Motown Records was a hit machine. Here are the 50 greatest Motown hits from the Detroit era.

[elleng]

As the National Museum of African American Music opens its doors, journalists from the USA TODAY Network explore the stories, places and people who helped make music what it is today in our expansive series, Hallowed Sound.

https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/entertainment/music/2021/02/09/50-best-essential-motown-hits-detroit-era/4407116001/?

[PJMcK]

1. What a great playlist!

I'm good for the rest of the day.

Thanks, elleng!

[elleng]

2. Thought it would keep a few of us busy, PJ!

[msongs]

3. berry gordy reads his own autobiography on youtube....

3 hours so probably condenseded a bit and of course designed to make himself look good as autobiographies tend to do, but interesting for motown fans

[keithsw]

4. I was a white kid

Raised in a town that was probably 50% black. I was raised on Motown! I still feel to this day it was the best music ever

[elleng]

6. I AM a white 'kid,' raised in a town that was NOT 50% black.

It was the best music ever!

[keithsw]

7. Duly noted!

Maybe I AM a white kid still, but my body sure doesn't feel like a kid!...lol

[Clash City Rocker]

5. How did "Superstition" not make the list?

I know, everyone has their favorites, but come on, that was the best bassline of all time.