Barry Gordy found he could benefit more from producing music rather than writing it. In this podcast, Dave and Gene, explore the roots of Motown, the groups it inspired and how it influenced soul music.

Hear Marvin Gaye in a live performance singing a well known song not generally considered with "Motown". Listen to the first songs produced by Gordy and Motown's first million seller hit. Enjoy the Temptations as they go mainstream with a great standard and Jr. Walker and the All-Stars doing a famous Guess Who track.

It all started with Hitsville and be surprised with the only artist that never recorded on a different label over the years, just Tamla, the basic Motown label.