In many ways, 1966 provided the perfect environment for a label like Motown. Pop music was at its peak, and Motown was certainly the country’s most important record label when it came to creating pop music. That, plus the social inroads that brought Black popular culture into the mainstream all helped to boost Motown toward the forefront of America’s consciousness.

In a short while , the times would be a-changin’ (again) and Motown would find it necessary to adapt. Adaptation is something Motown had been doing since its inception, so that in itself would not present a problem, but in 1966, Motown and its subsidiary labels didn’t need to do anything more than just continue to be what they already were, and continue to do what they were already doing.

This show compiles all singles released by the label during the latter part of 1966, including;

(Come ‘Round Here) I’m the One You Need – The Miracles

A Place in the Sun – Stevie Wonder

Money (That’s What I Want) – Jr. Walker & the All Stars

(I Know) I’m Losing You – The Temptations

I’ve Passed This Way Before – Jimmy Ruffin

Since I Lost You Girl – The Monitors

Standing in the Shadows of Love – The Four Tops

It Takes Two – Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston

6 by 6 – Earl Van Dyle & the Motown Brass

Goodnight Irene – The Originals

The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game – The Marvelettes

Mother You, Smother You - Christine Schumacher & The Supremes