A MOTOWN SNAPSHOT FLASHBACK: Barrett Strong circa 1959. “Money” was initially pressed, released on Berry Gordy’s ANNA label in ’59.MOTOWN RECORDS’ BARRETT STRONGA MOTOWN PHOTO FLASHBACK: Barrett Strong publicity shot, 1959.
A MOTOWN SNAPSHOT FLASHBACK:PAUL WILLIAMS was a vocalist of the Temptations as well, photo circa 1965.The ‘TEMPTIN TEMPTATIONS‘ album. Gordy GS 914, released November, 1965.The Temptin’ Temptations’ “Don’t Look Back,” sung by Paul Williams, was written by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White.
A MOTOWN SNAPSHOT FLASHBACK with The Originals:C. P. Spencer, Hank Dixon, Freddie Gorman and Walter Gaines, 1968. Formed in 1966, the group was predominately used as a vocal studio sessions backing for Motown Records. In 1968 they became the Originals. The following year they recorded first of two successful singles, “Baby, I’m For Real,” and by 1970 they struck gold with their million-seller hit, “The Bells.” (Click on image for larger view).
RARE EARTH 1969-1971(the original six Motown band members)Gil Bridges(saxophone, flute, lead vocals);Eddie Guzman (percussions);Peter Hoorelbeke(drums, lead vocal);Kenny James(keyboards);John Persh(bass, trombone, vocals);Rod Richards(lead guitar, vocals).
A MOTOWN SNAPSHOT FLASHBACK:RARE EARTH. This group shot was artfully enhanced creating a ‘psychedelia’ poster-style effect, ‘late-’60s style. The photo made the spread on the back-side of the ECOLOGY album. The band’s second Motown LP, it was released in 1970 on Barry Gordy’s newest subsidiary record label at the time, Rare Earth.
A MOTOWN SNAPSHOT FLASHBACK: The Undisputed Truth, 1971The Undisputed Truth LP GS-955Lwas released by Motown on the Gordy label, July, 1971. (Click on image 2x for detailed view).
