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The Supremes Sang Like They Were Begging to Be Set Free—But Motown Made the Plea Sound Like an Alarm

Jun 07, 2026

The Supremes Sang Like They Were Begging to Be Set Free—But Motown Made the Plea Sound Like an Alarm

The Detroit Singer Who Became a Superstar Without Knowing It

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The Detroit Singer Who Became a Superstar Without Knowing It

The Lost Masterpiece Brian Wilson Finished 37 Years Later

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The Lost Masterpiece Brian Wilson Finished 37 Years Later

The Psychedelic Pioneer Who Fought His Way Back to the Stage

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The Psychedelic Pioneer Who Fought His Way Back to the Stage

The Forgotten Album Arthur Lee Waited 35 Years to Perform

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The Forgotten Album Arthur Lee Waited 35 Years to Perform

How Motown Pushed Levi Stubbs to the Edge for “Reach Out”

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How Motown Pushed Levi Stubbs to the Edge for “Reach Out”

How David Ruffin Turned His Temptations Exit Into a Solo Hit

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How David Ruffin Turned His Temptations Exit Into a Solo Hit

The Founding Supreme Motown Replaced at the Height of Fame

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The Founding Supreme Motown Replaced at the Height of Fame

Why Mary Wells Walked Away From Motown After “My Guy”

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Why Mary Wells Walked Away From Motown After “My Guy”

The Million-Selling Hit Fontella Bass Had to Fight to Be Paid For

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The Million-Selling Hit Fontella Bass Had to Fight to Be Paid For

The Motown Secretary Who Turned a Demo Into “Dancing in the Street”

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The Motown Secretary Who Turned a Demo Into “Dancing in the Street”

How “Midnight Plane to Houston” Became “Midnight Train to Georgia”

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How “Midnight Plane to Houston” Became “Midnight Train to Georgia”