaye
3. I Can't Quit Your Love - The Four Tops
4. Why When Love Is Gone - The Originals
5. A Woman - Billy Eckstine
6. Billy, Come On Back As Quick As You Can - Gladys Knight & the Pips
7. Bill, When Are You Coming Back - The Supremes
8. I Should Be Proud - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
9. Greetings (This Is Uncle Sam) - The Monitors
10. Say You - The Temptations
11. It's A Good Feeling - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
12. Sunshine Days - The Marvelettes
13. Take Me Where You Go (demo) - Diana Ross & the Supremes
14. Since You've Been Loving Me - The Velvelettes
15. You've Changed Me - Brenda Holloway
16. Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day - Stevie Wonder
17. Loving You (Is Hurting Me) - The Fantastic Four

First broadcast November 2014


Episode 55: «Twenty Pfennig Brown»

Hand-picked hits, harmonies and hard-hitting soul from the world’s greatest record label, specially chosen by Motown historian and writer Steve Devereux

FEATURING:

1. We'll Have It Made - The Spinners
2. There's No Love Left - The Four Tops
3. The Tracks Of My Tears - The Miracles
4. You've Got My Mind - The Sisters Love
5. Can't We Be Strangers Again - Brenda Holloway
6. I Want A Love I Can See - The Temptations
7. Can You Fix It (My Broken Heart) - Mary Wells
8. Just A Little Love (Before My Life Is Gone) - Chuck Jackson
9. You Keep Me Hangin' On - The Supremes
10. Love Silent, Love Deep - The Marvelettes
11. I Remember You - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
12. The Touch Of Time - Barbara McNair
13. We'll Be Satisfied - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
14. Every Now And Then - Marvin Gaye
15. From Head To Toe - Chris Clark
16. Boogie Down - Eddie Kendricks

First broadcast November 2014


Episode 54: «Ten Cents Washington»

Steve Devereux presents another hand-picked selection of Motown’s big hits and hard-to-find classics. Enjoy!

FEATURING:

1. I Can't Believe You Love Me - Tammi Terrell
2. More Than A Heart Can Stand - Marvin Gaye
3. I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Bobby Taylor
4. I Can't Give Back The Love I Feel For You - Diana Ross & the Supremes
5. Together We Can Make Such Sweet Music - The Supremes
6. I Don't Dream No More - Stu Gardner
7. Seeing Is Believing - The Marvelettes
8. Sweet Thing - The Spinners
9. You've Been In Love Too Long - Martha & the Vandellas
10. Do You Love Me Just A Little, Honey - Gladys Knight & the Pips
11. We Really Love Each Other - Henry Lumpkin
12. You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder
13. I Can't Stand To See You Cry - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
14. I Almost Had Her (But She Got Away) - The Four Tops
15. Go Ahead And Laugh - Kim Weston
16. Papa Was A Rollin' Stone - The Temptations

First broadcast November 2014


Christmas Special: «Motown Christmas»

Motown historian Steve Devereux presents a special bonus Christmas episode of the 100% classic Motown radio show, featuring some of your festive favourites from Hitsville, plus holiday greetings from Motown stars.

FEATURING:

1. Christmas Greetings - The Velvelettes
2. What Christmas Means To Me - Stevie Wonder
3. Winter Wonderland - The Funk Brothers
4. Christmas Greetings - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
5. I Want To Come Home For Christmas - Marvin Gaye
6. Christmas Greetings - Smokey Robinson
7. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) - The Miracles
8. Wish You A Merry Christmas - Kim Weston
9. Christmas Greetings - Shorty Long
10. This Christmas - Diana Ross
11. Christmas Greetings - The Four Tops
12. Merry Christmas Baby - The Four Tops
13. Christmas Greetings - Eddie Kendricks
14. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - The Temptations
15. Christmas Greetings - Junior Walker
16. Christmas Everyday - The Miracles
17. Christmas Greetings - The Spinners
18. Xmas Twist - The Twistin' Kings
19. Christmas Greetings - The Elgins
20. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - The Jackson 5
21. Christmas Greetings - The Supremes
22. White Christmas - Diana Ross & the Supremes
23. Christmas Greetings - Thelma Houston
24. Purple Snow Flakes - Marvin Gaye
25. Christmas Greetings - David Ruffin
26. Christmas Won't Be The Same This Year - The Jackson 5
27. Some Day At Christmas - Stevie Wonder
28. It's Christmas Time - Smokey Robinson
29. Christmas Greetings - The Temptations
30. Silent Night - The Temptations

First broadcast Christmas 2014


Episode 53: «One Cent Franklin»

Motown historian Steve Devereux presents another selection of Detroit specialities: the usual mix of big hits and hard to find classics, plus a WORLD PREMIERE for 1964 tracks by Marvin Gaye and Hattie Littles from the (then-) upcoming Motown Unreleased 1964 compilation. Enjoy!

FEATURING:

1. It Must Be Love Baby - Chuck Jackson & Yvonne Fair
2. Sweet Darlin' - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
3. Keep On Tryin' ('Til You Find Love) - The Fantastic Four
4. Take Some Time Out For Love - The Isley Brothers
5. I'll Turn To Stone - The Four Tops
6. When I Fall In Love - Marvin Gaye
7. Now That Love Is Gone - Hattie Littles
8. Why When Love Is Gone - The Originals
9. How Can You Say That Ain't Love - Gladys Knight & the Pips
10. Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) - Chris Clark
11. I Know How It Feels - The Satintones
12. Check Yourself - The Temptations
13. I Guess I'll Always Love You - Diana Ross & the Supremes
14. Too Young, Too Long - Carolyn Crawford
15. How Many Times Did You Mean It - Brenda Holloway
16. Everybody Needs Love - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
17. Day By Day - Eddie Kendricks

First broadcast December 2014


Episode 52: «Penny Red»

Motown historian Steve Devereux presents another selection of Detroit hits and rarities, including a great opening 1-2 punch especially for anyone who was worried we’d run out of hits by now. Enjoy!

FEATURING:

1. Nowhere To Run - Martha & the Vandellas
2. Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
3. In These Changing Times - The Four Tops
4. Don't Let True Love Die (unedited mix) - Diana Ross & the Supremes
5. Your Love Is Wonderful - Hattie Littles
6. What Love Has Joined Together - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
7. Tell Me Your Story - Brenda Holloway
8. The Further You Look, The Less You See - The Monitors
9. Do The Boomerang - Jr.  Walker & the All Stars
10. Not Now, I'll Tell You Later - The Temptations
11. My World Is Empty Without You - Barbara McNair
12. My Cup Runneth Over - Billy Eckstine
13. Funky Music Sho' Nuff Turns Me On - Edwin Starr
14. When We Get Together - Kim Weston
15. Why'd You Do It - The Marvelettes
16. Chained To Yesterday - The Supremes
17. (I Know) I'm Losing You - Gladys Knight & the Pips

First broadcast October 2014


Episode 51: «Hitsville»

Motown historian Steve Devereux starts a second 50 hours of the classic Motown radio show, with the usual mix of hand-picked hits and rarities (and some new artwork!) – enjoy!

FEATURING:

1. Get Ready - The Supremes
2. It's The Same Old Song - The Four Tops
3. I'm Ready For Love - The Temptations
4. Sure Is A Whole Lotta Woman - The Isley Brothers
5. Pucker Up Buttercup - Jr. Walker & the All Stars
6. Broken Hearted - The Miracles
7. Come To Me - Mary Wells
8. Don't Leave Me - Marv Johnson
9. A Favor For A Girl (With A Love Sick Heart) - Brenda Holloway
10. He's Good - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
11. Good Lovin' Ain't Easy To Come By - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
12. Groovin' - Gladys Knight & the Pips
13. It's So Hard Being A Loser - The Contours
14. Destination: Anywhere - The Marvelettes
15. Our Favorite Melody - Jimmy Ruffin
16. A Day In The Life Of A Working Man - David Ruffin
17. Somebody Up There - The Blackberries
18. Evil - Stevie Wonder

First broadcast October 2014


Episode 50: «Copper»

Motown historian Steve Devereux presents a special 50th episode of the 100% classic Motown radio show, featuring the usual mix of big hits and hard to find classics, plus some personal favourites.

