VA - The Motortown Revue Collection (Recorded Live) [2005] (4 x CDs)

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VA - The Motortown Revue Collection (Recorded Live) [2005] (4 x CDs)

The Motortown Revue Collection is a 4-Cd box set that is a vibrant celebration of Motown’s golden era, capturing the energy and excitement of live performances from some of the label’s most legendary artists. This box set, released in 2005 by Hip-O Select, a label known for its high-quality reissues and collector’s editions, brings together recordings from the iconic Motortown Revue concerts, showcasing the raw talent and electrifying stage presence that defined Motown’s rise to global fame

VA - The Motortown Revue Collection is a must-have for anyone who loves the raw energy and excitement of live Motown performances. Unlike studio albums, this box set brings you straight into the action, capturing electrifying concerts from Motown’s golden era.

There’s something special about hearing legendary artists like Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, and The Supremes performing live; without studio polish, just pure talent and passion. Recorded at iconic venues like The Apollo Theater (1963) and Fox Theatre in Detroit (1964), this set takes you back to a time when Motown ruled the stage.

Motown was all about rhythm, energy, and unforgettable melodies, and this collection delivers exactly that. From powerful ballads to upbeat, dance-worthy hits, these tracks showcase why Motown artists dominated the charts. You can feel the excitement of the crowd, the chemistry between performers, and the tight musicianship that made these shows legendary.

For die-hard fans and collectors, this box set is a true gem. With remastered recordings it’s a piece of history. If you want to experience Motown the way it was meant to be heard, this collection is the perfect way to do it. (B)

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Track lists

Vol. 1

01 Bill Murry - Introduction / Motortown Revue / Vol. 1 (Live at The Apollo Theater/1963) 0:33

02 Contours - Whole Lotta Woman (Live at The Apollo Theater/1963) 3:26

03 Supremes - Let Me Go The Right Way (Live at The Apollo Theater/1963) 3:41

04 Marvin Gaye - What Kind of Fool Am I? (Live at The Apollo Theater/1963) 4:07

05 Marvin Gaye - Stubborn Kind of Fellow (Live at The Apollo Theater/1963) 2:57

06 Marvelettes - Strange I Know (Live at The Apollo Theater/1963) 1:53

07 Marvelettes - Someday Someway (Live at The Apollo Theater/1963) 2:47

08 Stevie Wonder - Don't You Know (Live at The Apollo Theater/1963) 3:40

09 Mary Wells - Two Lovers (Live at The Apollo Theater/1963) 4:11

10 Mary Wells - Bye Bye Baby (Live at The Apollo Theater/1963) 5:02

11 Miracles - You've Really Got A Hold on Me (Live at The Apollo Theater/1963) 5:16

12 Miracles - Way Over There (Live at The Apollo Theater/1963) 2:41

Vol. 2

01 Bill Murry - Introduction / Motortown Revue / Vol. 2 (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 0:23

02 Temptations - Dream Come True (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 4:00

03 Temptations - I Want A Love I Can See (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 3:33

04 Kim Weston - Love Me All The Way (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 2:54

05 Kim Weston - He's Alright (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 3:42

06 Kim Weston - Just Loving You (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 2:56

07 Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman/Playboy/Strange I Know/Someday, Someway (Medley / Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 4:05

08 Mary Wells - You Lost The Sweetest Boy (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 2:37

09 Mary Wells - What's Easy for Two is So Hard for One (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 2:57

10 Marvin Gaye - Pride and Joy (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 3:41

11 Marvin Gaye - Days of Wine and Roses (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 3:25

12 Martha & The Vandellas - Quicksand (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 2:50

13 Martha & The Vandellas - It's Alright (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 3:06

14 Martha & The Vandellas - Heat Wave (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 2:47

15 Stevie Wonder - I Call it Pretty Music But The Old People Call it The Blues (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 2:42

16 Stevie Wonder - Moon River (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 4:49

17 Miracles - Mickey's Monkey (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 5:11

Vol. 3

01 Harold Kay - Introduction 2 / Motortown Revue in Paris (Live in Paris/1965) 0:18

02 Earl Van Dyke Sextet - Too Many Fish in The Sea (Live in Paris/1965) 2:36

03 Supremes - Stop! in The Name of Love (Live in Paris/1965) 2:56

04 Supremes - Baby Love (Live in Paris/1965) 3:10

05 Supremes - Somewhere (Live in Paris/1965) 2:48

06 Miracles - Ooo Baby Baby (Live in Paris/1965) 4:18

07 Miracles - Mickey's Monkey (Live in Paris/1965) 5:24

08 Martha & The Vandellas - If I Had A Hammer (Live in Paris/1965) 4:03

09 Martha & The Vandellas - Nowhere to Run (Live in Paris/1965) 2:54

10 Martha & The Vandellas - Dancing in The Street (Live in Paris/1965) 4:01

11 Stevie Wonder - Hi-Heel Sneakers (Live in Paris/1965) 3:10

12 Stevie Wonder; Clarence Paul - Funny (How Time Slips Away) (Live in Paris/1965) 4:03

13 Stevie Wonder - Fingertips (Pt. 1 / Live in Paris/1965) 6:05

Vol. 4

01 Motortown Revue Announcer - Introduction / Motortown Revue / Vol. 4 (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 0:12

02 Originals - Sing A Simple Song (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 3:40

03 Blinky - I Can't Turn You Loose (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 2:26

04 Blinky - I Wouldn't Change The Man He is (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 3:24

05 Bobby Taylor - Who's Making Love (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 3:13

06 Bobby Taylor - Does Your Mama Know About Me (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 3:11

07 Bobby Taylor - Malinda (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 2:57

08 Temptations - Cloud Nine (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 3:40

09 Gladys Knight & The Pips - Ain't No Sun Since You've Been Gone (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 2:27

10 Gladys Knight & The Pips - I Wish it Would Rain (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 2:49

11 Gladys Knight - Monologue (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 1:29

12 Gladys Knight & The Pips - I'm Afraid The Masquerade is Over (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 1:11

13 Gladys Knight & The Pips - I Heard it Through The Grapevine (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 4:37

14 Stevie Wonder - For Once in My Life (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 3:30

15 Stevie Wonder - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 4:38

16 Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright) (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 3:07

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