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Standing In The Shadows Of Motown

2002, Movie, PG, 108 mins

STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN
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What's left to be said about the "Motown Sound," that treasure trove of pop 'n' soul music that once poured from Berry Gordy's tiny Detroit studio? A lot, it turns out. Vocal artists like The Supremes, The Temptations and Marvin Gaye became household names, but few people could tell you who actually played the music. The answer lies in this wonderfully warm tribute to The Funk Brothers, a group of incredibly talented studio musicians who were at the heart of the Motown Sound from the very beginning. Read the complete review for Standing In The Shadows Of Motown
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