1 - Motown
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day; When it's cold outside …
I've got the month of May
- "My Girl" by the Temptations
"Keep your eyes on the prize, and" do what?
Hold on
How many members were in The Supremes?
three
Wait mister postman, look and see…
… is there a letter in your bag for me?
- The Marvelettes
Beyoncé told us in 2008 that if we "liked it," we "should have put" this on it.
What is "a ring"?
Love, you better wake up
Yeah, before we break up
And you lose me, little me
The One Who Really Loves You
- Mary Wells
Guide my feet while I run this race, for I …
don't want to run this race in vain / alone
Which Motown Artist started as a Motown receptionist?
who is Martha Reeves
Ain't no mountain high enough, ain't no valley low enough, ain't river wide enough
to keep me from gettin' to you, babe
- Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
In this 1971 hit, Marvin Gaye asked a three-word question about the world’s troubles.
What is "What's Going On"?
The first Motown song to land in top 3 on charts:
The best things in life are free
But you can't keep 'em for the birds and bees
Give me Money (That's What I Want)
- by Barrett Strong
Woke up this mornin' with my mind stayed on…
freedom / Jesus
TV Theme: Now we're up in the big leagues, getting our turn at bat...
What is The Jeffersons?
Like a fool I've stayed too long, wondering if your love is still strong, Ooh baby, here I am…
…signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours.
- Stevie Wonder
This song by Prince, released in 1984, shares its name with a famous color.
What is "Purple Rain"?
One of the biggest Motown hits in the UK begins," I just call to say…"
"… I love you"
- Stevie Wonder
Let our rejoicing rise high as the listening skies, let it resound loud as …
the rolling see ("Lift Every Voice and Sing")
TV Theme: I got in one little fight and my mom got scared, She said...
"You're movin' with your auntie and uncle in Bel-Air"
"The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" - DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
I heard it through the …
grapevine
- Marvin Gaye
This 1983 Michael Jackson hit introduced the world to the moonwalk.
What is "Billie Jean"?
It keeps me crying baby for you
Keeps me sighin' baby for you
So won't you hurry?
Come on boy, see about me
(Come see about me)
-The Supremes
I'm gonna lay down my sword and shield Down by the riverside and study…
… war no more
Who was the founder of Motown Records?
Berry Gordy, Jr.
When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
No, I won't be afraid
Oh, I won't be afraid
Just as long as you Stand By Me
- Otis Redding
This 1989 hit by Public Enemy, often hailed as one of the greatest rap songs of all time, is known for its politically charged message of empowerment.
What is "Fight the Power"?