Coffee Break: Motown for Marvin
by Jill Riley and Anna Weggel
February 01, 2021
Today marks the start of Black History Month and our Musicheads Essential Artist of the day is the legendary Marvin Gaye.
Since he got his start as a session drummer for Motown, then went on to become one of Motown's biggest stars, we thought we'd take a dip into the world of Motown for today's Coffee Break.
So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from Motown stars do you want to hear in honor of Marvin Gaye?
Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.
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Songs played
Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell - Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing
The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
Jr. Walker and the All Stars - Shotgun
Contours - Do You Love Me
The Supremes - Baby Love
The Commodores - Nightshift
Stevie Wonder - Uptight Everything's Alright
Martha and the Vandellas - (Love Is Like A) Heat Wave
Edwin Starr - War