Sam & Dave’s “Soul Man” Defined a Movement
How the nation's racially-charged riots inspired this iconic hit.
Motown Spotlight: December 2024 – The Four Tops; Motown Artists Quotes
When author Iain McCartney told me he was planning to write a book about The Four Tops, I quickly replied
Motown Spotlight: November 2024 – Eddie Kendricks
For someone who has lived through the decade of the best music ever, when I write ‘fifty years ago’, I
Soul Music Archives: The Supremes: “I Hear a Symphony” – 7th No. 1 Hit
An urgent memo helps The Supremes get a seventh No. 1 hit.
Soul Music Archives: Quincy Jones – 1975 & 1978 Interviews
In soulful remembrance of the iconic Quincy Jones (1933-2024), a rewind to two interviews conducted by John Abbey in the
Motown Spotlight: October 2024 – Pat Lewis; The Supremes; Mary-Scherrie-Susaye
As we recently lost Pat Lewis, I thought it might be nice to spend a little time with her and
