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In Mojo's Motown top 100, it was mentioned that The Velvelettes recorded a couple of songs in French. I was immediatly interested; real French soul! Turned out they were never released. Well, until 2004's compilation The Velvelettes - The Motown Anthology. From the liner notes: 'Berry Gordy...

Motown Records Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebration -

Today marks the official 50th anniversary of Motown Records, and members of some of the label’s most famous acts were on hand in the Motor City to help kick off what will be a year-long celebration for the famed label. The Four Tops’ Abdul “Duke” Fakir and members of the...

The Supremes 'Play' Again On Rarities Set - Nearly 50 rare Supremes tracks will see the light of day on a new double-disc set, "Let the Music Play: Supreme Rarities 1960-1969." The project is due April 29 via Motown/Hip-O-Select.com. "Play" sports a wealth of alternate versions or vocals on favorites such as "You Can't Hurry Love," "Back in My...

Bettye LaVette: Interpretations: The British Rock Songbook -

Veteran soul singer Bettye LaVette comes full circle with these 13 inspired British Invasion covers reworked in a classic, American R&B style. LaVette’s spooky 2008 revival of The Who ballad “Love Reign O’er Me,” reworked for the Kennedy Center Honors program saluting the band, sparked Interpretations, and the live recording...

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