In 1977 Rose Royce’s debut single rose to the top of the pop and R&B charts
Norman Whitfield
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Ken Shane
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When Dennis Edwards replaced David Ruffin in the Temptations their sound changed but the hits kept coming
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Ken Shane
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Two classic versions of one classic song. Which is your favorite?
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Ken Shane
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The muscular Tempts or the slow-burning Al Green. Which version is your favorite?
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Ken Shane
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Barrett Strong had an early hit but found real success as a Motown songwriter
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Ken Shane
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Legendary studio guitarist Dennis Coffey had a hit of his own in ’71
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Ken Shane
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Willie Hutch was a producer, songwriter, arranger, and hit-maker with 1975’s “Love Power”
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Ken Shane
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Gene Chandler’s extraordinary career spanned the doo-wop, r&b, soul, and disco eras.
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Ken Shane
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Shirley Ellis emerged as a three-hit wonder at a dark time in the nation’s history
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Ken Shane
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Norman Whitfield and the Velvelettes were a match made in soul music heaven
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Ken Shane
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The Undisputed Truth’s hit was one of many in the storied career of producer Norman Whitfield
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Ken Shane
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Rare Earth scored big with two Temptations covers, and more
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Ken Shane
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David Ruffin was not the only Temptation who went on to solo success
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A Motown immortal is celebrated in recent reissues
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Ken Shane
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Before “War” Edwin Starr hit it big with “25 Miles”
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Ken Shane
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David Ruffin’s final single as lead vocalist with the Temptations featured one of his finest performances.
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Ken Shane
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Gladys Knight & the Pips were one of the biggest acts of the ’70s. They reached their Motown peak with a Jim Weatherly penned hit in 1973.
Jason Hare
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Welcome back to another edition of CHART ATTACK!, everybody!Á‚ We’re going back a full 32 years this week, and it’s an interesting chart: if you like your rock or your…
Ken Shane
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Today is a very important day in the history of popular music. It was on this day in 1959 that Motown was born. An auto worker by the name of…
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