That Berry Gordy turned his independent Detroit -based soul imprint into one of the biggest record labels of all time is achievement enough. That its songs still sit among the greatest and most soulful ever recorded is testament to the relentless quality of the artists and songwriters Gordy hired. Assertive, powerful and groovy, this smash is beautifully delivered by the great Eddie Kendricks.

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By Variety Staff. Follow Us on Twitter. It is difficult to think of a more impossible task than attempting to rate the 60 all-time greatest Motown songs. While this list may not be definitive — what could be? This single hit No. One of the rawest recordings in the Motown canon, the track features only piano, guitar, drums and tambourine and has seen its share of covers from rock bands such as the Beatles, Rolling Stones, the Kingsmen, Paul Revere and the Raiders and others.
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Founded 60 years ago in Detroit, Michigan, Motown was the label that launched a musical revolution. In The Name of Love are timeless classics that remain as popular today as when they were first released. The Top will be counted down on August 26 between 12pm and 6pm, presented in two sections, by first by Craig Charles followed by Trevor Nelson. Stevie Wonder in Shutterstock. Number 1 on the chart goes to Superstition by music legend Stevie Wonder. Despite being far from his highest charting single - peaking at Number 11 in - the track's popularity has endured over the years to earn its place at the top of the chart with 1. Many of the artists have been my friends and family.