RSG! The Sound Of Motown 1965

Dusty Springfield introduces all the Major Motown acts of the time to a British audience.

[@MrJunebug49]

Before Amy Winehouse, Adele, Joss Stone there was Dusty Springfield who is the original British soul singer. RIP Ms Springfield!🙏🏼❤️

[@Coffy920]

Thank you Dusty for helping to show Motown on British tv RIP.

[@MiamiPush2theLimit]

The Vandellas sound like angels😭🙌🏾

[@bizman45390]

Dusty had a lot of rhythm and soul she was magnificent

[@chaumari]

I can't get enough of the Temptations. Temptations forever!

[@JerseyGurl4Life]

Yes! Temptations FOR EVAH!!!!!

[@michaelbenton7133]

60's music will never die, our great grandkids will still be listening and dancing to it. My grandson plays in a band and they just love Motown, Beatles or the Stones. Any one got any RSG put it on here.

[@JCNDCIII]

Gordy wanted Diana Ross to be featured more prominently in this production but it was Dusty's friendship with and admiration for Martha that led to the Motown themed show to begin with. That's why you see the Dusty/Martha and The Vandellas duet and not one between Dusty and Diana.

[@anthonykearney7320]

It's clear that in other shows that I've seen that Dusty felt a better affinity singing with Martha and she wasn't parting from that.She helped put Motown on the map by promoting them on her shows so she pulled the strings!

[@ronreinhold8997]

Martha Reeves was way better than Diana Ross by a mile!

[@tamarayoung9861]

❤ thank for sharing this 🎉joy x once in a lifetime opportunity ❤

[@deborahpatterson7692]

Good MOTOWN was not DIANA ROSS’ s MOTOWN thank God

[@stevebagnall1553]

Most Americans thought that Dusty was a Negro singer until they saw her photo. She had natural soul.

[@junerobertson4389]

Dusty was the greatest female singer to come out of Britain.......she's perfect with Motown.

[@waynebuckland7879]

Petula Clark had more hits so its gotta be close I reckon.

[@jamesvise2099]

Dusty was the original "Blue Eyed Soul Sister".

[@darnellking3391]

I loved Little Lulu, She was my favorite English Female Singer of the Times.

[@1961Blanchflower]

@@darnellking3391 Apart from being Scottish not English! Also, Dusty was the best, as June said above.

[@Muswell]

​@@waynebuckland7879She certainly didn't. Petula had a few, but Dusty had over 20.

[@calvinguile1315]

All I can say is Nowhere To Run is the climax!..even Dusty says "that was Fantastic"

[@hankusdankus8844]

Dusty was really a great singer. Sadly missed.

[@RaulRodriguez-gt4dp]

Al igual que los grupos de Rock Americanos que le contestaron a la Invasion Britanica El Soul se dio a respetar en grande con posiciones numero uno

[@chuckwagon5518]

Look at all the talent right there in that one little spot!

[@taylormorris9658]

I think Dusty killed this. Man I loved it!!

[@JasonVoorhees-wn6co]

RIP Dusty Springfield, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, Melvin Franklin, Florence Ballard, Bobby Rogers & Ronnie White

[@redlightspellsdanger7177]

Jason Voorhees you’ve forgotten quite a few!!

[@JasonVoorhees-wn6co]

RedLightSpellsDanger I was talking about people that was in this video

[@redlightspellsdanger7177]

Jason Voorhees ah ok! I was lucky enough to see Dennis Edwards in Oldham as part of David Gest’s tour....

[@williamg2552]

Miracle Pete Moore is gone , too. (1938-2017)

[@patrickryan1515]

And now Mary Wilson.

[@sicks6six]

remember watching this on TV at the time and thinking these songs are great, later I got in to northern soul, Thanks to dusty, she was a real star, class act in every way !

[@Badger69-96]

KTF !!

[@Badger69-96]

So great to hear it live for a change, huge Dusty and Motown fan !!!

[@maskedavenger2578]

Some of it was lip synced or sang live over original backing tracks & some genuine live performances .

[@Muswell]

Dusty organised all this. A Ready Steady Go spectacular with all the Motown greats at the time. I remember it well. Wonderful.

