Libro: LIFE Motown

Throughout the 1960s and early 1970s, America danced to the sound of Motown, a Black-owned label that defied labels. The music was part soul, part rhythm and blues, and part gospel. The lyrics were catchy, clever, and upbeat. The tunes were not only joyful, they were universal, appealing to music lovers of all races, and they helped bring the country together during a time of great change. Today, Motown’s music endures. You hear it on the airwaves and on playlists and soundtracks. But you also experience Motown through the generations of artists who were influenced by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and the Supremes, the Temptations, the Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, the Jackson 5, and dozens of other greats. This special collector’s edition of LIFE, filled with iconic and rare photos—plus an exclusive interview with Smokey Robinson—celebrates the one-of-a-kind record house built by Detroit native Berry Gordy and the songs he gave the world, from “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “My Girl,” and “ABC” to “Stop! In the Name of Love” and “What’s Going On.” Please note that this product is an authorized edition published by the Meredith Corporation and sold by Amazon. This edition is printed using a high quality matte interior paper and printed on demand for immediate fulfillment.