They were an American female singing group and the premier act of Motown Records during the 1960s. This group was founded as The Primettes in Detroit‚ Michigan‚ in 1959. Actually‚ they were the most commercially successful of the Motown’s acts. They are‚ till date‚ America’s most successful vocal group with 12 number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. The 2006 movie Dreamgirls contained many references to Motown and this group - for example‚ in the film‚ many of the group’s album covers
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It’s one of my favorites and if you know the words feel free to sing along to “Let’s Get it on” by Marvin Gaye. B. Reason to Listen: Marvin Gaye’s music inspired many people throughout his career and played an important role in Motown. C. Thesis Statement: Marvin Gay’s music has and continues to influence and inspire many song writers and singers today along with the general public. D. Credibility Statement: 1. I’ve listen to Marvin Gaye’s music for years.
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these immigrants came from different cultures with different styles of music. For example‚ during this time period‚ the United States swung into a new era of music.A big style of music became Motown. Motown was a style of music that incorporated African American soul and blues with modern day rock and roll. Motown was a key genre of music that helped bring the music in America to where it is today. With the blend of different traditional African tunes and the jazz and blues that was already in place
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’tragedy of Vietnam ’ against Iraq pullout. 22 August 2007. 2007 1 October . System of a Down ‚ Steal this Album‚ Sony(2002)‚ 87062 Encarta Gaye‚ Frankie. Marvin Gaye‚ My Brother. San Francisco: Backbeat Books‚ 2003. Marvin Gaye‚ What ’s Going On‚ Motown(1971‚) 11190 Page‚ Susan Simoni‚ Justin. War Quotes. 2007 01 October . Smith‚ Dane. System of a Down Rally in D.C. 04 April 2006. 2007 02 October . US Fatalities by Month. 2007 1 October .
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Throughout history there have been many who have inspired us‚ many who have changed us‚ one such source of inspiration was Michael Jackson. Michael began his revolution journey at a young age. He was gifted as a child and his gift only grew over the course of his life‚ and by the time he was a man there were none who could rise to his level. Without his music no one could’ve closed the racial gap separating white and black musicians. No one could’ve united music genres‚ and no one could’ve made music
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battles still to come. Family to me is everything‚ I am just the weird one in the herd. My loyalty stands with them‚ growing up I was the “rebel.” I enjoy all types of music‚ anything from Motown‚ Grunge‚ Country‚ anything Heavy Metal. Music has always been a big part of my life. My mom listens to mainly Gospel and Motown. We didn’t see eye to eye on any other hobbies‚ polar opposites. To avoid any conflict my sisters is who I would look to for guidance. Growing up school wasn’t too challenging‚ which
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have chosen to expand on the social issues David Maraniss pointed out and explain how they have had long term effects. David Maraniss focuses on Detroit and it’s auto industry‚ Once in a Great City‚ shows how the city was booming in the sixties. Motown was producing some of the most popular artist and songs. The leaders of detroit were known country wide. Maraniss
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(Huey np). Steve Huey said that‚ “He learned piano‚ drums‚ and harmonica all by the age of nine” (np). Stevie performed for a few friends in 1961‚ while being discovered by Ronnie White of the Miracles‚ who arranged an audition with Berry Gordy at Motown (Huey np). Steve Huey also said that‚ “Gordy signed the youngster immediately and teamed him with producer/songwriter Clarence‚ under the new name Little Stevie Wonder” (np). Stevie covered one of his heroes‚ Ray Charles‚ in his first two albums in
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ends. tension started to build up between the Jacksons and the record company specially between their father and Gordy the CEO. The whole reason of the arguments was who had control of the Jackson 5. All of these problem brought the separation of Motown and the Jackson 5. They later signed a new record deal with epic records in 1975. By 1979 Michael newest solo album off the wall wowed the music world. He was doing so well that by association it was helping out his other brothers. Trying out new
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James Ambrose Johnson also known as Rick James was born on February 1‚ 1948 in Buffalo New York. Best known for his hits Super Freak and Mary Jane‚ Rick James was a popular American musician and composer in the late 1970s. Inspired my musical geniuses like Marvin Gaye and Smokey Robinson‚ James Ambrose Johnson will soon become musical sensation Rick James James Johnson and his seven siblings was raised by a single catholic mother in Buffalo who worked by running numbers for a mob to provide for her
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