[@MichaelLantz]

Her and Vicky Wickham (who was the program director at the time) Wickham was an assistant producer of the 1960s British television show Ready Steady Go!, and was fashion consultant for the short-lived The Mod's Monthly magazine, first issued in March 1964 by Albert Hand Publications, and edited by Mark Burns.[2][3] However she is probably best known as the manager of well-known pop/soul acts Dusty Springfield and Labelle.

[@amrak5028]

This video has to rank in my top ten that I have ever seen! Hearing the funk Brothers playing these classics with the artist they made famous is so incredible! Having these Legendary acts all assembled in a single outing is a Smithsonian Moment.

[@paulcadogan7153]

Dusty was an angel: great voice.

[@darlenerose7978]

They were all fantastic singers. Loved the temptations and Dusty was great singer.

[@roderickjones1283]

No four tops????

[@flippatmedbernt]

The talent!!!!! And all those talents!

[@musicrocksoffical]

❤❤❤Dusty❤❤❤ The best British singer of all time. Just fabulous singing from the both of them. Pure style.

[@glennhfriedman4571]

love Dusty too, but to say she was the best is subjective... She was my fave but who can really say the greatest ? In her day Vera Lynn was the " greatest "... etc..

[@mjc5509]

We all must be eternally grateful to VICKI WICKHAM for this spectacular contribution to the history of music.,...BRAVO!

[@larryneuman845]

This production was so entirely great I think it should be added to our National Archives for the Arts (is there such a thing?). It should be resored in its' entirety and available for all to see. It was a time of change and all these people were young and vital and at their best. Most of them have since passed. I still can't believe Mary Wilson is no longer with us. I think I will save it and watch it every so often and tell my friends and family about it. Just fantastic.

[@storiking650]

Yes, ur so right, there is only a handful of Motown greats left. Interestingly enuff, Berry being thee oldest & owner & here he is still living, while all these wonderful talents who were younger than him have passed on, many long ago & the saddest thing is that the overwhelming majority died BROKE & left nothing for their families, smh. Karma seems to have overlooked him & Ross for all the hurt & pain they inflicted on so many undeserving people, smh.

[@bradly2007]

Smokey sounds amazing, so commanding and still going strong all these years later!

[@tomjones7089]

65 was a in your face year for music. All over the place!

[@geoffreyphipps2718]

1964, 1965, 1966, 1967!!!!!

[@marygayden9689]

I was 12years old in65. I would sing Dusty's songs as well as the Supremes. when music was at it's best. it has evolved today in all types of music and artists....but back in the day...it was so magical. I started to see all cultures come together to share great music Martha Reeves etc she was awesome. all great ladies of vocal perfection. truly represented....women are powerful and gifted.thankyou much.

[@TheGospelQuartetParadise]

I was in the military in Germany in 1965, but managed to secure a pass to get to the UK to check a couple of the Motown Review concerts out. Apparently, the shows hadn't been selling out until Dusty Springfield got involved. It was the first time I had seen a revolving stage. Unlike today when they have to waste time between acts, there were three acts on a split stage, and when one finished, the stage rotated, and the other act would get going.

[@jctorontojctoronto]

5.45 Diana and the Supremes 'stop...' close your eyes and take in this incredible version. It has all the LIVE vocals' rawness and freshness expected from an epic act and song such as this. A vocal weave and harmonies and music backing that is simply unmatched pop Americana.

[@storiking650]

Perfectly stated👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@karenstrycharz1499]

You put it perfectly! Loved it!♥️

[@donniehorton7367]

Jim, you forgot about Pete Moore of the miracles

[@mybike150]

Despite the massive number of amazingly talented performers, David Ruffin just shines out on top. No one was smoother or interpreted a song better than he did.

[@frankieward1609]

RIGHT DAVID RUFFIN MY FAVORITE 💖

[@maskedavenger2578]

Levi Stubbs ( For Tops ) was more than equal to David Ruffin on lead vocals.

[@judyjudy51]

Wow - the opening number. And Dusty is SO happy

[@williamhiles7404]

Loved Dusty since I was a kid. Rocker here, but I have loved all this music all my life, too. This is a dream come true, to see and here the Motown Special hosted by Dusty. This is just flat awesome. RSG was superior compared to what was on Tele in the States. There needs to be more episodes uploaded. Just havin' fun jammin' along on my new Les Paul, well, new to me anyway. There is nothin' like R&B, Blues & RnR!!! Thank you, Merci, Danke, Gracias. Long Live The Music of the '50s, '60s & '70s!!! LedHed Pb 207.20 🎶 🎸 🎹

[@freddielaker2]

Oh wow! how the Motown artists were taken to the hearts of us Brits back then, no colour problem nonsense.... Priceless footage...... Love it to bits Tks xxxx

[@gunners47]

Just 'discovered' this 'timeless' treasure: superb and awesome footage: those were the days!!!

