The Motown Sound has something extra-special about it. Berry Gordy, Jr. knew people would be listening on their car stereos and transistor radios and he was going to do what it took to make songs sound good and memorable. Even if you couldn’t put your finger on it, when a Motown song came on, baby, you knew it. Still do.
I’d like to wrap-up this feature of Tamla songs by showcasing the artist who recorded the label’s third single – Barrett Strong, with the little-distributed and (now) highly collectable “Let’s Rock.” This song may be new to many of you but if you check out tomorrow’s Twofer Tuesday, you’ll get to hear another of his songs, one you’re sure to recognize. Just like other recording artists, Barrett Strong …. together with Norman Whitfield …. went on to co-write many of the most indelible songs in Motown history. Barrett Strong passed away just two months ago at the age of 81.
If you’d like to hear more of these early Tamla recordings, leave me a comment; perhaps we’ll revisit them at a later date.
From 1959, this is “Let’s Rock” by Barrett Strong.
And this is what was on the B side …. “Do The Very Best You Can”
Oh, man! Tell me that wasn’t sweet!
Thanks for joining me today.
See you on the flip side. 😎
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Do The Very Best You Can could have been a huge hit (in my opinion).
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Definitely! What a great slow dance number this is
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It’s fantastic!!!
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He was SO much more than “Money” – always loved Barrett Strong!
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Are you peeking at my schedule again, Keith? 😂😂
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I feel bad that I have missed some of the posts! Been a bit busy. I have three “half drafts” in my folder I am working on for you … I will get to them, promise!
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Haha! No worries!
I was actually referring to my upcoming post on “Money”.
😂😂
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oh one of my favs Nanc❣️
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Cool, Cindy G! 😎
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🩷🎶🎵
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You’ll be hard pressed to find that record in a charity shop….or anywhere else for that matter!
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Right! That’s a true collectable!
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Thanks Nancy, have a great week! 💃🏻🎶💃🏼
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Very welcome, Michele! Wishing you a good week as well. 📀 🎶
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Love Do the Very Best You Can! Good swayin’ music!
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Oh, yes it is! ♡
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Love the Motown sound. Pure magic, Nancy!🤩
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It’s your Monday Motown Magic! Thanks, Eugi. 💫
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My pleasure, Nancy.
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