The Motown Sound of the 1970’s Part I – FREE Livestream Music Program

Travel back in time to the 1970’s and hear the classic songs of the Motown Sound .

Motown Records is an American record label founded by Berry Gordy Jr. in 1959.
Its name, a blend of motor and town, has become a nickname for Detroit, where the label was originally headquartered.

Motown played an important role in the racial integration of popular music as an African American-owned label that achieved crossover success.

Motown’s #1 Hit Singles from the 1970’s:

“I Want You Back” – The Jackson 5
“ABC” – The Jackson 5
The Love You Save” – The Jackson 5
“War” – Edwin Starr
“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” – Diana Ross
“I’ll Be There” – The Jackson 5
“The Tears of a Clown” – Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
“Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)” – The Temptations
“Ben” – Michael Jackson
“Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” – The Temptations
“Superstition” – Stevie Wonder
“You Are the Sunshine of My Life” – Stevie Wonder
“Touch Me in the Morning” – Diana Ross
“Let’s Get It On” – Marvin Gaye
“Keep on Truckin’ (Part 1)” – Eddie Kendricks
“You Haven’t Done Nothin'” – Stevie Wonder
“Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To)” – Diana Ross
“Love Machine (Part 1)” – The Miracles
“Love Hangover” – Diana Ross
“I Wish” – Stevie Wonder
“Don’t Leave Me This Way” – Thelma Houston
“Sir Duke” – Stevie Wonder
“Got to Give It Up (Pt. 1)” – Marvin Gaye
“Three Times a Lady” – Commodores
“Still” – Commodores

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This is a musical history program where we will provide the historical context of various aspects of the Motown Sound, with emphasis on pop culture (as opposed to music theory) followed by a video recording of each of the selections.

The historical items will be provided via pictures and video so viewing the presentation is recommended, but you are also free to just listen to the music via audio only.

Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman , the founder/director of the non-profit community organization Washington, DC History & Culture . Robert was born and raised in Detroit, earned an art history degree from the University of Michigan and spent the first two years of his career at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

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Zoom Connection:

This educational and entertaining program is open to all regardless of age, geographic location, etc. and since it is an online/virtual event via Zoom you can connect from anywhere in the world.

Zoom events have a limit on the number of people that can participate and therefore the event may “sell-out” once a certain number of registrations has been reached.

Zoom Connection Link Will Be Emailed:

Login info will emailed approximately 8-24 hours prior to the event.
If you haven’t received the Zoom connection an hour before the event feel free to contact us.

Zoom Connection Suggestions:
Connecting to Zoom a few minutes early is strongly recommended.

This is a visual presentation so the bigger device screen that you can use the better.

To join the event simply click the Zoom link that is emailed separately and follow the instructions.

If clicking the link doesn’t work you can try copying and pasting it instead.
Depending on the device Zoom may work better in some browsers/devices than others – if one doesn’t work try another.

If you are disconnected for any reason just reconnect.
When all else fails read and follow the directions. : )

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This program is presented by the non-profit community organization Washington, DC History & Culture :
“ bringing people together to experience the history and culture of Washington, DC .”

For more entertaining and educational programs visit us at:

https://www.Meetup.com/DCHistoryAndCulture
https://DCHistoryAndCulture.Eventbrite.com

We look forward to seeing you – thanks!

Robert Kelleman
Washington, DC History & Culture
rkelleman@yahoo.com