There will be several additional Motown acts to come, but for now, let's tip our hat to the first all-women group with a #1 album (which knocked out The Beatles' Revolver, BTW).
The Supremes, surprisingly, were high school students when their group came together as the female version of the Temptations (the Primettes and the Primes, respectively). Which begs the question, is this sweet, sweet music, in fact, a supreme temptation? Even though we think we should be listening to more 'mature' fare, you have to admit, Motown sure knew how to crank 'em, one radio wave delight after another.
Hearing Diana Ross speak to me brings back an early innocence that predates Grace Slick, Janis Joplin and Joni Mitchell--even Aretha Franklin. I was my mother's son back then.
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Each band is graded on four things:
1. Innovation
2. Influence in my life--as a typical American
3. Integrity: the band's approach to music (just making a buck or honing a craft?)
4. Immortality--am I, a typical American--still eager to hear their music
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5/3/2/4 = 14 out of a perfect 40.
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