The Motown Song

Rod Stewart, The Temptations

About The Motown Song

"The Motown Song" is a song performed by Rod Stewart and featuring The Temptations. The song is from Stewart's 1991 album Vagabond Heart. The song peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on September 21, 1991, and at number one on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart on October 5. It also reached number three on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and number one on the RPM Adult Contemporary chart. It was written by Larry John McNally and was originally recorded by McNally for the soundtrack to the film Quicksilver in 1986. McNally recorded a new version 2015 for the compilation "I. C. Independent Celebration, Vol. 1" for the German label "Birdstone Records". 


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Bring over some of your old Motown records
We'll put the speakers in the window and we'll go
On the roof and listen to the Miracles
Echo to the alley down below

Let's dance together just for the night
Let's don't worry about the future or nothin' else
'Cause just like the music's sayin' you gotta take chances
Go ahead just do it and trust yourself

There's a soul in the city
Watching over us tonight
There's a soul in the city
Saying everything's gonna be all right

So bring over some of your old Motown records
We'll put the speakers in the window and we'll go
On the roof and listen to the Miracles
Echo to the alley down below

They wish us luck
But they think we're just dreaming
Let's prove them wrong baby
'Cause you know what luck is
Luck is believing you're lucky
That's all and showing just a little bit of faith

There's a soul in the city
Watching over us I swear
There's a soul in the city
There's a whole world waiting out there

Listen
I got plans for us
Playing like a skip on a record
Through my head all night long
But when we walk that darkened stairway
And step out on the roof
I know what we're feeling can't be wrong

Bring over some of your old Motown records
We'll put the speakers in the window and we'll go
On the roof and listen to the Miracles
Echo to the alley down below

Bring over some of your old Motown records
We'll put the speakers in the window and we'll go
On the roof and listen to the Miracles
Echo to the alley down below
Let the Temptations sing it one time
Bring over some of you old Motown records
We'll put the speakers in the window and we'll go
On the roof and listen to the Miracles
Echo to the alley down below

Bring over some of you old Motown records
We'll put the speakers in the window and we'll go
On the roof and listen to the Miracles
Echo to the alley down below

Bring over some of you old Motown records
We'll put the speakers in the window and we'll go
On the roof and listen to the Miracles
Echo to the alley down below

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Rod Stewart

Roderick David "Rod" Stewart, CBE (born 10 January 1945) is a British singer-songwriter, born and raised in North London, England, and currently residing in Epping. He is of Scottish and English ancestry. With his distinctive raspy singing voice, Stewart came to prominence in the late 1960s and early 1970s with The Jeff Beck Group and then Faces. He launched his solo career in 1969 with his debut album An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down (US: The Rod Stewart Album). His work with The Jeff Beck Group and Faces influenced heavy metal genres. more »

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Written by: LARRY JOHN MCNALLY

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10 facts about this song

Artist
"The Motown Song" is sung by world-renown singer, Rod Stewart. Rod is a master of music, known for his unique singing voice and persona that stand out in the global music industry.
Song Release
The song was released in 1991. It is part of Rod Stewart's 16th studio album called "Vagabond Heart".
Genre Classification
"The Motown Song" can be best classified as pop, rock and soul. It has a strong influence from the Motown style which is a type of soul music with a pop influence.
Collaboration
The track features The Temptations, a popular American vocal group known for their success with Motown Records during the 1960s and 1970s.
Original Creator
The song was originally written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Larry John McNally and was covered by Rod Stewart.
Chart Success
Upon its release, the song saw immense success, reaching the Top 10 on both UK Singles Chart and Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
Music Video
The music video for "The Motown Song" features animation, which was quite unusual for its time. It includes cartoon cameos of such 1960s figures as The Beatles and The Supremes.
Grammy Nomination
The song earned Rod Stewart a nomination for the 1992 Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance but lost to Michael Bolton.
Covers
Several artists have covered "The Motown Song" since its debut, demonstrating its lasting influence in the music industry.
Lyrics Content
The lyrics to "The Motown Song" reference the positive impact of Motown music. It invokes nostalgia and the idea of music being a powerful way to recall and create happy memories.

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