The Motown Sound: The Early Years – Livestream Music History Program
Event Category: Musical Events and Presentations/Discussions
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The Motown Sound: The Early Years
– Livestream Music History Program –
Friday, December 4, 2020
at 7:00 PMRegister HERE (Free)
Travel back in time to late 1950’s – mid 1960’s to hear the distinctive music of the early 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.
Early Motown performers include Diana Ross & The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Temptations, The Marvelettes, Stevie Wonder, Mary Wells, Martha & The Vandellas, The Four Tops, and many more!
Motown’s #1 Hit Singles from the 1960’s:
“Please Mr. Postman” – The Marvelettes
“Fingertips” – Little Stevie Wonder
“My Guy” – Mary Wells
“Where Did Our Love Go” – The Supremes
“Baby Love” – The Supremes
“Come See About Me” – The Supremes
“My Girl” – The Temptations
“Stop! In the Name of Love” – The Supremes
“Back in My Arms Again” – The Supremes
“I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” – Four Tops
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This is a musical history program where we will provide the historical context of various topics with an emphasis on pop culture (as opposed to music theory) including selected video recordings from various artists.
The historical items will be provided via pictures and video so viewing the presentation on-screen 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.
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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 please 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:
Facebook
https://www.Facebook.com/DCHistoryAndCulture
Meetup
https://www.Meetup.com/DCHistoryAndCulture
Eventbrite
https://DCHistoryAndCulture.Eventbrite.com
YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonDCHistoryCulture
We look forward to seeing you – thanks!
Robert Kelleman
Washington, DC History & Culture
202-821-6325 (text only)
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