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Obama on Thursday called Motown's music "the soundtrack of the civil rights era," and credited the pioneering record label's tight lyrics, catchy melodies and deep soul with helping to "blur the line between music that was considered either black or white."
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Obama on Thursday called Motown's music "the soundtrack of the civil rights era," and credited the pioneering record label's tight lyrics, catchy melodies and deep soul with helping to "blur the line between music that was considered either black or white."
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"Nobody usually tells our story, about what happened before the Supremes became Motown's stars."
Rick Sperling: Detroit Royalty at the Bob Evans Rick Sperling 2011
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Ashford, who along with wife Valerie Simpson wrote some of Motown's biggest hits, died in a New York City hospital, said publicist Liz Rosenberg, who was Ashford's longtime friend.
Songwriter Nick Ashford Of Ashford & Simpson Dies The Huffington Post News Editors 2011
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People also overlook that Motown's first popular guy group was the Contours and that "Do You Love Me Now That I Can Dance" was Motown's first guy group hit.
Rick Sperling: Detroit Royalty at the Bob Evans Rick Sperling 2011
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People forget that "Please Mister Postman" was Motown's first number one hit on the pop charts.
Rick Sperling: Detroit Royalty at the Bob Evans Rick Sperling 2011
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His first job as a songwriter saw him signed to Motown's publishing arm.
Ellen Sterling: Jimmy Webb: Still Making the Music That Will Likely Last Forever Ellen Sterling 2011
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Unlike the city as a whole, Motown's Hispanic population is growing.
Detroit's Population Crashes Kate Linebaugh 2011
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The White House announced today that The President and Mrs. Obama will host a concert "celebrating Motown's legacy," with performances by the likes of Smokey Robinson, John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Nick Jonas, Seal and Jamie Foxx, who will also serve as the evening's host.
John Legend, Smokey Robinson and more to honor "Motown Sound" with White House concert David Malitz 2011
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I think everybody remembers hearing his songs, watching the moon walk on television during Motown's 25th anniversary.
Obama sends condolences to Jackson's family, says Gibbs 2009
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