Motown 50

Chairman Berry Gordy Jr. reflects on the Motown Legacy.

The all-time classic Motown anthem "My Girl" is explored.

Award-winning choreographer Toni Basil shares her love for Motown's moves.

Stevie Wonder talks about the inspiration behind, and the making of, the #1 hit "Skeletons" and the ballad "Dark-N-Lovely."

Original Supreme member Mary Wilson shares the story of creating the chart-topping hit "Where Did Our Love Go."

Film director Lawrence Kasdan and his wife Meg discuss how they made the most of Motown music in the classic film The Big Chill.

The Temptations' Otis Williams reflects on the group's timeless No. 1 hit, "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)."

Renaissance man Henry Rollins praises Motown and founder and Chairman Berry Gordy.

OWWW! The Commodores' Walter "Clyde" Orange breaks down their big hit "Brick House," from concept to the top of the charts.

Vibe magazine music editor Sean Fennessey discusses the elegance of Motown as well as his experience growing up with the sounds of Michael, Stevie, Smokey and Boyz II Men.

Award-winning songwriter, and Motown fan, Diane Warren is featured.

Saxophonist David Sanborn talks Junior Walker, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and more.

Medeski, Martin and Wood, the funky acid-jazz trio with deep Motown influences, reflect on their personal Motor City music memories.

Hip-hop pioneer Q-Tip celebrates his all-time favorite Motown track, Diana Ross' "Love Hangover."

In a rare collaborative interview, longtime Motown composers Pam Sawyer and Marilyn McLeod discuss the creation of their mega-hit "Love Hangover."

Modern Soul sensation Raphael Saadiq reflects on his earliest Motown memories, favorites and working with the legendary Stevie Wonder.

Listen to a rare and fun radio session from the early 70's featuring the original Jackson 5 - Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael.

We put KCRW DJ, programmer, music guru and Motown fan Garth Trinidad to the test in this special Motown "blindfold listening" episode.

Marvin Gaye collaborator, the award-winning singer/songwriter Leon Ware, shares his stories and thoughts on the classic album and single, "I Want You."

On this exclusive episode, we dial back to 1966 as Marvin Gaye sits down with Detroit radio DJ Scott Regan and breaks down his first big Motown hit, "Stubborn Kind Of Fellow." It's the first time this intimate, relaxed interview has been heard in more than 40 years.