Every Single Motown 'A-Side': The 'Summer of Love' Influences
Episode 36
Episode date - February 6, 2009
While the ‘Summer of Love’ provided the impetus for cultural change, it also had a profound effect on popular music. Motown was not exactly in the eye of the hurricane, but you can hear trace influences in their releases from this era.
This show includes;
Chained – Paul Peterson
For All We Know – The Spinners
I Was Made to Love Her – Stevie Wonder
More Love – Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
It’s Been a Long, Long Time (A Long Time) – The Elgins
Everybody Needs Love – Gladys Knight & the Pips
Your Unchanging Love – Marvin Gaye
You’re My Everything – The Temptations
Shoot Your Shot – Jr. Walker & the All Stars
Don’t You Miss Me a Little Bit Baby – Jimmy Ruffin
That’s the Way Love Is – The Isley Brothers
Reflections – Diana Ross & the Supremes
Love Bug Leave My Heart Alone – Martha & the Vandellas