It’s the Same Old Song: Tributes to the Motown Sound

By Stewart Mason

Almost as soon as there was an identifiable Motown sound, other artists tried to capture that ineffable magic for themselves. These 12 songs range from heartfelt homages to brazen rip-offs, but they're all performed with affection for the Motown masters.

CRITICAL LIST
Elvis Costello and the Attractions Love For Tender
The Jam A Town Called Malice
Aztec Camera Still On Fire
Wham! Freedom
Terence Trent D'Arby Wishing Well
Madonna Cherish
Amy Winehouse Tears Dry On Their Own
The Pipettes Judy
Little Jackie The Stoop
Raphael Saadiq Just One Kiss (ft. Joss Stone)
Mayer Hawthorne Just Ain't Gonna Work Out
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings I Learned The Hard Way

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It’s the Same Old Song: Tributes to the Motown Sound

Elvis Costello and the Attractions

The Jam

Aztec Camera

Wham!

Terence Trent D'Arby

Madonna

Amy Winehouse

The Pipettes

Little Jackie

Raphael Saadiq

Mayer Hawthorne

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

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