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In the 60's as a kid in Detroit, I knew something was going on musically, everywhere my mother took me, musicians were everywhere. I stayed in the same neighborhood. I had no idea Detroit was the mecca.

This was wonderful thank you so much I love all the Motown Music I just wish I could have seen them in person love much from Laura in TN

And to think he's been faking it since then.

What a trip. The Supremes before they were molded, shaped, and crafted, into The Supremes the world would come to know. So glad this footage has survived and surfaced.

I Love You because Smokey you are Icon in my soul , you are the soul of Motown and Aretha Franklin can’t get any better than that !!,and you two the most “soul music “ and I always loved your music “You are the best and my name is Linda Limon and I’m from OKC and I’ll seen you at First Council Casino and also I heard that you got Aretha to come and preform and I was there and Aretha is my favorite and my number 1 and is THE QUEEN OF SOUL rest in peace, I Love You Aretha always and you too Smokey !!!✌️ I hope you read this !!! Love Linda

Sheer gold. Thank you Mr. Ashford for telling your stories. So valuable to me.

And that’s where the name , Lil ‘ Stevie Wonder, came from !!!.

Everytime I hear Motown or Berry Gordy, I think of Florence Ballard and Tammy Terrell.

Thank you Sir

He had a wonderful gift....Very nice story...

Who is at the piano?

I love Mickey’s personality such a sense of humor.

Great doc! Thanks for the post!

Amen

I find it interesting the difference between coming from Philly into the Motown culture(Detroit) was an adjustment for him. Although other record companies followed Motown’s model none ever was able to recreate the “Family feeling m” that they had. I think one of the reasons Marvin & Norman Whitfield fit in so well they put down roots in Detroit immediately. Fascinating culture

To me Mickey Stevenson was the driving force. The music was great but I feel he created the magic. Just look at everything that he had a hard in that we didn’t know about. He also realized before others when it was time to move on…

I'm Puerto Rican and grew up in Boston loving these artists. They don't make music like this anymore Motown and Fania records. It's Thanksgiving evening, had dinner and hoping the Detroit Lions win the Super Bowl. I know it has nothing to do with music but I think it would be great for the people and city of Detroit. Love from Boston and Puerto Rico. 🇵🇷 🇺🇸

Stevie Wonder ❤❤❤❤❤

I LOVE MOTOWN! simon4186

Stevie was 12 and I was 10..... those were the days!

Eddie had a string of singles released after Jamie. The follow-up was If Cleopatra took a chance (was it the answer to Mary Wells’ I Don’t Want to Take a Chance?) was a recording that sounded in place with the Buena Vista Social Club - I’m not kidding! What a record! He cut Leaving Here in 1963, which was a live staple for the Who! He originally recorded Just Ain’t Enough Love, Brenda and If You Don’t Want My Love - all heart wrenching ballads. That man could bring tears to your eyes. Eddie also NAILED a demo recording of Kim Weston’s Take Me in Your Arms. It had so much spirit it shames The Doobie Brothers’ version! Eddie’s voice was one of the best I’ve heard in the course of my life time. But, Mickey’s right. Eddie was not a performer, so his singing career was over before it started. It didn’t stop him from recording demos for other artists though. Sometimes he and Brian would record on records by Martha & the Vandellas or the Supremes.

Fantastic, Micky is a great!

# MotownForever

Whats happen with Marven ?

This guy is a producer, but the producers of this piece don't seem to know about compression.

8 o'clock in the afternoon?

I can’t believe people think he’s been pretending to be blind since Jim Crow laws were still around

This man is the background of the greatest company in the history of music. Mickey Stevenson is the foundation of the infancy of Motown.

I recently had the pleasure of reading Mr. Stevenson's life story in his excellent book "The A & R Man". As a fellow native detroiter who grew up in the same neighborhood as Motown's famous "Hitsville" record studio back in the early 1960s, I can identify personally with the stories and experiences he shared in this very enlightening video. At one point in my life I either walked or drove by the studio everyday on my way to work; had the opportunity to meet several Motown artists along the way. Thank you for posting this.👍🏽

Quanto a America foi lindíssima cheia de talentos negros e brancos increvil.!🇧🇷🇱🇷🇧🇷

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@DianaRoss

Amazing

This is what I always thought life was about. I thought it was a given, but this is the ultimate achievement to me.

Funny cause all my life i thought the defining instruments in the Motown sound was that big drum beat at the beginning of almost every record. And the base guitar riffs. But after listening to this interview I realized it's the modest tamberine. It's literally part of every great Motown hit. As well as in a lot of stacks or any other soul label of that 60s era. So I think the Motown sound was really just the soul sound of the early to mid 60s. This was a awesome interview. Salute to mister Ashford. 🫡🫡

I read every word on a record label. One name that came up frequently was Wm. Stevenson. Marvin Gaye, Kim Weston, Martha & the Vandellas. Credited with songwriting and production, I almost felt like I knew him. When I saw his name in the writers credit with Ivy Hunter, I knew I was going to hear a great song!

Such an inspiration for years, instrumental to the Motown sound. I'm a bass player in an 80s band. I pride in carrying and playing 2 tambourines whenever possible and musical. Am big for giving our singers hand percussion. The rhythms @ Motown made it.

Very informative! Jack is a real legend and a true gentleman. He’s very articulate and sharp for a person of his age. We are blessed to still have him around to share his memories of the greatest independent record company that ever existed.

Que grande _stevi boy wey_ 👌

Look what Big Stars they became!!!

The quality of this is absolutely fantastic for 1963 so clear, actual close ups of Florence and Mary !! (RIP) they were all so young, Diana and Mary only 19 years old and Florence possibly 20? 1963 the year before they hit the big time. Many thanks for posting a fascinating look back in time.

Motown is still significant today. I volunteer at a cafe that serves homeless people. We play the Motown hits for them as they are eating and the mood of the room elevates. Gonna love the classics!

LEGEND

At 6:35 Stevie Wonder starts. You’re welcome.

How wonderful!

THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!!!🎵🎶🎺🎸🎷🎤

I just say that the one and only Steve wonder is such a Motown genius wit in his self Motown play a serious part of the Motown museum as well as smokey Robinson Claudette Robinson Barry Gordy Best of Edwards Gordy

on my goodness. Thanks💋💋💕💕

Great story!!

Am I the only one who finds incredible that the assistant decided to take Stevie Wonder away from the stage meanwhile he was still playing and willing to play?