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#1 Let's Get it On
Marvin Gaye
2 Super Freak (Part 1)
Rick James
3 Brick House
Commodores
4 I'll Make Love to You
Boyz II Men
5 I Heard it Through the Grapevine
Marvin Gaye
6 Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)
The Temptations
7 End of the Road
Boyz II Men
8 Mary Jane
Rick James
9 You are the Sunshine of My Life
Stevie Wonder
10 What's Going On
Marvin Gaye
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Motown Christmas CalendarMotown Christmas Calendar

Get in the spirit we've created a Motown Christmas Calendar on Facebook that's fun whether you celebrate or not!  It isn't too late to start!  Click here! 

Each day you'll answer a Motown trivia question to receive an ornament on your calendar.  Collect all 25 ornaments by 12/31/09 and receive a holiday surprise!

And don't forget the two great Christmas compilations available now: Jackson 5 Ultimate Christmas Collection & The Ultimate Motown Christmas Collection




I Want You Back! Unreleased Masters Available Now!I Want You Back! Unreleased Masters Available Now!
There had never been an act like the Jackson 5 before and there will never be another one like it again. Now, on the 40th anniversary of the group’s landmark Motown debut – their smash hit “I Want You Back” b/w “Who’s Lovin’ You” was issued Oct. 7, 1969 – the Jackson 5 is heard like never before.

I Want You Back! Unreleased Masters (Motown/UMe), available now, brings to the public for the first time 12 unreleased recordings that include unique alternate versions of well-known hits as well as near classics and should-have-been-hits by one of the most popular groups of all time.  Preview the album here!

Click here to order your copy at Amazon.com today!



UNIVERSAL MOTOWN’S FINEST ROCK DETROIT AT THE 2009 UNITED WAY THANKSGIVING DAY NFL HALFTIME SHOW: A UNIVERSAL MOTOWN’S FINEST ROCK DETROIT AT THE 2009 UNITED WAY THANKSGIVING DAY NFL HALFTIME SHOW: A
The Label’s Newest Stars Join Forces To Perform Classics From Motown’s All-American Songbook

(November 5, 2009 – New York, NY) The most quintessential of American holidays, Thanksgiving, is the setting for a special celebration of a quintessentially American musical treasure: the classic songs of Motown. NFL fans will be dancing in their seats at home and at Ford Field in Detroit during the 2009 United Way Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show: A Motown 50th Anniversary Tribute. The Motown tribute will take place during halftime of the first game of the NFL’s Thanksgiving tripleheader when the Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, November 26 at 12:30 PM ET on FOX.

Click here to read more on the performing artists!



New Mad Men AM Radio Playlists Include Motown ArtistsNew Mad Men AM Radio Playlists Include Motown Artists

Barrett Strong, Mary Wells and Smokey Robinson & the Miracles can all be found in the new playlists representing insights into each Mad Men character's life.  Visit iTunes to see the full playlists and click here to read the full press release.  Don’t forget to tune in Sunday’s at 10PM/ 9C on AMC! 



For the First Time: Marvin Gaye Fine Art PrintsFor the First Time: Marvin Gaye Fine Art Prints
For the first time, Marvin Gaye museum quality fine art prints, printed from the original negatives on acid free archival rag paper, stamped with the Motown original logo are available only through our Hip-O Select site!

Click here to see the different images!



MOTOWN’S GREATEST IN CLASSIC TV PERFORMANCES ON MOTOWN 50 – THE DVD MOTOWN’S GREATEST IN CLASSIC TV PERFORMANCES ON MOTOWN 50 – THE DVD
Motown Records changed the sound of popular music and also its face. With Motown artists appearing on television’s music and variety shows, the label put African-Americans in the spotlight like no other music company ever had. In this 50th anniversary year of Motown’s founding, Motown 50 – The DVD (Motown/UMe), to be released November 3, 2009, presents 18 classic and often rare television performances from 1965 through 1971 featuring some of the label’s greatest artists performing their biggest hits.

Click here for more on the release!