FEATURING:

1. Ain't No Place Like Motown - The Velvelettes
2. 6 By 6 - Earl Van Dyke & the Motown Brass
3. I Like Everything About You - The Four Tops
4. Ain't You Glad You Chose Love - Gladys Knight & the Pips
5. Love Bug Leave My Heart Alone - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
6. Come To Me - Marv Johnson
7. I Want A Guy - The Supremes
8. The Things We Have To Do - David & Jimmy Ruffin
9. Smile - The Isley Brothers
10. The Tears of a Clown - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
11. I Gotta Have A Song - Stevie Wonder
12. My Baby - The Temptations
13. How You Gonna Keep It (After You Get It) - Blinky
14. Every Little Bit Hurts - Brenda Holloway
15. I'll Always Love You - The Spinners
16. Strange I Know - The Marvelettes
17. Come On And See Me - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
18. I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye

First broadcast October 2014


Episode 49: «Lilac»

Motown historian Steve Devereux returns with more big hits and hard to find 60s/70s soul classics from the Detroit vaults for your listening pleasure.

FEATURING:

1. My World Is Empty Without You - The Supremes
2. I Gotta Let You Go - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
3. Little Ole Boy, Little Ole Girl - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
4. Ain't No Sun Since You've Been Gone - Chuck Jackson
5. Just The Lonely - The Fantastic Four
6. Being With You - Smokey Robinson
7. Who's The Fool? - Singin' Sammy Ward
8. All Your Love - Brenda Holloway
9. Your Old Stand By - Gladys Knight & the Pips
10. Message To Michael - The Marvelettes
11. Where Is That Girl - The Spinners
12. Back In My Arms - Hattie Littles
13. Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today) - The Temptations
14. Got To Get You Into My Life - The Four Tops
15. When I Had Your Love - Marvin Gaye
16. It Ain't No Use - Stevie Wonder

First broadcast October 2014


Episode 48: «Emerald»

Motown historian Steve Devereux returns with even more hand-picked hits and rarities from the world’s greatest record label.

FEATURING:

1. I Got A Feeling - Barbara Randolph
2. It Don't Take Much To Keep Me - Marvin Gaye
3. Love (Is The Answer) - The Four Tops
4. The Girl's Alright With Me - The Spinners
5. My Baby Must Be A Magician - The Marvelettes
6. What Good Am I Without You - Gladys Knight & the Pips
7. Try It Baby - Chris Clark
8. I Know I'm Losing You - Rare Earth
9. Lone, Lonely Town - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
10. Just Let Me Know - The Temptations
11. Come On And Be Mine - The Contours
12. I Know His Name (Only His Name) - The Velvelettes
13. You Never Miss A Good Thing - The Miracles
14. Does Your Mama Know About Me? - Diana Ross & the Supremes
15. All I Do Is Think About You - Brenda Holloway
16. Can't Get You Out Of My Mind - The Supremes
17. Maybe Your Baby - Stevie Wonder

First broadcast October 2014


Episode 47: «Spearmint»

Motown historian Steve Devereux returns with even more hand-picked hits and rarities from the world’s greatest record label. 47 hours in, and just look at the quality of these tracks we haven’t played yet!

FEATURING:

1. Cloud Nine - The Temptations
2. Your Love Is Amazing - The Four Tops
3. (We've Got) Honey Love - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
4. You're The One - The Marvelettes
5. He Means The World To Me - Diana Ross & the Supremes
6. If I Were Your Woman - The Supremes
7. I Don't Want To Do Wrong - Gladys Knight & the Pips
8. Stop The War Now - Edwin Starr
9. Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You) - Stevie Wonder
10. Starting The Hurt All Over Again - Brenda Holloway
11. Let's Talk It Over - Marv Johnson
12. Hold Me Oh My Darling - Tammi Terrell
13. Pretty Little Baby - Marvin Gaye
14. If This World Were Mine - The Fantastic Four
15. What More Could A Boy Ask For - The Spinners
16. Since I've Lost You - The Velvelettes
17. I'll Turn To Stone - Dennis Edwards
18. Honey Boy - Little Lisa
19. Tomorrow Is Another Day - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles

First broadcast September 2014


Episode 46: «Cornflower»

Motown historian Steve Devereux returns with even more hand-picked hits and rarities from the world’s greatest record label.

FEATURING:

1. I Wish - Stevie Wonder
2. One More Heartache - Marvin Gaye
3. Same Thing - Gino Parks
4. I Like Everything About You - Eddie Holland
5. Ask Any Girl - Diana Ross & the Supremes
6. Absent Minded Lover - Kim Weston
7. I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You) - The Temptations
8. Every Time I See You, I Go Wild! - J.J. Barnes
9. Quiet Storm - Smokey Robinson
10. I Am Your Man - Bobby Taylor & the Vancouvers
11. You're The One For Me, Bobby - The Marvelettes
12. A Little Bit Of Heaven (On A Little Patch Of Earth) - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
13. Don't Turn Me Away - Gladys Knight & the Pips
14. Midnight Johnny - Liz Lands
15. Why When Love Is Gone - The Isley Brothers
16. Reach Out And Touch (Somebody's Hand) - The Supremes & Four Tops

First broadcast September 2014


Episode 45: «Rust»

Motown historian Steve Devereux returns with even more hand-picked hits and rarities from the world’s greatest record label.

FEATURING:

1. The Nitty Gritty - Gladys Knight & the Pips
2. That's The Way Love Is - The Temptations
3. Bad, Bad Weather (Till You Come Home) - The Spinners
4. Till Johnny Comes - Brenda Holloway
5. All For Someone - The Monitors
6. Here I Am Baby - The Marvelettes
7. You've Got To Pay The Price - The Supremes
8. The Boy From Crosstown - The Velvelettes
9. Wild One - Martha & the Vandellas
10. There's No Love Left - The Isley Brothers
11. Have A Little Faith - The Four Tops
12. Your Heart Belongs To Me - Diana Ross & the Supremes
13. I Love You - Chris Clark
14. Moonlight On The Beach - The Lewis Sisters
15. Summer Soft - Stevie Wonder
16. Love Machine (Part 1) - The Miracles
17. True Love (Can Be Found) - Mable John
18. I Met A Little Girl - Marvin Gaye

First broadcast September 2014


Episode 44: «Lavender»

Motown historian Steve Devereux returns with more hand-picked hits and rarities from the world’s greatest record label. The strength in depth of Motown in full view here – 44 hours in and it’s only now we play Baby Love.

FEATURING:

1. Baby  Love - The Supremes
2. When I Need You - The Marvelettes
3. When Love Comes Knocking At My Heart - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
4. Steppin' On A Dream - David & Jimmy Ruffin
5. Sweeter As The Days Go By - Frank Wilson
6. Masterpiece - The Temptations
7. When Somebody's Good To You - Carolyn Crawford
8. Who Wouldn't Love A Man Like That - Mable John
9. My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder
10. Harmour Love - Syreeta
11. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' - Gladys Knight & the Pips
12. There He Is (At My Door) - Martha & the Vandellas
13. That Day When She Needed Me - The Contours
14. On The Brighter Side Of A Blue World - The Fantastic Four
15. Where Did You Go - The Four Tops
16. It Should Have Been Me Loving Her - Bobby  Taylor
17. There's A Sad Story Here - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles

First broadcast September 2014


Episode 43: «Turquoise»

Motown historian Steve Devereux returns with more hand-picked hits and rarities from the world’s greatest record label – this time featuring three exclusive BRAND NEW never before heard tracks from the forthcoming Satisfaction Is Guaranteed: Motown Guys compilation!

