On this exclusive episode, we dial back to 1966 as Marvin Gaye sits down with Detroit radio DJ Scott Regan and breaks down his first big Motown hit, "Stubborn Kind Of Fellow." It's the first time this intimate, relaxed interview has been heard

The Temptations

Mar 10th, 2009 9m 41s

Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin and fellow Temps discuss their beginnings and illustrious musical career in a rare archival interview from the 1980s.

Vintage Stevie

Mar 3rd, 2009 9m 39s

In another rare archival interview, Stevie Wonder talks of his early days at Motown and the evolution of his music through the brilliant, then-new album Talking Book.

The nation’s capitol, The Motortown Review and President Obama

Feb 18th, 2009 10m 30s

The New York Times political columnist Frank Rich links Motown to the upheaval of the 1960s through personal recollections of the Motortown Review in his native Washington, D.C., while adding perspective on the 2008 election of President Barack

A Tour of Hitsville U.S.A., May 1963

Jan 27th, 2009 20m 19s

On this rare interview Motown founder Berry Gordy and a Detroit radio host walk through Hitsville, on the cusp of the company’s runaway success.

Motown Reflections

Jan 7th, 2009 7m 40s

Smokey Robinson talks about the early days of the label, Berry Gordy and the Motown sound.

The Motown Legacy

Oct 13th, 2009 13m 17s

Chairman Berry Gordy Jr. reflects on the Motown Legacy.

The Anatomy Of A Hit: Where Did Our Love Go

Aug 17th, 2009 6m 55s

Original Supreme member Mary Wilson shares the story of creating the chart-topping hit "Where Did Our Love Go."

Motown and The Big Chill

Aug 5th, 2009 8m 43s

Film director Lawrence Kasdan and his wife Meg discuss how they made the most of Motown music in the classic film The Big Chill.

Bravo Motown

Jul 20th, 2009 7m 2s

Renaissance man Henry Rollins praises Motown and founder and Chairman Berry Gordy.

Motown Elegance

Jul 7th, 2009 9m 10s

Vibe magazine music editor Sean Fennessey discusses the elegance of Motown as well as his experience growing up with the sounds of Michael, Stevie, Smokey and Boyz II Men.

It's all about the song!

Jun 30th, 2009 4m 42s

Award-winning songwriter, and Motown fan, Diane Warren is featured.

That Motown Swing

Jun 15th, 2009 8m 20s

Saxophonist David Sanborn talks Junior Walker, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and more.

Funky jazz and the Motor City

Jun 9th, 2009 6m 33s

Medeski, Martin and Wood, the funky acid-jazz trio with deep Motown influences, reflect on their personal Motor City music memories.

Listening with Garth Trinidad

Apr 21st, 2009 10m 10s

We put KCRW DJ, programmer, music guru and Motown fan Garth Trinidad to the test in this special Motown "blindfold listening" episode.

The Anatomy Of A Hit: I Want You

Apr 14th, 2009 17m 11s

Marvin Gaye collaborator, the award-winning singer/songwriter Leon Ware, shares his stories and thoughts on the classic album and single, "I Want You."