ItIt's A Motown Christmas!
*First 2-CD Motown Christmas set Ultimate Motown Christmas Collection features the Suprmes, Temptations, Four Tops, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Boyz II Men, Stevie Wonder and More!

*The Jackson 5 Ultimate Chrismas Collection - Classic holiday compilation expanded with bonus tracks and new mixes spotlighting Michael.  Click here to read more on the releases!

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Smokey Robinson on A&ESmokey Robinson on A&E's Private Sessions this Sunday 9/27!

This Sunday, September 27th at 9am EST - Only on A&E’s PRIVATE SESSIONS – Don’t miss a special hour with the Motown legend SMOKEY ROBINSON. He joins A&E’s Private Sessions to support The Recovery Project Rally with a terrific performance at Cadman Plaza in Brooklyn. He treats us to some of his greatest hits, “Going to a Go Go,” “I Second That Emotion,” “Being With You,” “Just To See Her,” and a special song from his new album ”Don’t Know Why.” Don’t miss his intimate interview with host Lynn Hoffman, revealing some of his heart-felt thoughts on Michael Jackson, and his struggles with addiction, as well as his 50 year friendship with Motown founder Berry Gordy.

http://www.aetv.com/private-sessions/



Motown 50 Fanthology – 2 CD Set – Available Now!!Motown 50 Fanthology – 2 CD Set – Available Now!!

The fans have spoken--and “My Girl” by The Temptations is their all-time favorite Motown recording. The results of the online voting held in June and July can be heard on the two-CD set Motown 50 Fanthology (Motown/UMe), available now everywhere, which continues the celebration of Motown’s 50th anniversary. 

Visit People's Choice to see which of the top ranking Jackson 5 singles people picked as their favorite!

Order your copy at Amazon.com today!



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Today in Motown History!Today in Motown History!

December 14

Motown holds the top three positions on Billboard’s Hot 100 in 1968, with “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” (Marvin Gaye), “Love Child” (Diana Ross & the Supremes) and “For Once In My Life” (Stevie Wonder).

Click here for other recent facts! 




Motown:The Complete Number 1sMotown:The Complete Number 1s
MOTOWN: THE COMPLETE NO. 1's is a 10-CD box set containing every Motown No. 1, adding up to a staggering 192 tracks that hit the top, plus 10 whose cover versions were No. 1. This special set is housed in a replica of the original Motown headquarters: the "Hitsville U.S.A." house on Detroit's West Grand Boulevard.  It's a true collectible. The boxset comes with a mini-photo book, including rare and classic images and an introductory essay by the one and only Smokey Robinson.



Motown 50 Podcast SeriesMotown 50 Podcast Series
Celebrate Motown's 50th anniversary with this podcast series featuring rare and intimate conversations with Motown legends, producers, songwriters and singers - including Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, the Jackson 5 and more. Listen to fantastic stories including exclusive insights on some of the greatest songs ever, from "My Girl" to "Love Hanger" to "Brick House"!

Subscribe to the series here. Episodes updated weekly.

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The Definitive Collection
The Temptations

Classic Motown


The Definitive Collection
Gladys Knight & The Pips

Classic Motown


I'll Be There
Jackson 5

Motown


The Definitive Collection
Rick James

Classic Motown


Hello World - The Motown Solo...
Michael Jackson

Motown


Motown: The Complete No 1s
Various Artists

Motown


I Want You Back! Unreleased...
Jackson 5

Motown


Ultimate Christmas Collection
Jackson 5

Motown


The Definitive Collection
Diana Ross & The Supremes

Classic Motown


El DeBarge
El DeBarge

Motown


The Definitive Collection
Four Tops

Classic Motown


The Definitive Collection
Debarge

Classic Motown


Ultimate Collection
Jackson 5

Chronicles


The Stripped Mixes
Michael Jackson

Classic Motown


The Definitive Collection
Jr. Walker & The All Stars

Classic Motown


The Definitive Collection
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas

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The Ultimate Collection -...
Various Artists

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The Definitive Collection
Mary Wells

Classic Motown


The Definitive Collection
Marvelettes

Classic Motown
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