It’s the Same Old Song: Tributes to the Motown Sound
By Stewart MasonAlmost 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.
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Elvis Costello and the AttractionsLove For Tender |
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The JamA Town Called Malice |
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Aztec CameraStill On Fire |
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Wham!Freedom |
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Terence Trent D'ArbyWishing Well |
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MadonnaCherish |
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Amy WinehouseTears Dry On Their Own |
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The PipettesJudy |
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Little JackieThe Stoop |
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Raphael SaadiqJust One Kiss (ft. Joss Stone) |
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Mayer HawthorneJust Ain't Gonna Work Out |
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Sharon Jones and the Dap-KingsI Learned The Hard Way |
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