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The Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E. McLemore AveMemphis, TN 38106
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The Temptations and the Four Tops returned to the Apollo Theatre in 1985, it was one of the greatest performances ever. As Oprah once said “This is from a time when Music was strong”. What a Tribute for R&B to have two of Motown greatest Artist showing each other out. Each better than the other. But, I think we all agree as great as they are, each group sounded better singing their own songs.
The Temptations and the Four Tops are a refined group of singers, their soulful styles make you want to get up and start dancing at any party or concert venue. Both groups had great harmony, choreography and we all loved the flashy wardrobes. They were very influential in the progression of R&B and sold millions of records as well as received numerous music awards and Grammys.
Ever heard of Blue-Eyed Soul or White Soul R&B? The Righteous Brothers,Tom Jones,The Bee-Gees, Doobie Brothers, Boy George and David Bowie were all Blue Eyed Soul recording Artist who made their way in the R&B world. Blue Eyed Soul was a name given in the early 1960’s to describe white artists who performed R&B that was similar to the music of the Motown and Stax record labels.
Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers said many R&B radio stations that played their songs were surprised to find them to be white when they turned up for interviews, one DJ in Philadelphia started saying “Here’s my blue-eyed soul brothers”, and that became a code to signal the audience that they were white singers. The Righteous Brothers were thought to have started the trend for Blue Eyed Soul music and for many DJ’s during the 60’s to play songs performed by white Artist with a Soulful feeling.
Motown the Musical is back on Broadway starting July 12,2016 at the Nederlander Theatre. Motown the Musical is a must see dance in your seat , dance to the beat play about the birth of Berry Gordy’s Hitsville USA. The play transforms you back to the early 60’s when Motown’s legendary Artist come alive and create hit after hit.You will leave with a feeling of Euphoria and Exhilaration. So come on down to the most high spirited play on Broadway, you will be glad you did!
Visit the place that changed America’s Music. Hitsville USA is the birth place for many R&B Artist . In case you didn’t know, it is the nickname given to the first headquarters of Motown located in Detroit Michigan. It was purchased in 1959 by it’s Founder Berry Gordy for $800.00. Mr Gordy formed Tamala Records and by the end of 1966 Motown records had gross over $20 million.. So come check out Hitsville USA and Visit The Motown Museum, learn where and how, The Supremes, Fours Tops, The Marvelettes,Temptations just to name a few got their start.
Hitsville USA is located @ 2648 West Grand Blvd , Detroit Michigan,48208, Contact them at :313-875-2264
The Back Beat R&B Team
American Football player Jim Brown discovered the R&B group Friends of Distinction and Earth, Wind and Fire!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Friends_of_Distinction
Little Anthony and the Imperials first hit single “Tears On My Pillow” sold one million copies and in 1958 they changed their name from “The Chesters” to “The Imperials”.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Anthony_and_the_Imperials
Here are this week’s tour updates:
Mint Condition – http://concertful.com/concert/mint-condition/
Little Anthony & the Imperials- http://www.songkick.com/artists/412159-little-anthony-and-the-imperials
target=”_blank”>http://www.ticketmaster.com/70s-Soul-Jam-tickets/artist/851505
Isley Brothers-http://www.bandsintown.com/TheIsleyBrothers
Everyone remembers Detroit Michigan’s R&B singer the beautiful Freda Payne. Ms Payne is a multi-talented entertainer who got her start singing commercial jiggles for radio, local tv and talent shows.
Let BackBeatrnb take you back to her 1970’s #1 hit single ” Band of Gold”. She did not want to record the song at first because of the subject matter. Ms Payne thought the song was about a sexually naive woman or virgin and felt it was more suitable for a mature person. She objected to the song and did not like the lyrics. She was told by the co-writer of the song to “just sing it, you don’t have to like it”. Little did she know the song would become a popular hit and give her her first record of Gold.
Freda Payne’s second hit Gold record was Bring the Boys Home. This song was written during the war in Vietnam. It’s about protesting the end of the war and bringing the young men home who were sent to fight. Since the release of Bring the boys Home in 1971, Freda Payne remains active with singing engagements,acting and even hosting her own talk show in 1981 called ” Today’s Black Woman.
In 2009, Freda Payne sang Band of Gold on American Idol and Feb 2010 she joined Kanye West, Jordan Sparks, Michael Jackson, Jennifer Hudson, Barbara Streisand and many others on the Haiti relief for “We are The World” .
Let BackBeatrnb continue to keep you updated on any concert engagements, tours etc that she may be a part of and take you back in the day.
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