[@patrickryan1515]

Belated thanks to Dusty for this fine (in person) introduction of Motown to England. GREAT to look back on all these years later. Love that bug-eyed Diana Ross.

[@aminahshabazz2668]

Hit after hit after hit! Wow! Motown was an unstoppable machine!!! A fantastic showcase!!! 😘

[@redlightspellsdanger7177]

Aminah Shabazz oh a Motown fan, Sister Aminah!?

[@tyliekinc.]

It was a auto assembly line

[@tyliekinc.]

Especially when the Beatles was huge at this time

[@ThePerson1959]

These singers all has such great voices. I enjoyed this show.

[@stevenjohnson5641]

Martha, Roz, and Betty with Dusty....PERFECTION!!! (ON A SIDE NOTE...that wig that Roz has on is SO 60's!!! I LOVE IT!!!) I LOVE Dusty's soulfulness!!! Pure grit!!! And I can't take my eyes off of Florence!!!!! With her "Ronnie and the Ronnettes" wig. So cute!!

[@dorothycollins2431]

Between the Supremes & the Temptations some of the best choreography for groups of that day. And, well not see it again!!

[@starsworldwide]

This is phenomenal! I am watching the Temptations and everyone performing and singing on 2 microphonesThis is real talent, performance and professionalism. I was blessed to record with producers Norman Whitfield, Stevie Wonder, Rick James, Temptations and later with my own group Koko-Pop on Motown. I am just now seeing this.. Giving thanks to Dusty Springfield..

[@dorothycollins2431]

WOW!!

[@sicks6six]

I watched this live in the UK in 1965 and was blown away with the music, later on in life I got in to "NORTHERN SOUL" tamla, stax, okeh, Gordy, jay-boy, Atlantic, cant explain how big soul got in the northern working class city's in the UK, just about every town had an all nighter" Wigan Casino being the No1 place to be, the night ending every morning at 8am with these 3 records "Time Will Pass You By" by Tobi Legend, "Long After Tonight Is All Over" by Jimmy Radcliffe, and "I'm on My Way" by Dean Parrish. Parrish is still active on the Northern soul circuit. Great time to be a twenty-something.

[@barrymiller9078]

How did I miss this program (Dusty Springfield)for all the years of my 50+life.Great catch.

[@chancerybunch4757]

Such an amazing concert. Martha, Smokey, Diana, Dusty, Stevie oops and Marvin Gaye... the man who have us possibly the best album of all time, what's goin on

[@wymell9724]

There was once upon a time that the Supremes I don't believe that anybody remembers but there were four members of The Supremes I believe her name was Barbara

[@wymell9724]

I Love The Supremes Motown I'm from Detroit but there are so many artists so I have to tip my hat to all of them

[@maskedavenger2578]

@@wymell9724Originally there were four girls signed as the Supremes ,but there was only three in the line up by the time they got a hit record . They were known as the no hit Supremes, as their earlier recordings flopped .

[@missmyasia]

This is a very important piece of history… Thanks for posting. This episode was instrumental in breaking the Motown label and its iconic acts internationally. The Supremes ( and Motown) had just scored their first number one in England with “Baby Love”..This was during their first tour overseas- which didn’t sell well initially… It was proposed by Vickie Wickam (sp?) to do the show with Dusty presenting them… From there it was history… Motown was established around the world and not just the states. Side note, Smokey was sexy and magnetic …..they all were superb!

[@jamesbuckingham.2935]

It was Vicky Wickham, she was assistant producer of Ready,Steady, Go! Actually, Dusty suggested the idea to her. Berry Gordy wanted the Supremes to open with dusty but she said no she wanted Martha Reeves. The Temptations weren’t on the tour, which wasn’t going well, they were brought over just for the show. After this special the shows sold out. Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson have often expressed their gratitude to Dusty. What a great time it was to be young then. Seeing all these acts for the first time as well as the blues artists in specials and then of course the greatest half hour of all, Otis Redding’s RSG! special. Sometimes wish there was a time machine to go back and experience it again.

