Calling Out Around the World: A Motown Reader - Softcover

"None of us were considering the fact that we could fail, or that we could fail even."-Smokey Robinson

Such positive thinking formed the foundation of the Motown Empire, and gave it spectacular success during its "Golden Era" in the 1960s. With a foreword by Matha Reeves, Callin' Out Around the World assembles a unique collection of articles which tell the story of the rise of a black company in a white industry, and its talented stable of artists, musicians, writers and producers. Included are rare interviews with key figures, reference sources for collectors and several specially commissioned pieces that give a British perspective to the story.

Includes: Interviews with Berry Gordy, Martha Reeves, Dave Godin and many others; Reprints of vintage articles on Marvin Gaye, The Miracles, The Supremes, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Jnr., Walker and Mary Wells; Detail of all the Motown labels and of key unreleased tracks; Fresh new perspectives on Motown musicians, writers and the early years. Plus much, much more.

"I never called anyone to riot. I was calling my ten brothers and sisters to the table. All I wanted was a little gravy. For all of us."-Martha Reeves