AM, Then FM (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
When we started last week, we mentioned that “A Motown Christmas” has long been one of our holiday faves. We’ve been playing it for 30 years now. From the beginning, Motown and its associated labels made sure their top artists put out Christmas albums. Berry Gordy undoubtedly recognized their perpetual money-making potential. Today, we have three tunes [...]
The Concert Blog (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago
In honor of this election year, I am looking back at the 25 greatest protest songs of all time. I’m starting with No. 25 and working my way up. Note: Each artist was only eligible to have one song make the list. To read past entries on this list, click here . 2, “What’s Going On,” Marvin Gaye (1971) Motown boss Berry Gordy wasn’t wrong often, at least not on a professional basis, but...
KansasCity.com (Free subscription) | 28/11/2008
•Motown Records founder Berry Gordy Jr. is 79. •Singer Randy Newman is 65. •Musician Paul Shaffer (“Late Show With David Letterman”) is 59.
Pink Is The New Blog (Free subscription) | 28/11/2008
... Awards in Germany last night, too. Chamillionaire is 29, Jon Stewart ( The Daily Show ) is 46 and Berry Gordy, Jr. is 79 years old today. Click HERE to see who else is celebrating a birthday today. 50 Cent is worried about his money .
PopWreckoning (Free subscription) | 28/11/2008
... A Year with Andre Williams , which follows the charismatic hit songwriter (he has recorded with Berry Gordy , Ike Turner , Stevie Wonder and Jon Spencer to name a few) and his struggle with his creative vision and his addictions. Many Noise Pop Film Festival screenings will include Q&A discussions with the filmmakers. WolfgangsVault.com returns as a presenting sponsor of the 2009...
