Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. It was released in Australia on February 8, 2008,[2] internationally on February 11, 2008, and in the United States on February 12, 2008 by Epic Records, Legacy Recordings and MJJ Productions. Motown is No. Michael Joseph Jackson, född 29 augusti 1958 i Gary i Indiana, död 25 juni 2009 i Los Angeles i Kalifornien, [1] [2] [3] var en amerikansk popsångare, dansare och låtskrivare, med oerhörda framgångar under fyra årtionden.Han har haft stor inverkan på musikindustrin, inte minst anses hans musikvideor ha varit nydanande. [9][10][11] It also included a DVD featuring three award-winning music videos, the Emmy-nominated Motown 25 "Billie Jean" performance, and a booklet with a message from Jackson. Thriller has sold 66 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling album of all time. [37] In France Thriller 25 received a 2x Gold certification, and in Poland it was certified platinum. Click the link to confirm your email address. After singing with the Moonglows, Marvin Gaye moves to Detroit and, through group leader Harvey Fuqua’s contacts, joins Motown. Motown kicks off a year-long celebration of Smokey Robinson’s 25th anniversary in showbiz, following his biggest-ever solo hit, “Being With You.” Read more Rick James Storms The Charts Thriller 25 is the 25th anniversary edition reissue of American singer Michael Jackson's sixth studio album Thriller (1982). It was ineligible for the Billboard 200 chart as a re-release but entered the Pop Catalog Charts at number one (where it stayed for 10 non-consecutive weeks),[38] with the best sales on that chart since December 1996. It was a commercial success, selling three million copies worldwide in its first 12 weeks, and was generally well received among critics, despite their view that the new material was not as inspiring as the original. [17][22][23] as did "Billie Jean 2008", reaching 91 in Germany. AllMusic notes, "for whatever reason, such Michael-mimicking superstars as Justin Timberlake and Chris Brown did not participate, but Akon, Fergie, and will.i.am did."[32]. Some of the singles of Kem along with the year and R&B Chart position are- Smokey Robinson & the Miracles play their final concerts together in Washington, D.C. Motown’s 30th No. Explore by day or month by selecting a date here. Our programs range from the Jackson 5 era to Michael Jackson's solo years. [34] The new material received further praise, with the ballad "For All Time" being described as "perfectly fine" by AllMusic. 1 on the pop charts for the Commodores. Berry Gordy Jr. launches Tamla Records with an $800 loan from the Gordy family savings fund, and releases Marv Johnson’s “Come To Me.”. 1 hits with “Where Did Our Love Go”. On the iTunes Super Deluxe Edition, it includes an extra track "Billie Jean (Long Version)" as track number 17 moving "Thriller (Instrumental)" as track number 31. – 25 August 2014, released, Promise To Love. The building was originally constructed as a 1922 movie palace by architect C. Howard Crane… 1 as a solo singer/songwriter. Teena Marie is Motown’s newest hitmaker as “I’m Just A Sucker For Your Love,” written and produced by Rick James, debuts on the R&B charts. "[33] Pop Matters stated that the new version of "The Girl Is Mine" is better than the original, not losing anything with the removal of Paul McCartney. The Supremes begin their run of five consecutive No. Diana Ross & the Supremes play their final show together at the Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas. Stevie Wonder performs music from his first movie soundtrack, Journey Through The Secret Life of Plants, at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House. Among its highlights were Michael … Thriller 25 was released by Sony BMG's re-issue division, Legacy Recordings.It is the first Jackson album with an age certificate. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the company's first major U.K. hit. Motown earns its first Grammy® award with the Temptations’ “Cloud Nine.”. Although they disbanded in … “Oh Mother Of Mine,” the Temptations’ debut for Motown Records, is issued on the company’s Miracle label. We haven't really discussed it yet, on that level, but I'm sure at some point we will. Street Songs by Rick James hits the Top 5 of the album charts, going on to sell more than three million copies. Tamla-Motown takes a quarter of the U.K. Top 20 with hits by Edwin Starr, the Temptations, the Four Tops, Diana Ross and Jimmy Ruffin. On the iTunes Store, Zune Marketplace, and Amazon MP3, a "Super Deluxe Edition" can be purchased which also features the bonus material from Thriller: Special Edition, "Billie Jean (Underground Mix)", an instrumental "Thriller" mix, an extended "Billie Jean" and a digital booklet. 