They say Atlantic Records was The House That Ruth (Brown) Built. We never ever really give credit to the women who built an empire for Berry Gordy in the conjoined houses at 2648 West Grand Bouleva…
They say Atlantic Records was The House That Ruth (Brown) Built. We never ever really give credit to the women who built an empire for Berry Gordy in the conjoined houses at 2648 West Grand Boulevard in Detroit. Mary Wells's blockbuster year of 1962 begot Martha & The Vandellas string of hits in 1963, which, of course, was the launching pad that The Supremes rocketed into orbit on during the second half of 1964. Pretty much the relentless touring The Supremes did allowed such dalliances as Motown moving to Los Angeles in the 1970's and entering television and film production. While focusing on what these women accomplished in the studio, on the stage and in society during the 1960's, it's mindboggling that they left over "extras." I've uncovered 26 for your listening pleasure. Let's all bask in the accomplishments of the ladies from the Motor City as we blossom further into Spring.