The Motown Song
Rod Stewart
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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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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.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released in 1991. It is part of Rod Stewart's 16th studio album called "Vagabond Heart".
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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.
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CollaborationThe track features The Temptations, a popular American vocal group known for their success with Motown Records during the 1960s and 1970s.
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Original CreatorThe song was originally written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Larry John McNally and was covered by Rod Stewart.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, the song saw immense success, reaching the Top 10 on both UK Singles Chart and Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Grammy NominationThe song earned Rod Stewart a nomination for the 1992 Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance but lost to Michael Bolton.
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CoversSeveral artists have covered "The Motown Song" since its debut, demonstrating its lasting influence in the music industry.
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Lyrics ContentThe 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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