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Motown begins
Motown was started in 1959 by Berry Gordy Jr. in Detroit, USA.
The name Motown comes from “Motor Town”, the nickname for Detroit.
🎵 Gordy wanted to make music for everyone — no matter where you came from.
He created a new sound: soul music with pop and R&B. It had strong beats and
happy melodies.
The studio was small — just a little house called Hitsville U.S.A.
But from this house came many, many hit songs.
🎵 Let’s listen to: “My Girl” – The Temptations (1964)
This is a classic Motown hit with a simple, sweet melody.
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The sound of Motown
Motown music had a special sound.
It was fun, easy to dance to, and full of emotion.
The songs often had:
- Strong beats
- Simple words
- Catchy melodies
- A big, full band
🎵 Let’s listen to: “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell (1967)
This is a famous Motown duet with lots of energy.
Motown songs were made to make people feel happy, hopeful, or in love.
Many people, from all backgrounds, loved this music.
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Motown Stars
Berry Gordy was good at finding talent.
He worked with many young artists who became superstars.
🎤 Stevie Wonder – He was blind, but played the piano, drums and harmonica.
He was a musical genius, even as a child. 🎵 Let’s listen to: “Superstition” (1972)
This song has a funky beat and cool rhythm.
Stevie plays almost everything himself!
🎤 The Supremes – A famous girl group with Diana Ross.
They sang about love, growing up, and feelings.
Their music was stylish and fun. 🎵 Let’s listen to: “You Can’t Hurry Love” (1966)
It’s a fast and happy song that makes you want to dance.
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🎤 Other famous Motown stars were:
- The Jackson 5 (with young Michael Jackson)
- Smokey Robinson
- The Temptations
- Marvin Gaye
- The Four Tops
These artists changed pop music forever.
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Why Motown was special
Motown wasn’t just music — it was a dream.
The studio was small, but the sound was big.
It showed that with talent and hard work, anything is possible.
Hitsville U.S.A. is now a Motown museum. People from all over the world visit it.
Motown also helped break down barriers between white and black music fans.
It brought people together through music.
🎵 Let’s listen to: “Stop! In the Name of Love” – The Supremes
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Motown Today: Bruno Mars
Motown is still alive — in the sound of modern artists.
One of them is Bruno Mars. He loves old-school funk and Motown style.
🎤 Bruno’s music is:
full of groove and rhythm
made with real instruments
great for dancing, just like the Motown sound!
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🎵 “Just the Way You Are” (2010) – sweet and simple
🎵 “Treasure” (2012) – sounds like it came from the 70s
🎵 “Locked Out of Heaven” (2012) – full of energy and soul
🎵 Let’s listen to: “Treasure” – this song feels like Motown!
Bruno Mars also made newer songs that are smooth and funky:
🎵 “Uptown Funk”, “24K Magic”, and “Leave the Door Open”
He says: “Motown music makes people happy — I want to do the same.”
So, even today, we can still dance to the Motown sound — through Bruno Mars!
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Die with a smile
A real Motown sound!