FEATURING:

1. This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You) - The Isley Brothers
2. Don't You Miss Me A Little Bit Baby - Gladys Knight & the Pips
3. Bah Bah Bah - Diana Ross & the Supremes
4. Baby You Got The Key - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles [NEW!]
5. Satisfaction Is Guaranteed - Bobby Taylor & the Vancouvers [NEW!]
6. I Wanna Say I Love You - The Fantastic Four [NEW!]
7. Don't Leave Your Baby - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
8. Drop In The Bucket - Mary Wells
9. You're A Wonderful One - Marvin Gaye
10. Reachin' For Something I Can't Have - The Marvelettes
11. Envious - Linda Griner
12. No Love - Mable John
13. I'll Love You 'Till I Die - The Pirates
14. Together 'Til The End Of Time - Brenda Holloway
15. Think Of The Times - The Velvelettes
16. Deep In The Pit Of Your Love - The Four Tops
17. Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away - Stevie Wonder

First broadcast October 2014


Episode 42: «Indigo»

Motown historian Steve Devereux presents another hand-picked selection of hits and rarities.

FEATURING:

1. How Can I Forget - Marvin Gaye
2. I'm Still Loving You - Kim Weston
3. I Know Better - Gladys Knight & the Pips
4. Throw A Farewell Kiss - The Velvelettes
5. I'll Have To Let Him Go - Martha & the Vandellas
6. There He Is (At My Door) - The Vells
7. Dearest One - Lamont Dozier
8. Mighty Good Lovin' - The Miracles
9. Shotgun - Jr. Walker & the All Stars
10. Just Seven Numbers (Can Straighten Out My Life) - The Four Tops
11. Cindy - The Temptations
12. I Need Someone - The Marvelettes
13. You're Gonna Love My Baby - Barbara McNair
14. Just Be Yourself - LaBrenda Ben
15. Whisper You Love Me Boy - The Supremes
16. Take Up A Course In Happiness - Stevie Wonder
17. As Long As There Is L-O-V-E Love - Jimmy Ruffin

First broadcast August 2014


Episode 41: «Maroon»

Motown historian Steve Devereux presents another hand-picked selection of hits and rarities.

FEATURING:

1. Same-O, Same-O - The Four Tops
2. I'm Still A Struggling Man - Edwin Starr
3. Your Love Can Save Me - The Marvelettes
4. Baby Don't You Go - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
5. (Talkin' Bout) Nobody But My Baby - The Temptations
6. Hello Love - The Majestics
7. Now That You've Won Me - Marvin Gaye
8. I'll Be Available - Brenda Holloway
9. You Knows What To Do - Barrett Strong
10. This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You) - Tammi Terrell
11. Can't Break The Habit - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
12. I Don't Want To Take A Chance - Mary Wells
13. Nothing But Heartaches - The Supremes
14. Come See About Me - The Contours
15. That's The Way Love Is - Gladys Knight & the Pips
16. Get Ready - Rare Earth
17. La La La La La - Little Stevie Wonder
18. Maybe Tomorrow - The Jackson 5

First broadcast August 2014


Episode Forty: «Black»

Motown historian Steve Devereux presents another hand-picked selection of hits and rarities.

FEATURING:

1. War - Edwin Starr
2. Night Fo' Last - Shorty Long
3. Barefootin' - The Marvelettes
4. Live Wire - Martha & the Vandellas
5. Stop Beating Around The Bush - The Velvelettes
6. Something About You - Debbie Dean
7. Until You Came Along - Carolyn Crawford
8. High Heel Sneakers - Stevie Wonder
9. You've Got To Earn It - The Temptations
10. You Keep Running Away - Chuck Jackson
11. Darling, I Hum Our Song - The Four Tops
12. Your Old Stand-By - Mary Wells
13. Standing At The Crossroads Of Love - The Supremes
14. Thank You Love - Billy Eckstine
15. That's The Way Love Is - Marvin Gaye
16. Love Woke Me Up This Morning - Brenda Holloway
17. Wish I Knew - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
18. The Tracks Of My Tears - Gladys Knight & the Pips

First broadcast August 2014


Episode Thirty-Nine: «Jade»

Motown historian Steve Devereux presents another hand-picked selection of hits and rarities.

FEATURING:

1. I'm Here Now That You Need Me - J. J. Barnes
2. The End Of Our Road - Marvin Gaye
3. Love Is What You Make It - The Temptations
4. The Day You Take One (You Have To Take The Other) - The Marvelettes
5. Ooo Baby Baby - The Miracles
6. I'll Never See My Love Again - Kim Weston
7. Don't Judge Me - Brenda Holloway
8. If Wishes Came True - Anita Knorl
9. No More Tearstained Make-Up - Martha & the Vandellas
10. If I Were Your Woman - Gladys Knight & the Pips
11. Baby  I Need Your Loving - The Supremes
12. Still Water (Love) - The Four Tops
13. Cleo's Back - Jr. Walker & the All Stars
14. Choo Choo Train - Little Lisa
15. That's The Reason Why - The Velvelettes
16. Ain't That Peculiar - Dennis Edwards
17. One Too Many Heartaches - The Isley Brothers
18. As - Stevie Wonder

First broadcast August 2014


Episode Thirty-Eight: «Amberine»

Motown historian Steve Devereux presents another hand-picked selection of hits and rarities.

FEATURING:

1. Have You Heard About The Fool - Chuck Jackson
2. I Second That Emotion - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
3. A Little More Love - Kim Weston
4. The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game - The Marvelettes
5. Like A Nightmare - The Andantes
6. It's A Crying Shame (The Way You Treat A Good Man Like Me) - Shorty Long
7. Let Me Fall In Love With You - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
8. You've Been A Long Time Coming - Marvin Gaye
9. How Can I Say I'm Sorry - Jimmy Ruffin
10. Suddenly - Brenda Holloway
11. Do You Love Me - The Contours
12. Something About You - The Four Tops
13. Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing - Stevie Wonder
14. This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You) - The Supremes
15. When Somebody Loves You (You're Never Alone) - Gladys Knight & the Pips
16. Behind A Painted Smile - The Isley Brothers
17. Head Over Heels In Love With You Baby - The Spinners
18. No More Water In The Well - The Temptations

First broadcast August 2014


Episode Thirty-Seven: «Chartreuse»

Motown historian Steve Devereux presents another hand-picked selection of hits and rarities.

FEATURING:

1. Keep An Eye - Gladys Knight & the Pips
2. I Got A Feeling - The Four Tops
3. I Pray Every Day You Won't Regret Loving Me - David Ruffin
4. If You Can Want - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
5. The Day Will Come Between Sunday And Monday - Kiki Dee
6. You Beat Me To The Punch - Mary Wells
7. Uptight (Everything's Alright) - The Supremes
8. Please Don't Go - Stevie Wonder
9. Camouflage - The Temptations
10. Ain't That Peculiar - Marvin Gaye
11. Baby Don'tcha Worry - Tammi Terrell
12. Land Of A Thousand Boys - Brenda Holloway
13. Don't Mess With Bill - The Marvelettes
14. Cleo's Mood - Jr. Walker & the All Stars
15. I Feel Sanctified - The Commodores
16. I'm In Love (And I Know It) - The Velvelettes
17. Is There A Place (In His Heart For Me) - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas

First broadcast August 2014


Episode Thirty-Six: «Damson»

Motown historian Steve Devereux presents another hand-picked selection of hits and rarities.

FEATURING:

1. I Hear A Symphony - The Supremes
2. I Gotta Find A Way To Get You Back - The Temptations
3. Breakaway - The Lewis Sisters
4. Where Were You - Brenda Holloway
5. We're Gonna Be More Than Friends - The Spinners
6. Much Better Off - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
7. Never Can Say Goodbye - The Jackson 5
8. Everything's Right Everything's Wrong - Chris Clark
9. Can't Stop Now (Love Is Calling) - Tammi Terrell
10. The Tracks Of My Tears - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
11. Baby Baby Come Home - The Four Tops
12. So Glad It's Summertime - The Marvelettes
13. No Time For Tears - The Elgins
14. It Only Happens When Love Is Gone - The Monitors
15. I'm Here Now That You Need Me - Dennis Edwards
16. If You Really Love Me - Stevie Wonder
17. Got Myself A Good Man - Gladys Knight & the Pips

First broadcast July 2014


Episode Thirty-Five: «Florida»

Motown historian Steve Devereux presents another hand-picked selection of hits and rarities.