1 on the pop charts: “Please Mr. Postman” by the Marvelettes. Thriller 25 was the best-selling catalog album in the US of 2008. Billboard reports Motown’s announcement that Diana Ross will leave the Supremes for a solo career, with Jean Terrell to join the “new” Supremes. 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A Motown hit from the 1960s returns to the limelight as Bonnie Pointer’s update of “Heaven Must Have Sent You” reaches the Top 20. Motown throws a launch party in Los Angeles for the Jackson 5, and unveils its new rock label, Rare Earth, in Detroit. Thank you for registering! The ad aired again at the Grammys on February 10, 2008. The Four Tops’ “Reach Out I’ll Be There” is No. Stevie Wonder’s Songs in The Key of Life begins a 14-week run at the top of the Billboard album charts. Marvin Gaye performs his first-ever concerts in the U.K., selling out London’s Royal Albert Hall and adding a show at the London Palladium. "Bye Bye Baby" is the debut Motown single by 17-year-old Mary Wells, who wrote the song herself. Thriller 25 was a commercial success. Rick James’ first Motown album, Come Get It, is released, featuring his breakthrough hit, “You And I.”. Along with the original material, the reissue contained remixes, new material, a DVD (for some versions)[1] and collaborations with several contemporary artists. In the U.S., Thriller 25 was the second-best-selling album of its release week, selling 166,000 copies, 14,000 short of reaching the number one position. Charlene’s “I’ve Never Been To Me,” co-produced by Berry Gordy, is a Top 3 success, almost five years after its first release. 2” tops the Hot 100. In Poland, the album was certified gold, reaching number six on the chart on its release day, and is Jackson's highest-charting album in Norway. First released on Tamla Records, Barrett Strong’s “Money (That’s What I Want)” is a hit when nationally distributed by Anna Records. Mi-Life Mi-Soul | Radio station for lovers of soul, disco, funk, dance, house, garage, reggae, hip hop and all things in between. It is the first Jackson album with an age certificate. 1 hits. But it's a great thought. Jimmy Ruffin’s 1966 smash, “What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted,” is a U.K. Top 10 hit for the second time. America’s No. Motown ends the year with its first No. "The Girl Is Mine 2008" and "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 2008" were the first singles taken from the album. Kem’s Singles. – November 2001, signed by the American record label, Motown Records.-25th February 2003, re-released his first album under the record label. Story to Tell (Chapter One) is set to arrive April 30th and will also feature Black Thought, Jemele Hill, Bobbito Garcia, and more However, singles You Rock My World, Cry and Butterflies proved his star status once again. .. Motown triumphs with its seventh No.1 of the year on the Billboard Hot 100 with Smokey Robinson & the Miracles’ “The Tears Of A Clown.”. The Target, Best Buy, and Independent US Music Store Bonus Track editions were labeled incorrectly as "Billie Jean (1982 Club Remix)", "Thriller (1982 Def Remix)", and "Billie Jean (1982 Radio Edit Mix)" respectively. The Temptations get together with Smokey Robinson at Hitsville’s Studio A to record a new song, “My Girl.”. [32] Rolling Stone described the new version of "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" as "actually kind of great — he [Akon] slows it down into a piano ballad, lingering over the easily obscured lyrics. Thursday, 25th February, 2021: 11:11 am - ... Today is the UK/Europe release date of the Lola vs. Powerman... 50th anniversary edition. 