Motown Memories
This smooth-voiced tenor ‘Ain’t too proud to beg.’ He also sang ‘My Girl’
Who is David Ruffin?
This sitcom followed George and Weezy as they finally “moved on up” to the East Side.
What is The Jeffersons?
This deep voiced singer could melt butter just by saying “ Hello, is it me you’re looking for?”
Who is Lionel Richie?
This underdog boxer ran up the steps in Philadelphia, fists in the air, proving heart beats muscle.
What is Rocky?
In 1969, the world stopped to watch a man take “a giant leap for mankind.”
What is the Moon Landing?
The Queen whose voice could shake a church pew. She spelled out exactly what she wanted:
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Who is Aretha Franklin?
A doctor dad, a sweater loving comedian, and a busy household full of life lessons.
What is The Cosby Show?
The singer who could break your heart and put it back together again in the same song. She asked, “what’s love got to do with it?”
Who is Tina Turner?
A love story on a ship that was “unsinkable” .. until in wasn’t. The heart will go on.
What is The Titanic?
In the 1970’s, this show brought music, style, and the smoothest dance lines right to your living room on Saturday mornings.
What is Soul Train?
This girl group snapped, posed, and floated through heartbreak in matching gowns all in the “Name of Love”
Who are the Supremes?
A junkyard, a grumpy dad, and a grown son just trying to keep the peace.
What is Sanford and Son?
This velvet smooth baritone made romance sound like a warm blanket. He made it easier for some to say “ Let’s Get It On.”
Who is Marvin Gaye?
A computer told us, “there is no spoon.” As sunglasses, leather coats, and slow motion kicks took over the cinema. More importantly, would you take the red pill or blue pill?
What is the Matrix
In the 1990s, Friday night plans often meant walking aisles, picking a movie, and trying not to get hit with late fees at this store.
What is Blockbuster?
A musical genius who saw the world without actually seeing it. He delivered joy “Signed, Sealed, Delivered.”
Who is Stevie Wonder?
Four women, one Miami kitchen and endless cheesecake chats.
What is The Golden Girls
This powerhouse singer could shatter glass and silence a crowded room. She hit every impossible note and for that We will Always love her.
Who is Whitney Houston?
A singer disguised herself in a convent choir and turned Sunday service into a full-on concert!
What is Sister Act?
On January 1, 2000, everyone wondered if computers would crash and the lights would go out.
What is Y2K?
The man with a vision who turned Detroit house into a hit-making factory we now call Motown
Who is Berry Gordy?
Three roommates, one nosy landlord, and more misunderstandings than you could count. Three is certainly a crowd.
What is Three’s company?
This jazz genius scatted, soared, rasped, and felt every word. The world called her Lady Day.
Who is Billie Holiday?
A musical re-imagining a classic soul, swagger, and a message to ease on down the road.
What is The Wiz?
This 1995 trial had the entire country watching live, arguing, debating and holding their breath for the verdict
What is the OJ Simpson Trial?