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All of Motown's No. 1 Hits in One Box Set for the First Time
On the eve of Motown Records' 50th anniversary comes a spectacular collection: a 10-CD box set containing every Motown No. 1 hit, from every U.S. and International chart and from every genre, adding up to a staggering 191 tracks that hit the top, plus 10 bonus tracks whose cover versions were No. 1. In an amazing coincidence, the number of Motown artists whose recordings have either hit No. 1 or inspired a No. 1 cover: 50.
Heard too with their No. 1 recordings are Motown stars Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell, Four Tops, Martha & the Vandellas, Mary Wells, the Contours, Jr. Walker & the All-Stars, Gladys Knight & the Pips, the Jackson 5, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, David Ruffin, The Originals, Rare Earth, The Undisputed Truth, Edwin Starr, Eddie Kendricks, the Commodores, T.G. Sheppard (yes, Motown had two No. 1 Country hits), Thelma Houston, Rick James, High Inergy, Jermaine Jackson, Dazz Band, Charlene, Lionel Richie, DeBarge, El DeBarge, Rockwell, Mary Jane Girls, Val Young, Georgio, The Boys, Today, Johnny Gill, Stacey Lattisaw, Boyz II Men, Shanice, and Profyle. In addition, the collection features five artists - the Isley Brothers, Brenda Holloway, Jimmy Ruffin, Dennis Edwards, and the Guinn Family - with their Motown recordings that inspired No. 1 cover versions for other labels.
Ready for fame
Three Fresno State students and one alumnus have turned coincidental collaboration into a growing success, taking them from recording music at home to an actual recording studio.
N.Y.C.A, an acronym for the members’ home states — two are from New York and two are natives to California — had its humble debut one night at Bulldog Village, giving the residents a performance outside.
Despite this letdown, the group continues to work hard, recording new songs in a real-life studio, a new experience for all of the members. Wade describes his feelings before a performance as “the calm before for the storm”, because once they start, that’s when they explode.
When asked about the future of the group, they all agreed they wanted to take their group “to the top”, and once they are there, to consistently provide new music to keep from fading from the music scene.
“We are trying to be like Michael Jackson, where there are people fainting,” said Shamblee.
A look back at some of Dave Mason's high-powered collaborations
Dave Mason has toured or recorded with numerous big names in rock. A few nuggets:
........In similar fashion, he got Michael Jackson to duet with him on his 1980 single "Save Me."
"He was cutting Thriller' at the time. He was in one studio and I was in the other one next door. I had this tune called Save Me,' and I kept hearing this high voice the song needed. So I thought, Maybe Michael will come over and sing on it.'
"He was kind of cool. He told me, When I was 12, I was on this Diana Ross special and we did Feelin' Alright.'"
MJ THEME WEEK ON THE ‘X FACTOR’ THIS SATURDAY
This Saturday (17th October 2008), the theme of the 2nd live shows of the UK talent show ‘The X Factor’ will be Michael Jackson. So you can expect the eleven acts who are still in the running to present a variety of great songs.
The show will be aired on Saturday 18th October 2008 at 7:15PM (GMT) on UK channel ITV1.
There will be an opportunity to watch the show online after it has aired on TV.
MAUREEN MCCORMICK TELLS ABOUT DATING MICHAEL
Actress Maureen McCormick (52) is known to a large audience from the 70s TV sitcom ‘The Brady Bunch’ as Marcia Brady (1969-1974 on US channel ABC). In her new memoir “Here’s the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice” she writes about dates she had with Michael Jackson back when he was still with The Jackson 5.
She says the time with Michael Jackson was innocent:
“Once we went ice-skating and he held my hand as we glided around the rink. I wondered if he might try to kiss me, but he didn’t.
After another outing, he did give me a kiss goodbye. But it was only a gentle peck on the cheek.”
Updates from
Michael Jackson: A Visual Documentary 31 July 2009
by Adrian Grant
1970 - I'll Be There is number 1 in the Pop Singles Chart
1987 - Michael is on the cover of Fresh Magazine
1988 - Bad Concert at The Capital Center Landover, Washington,USA
1993 - Dangerous Concert in San Paulo, Brazil. Michael is staying on the 23rd floor of the Sheraton Moffarej Hotel.
2001 - Sony hold a play back session of Invincible at their London offices which is attended by media and fanclubs.
