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In 1960, Barrett Strong's Money (That's What I Want) became the first hit from the new label - initially known as Tamla Records and later renamed Motown with reference to the car-making city of Detroit (Motor Town).
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Motown Records (originally called Tamla Records) in Detroit.
NBC2 News 2009
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In 1960, Barrett Strong's Money ( 'That's What I Want') became the first hit from the new label - initially known as Tamla Records and later renamed Motown with reference to the car-making city of Detroit (Motor Town).
India eNews 2009
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The Marvelettes were signed to Tamla Records, a label owned by Motown Records founder Berry
NPR Topics: News 2011
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The Marvelettes were signed to Tamla Records, a label owned by Motown Records founder Berry
NPR Topics: News 2011
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Tamla Records soon became Motown Record Corporation, and Gordy's ear for talent - and his business savvy - helped make Motown one of the most successful record labels ever.
NPR Topics: News 2010
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Gordy Jnr reinvested his money to set up Tamla Records in 1959 and subsequently Motown.
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Motown is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary - the label was founded by Berry Gordy Jr as Tamla Records on 12 January 1959, then incorporated as the Motown Record Corporation in
British Blogs 2008
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The Detroit-based label was founded by Berry Gordy as Tamla Records on January 12, 1959, and incorporated as Motown Record Corporation in 1960.
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Tamla Records and Motown Records, founded by Berry Gordy Jr., were incorporated as Motown Record Corp.
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