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Girl Talk with The Marvelettes: 1967 Interview with SOUL
The Marvelettes were Motown Record's second success after the Miracles and the label's first momentously successful girl group. The original lineup consisting of Gladys Horton, Katherine Anderson, Georgeanna Tillman, Juanita Cowart and Georgia Dobbins would go through many changes over the years. Being successful was no easy task and making it as a Black Female group at that time came with even more barriers to entry.
Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace: 50th Anniversary
Aretha Franklin was one of the most dynamic soul singers of all time. She passed away from pancreatic cancer August 16, 2018 but her legacy continues to shine. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in its original 1998 special. Know as the "Queen of Soul", Franklin held the record For Billboard Hot 100 singles by a woman for 40 years, was awarded 17 Grammys, was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, performed "My Country 'Tis of Thee" at the the first Inauguration of President Barack Obama and held honorary doctorates from Harvard and Yale amongst a mountain of other accomplishments.
Stevie Wonder: Fingertips to Songs in the Key of Life
Originally dubbed "Little Stevie Wonder", Stevland Morris was born May 13, 1950 in Saginaw Michigan. The middle of six children, Stevie Wonder was born with a dislocated optical nerve causing blindness.
Stevie Wonder is an unmatched pioneer of music who's SOUL continues to influence artists across all genres.
His first major success "Fingertips" catapulted his career early in his life. Years later at Crystal Studios he would begin to develop "Songs in the Key of Life". This 18th recording by Stevie Wonder would go on to be considered one of the greatest albums of all time.
Tammi Terrell Photos in Los Angeles: SOUL History
Early Motown Records legend Tammi Terrell Passed away at the young age of 24 from brain cancer but her legacy lives on. SOUL Newspaper had the oppourtinuty to follow Miss Terrell's career during the years 1966 to her death in 1970. There were frequent interviews and articles with Tammi as well as updates on her medical condidtion that was being tightly held under wraps by Motown.
Tammi Terrell: Fame, Life, Death and Marvin Gaye
Tammi Terrell exploded onto the soul music scene in the late 1960s. Most notably known for her duets with Marvin Gaye, Terrell’s voice is ever present in some of Motown Records’ most enduring songs.
