November 18, 2003
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Standing in the Shadows of Motown
Who knew? Apparently very few. The Motown sound would not be on my today’s list of top 3 favorite music genres, but from the 50′s through the 70′s it was inescapable. So many of the Motown songs were anthems, like Marvin Gaye’s “What Goin’ On?” during the Vietnam war era. Behind virtually all the big names and top hits (more than the Beatles and Stones ever put together) was a group of great musicians who called themselves the Funk Brothers. They never received the recognition they deserved and when Motown one day with no warning removed to L.A. they were left behind to vanish back into the clubs and studios. This is their history, interspersed with clips from the news of the time. It’s not about the singers who sang in front of them, it’s about a family. 5 stars out of 5. Must see for any music lover.
Deep Thought:Blow ye winds, Like the trumpet blows; But without that noise. Today I am grateful for:Cyberspace
