– Sam Armstrongĥ3: This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You) (The Isley Brothers) This tune, co-written by Stevie Wonder, was the group’s most successful song for Motown, reaching No. The Spinners would go off to record more for Atlantic Records, but you can understand why Motown wanted to get in on the ground floor of this talented vocal group. The movie for which it was written is largely forgotten today, but the song will be remembered forever.
It’s a perfect marriage of two distinct and talented voices. One of the greatest duets ever, this Lionel Richie-penned tune topped the Billboard charts for nine weeks. – Sam Armstrongĥ5: Endless Love (Lionel Richie & Diana Ross) If you’re looking for a perfect example of “The Motown Sound,” you’d be hard-pressed to find a better one than 1963’s “Heatwave.” With doo-wop vocals, a hefty backbeat, and plenty of horns, this is the classic sound of the label. ADVERTISEMENT 56: Heatwave (Martha Reeves & The Vandellas)
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