FEATURING:

1. Needle In A Haystack - The Velvelettes
2. Baby I Need Your Loving - Gladys Knight & the Pips
3. You've Really Got A Hold On Me - The Temptations
4. In My Lonely Room - Diana Ross & the Supremes
5. He's A Good Guy (Yes He Is) - The Marvelettes
6. You Lost The Sweetest Boy - Mary Wells
7. Mickey's Monkey - The Miracles
8. Never Give You Up - Blinky & Edwin Starr
9. Ask The Lonely - The Four Tops
10. Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever - Marvin Gaye
11. Hey Lordy - Bobby Taylor
12. To Know You Is To Love You - Syreeta
13. Keep It Up (Unreleased 1963 version) - Martha & the Vandellas
14. All Because I Love You - The Isley Brothers
15. Dinah - David Ruffin
16. Keep On Truckin' (Part 1) - Eddie Kendricks
17. Only You (Can Love Me Like You Love Me) - The Supremes

First broadcast July 2014


Episode Thirty-Four: «Peach»

Motown historian Steve Devereux presents another hand-picked selection of hits and rarities.

FEATURING:

1. Another Star - Stevie Wonder
2. You Don't Love Me No More - Gladys Knight & the Pips
3. Baby Baby I'm In Love Again - Debbie Dean
4. It Takes Two - Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston
5. Bad Girl - The Miracles
6. Angel - The Satintones
7. Happiness Is Guaranteed - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
8. Save Me (My Ship Of Love Is Sinking) - The Velvelettes
9. Too Busy Thinking About My Baby - Jimmy Ruffin
10. You Can't Keep A Good Man Down - The Four Tops
11. (I'm So Glad) Heartaches Don't Last Always - The Supremes
12. I Know Better - The Marvelettes
13. Now That There's You - Valerie Simpson
14. Ain't No Sun Since You've Been Gone - The Temptations
15. I Just Can't Help But Feel The Pain - The Spinners
16. You've Made Me So Very Happy - Brenda Holloway
17. Then You Changed - Singin' Sammy Ward

First broadcast July 2014


Episode Thirty-Three: «Bronze»

Motown historian Steve Devereux presents another hand-picked selection of hits and rarities.

FEATURING:

1.Stubborn Kind Of Fellow - Marvin Gaye
2.He's The One I Love - Tammi Terrell
3.The Zoo (The Human Zoo) - The Commodores
4.Friendship Train - Gladys Knight & the Pips
5.Caught You Puttin' The Game On Love - The Marvelettes
6.Love Has Gone - The Four Tops
7.I Wonder Why (Nobody Loves Me) - Billy Eckstine
8.I'll Be In Trouble - The Temptations
9.Honey Boy - The Supremes
10.Fading Away - Bobby Taylor & the Vancouvers
11.Just Look Through Your Window At The World - Marv Johnson
12.Sweet Lovin' - Chris Clark
13.Hold On I'm Coming - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
14.Candy To Me - Eddie Holland
15.That's A Funny Way - The Velvelettes
16.Put Yourself In My Place - The Isley Brothers
17.You've Really Got A Hold On Me - The Miracles

First broadcast July 2014


Episode Thirty-Two: «Terracotta»

Motown historian Steve Devereux presents another hand-picked selection of hits and rarities. Rather more rarities this time (there are still plenty of big hits to come, but I felt like digging into the crates a bit more for this one!)

FEATURING:

1. Sweet Was The Love - The Four Tops
2. I'm Gonna Get You - Gladys Knight & the Pips
3. What A Good Man He Is - Tammi Terrell
4. I Gotta Thing For You - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
5. I'm So Sorry - Mary Wells
6. It Must Be Love - The Contours
7. Memories Of Her Love (Keep Haunting Me) - The Spinners
8. Who Could Ever Doubt My Love - Brenda Holloway
9. A Thrill A Moment - Kim Weston
10. Golden Lady - Stevie Wonder
11. You Got Me Worried - Hattie Littles
12. Expressin' My Love - Stu Gardner
13. Without You - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
14. Mother You, Smother You - The Supremes
15. How Can I Forget - The Temptations
16. Keep Off, No Trespassing - The Marvelettes
17. (We've Got) Honey Love - The Velvelettes
18. Memories - Marvin Gaye

First broadcast July 2014


Episode Thirty-One: «Charcoal»

Motown historian Steve Devereux presents another hand-picked selection of hits and rarities.

FEATURING:

1. Save Some Room In Your Heart - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
2. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes
3. This Love Will Never Die - The Miracles
4. Don't Be Afraid - Bobby  Taylor
5. It's A Desperate Situation - Marvin Gaye
6. You Need Me - Brenda Holloway
7. Melodie - Bobby  Darin
8. Don't You Miss Me A Little Bit Baby - Jimmy Ruffin
9. Lost Without You - The Four Tops
10. There's No Stopping Us Now - The Supremes
11. I Want My Baby  Back - Edwin Starr
12. We've Got A Way Out Love - The Originals
13. It's Growing - The Temptations
14. It's Summer - Gladys Knight & the Pips
15. No Good Without You - The Isley Brothers
16. Something's Wrong - Chris Clark
17. My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) - David Ruffin

First broadcast July 2014


Episode Thirty: «Pink»

Motown historian Steve Devereux presents another hand-picked selection of hits and rarities.

FEATURING:

1. There Is No Tomorrow (Only Tears And Sorrow) - The Marvelettes
2. Love, Don't Take A Holiday - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
3. Devil In His Heart - Carolyn Crawford
4. The Day Will Come - Freddie Gorman
5. Forever - Marvin Gaye
6. I'll Be Alright - Brenda Holloway
7. My Business, Your Pleasure - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
8. I Am The Man For You Baby - Edwin Starr
9. I Didn't Know How Right It Was (But Oh What A Night It Was) - The Contours
10. Little Miss Sweetness - The Temptations
11. I'm So Afraid Of Losing You - The Four Tops
12. It Should Have Been Me - Gladys Knight & the Pips
13. There's A Ghost In My House - R. Dean Taylor
14. I'm Livin' In Shame - Diana Ross & the Supremes
15. Long Gone Lover - The Velvelettes
16. Don't Compare Me With Her - Kim Weston
17. The Assembly Line - The Commodores

First broadcast June 2014


Episode Twenty-Nine: «Olive»

Motown historian Steve Devereux presents another hand-picked selection of hits and rarities.

FEATURING:

1. Where Did Our Love Go - The Supremes
2. Don't Look Back - The Temptations
3. Don't Make Hurting Me A Habit - The Marvelettes
4. Forget You Ever Met Me Baby  - Barbara McNair
5. Born To Love You - The Isley Brothers
6. For This I Thank You - Gino Parks
7. Here You Come - Hattie Littles
8. I'm Gonna Make It Up To You - Kim Weston
9. On The Avenue - Jimmy Ruffin
10. Bless You - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
11. Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder
12. Sad Souvenirs - The Four Tops
13. Shop Around - The Miracles
14. Don't Let Him Shop Around - Debbie Dean
15. California Soul - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
16. Everybody Needs Love - Mary Wells
17. Didn't You Know (You'd Have To Cry Sometime) - Gladys Knight & the Pips

First broadcast June 2014


Episode Twenty-Eight: «Silver»

Motown historian Steve Devereux presents another hand-picked selection of hits and rarities. And some fairly major technical problems.

FEATURING:

1. Trouble - The Isley Brothers
2. My Sugar Baby - Frank Wilson
3. Each Little Teardrop - Brenda Holloway
4. Fancy Meeting You Here - Kim Weston
5. It's A Shame - The Spinners
6. He's All I Got - The Supremes
7. Playboy - The Marvelettes
8. I Wish It Would Rain - The Temptations
9. Tears At The End Of A Love Affair - Tammi Terrell
10. Pretty Little Angel - Edwin Starr
11. Oh Little Boy (What Did You Do To Me) - Mary Wells
12. In And Out Of My Life - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
13. That's The Night The Love Died - The Elgins
14. Since I Lost You Girl - The Monitors
15. Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The One To Say Goodbye) - Gladys Knight & the Pips
16. I Wish I Liked You (As Much As I Love You) - Marvin Gaye
17. I Can't Escape Your Memory - The Four Tops

First broadcast June 2014


Episode Twenty-Seven: «Cerise»

Motown historian Steve Devereux presents another hand-picked selection of hits and rarities.