[@sjbict]

@@jamesbuckingham.2935 There is a very interesting BBC documentary about that tour of the UK and their thoughts that gets shown occasionally on BBC4 I have tried to find it else where.

[@dannaramirez6871]

@@sjbict I found it if you search for the Motown invasion it should pop up. It like 58 minutes

[@NadaSurfinAB]

What a huge production and a fantastic live mix! The band sounds like the records. Such a solid pocket! Can't imagine why they choreographed the whole gig, but there is so much effort put into this show. Love how Dusty and Martha crack each other up. What a fun bit of history - and it was a pickup gig!

[@charlesdrake1993]

Berry brought the "Funk Brothers" over with them. that's why they sounded like the original recordings.

[@LDTOK-zs8oz]

The Funk Brothers are the backing band.

[@cameronadair4135]

What dusty Springfield did for Motown was amazing

[@leesher1845]

Classic! What a great find.

[@sanskretro]

As a teen watching this back in '07, I didn't realize Martha could blow quite like that: 2:23. And Dusty completely turnt up the block with that "I Can't Hear You No More." One of my favorites. SOUL! Edit: I forgot to say that Betty Kelly sure does come off in all these clips like she was just excited to be along for the ride. Just alright to be there. Not too much or too little. Just happy to be there.

[@1061andy]

This show captures Motown in all its' musical brilliance perfectly.

[@ashleystewart994]

Great footage. The backstory to this taping is very interesting.....The Motown revue was not very successful in their England/Europe tour. At the last of the tour, Dusty Springfield said that she would bring the review on her show and she would host it. The rest is histor!

[@knockshinnoch1950]

This is NOT a Dusty Springfield show, It's a special edition of the weekly UK pop TV show Ready Steady Go! broadcast on Friday early evenings between 1963-1966. This special was taped AFTER the Motown Tour of the UK had ended. It was badly timed- had Gordy arranged for the show to be taped and broadcast BEFORE the tour started then it would've been terrific promotion. As it turned out the tour played to half full houses at most venues as the Motown artists were still relatively unknown in the UK apart from the Supremes.

[@ronnykmarshall]

Dusty has a hella soulful voice.

[@judithshalders6560]

Bought tears to my eyes,thank you for downloading this🥰

[@tonymonastiere8510]

Mesdames et Messieurs, this is a magical moment in music history. Probably never to be repeated ever again. Cherish this one forever. I only hope someone can digitally remaster this one. Thanks to all the performers for their contribution, all of you were great.

[@jeremymanning2132]

When I watched this on TV as a 7 y.o. kid I found out that the songs I loved on the radio were by black artists and on a label called Tamla Motown. Was a fan then & still am in 2021.

[@tomrepurpose2770]

Black no! Dont encourage sht like that. Samolia. Simbobway black, F in kindergarten for advanced crayon class. Enough of the skin tone speak .

[@kenbarrett3488]

I attended the recording of this show. I was 17 at the time, and not really into Motown - I was a follower of the Stones, and the grittier type of R&B, but a friend of mine was a fan of soul, and he got a couple of tickets. I remember being particularly fascinated by Dusty, and the way in which she was very much in charge of the production. I was also intrigued by the TV studio setup. I have come to realise over the years just how lucky I was to be present at this one-off event.

[@kenbarrett3488]

It was in the Associated-Rediffusion Wembley TV studios, in West London, Susan.

[@horizontoday7874]

Ken Barrett Wow, so obviously, you saw this in color with a 3-D like effect...lol...Did you remember pretty much of everything when you watched it on here?

[@kenbarrett3488]

I remember only parts of it. It was a long time ago! My main memory is of Dusty, and the enormous energy that was coming from the studio floor. I am somewhere in the audience back row, on the tiered seating, so I had a good vantage point.

[@Rodin99]

very very very fortunate man. I wish I'd been at the taping ,

[@TheAnn2shoes]

Wow, lucky you, I'm envious. The music of the sixties was fantastic, wasn't it?

[@wanditacolon]

Wao, this is timeless! Dusty seems so happy there! I was only 5 months when this was presented. Love oldies and love all Dusty's music !

