Article about how Berry Gordy developed the Motown organization with biographies about Motown Artists. The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Martha and the Vandellas, and The Temptations are featured in this article.
Once Beatles expressed interest in Motown, Britain/ Europe became more interested in the Motown sound. Berry Gordy Quote:"We are very honored the Beatles should have said what they did. They're creating the same type of music as we are. And we're part of the same stream." Miracles, Marvelettes, Temptations, Contours, Martha + the Vandellas part of "touring" package in Britain.
2-300 teens march on Hitsville USA to demand release of Tommy Good record. Organized by the Tommy Good Fan Club. Protest held up rush hour traffic and caused two minor accidents. Tommy made a command appearance outside and got mobbed.
Article about the 54th Signal Battalion asking Motown to send the soldiers records because of lack of entertainment. Motown sends a stack of records released within the last 18 months of the wire date.
Info on Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland (Holland-Dozier-Holland). Wrote and produced redcording sessions. Title of "Hit Makers". Berry Gordy brought in Brian and Lamont to Motown; Eddie later brought on as lyricist. First song together: "Come and Get These Memories" (Martha and the Vandellas). Brian = production; Eddie = lyrics; Lamont = music. Eddie uses "the feminine approach"(watches soap operas and reads romantic magazines for inspiration). Constantly write to "remain topical" and "current" in present day.