FEATURING:

1. Ooowee Baby  (alternate version) - The Supremes
2. My Guy - Mary Wells
3. Out In The Country - Bobby  Taylor
4. You'se A Son Of A Gun - Marvin Gaye
5. He Who Picks A Rose - Edwin Starr
6. I Don't Wanna Lose What I Got - Barbara McNair
7. Heavenly - The Temptations
8. Once I Have You I Will Never Let You Go - The Originals
9. Point It Out - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
10. Standing In The Shadows Of Love - The Four Tops
11. Jealousy Is Creeping Up On Me - The Contours
12. Your Cheating Ways - The Marvelettes
13. Never Had A Dream Come True - Stevie Wonder
14. Sorry Is A Sorry Word - Ivy Jo
15. Lucky Lucky Me - Jimmy Ruffin
16. Trapped In A Love Affair - Brenda Holloway
17. A Love Like Yours Don't Come Knocking Every Day - Martha & the Vandellas
18. It's All Over But The Shoutin' - Gladys Knight & the Pips

First broadcast June 2014


Episode Twenty-Six: «Marine»

Motown historian Steve Devereux presents another hand-picked selection of hits and rarities.

FEATURING:

1. Helpless - Chuck Jackson
2. After The Rain - Kim Weston
3. Nobody Else But You - The Spinners
4. You're My Everything - Gladys Knight & the Pips
5. Had You Been Around - Billy Eckstine
6. My Black Belt - Hattie Littles
7. Take Me - Mable John
8. I Got Heaven Right Here On Earth - The Temptations
9. Oh, I've Been Blessed - Bobby Taylor
10. I'm In Love Again - The Supremes
11. Ain't That Good News - The Supremes
12. Lonely Lover - The Four Tops
13. Maria (You Were The Only One) - Jimmy Ruffin
14. Memory Chest - Tammi Terrell
15. Hooked Real Good On A Bad Thing - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
16. He's Misstra Know-It-All - Stevie Wonder

First broadcast June 2014


Episode Twenty-Five: «Violet»

More hits and rarities, including some Sixties gems from Motown’s early days. Enjoy!

FEATURING:

1. Crying In The Night - The Monitors
2. Truly Yours - The Spinners
3. Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) - The Temptations
4. I Wish It Would Rain - Gladys Knight & the Pips
5. Remember When - The Four Tops
6. Oh Be My Love - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
7. Oh I Apologize - Barrett Strong
8. I've Got A Notion - Henry Lumpkin
9. When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes - The Supremes
10. Heat Wave - Martha & the Vandellas
11. You Can't Get Away - The Velvelettes
12. Too Many Fish In The Sea - The Marvelettes
13. Fingertips (Part 2) - Little Stevie Wonder
14. Operator - Brenda Holloway
15. Gonna Keep On Tryin' Till I Win Your Love - Edwin Starr
16. Take Him Back If It Makes You Happy - The Contours
17. Change What You Can - Marvin Gaye

First broadcast June 2014


Episode Twenty-Four: «Umber»

Another hand-picked selection of hits and rarities from Motown’s golden era. Have fun!

FEATURING:

1. Lonely Lonely Girl Am I - The Velvelettes
2. Truly Yours - The Temptations
3. Prove It - Mary Wells
4. All That's Good - The Miracles
5. That's How It Was (Right From The Start) - The Devastating Affair
6. You Haven't Done Nothin' - Stevie Wonder
7. No One There - Martha Reeves
8. Love Trouble Heartache & Misery - Hattie Littles
9. Just One Last Look - The Four Tops
10. You Are Very Much A Part Of Me - Brenda Holloway
11. Cupid (extended mix) - The Supremes
12. Stop! In The Name Of Love - Kim Weston
13. That's The Way Love Is - The Isley Brothers
14. I'm Gonna Hold On As Long As I Can - The Marvelettes
15. Tea House In China Town - The Spinners
16. If This World Were Mine - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
17. Let It Be - Gladys Knight & the Pips

First broadcast June 2014


Episode Twenty-Three: «Plum»

June is upon us (how?!), and so I’m back on the airwaves with another hour of Motown crate-digging. Yet again, I can’t really believe I get to play some of this stuff on daytime radio, but the response has been amazing. Enjoy!

FEATURING:

1. Danger Heartbreak Dead Ahead - The Marvelettes
2. You Need Love Like I Do (Don't You) - Gladys Knight & the Pips
3. Anonymous - Barbara McNair
4. Once I Got To Know You (Couldn't Help But Love You) - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
5. Living For The City - Stevie Wonder
6. Poor Side Of Town - The Monitors
7. First I Look At The Purse - The Contours
8. I Couldn't Dance - Freddie Gorman
9. Old Love (Let's Try It Again) - The Four Tops
10. What Am I Going To Do Without Your Love - Martha & the Vandellas
11. Wish I Knew - Diana Ross & the Supremes
12. When You Are Available - The Elgins
13. Save Me From This Misery - The Isley Brothers
14. Living In A World I Created For Myself - Jimmy Ruffin
15. The Lord's Prayer - The Temptations
16. We'll Keep On Rolling - Brenda Holloway
17. When I Feel The Need - Marvin Gaye

First broadcast June 2014


Episode Twenty-Two: «Prussian»

It’s the last show of May 2014, and Motown historian Steve Devereux serves up another quality selection of soul treats from the Motown vaults

FEATURING:

1. I Can't Erase The Way I Feel - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
2. Goodbye and Good Luck - Mary Wells
3. My Weakness Is You - Edwin Starr
4. A Woman Just Won't Do Right - Shorty Long
5. Sweeter As The Days Go By - The Four Tops
6. Dinah - The Temptations
7. Eddie's Love - Eddie Kendricks
8. Slow Down - Tammi Terrell
9. My Love Is Your Love (Forever) - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
10. Take Me In Your Arms And Love Me - Gladys Knight & the Pips
11. Pin Point It Down - The Fantastic Four
12. Any Girl In Love (Knows What I'm Going Through) - Kim Weston
13. Back In My Arms Again - The Supremes
14. Another Day, Another Way - Barbara Randolph
15. No Time For Tears - The Marvelettes
16. Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) - Marvin Gaye
17. Something Out Of The Blue - Stevie Wonder

First broadcast May 2014


Episode Twenty-One: «gold»

Motown historian Steve Devereux selects another batch of Motown hits and rarities, perfect for a hot summer evening. Lots of hand-picked choices from deep in the vaults, including a few you won’t often hear on the radio…

FEATURING:

1.  I Was Made To Love Her - Stevie Wonder
2.  It's A Lonely World Without Your Love - The Four Tops
3.  I Will Never Let You Get Away - Jimmy Ruffin
4.  Promise Me - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
5.  Let Love Live (A Little Bit Longer) - The Velvelettes
6.  Forever In My Heart - The Temptations
7.  Too Busy Thinking About My Baby - The Monitors
8.  Who Could Ever Doubt My Love - The Supremes
9.  Give A Little Love - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
10.  Grandma's Hands - Bobby Taylor
11.  I'm Hooked - The Marvelettes
12.  Whole Lotta Woman (national version) - The Contours
13.  Just A Closer Walk With Thee - Gladys Knight & the Pips
14.  In My Lonely Room - Martha & the Vandellas
15.  I'm On The Right Track - Brenda Holloway
16.  Can You Feel It, Babe - Chuck Jackson
17.  Up The Ladder To The Roof - The (70s) Supremes

First broadcast May 2014


Episode Twenty: «cyan»

Another selection of red hot Detroit rarities and classic grooves from the world’s greatest record label, specially selected for you by Motown historian Steve Devereux. Whether you’re new to Motown or a seasoned veteran, you’ll find something good here.

