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THE TOP 25 MOTOWN SONGS . . . COVERED!

THE TOP 25 MOTOWN SONGS . . . COVERED! I've been looking for an excuse to post a bunch of Motown covers, but I've struggled with finding a story. Then I saw that Popmatters posted it's 25 favorites . I agree with some of their choices, but "Bernadette" as #1? I agree with some of their choices, but "Bernadette"? That wouldn't even make my top 20. Plus, the list seems flawed because it includes songs from the label's Los Angeles period (1972 and on), when everyone knows the true meaning of Motown is "Motor City." Once the label left Detroit, it's sound [...]
Link Text:JMI(RAWM)-Brain Buckit.
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