1. The Supremes – Mary Wilson, Susaye Greene, Scherrie Payne – perform their last concert together, at London’s Theatre Royal. On February 3, 2008 a SoBe advertisement was aired during Super Bowl XLII to an audience of over 95 million viewers. Brenda Holloway opens for the Beatles at the group’s historic concert at Shea Stadium, New York. Motown’s newest international success is “With You I’m Born Again” by Billy Preston & Syreeta, a Top 3 hit in the UK. The release date for America is next Friday, 18 December. Motown wins its second-ever Grammy® award, for Dr. Martin Luther King’s album, Why I Oppose The War In Vietnam. Diana Ross & Lionel Richie’s “Endless Love” begins its nine-week run at No. The Dazz Band are Motown’s newest hitmakers as “Let It Whip” becomes a Top 5 smash on the pop charts. [39][40][41] That November, Thriller 25 spent an 11th non-consecutive week atop the U.S. catalog chart. The bonus tracks are only mentioned on a sticker that appears with these respective releases. Upon calling former Sepultura drummer Iggor Cavalera about the 25th anniversary of the Brazilian metal band's 1996 LP Roots, it's impossible not to notice the image that pops up on his WhatsApp profile. In February 2008, Jackson celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Thriller release with the jubilee issue of Thriller (25th Anniversary Edition). [44], In 2008 a limited edition of Thriller 25 was released in Japan.[46]. The Target, Best Buy, Circuit City, and Independent US Music Store releases do not mention the bonus tracks in the booklet, but they do appear as separate tracks on the CD. "The Girl Is Mine 2008" reached number two in Japan, three in Mexico, six in the Netherlands and the top twenty positions in the major European markets. Affected customers are being contacted by email with an offer to exchange tickets to a future performance; or a full credit voucher. Explore by year by selecting a date below. Re-signed to Motown, the Temptations are chartbound once more with “Power,” co-written and co-produced by Berry Gordy. Diana Ross scores her first solo No. Stevie Wonder’s Innervisions album is released, three days before the musician is involved in a traumatic auto accident in North Carolina. It peaked at number two in the United States, number three in the United Kingdom and reached the top ten in over 30 national charts. The Supremes make their triumphant debut at New York’s Copacabana nightclub. It's a tattoo of MF DOOM's mask; he recently got it to honor the beloved and enigmatic rap supervillain upon his passing this past Halloween. He said he would discuss it with collaborator will.i.am but had not yet considered it, commenting "No I haven't really thought about it in that way but I would give it more thought. The Four Tops sign to Motown, and begin recording in Studio A at Hitsville. Performances at our UK Theatres have been suspended until Saturday 26 June 2021. New Movie Releases This Weekend: April 23rd-25th Holly-Do-Gooders: 51 Hollywood stars that revolve around the Earth Everything we know about ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Thriller 25 is the 25th anniversary edition reissue of American singer Michael Jackson's sixth studio album Thriller (1982). One of Grimsby's most famous groups, The Rumble Band, is set to perform a big gig to mark its 35th anniversary - a year later than planned. Date: 23 Oct 2021 At: 7:30 pm The Tamla Motown label is launched in the U.K., while Martha & the Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, the Miracles and the Supremes begin touring England, Scotland and Wales. The “Gordy Star Attractions Show” makes its debut, featuring the Miracles, Marv Johnson and Mable John, among others. Two singles, "The Girl Is Mine 2008" and "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 2008", were released from the album to moderate success and a number of the other remixes charted, despite no physical release. 1 on the R&B best-sellers and No. The re-release is part of their label Fueled By Ramen's 25th anniversary celebrations. The release of Invincible in 2001 was marred by Jackson's leaving the Sony and canceling the support tour. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and Motown’s 40th. Disco rules. Latin jazz with a mambo flair will get dancing in your chair or on the Bluestone Terrace dance floor. Motown takes half the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, including the Top 3 with Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross & the Supremes. 