FEATURING:

1. Just A Little Misunderstanding - The Contours
2. Gotta Say It, Gonna Tell It Like It Is - The Four Tops
3. Don't Make Me Live Without Your Love - The Lewis Sisters
4. Marionette - The Marvelettes
5. Forever Came Today - Diana Ross & the Supremes
6. I Can't Go On Sharing Your Love - The Isley Brothers
7. Love Is Good - The Velvelettes
8. One Way Out - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
9. Everyday I'll Love You More Than Yesterday - Gladys Knight & the Pips
10. Come On And See Me - Tammi Terrell
11. I'm In Love With You - Marvin Gaye
12. Bah Bah Bah - Suzee Ikeda
13. Sad Song - Brenda Holloway
14. I Cross My Heart - The Spinners
15. Thank You Love - The Elgins
16. I Truly Truly Believe (alternate version) - The Temptations
17. A Fork In The Road - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles

First broadcast May 2014


Episode Nineteen: «red»

Hand-picked hits, harmonies and hard-hitting soul from the world’s greatest record label, specially chosen by Motown historian and writer Steve Devereux

FEATURING:

1. Get Ready - The Temptations
2. Come And Get These Memories - Kim Weston
3. There Goes A Lonely Man - Marv Johnson
4. I'm Wondering - Stevie Wonder
5. Hope I Don't Get My Heart Broke - Marvin Gaye
6. You Neglect Me - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
7. You Share The Blame - The Monitors
8. Bernadette - The Four Tops
9. Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever - Chuck Jackson
10. Way Over There - The Miracles
11. My Beloved - The Satintones
12. Hold To God's Unchanging Hand - Rev.  Chas Glover
13. Yes, No, Maybe So - Barrett Strong
14. Mix It Up - The Marvelettes
15. You've Got So Much To Shout About - The Isley Brothers
16. Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart - The Supremes
17. It's Time To Go Now - Gladys Knight & the Pips

First broadcast May 2014


Episode Eighteen: «apple»

Motown historian Steve Devereux presents another hour(-ish) hand-picked selection of beautiful and lesser-known Motown sounds, this time featuring a great upbeat run of rare early ’60s girl group pop tunes

FEATURING:

1. Start With Joy In The Morning - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
2. Time - Edwin Starr
3. Just Another Guy - The Spinners
4. Since I Lost My Baby - The Temptations
5. Something's Happening - The Velvelettes
6. One Block From Heaven - Mary Wells
7. Knock On My Door - The Marvelettes
8. Run, Run, Run - The Supremes
9. Two Can Have A Party - Tammi Terrell
10. My Love Is Your Love (Forever) - The Isley Brothers
11. Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever - The Four Tops
12. I Never Loved Nobody But You - Jimmy Ruffin
13. Can You Give Me Love With A Guarantee - Gladys Knight & the Pips
14. Bah Bah Bah - Barbara Randolph
15. Lucky Lucky Me - Marvin Gaye
16. Show Me You Can Dance - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
17. We'll Have A Good Thing Going On - David Ruffin

First broadcast May 2014


Episode Seventeen: «chocolate»

It’s the first show of May, and Motown historian Steve Devereux picks a summertime selection of top Motown tunes from the label’s 60s and 70s heyday

FEATURING:

1. Here Are The Pieces Of My Broken Heart - Gladys Knight & the Pips
2. Baby I Need Your Loving - The Four Tops
3. Precious Little Things - The (70s) Supremes
4. Serve Yourself A Cup Of Happiness - The Monitors
5. I Know Better - Barbara McNair
6. Hey Love - Stevie Wonder
7. Go Ahead And Laugh - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
8. You Can Cry On My Shoulder - Brenda Holloway
9. I Truly, Truly Believe (Melvin version) - The Temptations
10. Tear It On Down - Marvin Gaye
11. When My Love Was Born - The Marvelettes
12. He - Diana Ross & the Supremes
13. Put Yourself In My Place - The Elgins
14. Your Heart Belongs To Me - The Velvelettes
15. My Heart Is Like A Clock - Mary Wells
16. Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got - Jimmy Ruffin
17. You Must Be Love - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles

First broadcast May 2014


Episode Sixteen: «royal»

Another hand-picked selection of Motown’s big hits and hard-to-find classics from writer and historian Steve Devereux, featuring Northern stompers and soul ballads aplenty

FEATURING:

1. My Love For Your Love - The Elgins
2. If You Ever Get Your Hands On Love - Gladys Knight & the Pips
3. Got To Have You Back - The Isley Brothers
4. Your Unchanging Love - Marvin Gaye
5. Right On Brothers And Sisters - Jr.  Walker & the All Stars
6. Another Lonely Night (Completes Another Empty Day) - Marv Johnson
7. Reflections - Diana Ross & the Supremes
8. Just Another Lonely Night - Brenda Holloway
9. Love's Gone Bad - Chris Clark
10. I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) - The Four Tops
11. Quicksand - Martha & the Vandellas
12. I'm The Exception To The Rule - The Velvelettes
13. Here I Am Baby - Barbara McNair
14. (Loneliness Made Me Realize) It's You That I Need - The Temptations
15. Brick House - The Commodores
16. Sing What You Wanna - Shorty Long
17. You Got Me Hurtin' All Over - Barbara Randolph

First broadcast April 2014


Episode Fifteen: «Magenta»

Writer and historian Steve Devereux presents an Easter selection of Motown treats, with big hits and hard to find classics from most of Motown’s top names as well as some less familiar faces

FEATURING:

1. You Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes (request)
2. The One Who Really Loves You - Mary Wells
3. Everybody's Gotta Pay Some Dues - The Miracles
4. The Touch of Venus - Patrice Holloway
5. The Love Line - Brenda Holloway
6. Everybody Needs Love - The Velvelettes
7. Somebody Knows, Somebody Cares - Stevie Wonder
8. I'm The Exception To The Rule - The Temptations
9. (It's Easy To Fall In Love) With A Guy Like You - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
10. When Love Comes Knocking At My Heart - Tammi Terrell
11. I Can't Get Along Without You - The Monitors
12. Taos New Mexico - R. Dean Taylor
13. Don't Let Me Down - Kim Weston
14. How Great Thou Art - Gladys Knight & the Pips
15. Tonight Was Made For Love - The Marvelettes
16. You're All I Need To Get By - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
17. You Keep Running Away - The Four Tops

First broadcast April 2014


Episode Fourteen: «Brown»

More classic Motown selections from Steve Devereux, who this week (after a short old-school interlude) is looking at some standout cuts from the early Seventies.

FEATURING:

1. Whole Lot Of Shakin' In My Heart (Since I Met You) - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
2. Two Lovers - Mary Wells
3. You Ain't Livin' 'Till You're Lovin' - Tammi Terrell
4. I'll Never Change - The Four Tops
5. Ungena Za Ulimwengu (Unite The World) - The Temptations
6. Just Another Lonely Night - The Fantastic Four
7. I'm Someone Who Cares - The Originals
8. Don't You Be Worried - The Commodores
9. Each Day Is A Lifetime - David Ruffin
10. Sun Country - Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons
11. Sinner Man - Valerie Simpson
12. Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours - Stevie Wonder
13. Doobedood'ndoobe, doobedood'ndoobe, doobedood'ndoo - Diana Ross
14. You Keep Me Hangin' On - Hugh Masekela

Episode Thirteen: «Orange»

Steve Devereux picks some more of Motown’s best records of the 60s and 70s, from million-selling 45s to obscure B-sides and unreleased cuts. Hitsville USA quality all the way through!

