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Motown at the BBC

Compilation of Motown's greatest names filmed live in the BBC studios, including The Miracles, The Supremes, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops and The Jackson 5.

To mark the 50-year anniversary of Motown in 2009, a compilation of some of the iconic record label's greatest names filmed live in the BBC studios. Visitors from Hitsville USA over the years have included Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Diana Ross and the Supremes, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops and The Jackson 5.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 11 Sep 202022:30

Music Played

  • Martha Reeves and the Vandellas

    Heatwave

  • The Supremes

    Baby Love

  • Smokey Robinson &The Miracles

    The Tracks Of My Tears

  • Stevie Wonder

    Uptight

  • Marvin Gaye

    Ain't That Peculiar

  • The Temptations

    I Can't Get Next to You

  • Four Tops

    I Can't Help Myself

  • Michael Jackson

    Rockin' Robin

  • Jimmy Ruffin

    What Becomes of the Brokenhearted

  • Frankie Valli

    Can't Take My Eyes Off You

  • Gladys Knight & the Pips

    Midnight Train To Georgia

  • Billy Preston &Syreeta

    With You I'm Born Again

  • Lionel Richie

    Truly

  • Commodores

    Nightshift

  • Diana Ross

    When You Tell Me That You Love Me

  • Boyz II Men

    End of the Road

  • Erykah Badu

    On and On

  • Edwin Starr &Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

    War

  • Stevie Wonder

    Uptight (Everything's Alright)

  • Billy Preston &Syreeta

    With You I'm Born Again

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BBC Electric Proms 2009: Smokey Robinson
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BBC Breakfast: Soul legends The Temptations

They're one of the most successful Motown acts of all time. Founding and current member Otis Williams is joined by band members Ron Tyson, Terry Weeks, Joe Herndon and Bruce Williamson who even treat us to a bit of their signature song 'My Girl'.

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Credits

RoleContributor
Executive ProducerMark Cooper
ProducerAndy Dunn

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