2008 - Michael is seen shopping on Robertson and Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles after visiting a cosmetic and dermatology office
All of Motown's No. 1 Hits in One Box Set for the First Time
On the eve of Motown Records' 50th anniversary comes a spectacular collection: a 10-CD box set containing every Motown No. 1 hit, from every U.S. and International chart and from every genre, adding up to a staggering 191 tracks that hit the top, plus 10 bonus tracks whose cover versions were No. 1. In an amazing coincidence, the number of Motown artists whose recordings have either hit No. 1 or inspired a No. 1 cover: 50.
Heard too with their No. 1 recordings are Motown stars Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell, Four Tops, Martha & the Vandellas, Mary Wells, the Contours, Jr. Walker & the All-Stars, Gladys Knight & the Pips, the Jackson 5, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, David Ruffin, The Originals, Rare Earth, The Undisputed Truth, Edwin Starr, Eddie Kendricks, the Commodores, T.G. Sheppard (yes, Motown had two No. 1 Country hits), Thelma Houston, Rick James, High Inergy, Jermaine Jackson, Dazz Band, Charlene, Lionel Richie, DeBarge, El DeBarge, Rockwell, Mary Jane Girls, Val Young, Georgio, The Boys, Today, Johnny Gill, Stacey Lattisaw, Boyz II Men, Shanice, and Profyle. In addition, the collection features five artists - the Isley Brothers, Brenda Holloway, Jimmy Ruffin, Dennis Edwards, and the Guinn Family - with their Motown recordings that inspired No. 1 cover versions for other labels.
Ready for fame
Three Fresno State students and one alumnus have turned coincidental collaboration into a growing success, taking them from recording music at home to an actual recording studio.
N.Y.C.A, an acronym for the members’ home states — two are from New York and two are natives to California — had its humble debut one night at Bulldog Village, giving the residents a performance outside.
Despite this letdown, the group continues to work hard, recording new songs in a real-life studio, a new experience for all of the members. Wade describes his feelings before a performance as “the calm before for the storm”, because once they start, that’s when they explode.
When asked about the future of the group, they all agreed they wanted to take their group “to the top”, and once they are there, to consistently provide new music to keep from fading from the music scene.
“We are trying to be like Michael Jackson, where there are people fainting,” said Shamblee.
A look back at some of Dave Mason's high-powered collaborations
Dave Mason has toured or recorded with numerous big names in rock. A few nuggets:
........In similar fashion, he got Michael Jackson to duet with him on his 1980 single "Save Me."
"He was cutting Thriller' at the time. He was in one studio and I was in the other one next door. I had this tune called Save Me,' and I kept hearing this high voice the song needed. So I thought, Maybe Michael will come over and sing on it.'
"He was kind of cool. He told me, When I was 12, I was on this Diana Ross special and we did Feelin' Alright.'"
MJ THEME WEEK ON THE ‘X FACTOR’ THIS SATURDAY
This Saturday (17th October 2008), the theme of the 2nd live shows of the UK talent show ‘The X Factor’ will be Michael Jackson. So you can expect the eleven acts who are still in the running to present a variety of great songs.
The show will be aired on Saturday 18th October 2008 at 7:15PM (GMT) on UK channel ITV1.
There will be an opportunity to watch the show online after it has aired on TV.
MAUREEN MCCORMICK TELLS ABOUT DATING MICHAEL
Actress Maureen McCormick (52) is known to a large audience from the 70s TV sitcom ‘The Brady Bunch’ as Marcia Brady (1969-1974 on US channel ABC). In her new memoir “Here’s the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice” she writes about dates she had with Michael Jackson back when he was still with The Jackson 5.
She says the time with Michael Jackson was innocent:
“Once we went ice-skating and he held my hand as we glided around the rink. I wondered if he might try to kiss me, but he didn’t.
After another outing, he did give me a kiss goodbye. But it was only a gentle peck on the cheek.”
Updates from
Michael Jackson: A Visual Documentary 31 July 2009
by Adrian Grant
1970 - I'll Be There is number 1 in the Pop Singles Chart
1987 - Michael is on the cover of Fresh Magazine
1988 - Bad Concert at The Capital Center Landover, Washington,USA
1993 - Dangerous Concert in San Paulo, Brazil. Michael is staying on the 23rd floor of the Sheraton Moffarej Hotel.
2001 - Sony hold a play back session of Invincible at their London offices which is attended by media and fanclubs.
2008 - Michael is seen shopping on Robertson and Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles after visiting a cosmetic and dermatology office