FEATURING:

1. You're Walking Out With My Heart - Brenda Holloway
2. You Hit Me Where It Hurt Me - Kim Weston
3. Stop! In The Name Of Love - The Supremes
4. A Tear from a Woman's Eye - The Temptations
5. Say You - The Monitors
6. When You're Young And In Love - The Marvelettes
7. Why Must You Go - The Velvelettes
8. A Bird In The Hand (Is Worth Two In The Bush) - Gladys Knight & the Pips
9. I'm Ready For Love - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
10. Love Feels Like Fire - The Four Tops
11. Our Lives Are Shaped By What We Love - Odyssey
12. Just My Soul Responding - Smokey Robinson
13. Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
14. I'll Be Here - Jay & the Techniques
15. Life Can Be Beautiful When You're In Love - The Elgins
16. Oh How I'd Miss You - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
17. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) - Marvin Gaye

First broadcast April 2014


Episode Twelve

Writer and historian Steve Devereux picks another brand new selection of his top Motown hits and rarities for you, this time including a couple of little-heard Hitsville blues cuts. Enjoy!

FEATURING:

1. Because I Love Him - The Marvelettes
2. (theme) Festival Time - San Remo Golden Strings
3. Don't Let The Joneses Get You Down - The Temptations
4. My World Is Crumbling - Brenda Holloway
5. Conscience I'm Guilty - Hattie Littles
6. Part Time Love - Singin' Sammy Ward
7. Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) - Marvin Gaye
8. Come Get This Thang - G. C.  Cameron & Willie Hutch
9. Love, Guess Who - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
10. Love Child - Diana Ross & the Supremes
11. Give Me Something - Tommy Good
12. Gotta Hold On To This Feeling - Jr.  Walker & the All Stars
13. Reach Out I'll Be There - The Four Tops
14. (Tell Me) Ain't It The Truth - J. J.  Barnes
15. Since I've Lost You - The Undisputed Truth
16. You Gave Me Love - Jimmy Ruffin
17. I'm Not A Plaything - Marv Johnson

First broadcast April 2014


Episode Eleven

Writer and historian Steve Devereux gets April off to a bang, digging in the Motown crates to bring another weekly dose of big hits and hard to find classics, from the obscure to the unavoidable.

FEATURING:

1. I Want You Back - The Jackson 5
2. 6 by 6 - Earl Van Dyke
3. Twin Brother - Eddie Holland
4. Does Your Mama Know About Me - Bobby Taylor & the Vancouvers
5. Colour Combination - Jack Hammer
6. Smiling Faces Sometimes - The Undisputed Truth
7. Every Time I See You I Go Wild - Stevie Wonder
8. There's A Song In My Heart - The Commodores
9. I Can't Dance To That Music You're Playin' (original version)
    - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
10. That'll Be The Day - The Temptations
11. I Guess I'll Always Love You - Diana Ross & the Supremes
12. He Lifted Me - The Gospel Stars
13. Stoned Love - The Supremes
14. Daddy Could Swear, I Declare - Gladys Knight & the Pips
15. Take This Heart Of Mine - Marvin Gaye
16. If I Could Build My Whole World Around You - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
17. I Had A Dream - Shorty Long

Episode Ten

More classic Motown selections from writer and historian Steve Devereux, who this week was feeling a little bit Northern. Even more than usual, that is.

FEATURING:

1. Think It Over (Before You Break My Heart) - Brenda Holloway
2. Festival Time - San Remo Golden Strings
3. Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While) - Kim Weston
4. (I Know) I'm Losing You - The Temptations
5. 7 Rooms of Gloom - Four Tops
6. A Bird In The Hand (Is Worth Two In The Bush) - The Velvelettes
7. I Think I Can Change You - The Marvelettes
8. Heartless - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
9. I Can't Help Loving You Baby - The Contours
10. Lead Me And Guide Me - Holland-Dozier
11. Do You Know What I'm Talking About - LaBrenda Ben
12. Going Down For The Third Time - Diana Ross & the Supremes
13. Never Say No To Your Baby - The Hit Pack
14. Baby Don't You Do It - Marvin Gaye
15. I'm In Love With You Baby - The Monitors
16. Life Beats - The Supremes
17. I Gotta Dance To Keep From Crying - The Miracles
18. I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Gladys Knight & the Pips

First broadcast March 2014


Episode Nine

The weekly classic Motown radio show returns with more big hits and hard to find classics.

FEATURING:

1. Honey Bee (Keep On Stinging Me) [Out On The Floor Mix]
     - Diana Ross & the Supremes
2. Gotta See Jane - R. Dean Taylor
3. Why Am I Lovin' You - Debbie Dean
4. Your Love Is Wonderful - The Four Tops
5. Just Look What You've Done - Brenda Holloway
6. I'll Keep Holding On - The Marvelettes
7. Keep On Lovin' Me Honey - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
8. Your Love Is Amazing - Shorty Long
9. Jimmy Mack - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
10. Just Walk In My Shoes - Gladys Knight & the Pips
11. Honey Boy - Mary Wells
12. His Eye Is On The Sparrow - Marvin Gaye
13. Bring Back The Sunshine - The Velvelettes
14. For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder
15. Mornin' Train - Arthur Adams
16. Bad Seed - Chris Clark
17. You'll Lose A Precious Love - The Temptations

First broadcast March 2014


Episode Eight

Another hour of Hitsville hits and history from the dedicated Motown show.

FEATURING:

1. Easily Persuaded - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
2. Bring Back The Love - The Monitors
3. Chained - Marvin Gaye
4. Right Before My Eyes - The Four Tops
5. Where There's A Will There's A Way - Brenda Holloway
6. Poor Little Rich Girl - The Marvelettes
7. My Girl - The Temptations
8. What Becomes of the Brokenhearted? (early mix) - Jimmy Ruffin
9. Love Where Are You Hiding - The Elgins
10. Chantilly Lace - Shorty Long
11. I Want To Go Back There Again - Chris Clark
12. These Things Will Keep Me Loving You - The Velvelettes
13. Blackmail - Bobby Taylor
14. Forgive And Forget - Mary Wells
15. Just One Last Look - The Temptations
16. A Love She Can Count On - The Miracles
17. The Composer - Diana Ross & the Supremes

First broadcast March 2014


Episode Seven

The only weekly radio show (that we know of!) dedicated 100% to classic Motown returns with another selection of hits and rarities from the world’s greatest record company.

FEATURING:

1. I'll Turn To Stone - Barbara Randolph
2. Beauty Is Only Skin Deep - The Temptations
3. You're My Remedy - The Marvelettes
4. Mother Dear - The Supremes
5. Little Miss Sweetness - The Isley Brothers
6. This Feeling In My Heart - The Spinners
7. You Got The Love I Need - The Undisputed Truth
8. Honey Chile - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
9. I Like Everything About You - The Contours
10. Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
11. My Heart (extended stereo version) - Tammi Terrell
12. Pilgrim Of Sorrow - The Wright Specials
13. How Can I - Brenda Holloway
14. Nathan Jones - The Supremes
15. Beware Of A Stranger - Rita Wright
16. More Love - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles

First broadcast March 2014


Episode Six

Wales’ best (well, only) dedicated Motown show returns with another hour of Motown greats and discoveries.

FEATURING:

1. We Will - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
2. Come Round Here (I'm The One You Need) - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
3. I'm So Glad It's Twilight Time - The Velvelettes
4. In And Out Of Love - Diana Ross & the Supremes
5. I Got A Weak Heart - Kim Weston
6. A Weakspot In My Heart - The Isley Brothers
7. Time Is Passin' By  - The Monitors
8. I'll Turn To Stone - The Four Tops
9. I Can't Be Hurt Anymore - David Ruffin
10. Don't Let Me Be Lonely - Tammi Terrell
11. You've Got It Bad Girl - Stevie Wonder
12. Change Of Heart - The Marvelettes
13. I Can't Get Next To You - The Temptations
14. Color My World Blue - The (70s) Supremes
15. My 2 Arms - You = Tears - The Elgins
16. This Love Starved Heart Of Mine (Is Killing Me) - Marvin Gaye

First broadcast March 2014


Episode Five

(The first hour of…) another live radio show filled with Motown hits and rarities, carefully selected for your enjoyment.

