Episodes
Chairman Berry Gordy Jr. reflects on the Motown Legacy.
Published 10/13/09
Published 10/13/09
The all-time classic Motown anthem "My Girl" is explored.
Published 09/24/09
Award-winning choreographer Toni Basil shares her love for Motown's moves.
Published 09/03/09
Stevie Wonder talks about the inspiration behind, and the making of, the #1 hit "Skeletons" and the ballad "Dark-N-Lovely."
Published 08/27/09
Original Supreme member Mary Wilson shares the story of creating the chart-topping hit "Where Did Our Love Go."
Published 08/17/09
Film director Lawrence Kasdan and his wife Meg discuss how they made the most of Motown music in the classic film The Big Chill.
Published 08/05/09
The Temptations' Otis Williams reflects on the group's timeless No. 1 hit, "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)."
Published 07/29/09
Renaissance man Henry Rollins praises Motown and founder and Chairman Berry Gordy.
Published 07/20/09
OWWW! The Commodores' Walter "Clyde" Orange breaks down their big hit "Brick House," from concept to the top of the charts.
Published 07/14/09
Vibe magazine music editor Sean Fennessey discusses the elegance of Motown as well as his experience growing up with the sounds of Michael, Stevie, Smokey and Boyz II Men.
Published 07/07/09
Award-winning songwriter, and Motown fan, Diane Warren is featured.
Published 06/30/09
Saxophonist David Sanborn talks Junior Walker, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and more.
Published 06/15/09
Medeski, Martin and Wood, the funky acid-jazz trio with deep Motown influences, reflect on their personal Motor City music memories.
Published 06/09/09
Hip-hop pioneer Q-Tip celebrates his all-time favorite Motown track, Diana Ross' "Love Hangover."
Published 05/25/09
In a rare collaborative interview, longtime Motown composers Pam Sawyer and Marilyn McLeod discuss the creation of their mega-hit "Love Hangover."
Published 05/19/09
Modern Soul sensation Raphael Saadiq reflects on his earliest Motown memories, favorites and working with the legendary Stevie Wonder.
Published 05/11/09
Listen to a rare and fun radio session from the early 70's featuring the original Jackson 5 - Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael.
Published 04/28/09
We put KCRW DJ, programmer, music guru and Motown fan Garth Trinidad to the test in this special Motown "blindfold listening" episode.
Published 04/21/09
Marvin Gaye collaborator, the award-winning singer/songwriter Leon Ware, shares his stories and thoughts on the classic album and single, "I Want You."
Published 04/14/09
On this exclusive episode, we dial back to 1966 as Marvin Gaye sits down with Detroit radio DJ Scott Regan and breaks down his first big Motown hit, "Stubborn Kind Of Fellow." It's the first time this intimate, relaxed interview has been heard in more than 40 years.
Published 04/07/09
During the 1960's, all of the stars of Motown talked to popular Detroit radio DJ Scott Regan, but none was more open than Marvin Gaye. On this exclusive episode, listen to a rare and intimate conversation between Scott and Marvin that covers everything from his early ambitions to Berry Gordy to his ultimate goal as an artist.
Published 03/31/09
The great American folk singer and guitarist Richie Havens shares his personal memories of the legendary artist Marvin Gaye. Marvin Gaye, would have celebrated his 70th birthday April 2.
Published 03/23/09
Levi Stubbs and Lamont Dozier break down one of Motown’s biggest hits, the Four Tops’ worldwide smash “Reach Out I’ll Be There.”
Published 03/17/09
Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin and fellow Temps discuss their beginnings and illustrious musical career in a rare archival interview from the 1980s.
Published 03/10/09