As a member of a large and thrusting family that was already well known in Detroit, Berry Gordy Jr. was motivated to succeed from an early age. He was often overlooked as a writer in his own right, but this compilation goes a long way towards addressing that balance and illuminates one of the most insightful Motown adages ever, which said simply ‘Never forget that Motown was founded by a songwriter.’
Disc 1
1. Do You Love Me – The Contours
2. Come To Me – Mary Wells
3. That’s Why (I Love You So) – Jackie Wilson
4. Move Two Mountains – Marv Johnson
5. Way Over There – The Miracles
6. Let Me Go The Right Way – The Supremes
7. I’m Wandering – Aretha Franklin
8. Please Forgive Me – Mary Wells
9. I’ll Be Satisfied – Jackie Wilson
10. Dream Come True – The Temptations
11. Money (That’s What I Want) – Barrett Strong
12. Camel Walk – Labrenda Ben And The Beljeans
13. Ain’t Gonna Be That Way – Marv Johnson
14. I Don’t Want To Take A Chance – Mary Wells
15. Won’t You Take Me Back – The Miracles
16. Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide – Marvin Gaye
17. All I Could Do Was Cry – Etta James
18. I Need You – Marv Johnson
19. Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right – Mary Wells
20. To Be Loved – Jackie Wilson
Disc 2
1. Reet Petite – Jackie Wilson
2. Shop Around – The Miracles
3. Buttered Popcorn – The Supremes
4. Shake Sherry – The Contours
5. I’m Gonna Stay – Mary Wells
6. The Magic Song – Bobby Helms
7. Lonely Teardrops – Jackie Wilson
8. Looking For A Man – Mable John
9. Broken Hearted – The Miracles
10. I Want A Guy – The Supremes
11. Bad Boy – Mary Wells
12. I Love The Way You Love – Marv Johnson
13. You’ll Never Cherish A Love So True – The Vells
14. No Love – Mable John
15. Don’t Leave Me – The Miracles
16. We Have Love – Jackie Wilson
17. You Got What It Takes – Marv Johnson
18. Your Wonderful Love – The Temptations
19. Never Again – The Supremes
20. Depend On Me – The Miracles