1 single this entire month is “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye. [3] To help promote Thriller 25, Jackson's website was recreated and accounts on both MySpace and Facebook were set up. It peaked at number one in 11 countries and Europe. Founded in 2006. The Kinks' cover of "Dancing In The Street" is mentioned in this article about a Motown song catalog. These mixes were actually made in 1992, as part of a remix project by Jackson and various DJs in the early '90s. Jermaine Jackson has a new Top 10 hit with “Let’s Get Serious,” written and produced by Stevie Wonder. With sales estimated to be over 65 million copies worldwide, Thriller became the world's best-selling album of all time; the album was the first in history to yield seven top-ten singles. [35] However, most critics agreed that the new versions were not as inspiring as the originals; some even said that the guest artists were the wrong choice. Motown launches its Soul label with Shorty Long’s “Devil With The Blue Dress” whilst Jimmy Ruffin and Jr. Walker & The All Stars join the roster. “My Guy” by Mary Wells becomes Motown’s fourth No. Motown issues “Dearest One” by Lamont Dozier, his first song written with Eddie and Brian Holland. Dumfries Soul and Motown Weekender SEPTEMBER 24-26, 2021 SEPTEMBER 24-26,2021 £35.90 Blackpool Tower Soul Weekender APRIL 29-MAY 1st 2022 Apr 29-May 1,2022 Listen Live on DAB | APP | ONLINE Motown’s latest TV stars are the Jackson 5, front and center in their own special, Goin’ Back To Indiana, and a cartoon series, The Jackson 5ive. The Supremes enjoy their final Top 40 hit on the pop charts with “I’m Gonna Let My Heart Do The Walking.”. This brought U.S. sales of the album to 688,000 copies, making it the best-selling catalog album of 2008, eventually selling 1.2 million U.S. copies and three million shipments worldwide until Jackson's death in June 2009. We broadcast special programs, huge hits, all time classics and rare tracks. The Miracles’ first national hit, “Shop Around” is released, after Berry Gordy summons the Miracles to the studio at 3 a.m. to re-record the song. Thriller 25 was released on CD and vinyl and included seven bonus tracks: the previously unreleased ballad "For All Time" (with backing provided by Toto), Vincent Price's voice-over and five remixes featuring contemporary artists Fergie and Akon. Thriller has sold 66 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling album of all time. “Reflections” is the first release to feature new billing for Motown’s prime attraction: Diana Ross & the Supremes. Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson hit the charts with their four-way tribute to Berry Gordy’s late father, “Pops We Love You.”. The latest Motown star to play New York’s Copacabana is Marvin Gaye. The ad aired again at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards on February 10, 2008.[4]. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Full Collapse and 10th anniversary of No Devolución, ... Netflix release date, trailers, cast and everything we know so far. Berry Gordy buys a two-story house at 2648 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, and puts up a sign to signal his intentions: Hitsville U.S.A. Motown kicks off a year-long celebration of Smokey Robinson’s 25th anniversary in showbiz, following his biggest-ever solo hit, “Being With You.”. The first “Motortown Revue” package tour of more than two dozen cities begins in Washington, DC. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. 1 hit, “Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone” by the Temptations, takes three Grammy® awards. We have sent a confirmation email to {USEREMAIL}. Thriller 25 debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Pop Catalog Albums and in nine other countries. [16][17][18] "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 2008" reached number three in Sweden, four in New Zealand, eight in Australia, ten in France and thirty-two in Canada, but had disappointing sales in America. To help promote the album, Jackson's website was recreated and accounts on both MySpace and Facebook were set up. Jackson released his sixth studio album, Thriller, on November 30, 1982. 1 hits this year. [13][14][15] On February 3, 2008 a Sobe advertisement was aired during Super Bowl XLII to over 95 million Americans, with Naomi Campbell and Sanam Nazar CGI lizards dancing to "Thriller". Smokey Robinson’s third solo album, A Quiet Storm, is released, later to inspire an entire music radio format. Sony also released a "fan pack" containing Thriller 25 and the Number Ones DVD. “Don’t Leave Me This Way” by Thelma Houston is the first Motown single to reach No. Jackson debuted what would become his signature dance move, the moonwalk, during a performance of "Billie Jean" on the May 16, 1983, TV special "Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever" in celebration of the label's 25th anniversary. Vinyl & CD Collector's, Limited Edition and Super Deluxe Box Sets. Stevie Wonder’s “I Wish” becomes his fifth No. [33], MTV said, "... it's pretty rare to see a reissue loaded with as much contemporary appeal as this one", and reacted positively to the new tracks, calling them "silver bars". Marvin Gaye has his first Top 50 pop hit with “Stubborn Kind Of Fellow.”