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The FUNK BROTHERS S3E5 OMoM with Phil Yale No 58 Overall HD 720p

Marvin GayeR.E.M.L.A.B.The Funk BrothersJames JamersonCarole KingP.O.D.The La'sRobert WhiteY&TSting
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Introducing The Funk Brothers: Part 1 Join Our Mind on Music and Phil Yale of Phil's Tracks as we dive into the heart of Motown's sound with Part 1: Introducing the Funk Brothers. Discover the unsung heroes behind the iconic hits that defined an era. The Funk Brothers were a group of Detroit-based session musicians who performed the backing to most Motown recordings from 1959 until the company moved to Los Angeles in 1972. In this episode, we'll explore their incredible legacy, their contributions to some of the biggest hits in music history, and the lasting impact they've had on popular music. In this episode 0:00 Introducing The Funk Brothers 0:35 Welcome note to viewers 2:05 Who were the Funk Brothers? 3:59 Money, That's What I Want (SONG CLIP) 4:30 The 1st Funk Brothers... and Friends 6:14 Robert White: The Man Behind the "My Girl" Guitar 7:30 Studio A and Hitsville USA 8:15 Berry Gordy and Motown Records 9:17 Influential Funk Brothers Recordings 10:35 Papa Was a Rolling Stone (SONG CLIP) 11:30 Recognition: Too little, too late 15:27 I Heard it Through the Grapevine (SONG CLIP) 16:05 Quick "Funk Brothers" Synopsis 17:00 You've Really Got a Hold on Me (SONG CLIP) 11:55 Motown's 1st Million-selling record 18:05 Please, Mr. Postman (SONG CLIP) 18:50 Do You Love Me? (SONG CLIP) 19:30 I Heard it Through the Grapevine (Motown: The Funk Brothers Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight vs the CCR version) 21:00 "The Andantes" vocal group: Another of Motown's "secret weapons" 23:26 Gladys Knight and the Pips The original "Grapevine" 24:40 Hurdles in the heyday 30:48 Closing segment #FunkBrothers #motown #detroitmusic #sessionmusician #musichistory #soulmusic #rhythmandblues #motownlegends #underappreciatedartists #musicalgeniuses Companion Episode on Phil’s Tracks (@spotify) https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Otn2MfeDwJg9vk3HwH9AD?si=YWNajFXwRc2x7BjzWD7tMA Other Our Mind on Music and Phil’s Tracks Collaborations: Wrecking Crew WC40 w Phil Yale OMoM S2E2 HD (No.28) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx0VaMZS9Vs&t=2678s “Phil’s Tracks” podcast episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Mbvr2NNX1JW9YaASFgr1d?si=iu_v0HmzRC6D7mQCzQu2Lg Companion Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5RJBOW0duEXc2R7ZMyRZBv?si=57ce3b6f64ec4a8d Brill Building: POP MUSIC Songwriting Hub - EP. 50! Feat. Phil Yale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss1neqKNb7w “Phil’s Tracks” podcast episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/1IPFqfUcIYqX6gmGEXTrPZ?si=OE83wwjDTfyNGsn15ln7lQ Companion Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FNIl5LWXimj9048K7GHfZ?si=768a7a74311748e2 Quintessential Carole King and Gerry Goffin Songbook (BLOCKED MATERIAL REMOVED) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj2cBlzyT9A “Phil’s Tracks” podcast episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/5yeY... Companion Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2e6... @ourmindonmusic is available in video, audio, and print: YouTube: youtube.com/@ourmindonmusic Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/our-mind-on-music/id1681214946 (Season 1 and 2) Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3XugvvL8INE6ApQ3eO4mxU?si=SspfSElJRpiOU1POkLUdyA (Season 1 and 2) WordPress: ourmindonmusic.wordpress.com/ Substack: substack.com/profile/112075031-ourmindonmusic For regular updates: Twitter: @ourmindonmusic Facebook: www.facebook.com/OurMindOnMusic?mibextid=LQQJ4d Threads: www.threads.net/@ourmindonmusicpodcast Phil Yale and PHIL'S TRACKS www.philyale.com Also check out Phil Yale’s JUKEBOX on @YouTube: Curated playlists https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEp6TXj_5kIw00of_EQlCzQ #FunkBrothers #MotownLegends #MusicHistory #PhilsTracks #OurMindOnMusic #StudioMusicians #MotownSound #SoulMusic #RhythmSection #MusicDocumentary #JamesJamerson #BerryGordy #HitsvilleUSA #MotownMuseum #RecordingArtists #MusicProduction #SongwritingLegends #MusicalHeritage #UnsungHeroes #MotownRevue DOCUMENTARIES ABOUT THE FUNK BROTHERS Standing in the Shadows of Motown m.imdb.com/title/tt0314725/?ref_=tt_sims_tt_i_1 The Funk Brothers m.imdb.com/title/tt2967202/?ref_=tt_mv_desc Other sources and resources used to created this episode: MOTOWN COLLAGE: The Black Art Depot (montage by Wishum Gregory) Please note a wall-hanging of this image can be purchased framed or unframed at https://www.blackartdepot.com HITSVILLE USA IMAGE: Motown Museum Explores the Beginnings of Berry Gordy Jr.’s Motown Hitsville U.S.A. https://www.hourdetroit.com Select images and information: https://soulfuldetroit.com/ TIDAL: Funk Brothers SONGLIST https://tidal.com Studio Musician RATES: https://www.afm.org Berry Gordy and The Andantes clips: https://www.allarts.org Automatic record stackers: https://www.youtube.com Sister Rosetta Tharpe: https://www.gibson.com 10 James Jamerson basslines https://www.guitarworld.com/ Free stock video: https://pixabay.com

About Marvin Gaye

Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. (né Gay; April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) was an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. Commonly referred to as the "Prince of Motown" and "Prince of Soul", he helped to shape the sound of Motown and soul music in the 1960s. A cultural icon, Gaye is often considered one of the greatest singers and songwriters of all time. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Gaye began his career being guided by Harvey Fuqua, who put him in his group, Harvey and the Moongl...

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