From a musical perspective, 1964 was extremely significant for two specific reasons; 1) The British Invasion, led by the Beatles, and 2) Motown.

This may be our 16th show covering every Motown “A” – side, but it is our first show covering the music of Motown during the year 1964. This is the year that the label busted wide open, and started firing on all cylinders. Here is how the year began for the recording artists on Motown: Gordy, Tamla, Soul, Melody and V.I.P. –

Castles in the Sand – Little Stevie Wonder

Live Wire – Martha & the Vandellas

Shambles – Gene Henslee

The Way You Do the Things You Do – The Temptations

If Your Heart Says Yes – The Serenaders

He’s a Good Guy (Yes He Is) - The Marvelettes

How Can We Tell Him – Bobby Breen

Run, Run, Run – The Supremes

After the Showers Came Flowers – Joanna & the Triangles

(You Can’t Let the Boy Overpower) The Man In You – The Miracles

Only You – Sammy Turner

You’re a Wonderful One – Marvin Gaye