Moton Celebrates 50 Years
THIS MONTH the story of Motown

With an $800 loan from his family, Berry Gordy, Jr., established Motown Records in January 1959. Within a few years, this Detroit-based outfit was selling more singles and releasing more hits than any other record company.
More About Motown's Origins

Learn About Berry Gordy, Founder of Motown

Motown: The Complete No. 1's

This beautiful, 10-disc set designed to look like the famous Hitsville, USA, studios in Detroit, contains 202 tracks. The breadth of music is impressive and will appeal to even the most devoted Motown listener.



THE MUSIC

Now That's What I Call Motown

For a perfect survey of who's who and what's what in Motown, turn to the 25-track Now That's What I Call Motown collection.



LISTEN to song clips included on the album

Martha & The Vandellas

"Dancing in the Streets"

The Contours

"Do You Love Me?"

The Four Tops

"I Can’t Help Myself
(Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)"

Barrett Strong

"Money (That’s What I Want)"

The Temptations

"My Girl"

Mary Wells

"My Guy"

The Marvelettes

"Please Mr. Postman"

The Miracles

"Shop Around"

Jr. Walker & the All Stars

"Shotgun"

The Supremes

"Stop in the Name of Love"

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