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Review of by Cameron H — 21 Oct 2008

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I always thought that Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong were the main musical drive behind the scenes in Motown. Lyrically they were, but I never knew that the touring/studio musicans were the actual "think tank" behind the musical ideas, clever hooks and riffs that shaped the Motown sound. This is a great documentary, well done and gives good insight into this one of a kind group of musicians.

Motown should've never moved to L.A. This and so many other films I've seen that cover the Motown years re-affirms that idea. If you're a fan or a musician, you'll like this movie.

This review of Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002) was written by on 21 Oct 2008.

Standing in the Shadows of Motown has generally received very positive reviews.

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