On January 12, 1959 , a music label was founded that changed soul, pop and R&B forever and brought voices from Detroit to the world’s biggest stages. Motown created an unmistakable sound, combined strong songs with perfect songwriting and paved the way for black artists to enter the mainstream. This Motown music quiz therefore starts with the question: Who founded the Motown label? Behind the correct answer lies a vision of entrepreneurial spirit, talent promotion and the goal of making music timeless and suitable for the masses. Do you know his name?
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The worldwide breakthrough was not long in coming, as Motown quickly landed a historic success in the US charts. The first number 1 in the Billboard charts, “Please Mr. Postman” (1961), made music history and made it clear that the Motown sound was also reaching the top. We want to know from you: Who sang the song? The correct answer will lead you to a young vocal group whose harmonious style and catchy chorus were instantly catchy.
Motown developed strong girl groups that combined energy, danceability and social zeitgeist. A song from 1964 developed into an anthem for movement, freedom and urban joie de vivre. This question is therefore waiting for you in your Motown music quiz: Which Motown girl group sang “Dancing in the Street” (1964)? If you really know Motown, you will immediately assign this classic to the right group.
Ende der 1960er Jahre bewies das Label erneut sein goldenes Händchen für junge Talente und leitete eine neue Ära des Pop-Entertainments ein.King of Pop , der damals noch ein kleiner Junge war. Surely you know the name of this legendary family quintet that took the music world by storm with hits like “I Want You Back”.
Take part in the Motown music quiz now and prove your knowledge of soul!
03. February 26, 20:00 – Isabell Slisz