. Critics reacted positively to the album, much like their review on the original. Subscribe me to the Classic Motown newsletter. The Miracles’ “Bad Girl,” written by Berry Gordy and William “Smokey” Robinson, is released under license to Chess Records. [5], Jackson was asked about a "second chapter" to Thriller on Access Hollywood in late 2006. The success of Thriller put Jackson into the dominating position of pop music, becoming an international pop-cultural icon. Motown announces that Stevie Wonder has re-signed with the company, and prepares the release of his Original Musiquarium I set. The Four Tops’ Greatest Hits takes the top slot in the U.K. from the Beatles’ Sgt. Berry Gordy signs Little Stevie Wonder after an impressive audition at Hitsville by the 11-year-old, playing several instruments. The Marvelettes’ “Locking Up My Heart” is released to become an early chart success for the Holland/Dozier/Holland team. With “I Want You Back,” the Jackson 5 score the first of four consecutive No. [42][43] This was Jackson's best launch since Invincible in 2001. AllMusic explains, "... 'Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'' and 'Billie Jean' remain startling in their futuristic funk and 'Baby Be Mine' ... sounds positively incandescent ..." [32] Rolling Stone gave it a full five stars while giving the original only four, saying: "Thriller [25] has MJ at his breathiest and most salacious ('PYT'), and his most beautifully fragile ('Human Nature', so open and brave it makes 'She's Out of My Life' seem phony)". One of Motown’s greatest music milestones, Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On album, is released. [36] The album has been certified gold in 11 countries, including the UK. Music, Film, TV and Political News Coverage. “Three Times A Lady,” written by Lionel Richie, is the first No. 1 album, as “Fingertips – Pt. The Supremes sign to Motown, with their first 45 on the Tamla label, “I Want A Guy,” released in March. Premium packaging & FREE UK delivery on orders over £20 at hmv Store. An NBC-TV special, Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever, celebrates the artists and music of the company’s extraordinary quarter-century. Among the winners are the Miracles ("Love Machine") and Diana Ross ("Love Hangover"), both with No. 2.”. [19][20][21] These were Jackson's first singles since "One More Chance" in 2003. “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye is his first No. 1 to become one of Motown’s all-time top-selling singles. Here, My Dear, Marvin Gaye’s emotional farewell to his first wife, Anna, is released. The prospect of a "second chapter" to Thriller was first publicly discussed on Access Hollywood in late 2006. Motown Productions premieres its newest movie, The Wiz, starring Diana Ross and co-starring Michael Jackson and Richard Pryor. "For All Time" supposedly dates from 1982, but leaks often credit it as being from Dangerous sessions. 2 on the pop charts. Motown takes ten of Billboard’s top 100 best-selling albums, including Diana Ross & the Supremes’ Greatest Hits at No. Green Day - Insomniac (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) (2021) House XXL Megamix 2021 (2021) I Love Dance 01 I Love Dance 02 I Love Dance 03 I Love Dance 04 I Love Dance 05 I Love Dance 06 I Love Dance 07 I Love Dance 08 I Love Dance 09 New Music Releases Week 11 (2021) Spring Sampler 2021 The Official UK Top 100 Singles Chart (26-March-2021) Entertainment and celebrity news, interviews, photos and videos from TODAY The Jackson 5 audition for Motown, and the Temptations gain a new lead singer. Thriller 25 was released by Sony BMG's re-issue division, Legacy Recordings. All reviews noted that the album is still enjoyable, 25 years on. Diana Ross’ second feature film, Mahogany, directed by Berry Gordy, opens in New York. Temptin’ Temptations is the first of the group’s two Top 20 albums this year; the second is Gettin’ Ready. 1 with “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch).”