[For Beginners] A Collection of Iconic and Classic Motown Songs That Resonate with the Heart

Motown Records revolutionized the global music scene.From this label, which embodies the essence of soul music, countless masterpieces and stars who etched their names into music history were born, continuing to captivate hearts across generations.In this feature, we’ll showcase a wide range of songs—from the timeless classics that defined Motown’s golden era to the gems released from the 1990s onward.That song you know so well might actually have been released by Motown, too.Enjoy!

Playlist

[For Beginners] A Collection of Iconic and Classic Motown Songs That Resonate with the Heart
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	End Of The RoadBoyz II Men		Boyz II Men's classic song “End of the Road”
2	All Night LongLionel Richie		Lionel Richie's classic song, bringing the world together
3	What’s Going OnMarvin Gaye		Marvin Gaye: A Masterpiece Confronting Social Issues
4	Super FreakRick James		Rick James’s classic song “Super”
5	I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)The Four Tops		Hit songs from Motown's golden era
6	You Can’t Hurry LoveThe Supremes		A famous song by The Supremes that sings about the fulfillment of love.
7	SuperstitionStevie Wonder		Stevie Wonder's classic song
8	Upside DownDiana Ross		Diana Ross’s disco classic “Ch…"
9	Papa Was a Rollin’ StoneThe Temptations		Motown’s legendary group The Temptations
10	Ain’t No Mountain High EnoughMarvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell		Motown classic, a fusion of voices singing about love
11	Heat WaveMartha Reeves & The Vandellas		The hit song “Genius” is also making waves in the film world.
12	Someday We’ll Be TogetherDiana Ross & The Supremes		Diana Ross’s love songs that colored the 1960s
13	Dancing In The StreetMartha Reeves & The Vandellas		Motown: the timeless hits that move society
14	Two LoversMary Wells		A love song depicting the two sides of a lover
15	Please Mr. PostmanThe Marvelettes		Playboy's hit song, covered by many
16	Didn’t Cha KnowErykah Badu		The masterpiece by Erykah Badu, the queen of neo-soul
17	U.N.I.T.Y.Queen Latifah		Queen Latifah's classic illuminates the soul.
18	I Heard It Through The GrapevineMarvin Gaye		The classic song addressing social issues, 'I Heard It'
19	The Tracks of My TearsSmokey Robinson & The Miracles		A moving song that sings of the pain of war
20	I Want You BackThe Jackson 5		Michael Jackson's hit songs
21	Let It WhipDazz Band		R&B hit song, Grammy Award-winning
22	This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)The Isley Brothers		The band’s classic song has been covered by numerous artists.
23	My GirlThe Temptations		Motown classic, lyrics by Smokey
24	Don’t Leave Me This WayTHELMA HOUSTON		A Seoul masterpiece that became a social phenomenon
25	Uptight (Everything’s Alright)Stevie Wonder		A masterpiece by Stevie Wonder
26	Where Did Our Love GoThe Supremes		Repeating the Supremes’ big hit song, “Baby.”
27	Reach Out I`ll Be ThereThe Four Tops		A classic by the Fab Four, a smash hit recorded in just two takes
28	Do You Love MeThe Contours		A Motown classic, made famous by a movie
29	Money (That’s What I Want)Barrett Strong		Money song, Barrett Strong’s classic
30	My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)David Ruffin		Luphin’s solo debut song, a cover of a classic
31	Brick HouseThe Communards		The disco classic 'Sexy' became a huge hit.
32	Somebody’s Watching MeRockwell		A smash hit featuring MJ, hugely popular worldwide.
33	You’ve Made Me So Very HappyBrenda Holloway		Holloway’s song became a hit with Blood Sweat.
34	WarEdwin Starr		The anti-war message classic “War” tops the U.S. charts at No. 1.
35	ShotgunJr. Walker & The All Stars		Motown hit songs, popular in films
36	Give It To Me BabyRick James		A funky classic, sampled many times
37	Endless LoveDiana Ross & Lionel Richie		Legendary duet “Up-In”
38	Keep On Truckin’, Part 1Eddie Kendricks		A powerful song about moving forward without succumbing to setbacks
39	It’s A ShameTHE SPINNERS		Stevie Wonder’s classic songs and hit songs
40	He Was Really Saying SomethingThe Velvelettes		A song by a female vocal group from Motown
41	I Know I’m Losing Yourare earth		A cover song by a Motown-style band
42	LEAVING HEREEDDIE HOLLAND		A hit song from Detroit, covered by numerous bands
43	What Becomes of the BrokenheartedJimmy Ruffin		A pessimistic Motown classic, an international hit
44	My GuyMary Wells		"My Guy" - the hit song by Mary Wells
45	Smiling Faces SometimesThe Undisputed Truth		An explanation of Marvin Gaye’s classic song “War”