[@jacquelinerussell8530]

Good music survives throughout time space snd generations thank GOD It will never die

[@rxr2010]

Went to see Motown musical this weekend at the Pantages in Hollywood and I just cannot get enough of this great music. I remember my brothers listening to these great American legends. I was just a kid but now in my 50's they bring back great memories. We were first generation Mexican American and we loved all these groups. Probably helped me with my English too!!! Human Nature in Vegas does a great tribute to this era as well. We have truly been blessed to have Berry Gordy, Smokey, Stevie, Marvin, Diana, Martha, and all of these Motown legends.

[@laron323]

I was there too, just awesome. so much good music!!!

[@jamilahghafar]

39:37 I love the way Dusty Springfield introduced The Temptations " It's Growing" and love the choreography too. ❤️❤️❤️

[@friendlyporpoise]

I want to live inside this video.

[@MrKeeft1]

Me too...

[@thebassman5820]

Me 3 LOL !!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@paulnash7630]

Dusty died far to soon, the best British female singer ever,

[@JasonVoorhees-wn6co]

Before Adele & Amy Whinehouse there was Dusty Springfield

[@jacquelinerussell8530]

👍OF COURSE

[@FHIPrincePeter]

Alison Moyet, Sade, Lisa Stansfield to name a few.

[@tracydavis8982]

Yes, love Dusty Springfield's 1969 mega hit, "Son Of A Preacher Man!"😍

[@LDTOK-zs8oz]

The Funk Brothers are backing the Motown Acts with the legendary James Jamerson on bass.

[@DJGary0910]

That is Tony Newton on bass Jamerson understudy

[@jeffg1524]

Mesmerizing performances all around. What's great is hearing the Earl Van Dyke Sextet doing the instrumental backing, giving the music even more authenticity. Being from Detroit I Love Motown Music. ♫♥♫ Huge Dusty fan, too, of course. Thank you Dusty for being one of the first to promote the Sound of Young America in England.

[@Grendelmonster8u]

Dusty was a great singer and so likable. I'm glad she had these American women on the show who were so big in America. While the Brits sent us great bands, America clearly has the most great women singers, many of them black women who came out of gospel churches...men too. So many Motown hit songs where churned out. It makes me proud of our music industry from the early days. Then also, the British rock bands grokked onto our blues singers even before many Americans did, and then rock people like Jimi Hendrix who brought to England by the Animals' Chas Chandler before he had his breakout in America in 1967. Great video! Thanks.

[@dorothycollins2431]

Remembering Sam Cooke, RIP!!

[@kellyblack2010]

This Deserves to be Remastered and in color….. can you imagine this in HD And full color! Fully restored?!

[@alicemilne1444]

I do not think colour would add anything. I am not a fan of artificially modernising visuals. Black and white film makes you concentrate on the sound more.

[@johndean4765]

NO WAY color leave alone the black and white footage it takes you back to a great era for music.

[@MrJasontm2386]

Yeah whatever it would be better on color and remastered lol, you act like that would delete this or something... They remaster shit all the time that's not as good as this.

[@abraham_benson_official]

I wouldn’t mind it being in HD, but I’m not sure about it being in color

[@2sittingbulls]

B&W ok.

[@williamg2552]

The MIRACLES were, are, and will ALWAYS BE, my FAVORITE GROUP !! And, they stole THIS show right enough !!!

[@AtlantaGymFan]

An incredible amount of talent -

[@tonymonastiere8510]

Truly "Priceless!!!"

[@clareons]

Absolutely brilliant. Imagine actually being there watching this at the time 😮

[@roycobb8268]

This version of Dusty Springfield's song, with Martha Reeves! Sounds better than than it does by herself as a solo!

[@ccth22]

“I’m Just About At The End Of My Rope But I Can’t Stop Trying I Can’t Give Up Hope”...those are some of the greatest lyrics ever written in a love song. Smokey is that dude...

[@KIZERVONZINGER]

I love this. I remember going to to see most of those groups live with my cousins who was older then I.

[@mirnacastro7699]

How precious and priceless that experience must have been! Simply amazing ! Congratulations on your beautiful journey.

[@jenniferboykin8695]

Smoky is fineeeeeeeeeeeee. Nobody can sing oh baby baby like him and mean it.