. Thriller 25 spent three weeks at number one in France and two weeks at number one in Belgium. Peatbog Faeries celebrated their 25th Anniversary in 2016 on the back of the critically acclaimed album Blackhouse, and 2017 saw the release of their new live album Live@25. * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. The Commodores’ debut Motown single, “The Zoo (The Human Zoo),” is released on the MoWest label. The Taylor Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will be open to visitors on Sunday April 25th from 11:00am 1:00pm . “Slippery When Wet” becomes the Commodores’ first Top 20 success on the Billboard Hot 100 as the group’s popularity grows. Little Stevie Wonder’s The 12 Year Old Genius Recorded Live is Motown’s first No. "Get on the Floor" (B-side remix / album version #2) 4:39, "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" (new edit / edit of the album version) 4:17, "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" (7' instrumental) 4:17, "Human Nature" (new edit / edit of the album version) 3:45, "Thriller" (special edit / European single version / 7' edit) 4:39, "Things I Do for You" (live recording from the 1981 album, Producer/engineer/mixer/drums/keys: will.i.am, Instrumentation and programming: Akon/Tuinfort, Engineers: Padraic Kerin/Dylan "3-D" Dresdow/will.i.am, Engineers/mixers: Kilhoffer/Dresdow/Dromgoole/Hertwech/Wheeler/Houge, This page was last edited on 16 April 2021, at 05:12. 1 album with the soundtrack from Lady Sings The Blues, in which she plays the late jazz singer, Billie Holiday. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Motown kicks off its new U.K. license deal with EMI Records with the release of Martha & the Vandellas’ “Heat Wave”. The album track "Beat It 2008" also began charting in European countries, reaching number 26 in Switzerland, 31 in Denmark, 43 in Sweden, 60 in Japan, 74 in Germany, 75 in Austria, and 77 in Canada. Tune in to the First Michael Jackson Live Radio, the first career spanning radio dedicated to the King Of Pop. Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever is a 1983 television special, produced by Suzanne de Passe for Motown Records, to commemorate Motown's 25th year (Motown was founded in January 1959).The program was taped before a live studio audience at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California on March 25, 1983, and broadcast on NBC on May 16. Motown Record Corp. officially opens its new Detroit headquarters in downtown’s Woodward Avenue, moved from West Grand Boulevard. Marvin Gaye performs What’s Going On in its entirety at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Stevie Wonder kicks off a 50-date itinerary opening for the Rolling Stones, and the Jackson 5 begin a nationwide summer tour in New York. 1 on the pop, R&B and dance charts. Motown declares this to be “Diana Ross Month,” with her new album, Live At Caesar’s Palace, at its centerpiece. The Gordy label gains its first Top 20 success with “Do You Love Me” by the Contours. Copies bought in Target, Best Buy, Circuit City and Independent Music Stores in the US feature the bonus tracks "Billie Jean (Four on the Floor Club Mix)", "Thriller (Def Thrill Remix)", "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Extended 12" Mix)" and "Billie Jean (Four on the Floor Radio Mix)" respectively. On April 21, 1996 the Detroit Opera House opened, and was referred to as a “Motown Miracle”. Our Mission. Happy 25th Birthday Detroit Opera House! Rescheduled and Postponed Shows. Gladys Knight & the Pips’ “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” is No. The first single from Lionel Richie’s latest album, “Truly” is his first No. [4] In the United Kingdom, Odeon Cinemas ran free Thriller viewings on February 8 and 9, 2008 and television adverts announcing the release were aired throughout Europe. Motown's new L.A.-based label, MoWest, has its first chart entry with Tom Clay's "What The World Needs Now Is Love/Abraham, Martin and John". ... Music & Art in the Gardens 2021 celebrates its tenth anniversary with season opener LL7. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 since “I Heard It Through The Grapevine.”, Stevie Wonder is honoured with five Grammy® awards, including Album of the Year for Innervisions, and two for “Superstition.”. Motown takes its thirteenth Top 10 pop hit of the year with the Temptations’ “(I Know) I’m Losing You.”, Motown releases Stevie Wonder’s “I Was Made To Love Her” to become his biggest hit since “Fingertips – Pt. Marvin Gaye’s final album for Motown, In Our Lifetime, is released. 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