Homz Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Marvin Gaye -- "What's Going On" awesome live version. Two extremely powerful political commentaries on war. Done so creatively that you'd hardly even know. Damn does it get any smoother then Marvin. If Bob Dylan and Barry White had a child it would be Marvin Gaye. (Yeah, I know they're guys; it's an hypothetical analogy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killyridols Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 There was a show on BBC Radio 2 recently called the record producers. They had access to the original master tapes of What's Goin On. Listening to Marvins' vocal track blew me away. For me he's the greatest singer ever. The Temptations are a favourite of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 From the thread title, the R&B music of Motown and Memphis (Stax/Volt Records), lives on very well here in the midwest where it was born. That 60's/early 70's music was some of the greatest pop music created anywhere, anytime. 10 -15 years ago I played in two Motown/Memphis R&B showbands at different times. They both worked 5-6 nights a week. Now the problem is I've played all those songs so many times I can't stand to even hear them on the radio anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homz Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 I guess I didn't mean that Motown was a dead music. I meant it was often overlooked here on the forum. We often talk about classic rock, but tend to over look other varieties. It deserves more attention. I realize it's a Gibson forum and much of the Motown isn't guitar dominate like say blues or rock, but I guess I was in a Marvin mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG_Standard Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Stevie Wonder Smokey Robinson and the Miracles http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVbfES9DVLc The Funk Brothers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Funk_Brothers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 The unsung, collective genii of The Funk Brothers, the foundation upon which every Motown hit was built. Just listen to anything Gordy's studio ever put out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 + 1 on the funk bros. marvin's live version of "distant lover", i have it on his greatest hits, is unreal. every time i hear that , the hair on my neck stands up. i love the crowd reaction. amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 another favorite of mine- johnny "guitar" watson. man, i wish i could do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpkin Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 i cant find a youtube of it, but Lovers Prayer by Otis Redding.... wow, just wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG_Standard Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Don't forget about Memphis Soul out of Stax Records, some great artists and tunes! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stax_Records How about thier house band? Booker T. and the MGs http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Booker_T._%26_the_MG%27s Booker T. Jones Donald "Duck" Dunn Steve Cropper Steve Potts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Don't forget about Memphis Soul out of Stax Records' date=' some great artists and tunes!http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stax_Records How about thier house band? Booker T. and the MGs http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Booker_T._%26_the_MG%27s Booker T. Jones Donald "Duck" Dunn Steve Cropper Steve Potts[/quote'] Oh yeah!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LPC Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I never tire of those James Jamerson basslines - it's amazing to hear the bass providing both foundation and additional melody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Matthew Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Funny you ask this, I just sent a text to pj yesterday telling him we need to learn Aint Nothin like the Real Thing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMuYVYlkAts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homz Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 Funny you ask this' date=' I just sent a text to pj yesterday telling him we need to learn Aint Nothin like the Real Thing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMuYVYlkAts [/quote'] Your thinking that one because you like it the most of Marin or because the girl singer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 James Brown!! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I realize it's a Gibson forum and much of the Motown isn't guitar dominate like say blues or rock' date=' but I guess I was in a Marvin mood. [/quote'] Bullsh!t Homz..... I'm gonna back you up here buddy. Motown is as big a part of Classic Rock, as Blues ever was. And Country. And, having said that, there would be NO Rock without bluegrass. It's a long road, and a small wheel, my friend. Best of luck..... Murph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bol316 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Easily Stevie Wonder. Man that Innervisions album is just too good to not own. The best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Matthew Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Your thinking that one because you like it the most of Marin or because the girl singer? BOTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 While not my favorite Motown tunes, most people don't give enough credit to the Jackson 5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DYgf_Cl59o (Go straight to 1:20 to skip the intro) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYx3BR2aJA4 Michael used to be able to really kick it before he grew up into a middle-aged white woman. This is probably in my top three... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAUnQAjZbGM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Yuuukkkkk.... Just sayin'..... I still like yer Z............. Yep...... I think the Groper is mad at me..... How could that be? I don't know...... Murph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I still like yer Z............. Within the next 48 hours, the Z will be on it's way to Utah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solacematt Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Temptations "I Know (I'm Losing You" from the Temptations movie Really loved their music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG_Standard Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Green Onions from the mid-60's...unquestionably one of the greatest grooves in rock history...IMHO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-7QSMyz5rg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Papa Was A Rolling Stone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 The First Lady of Soul Respect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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