[@jacquelinerussell8530]

Hes fine also a gifted poet and songwriter in his day for sure

[@sicks6six]

DS was one of the first British singers to get Motown/soul music. she was a good crooner herself, I watched this on TV and thought Detroit must be a great place, soul music, American cars, Coca-Cola, hamburgers, seemed like heaven to me in 1965.

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

My era the 60's! Love these artists! I have all of the vinyl record albums in my collection. Love the Motown music! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tonteriaslasprecisas6897]

Diana Ross's beauty and style are just timeless.

[@burningrabbitacres8330]

I'm ready Jon Savages book "1966" right now, reading about when Motown/Tamla invaded London. And here it is on KZbin, preserved and displayed for all of us to witness. Thank you for sharing this treasure; you've made this old man's day. Peace and love I bring to you, as you have to us...

[@ronwhycherly]

It invaded before 1966. At least amongst the mods. Though originally Motown records were distributed under another label. The first Supremes number one which had Tamla Motown on the label was Stop In The Name Of Love. The Earl Van Dyke backing group were amazed to find that young, white British mods knew who they were as did British bands as in the USA they were unknown, only the stars were known.

[@charlesstevens4247]

I saw those "TEMPS"at the Apollo back in 67 and I still get chills when I think about it however it also spoils my ability to like anything current because it doesnt rate.I also saw Jackie Wilson ,at the Brooklyn Fox and GOD !!!!! I wish someone had of recorded a show with the classic Temps......a whole show ,not just performances, I would watch it everyday.

[@pattiherf6246]

DUSTY did so much to showcase Motown talents... had so many of the Motown new stars on RSG...XOXO

[@JClaus1221]

some great footage. More proof of David Ruffin's amazing talent. David did all the high falsetto work when Eddie was singing lead. A true giant, 2nd only to Sam Cooke, who was obviously his biggest influence (along with many other 60s soul singers).

[@jacquelinerussell8530]

I didnt know this Thx for the info

[@channelmixer]

Love David.

[@cherylrobinson1885]

David in a class by his self. fantastic performer

[@egeo03]

I went to YT yesterday just to hear 1 Dusty song and I fell into the well. I'm in awe. I hope that people understand what a pioneer to entertainment and music she was. Also, musically-- a savant. Not to mention the god given pipes.

[@peterlloyd5285]

You fell into a well?

[@Hampsonful]

Yes we do indeed.

[@samjones6258]

Absolutely brilliant! Still so damned good 🤩

[@taylormorris9658]

Martha and The Vandellas were out of this world those woman could get down!!

[@swtv1754]

I agree 100%. They just seemed so much more soulful than most of the other female Motown groups.

[@miguelherrera3387]

Rest In Heaven to all The Legends in this Spectacular Show that are not with us anymore... SO MISSED... Ronnie White, Pete Moore, Bobby Rogers,, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin,, The SUPREME Supremes,, Ms. Florence Ballard,, "Lady Supreme" Mary Wilson,, & of course, Dusty Springfied..

[@tonykool5347]

What pure delight, 100% entertainment. The sad part is the ending of so many of their lives. With all that talent, that apparently was not the high that was needed. Not all of them, but some. We will never see this ever again in history.

[@tyliekinc.]

When Motown was taking over the POP CHARTS!!

[@shorelineboy]

Wow 😳 I remember this when it was on a Friday night . Absolutely brilliant. Then out for the weekend dancing at an alnighter. Great music great days. 😎

[@joycegausmann5840]

This is so nostalgic. It's just fabulous. Takes me back to high school and the music I so enjoyed. Big praise to Dusty for bringing this together with her wonderful love Motown. Smokey - Martha and all the rest. Dusty bless your heart. I miss you.

[@motownfan3]

Love me some Dusty...... This was a GREAT SHOW ..........Thanks for the POST : )

[@anytimejammin-eva]

As they say... If Motown won't come to you... What's a British Caucasian girl to do? You go to them and join in! Love Love Dusty! Also let's hear it for those fantastic Funk Brothers! Sure the singers were bad a**. But the real magic of Motown was putting that special blend of Funk Brothers sauce and sass to those classic songs! It's a true magic that can never be duplicated today electronically. The blend of those fantastic musicians had true soul and feelings. A sound which makes their songs relatable, danceable and timeless. Which can still be felt even today! The only other sound that comes close to being a music match to Motown (in my opinion & heart) the wonderful, soulfull The Philly Sound! To me it's a true bleed over or carry over style of Motown with their own special blend of great magic added to their music mix! Nothing like spinnin and listening to their soul classics! *** (while watching the video in 2022) Let's go Supremes! "Baby Baby!" Oh Yeah!!! I still got a few Baby Babies in the ole hair brush left! LOL😘

