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Motown crossover hits 1963–1966 and the creative process

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 November 2008

Jon Fitzgerald
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In recent years there has been a marked resurgence of interest in early Motown songs, many of which have received widespread exposure via successful films such as The Big Chill, My Girl, The Commitments, Father of The Bride and Sister Act. The steady flow of CD re-releases and contemporary ‘covers’ further attests to the continuing appeal and relevance of the music.

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Popular Music , Volume 14 , Issue 1 , January 1995 , pp. 1 - 11
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1995

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