FEATURING:

1. East Side West Side - Jimmy Ruffin
2. Finders Keepers Losers Weepers - The Marvelettes
3. Tell Me It's Just A Rumor Baby - The Isley Brothers
4. Baby  I Miss You - Tommy Good
5. Fading Away - The Temptations
6. What Love Has Joined Together - Mary Wells
7. There's Love In This World - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
8. Stone Soul Booster - Buzzie
9. Surrender - Diana Ross
10. Cindy - Bobby Taylor
11. Don't Give Up - The Burnadettes
12. With Your Love Came - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
13. Love Is Here And Now You're Gone - The Supremes
14. What You Gonna Do With Me Baby - The Four Tops
15. You - Marvin Gaye
16. The End Of Our Road - Gladys Knight & the Pips

First broadcast March 2014


Episode Four

The second hour of the Sunday show, again recorded as a stand-alone episode for midweek repeat. Plenty of rare treats, including a great Bobby Taylor/Monitors back-to-back and the British single version of the Tops’ A Simple Game

FEATURING:

1. Twenty Five Miles - Edwin Starr
2. My Springtime - Terry Johnson
3. Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
4. I Want To Be Humble - The Devastating Affair
5. I've Got To Find Myself A Brand New Baby - David Ruffin
6. Do Right Baby Do Right - Chris Clark
7. All I Need - The Temptations
8. Show Me The Way - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
9. He Was Really Saying Something - The Velvelettes
10. A Simple Game - The Four Tops
11. Malinda - Bobby Taylor & the Vancouvers
12. The Letter - The Monitors
13. It's Love I Need - Brenda Holloway
14. Floy Joy - The Supremes
15. The Love I Saw In You Was Just A Mirage - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
16. Too Late I Learned - The Spinners
17. Baby A Go Go - Barbara McNair

First broadcast February 2014
Produced by Catrin Griffiths


Episode Three

Hour one of our second weekly show, in which we reach into the stacks and pull out some rare treasures along with a generous helping of big hits, as well as a few listener requests.

FEATURING:

1. Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) - Frank Wilson
2. Too Busy Thinking About My Baby - Marvin Gaye
3. Shoo-Doo - The Contours
4. Darling Baby - The Elgins
5. That's How Heartaches Are Made - The Marvelettes
6. River Deep, Mountain High - The Supremes & Four Tops
7. He Doesn't Love Her Anymore - Martha & The Vandellas
8. Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue) - The Temptations
9. Keep On Lovin' Me - Frances Nero
10. Choosey Beggar - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
11. Redeemed - The Pronouns
12. You Made Me Feel Like (Everything Is Alright) - Syreeta
13. Endless Love - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
14. The Only Time I'm Happy - The Supremes
15. Who Is She And What Is She To You? - Gladys Knight & The Pips
16. Superstition - Stevie Wonder

First broadcast February 2014
Produced by Catrin Griffiths


Episode Two

The second hour of the show, recorded as a stand-alone episode for midweek repeat. Again, plenty of super Motown cuts, both well-known and not so well-known, including rarely-heard versions of tracks by the Supremes and the Velvelettes.

FEATURING:

1. Never Leave Your Baby's Side - Martha & the Vandellas
2. Suspicion - The Originals
3. But I Love You More - The Blackberries
4. I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) - The Four Tops
5. You Can't Hurry Love (alt take) - Diana Ross & The Supremes
6. It's So Hard Being A Loser - The Contours
7. Farewell Is A Lonely Sound - Jimmy Ruffin
8. Since You've Been Loving Me - The Velvelettes
9. All I Do Is Think About You - Tammi Terrell
10. Over And Over - The (70s) Supremes
11. Money (That's What I Want) - Barrett Strong
12. Uptight (Everything's Alright) - Stevie Wonder
13. Sorry Is A Sorry Word - The Temptations
14. Feel Like Givin' Up - Posse
15. Maybe I Dried My Tears (For The Last Time) - The Marvelettes
16. Who You Gonna Run To - Brenda Holloway
17. Going To A Go-Go - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles

First broadcast February 2014
Produced by Catrin Griffiths


Episode One

Our first live episode! Or the first hour of it, anyway. The second hour gets repeated as a standalone show on Wednesdays, so I can’t upload it until then… but there’s plenty of big hits and classy rarities here to keep you busy!

FEATURING:

1. Dancing in the Street - Martha & the Vandellas
2. All I Need Is A Chance - Robert Dobyne
3. Ain't Too Proud To Beg - The Temptations
4. Lover Boy - Carolyn Crawford
5. Just One More Kiss (Before You Leave) - The Marvelettes
6. Come See About Me - The Supremes
7. I Love Every Little Thing About You - Stevie Wonder
8. Function at the Junction - Shorty Long
9. For All We Know - The Spinners
10. Seek And You Shall Find - The Isley Brothers
11. If You Gonna Leave Just Leave - Gladys Knight & the Pips
12. Clip My Wings - The Four Tops
13. I Am Bound - The Golden Harmoneers
14. What Good Am I (Without You) - Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston
15. Rescue Me - Blinky
16. I Want You (7" Mix) - Marvin Gaye

First broadcast February 2014
Produced by Catrin Griffiths


Special: Smokey Robinson Songbook

Paying tribute to the songwriting genius of Smokey Robinson, Motown’s go-to hitmaker in the 60s and early 70s. Hard to narrow the great man’s career down to just one hour – I hope you like some of my choices!

FEATURING:

The Temptations * Mary Wells * The Miracles * Marvin Gaye * The Supremes * The Marvelettes * The Four Tops * Marv Johnson
First broadcast February 2014


Special: Stevie Wonder Songbook

Celebrating the 60s Motown songwriting of Stevie Wonder for himself and others

FEATURING:

Stevie Wonder (obviously) * The Supremes * The Contours * The Four Tops * The Spinners * Smokey Robinson & the Miracles * Edwin Starr * The Velvelettes * Billy Eckstine
First broadcast January 2014


Special: Motown Duets

The story of Motown’s greatest pairings in history, from 1960 to the ’80s

FEATURING:

Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston * Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell * Diana Ross and the Supremes & the Temptations * The Supremes & Four Tops * Chuck Jackson & Yvonne Fair * Blinky & Edwin Starr * David & Jimmy Ruffin * Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye * Smokey Robinson & Mary Wells * Sherri Taylor & Singin’ Sammy Ward * Mary Wells & Marvin Gaye * Dennis Edwards feat. Siedah Garrett * Billy Preston & Syreeta
First broadcast January 2014


Special: Holland-Dozier-Holland

The story of arguably Motown’s greatest hitmakers, the legendary HDH production and writing team behind many of Motown’s most beloved hits

FEATURING:

The Supremes * The Four Tops * Martha & the Vandellas * Marvin Gaye * The Elgins * Kim Weston * The Temptations * Freda Payne * Lamont Dozier * Eddie Holland * Holland-Dozier
First broadcast December 2013


Special: Motown Guys

A collection of some of Motown’s top male artists. Includes an excerpt from my interview with the Four Tops’ Duke Fakir

FEATURING:

The Temptations * The Four Tops * Marvin Gaye * Smokey Robinson & the Miracles * Stevie Wonder * The Jackson 5 * The Isley Brothers * David Ruffin * The Spinners * Edwin Starr * The Commodores * Jimmy Ruffin * Singin’ Sammy Ward
First broadcast December 2013


Special: Motown Ladies

Honouring some of the greatest female artists in Motown history

FEATURING:

The Supremes * Martha & the Vandellas * Gladys Knight & the Pips * Mary Wells * The Marvelettes * Brenda Holloway * Kim Weston * The Velvelettes * Tammi Terrell * Barbara Randolph * Mable John * Hattie Littles
First broadcast December 2013


2 thoughts on “Radio”

  1. Hey Motown fans, just a heads-up that we’ve launched the U.K. stream of http://www.big8radio.com. It’s now available for listening – also on the live365 app. CKLW The Big 8 was the station in Detroit.Mi and Windsor,Ontario that launched all the Motown and Soul Classics. We are a tribute station in the 60s/70s Boss Radio style from the Motor City featuring over 1500 Motown songs on our weekday breakfast program “Motown In The Morning” heard at 8am EDT. Our library features 10,000 oldies from th3 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Give it a spin for a ton Motown and Northern Soul!!! We also have lots of classic station photos and 60s and 70s music charts.

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