[@bradly2007]

Dusty Springfield often referred to as "White Queen Of Soul" and watching this great special brings in to focus why, goes back to these early beginnings, remember hearing Dusty responsible for introducing Motown Sound to England and now here is the proof. Wonderful mix of mid-sixties Motown with Dusty amazing in duets with some of the acts, historic jam sadly was not on TV in America, a lost opportunity but now available for music lovers to savor and enjoy!

[@Grendelmonster8u]

We didn't get any of the great British TV shows such as Ready Steady Go! but we had plenty of our own shows. Another British TV music show I wish we got was the Old Grey Whistle Test - fantastic performances on that show and tons of American acts. And they filmed the shows at around 8:00 am which is kind of funny for rock stars. Germany's Bet Club was excellent too. Thanks for You Tube and those who upload these videos so we can see them now.

[@MoorenaEl]

HELL NO🤢🤢🤢🤢

[@jduwayne1]

@@MoorenaEl????

[@traycee114]

Too many complaints here. Just watch the show and be happy its been posted. This is a classic.

[@verawallace9055]

No Complaint here, Enjoying every minute of it, Beautiful timeless music,

[@jackanthony976]

Who's complaining?

[@maryruggiero2884]

i'm with you, Trey Cee. i agree.

[@tomjones7089]

Chill bummer!

[@ranabirgahir462]

Timeless 🤔🤔Classics

[@sheilaburns8977]

Another great Motown treat!!!! I love having access to these videos.

[@MrPeclo]

Tamla Motown: Number one in the World.

[@achirose2002]

Enjoyed every second of the show even though the film left out some of Dusty's intro's, close-up's... I luvv her wit in introducing the Supremes... they may charted even in Outer Mongolia! I especially love her I Can't Hear You No More backed by the Motown musicians and Martha and the Vandellas. It's perfect! I am now a fan of the M and the Vs. Darren, thank you for posting!!! P.S. Awesome to know here that Mr Ken Barret was there in the taping of the show as a 17 year-old. And, and, Dusty really was a master in covering the Motown songs. She did Shake really quite well in the NME concert.

[@kenglavens6455]

It goes without saying that America wouldnt be America withiut Motown and being from the Detroit area, it really gives me a sense of pride to be from Michigan and to see them all performing in England. I also now have an even greater appreciation for Dusty Springfield. She was awesome !

[@kenglavens6455]

Don't forget the Motor City!

[@ADQue-vq7tb]

Classic, vintage Motown soul. Seeing all of these singers in their prime, is just awesome and a treasure to behold. My goodness, Smokey and the Miracles singing Oh Baby Baby, just killed it. Smokey was the predecessor of all of the sweet, lilting pretty note singers that came after with groups like The Moments, The Delfonics, Enchantment, The Stylistics, Blue Magic, The Dramatics, et. al. You saw it here first.

[@a.t.schmalzried396]

...the confluence musical brilliance/energy is stunning; - stunned here!!

[@loriromano6399]

Gawd, this was so AWESOME! Love that audience getting into it. "My Girl" so great. Martha Reeves a soul powerhouse. Diana Ross with her 'STAR QUALITY' is so happening. SMOKEY So Smooth. Little Stevie Wonder. Handsome Marvin. Great idea Dusty had to do a special on the Motown Artists. She loved them for good reason, all so great.

[@JerseyGurl4Life]

I bought this on VHS in the. 80s I'm thinking about getting it transferred onto DVD along with some other Motown and Temptations videos. I really enjoyed this show It's a good thing that kept at least one VCR.

[@brendaproffitt8520]

wow great song lyrics too wonderful motown music sweet really sweet love these brings back memories

[@bizman45390]

Every time I see this what a treasure Motown is

[@roderickjones1283]

No four tops!

[@ez8546]

Diana is miked louder than all the other singers except Smokey. Gordy's plan to elevate her was already in motion.

[@knockshinnoch1950]

By this point the Supremes were on their 4th US No1- 3 more than any other Motown artist.