The Dark Side of Motown: How They Tried to Destroy [MARVIN] & [ROSS]

"Discover the shocking truth behind your favorite 34 classic r&b songs and the most explosive 56 music industry drama that almost silenced these legends. From secret lawsuits to industry blacklisting, these untold moments in 65 soul music history prove that almost none of these 63 r&b classics were ever meant to be released." In this video, we count down 10 unforgettable soul and R&B hits from the 70s and 80s and reveal the real stories behind them: a label boss who called a future classic "the worst thing he'd ever heard," a singer who sued her own record company and changed music law forever, a group that voted out the member who'd become its biggest star, and more. Featuring The Isley Brothers, Teena Marie, Luther Vandross, New Edition, Rufus & Chaka Khan, The Commodores, Bill Withers, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and Marvin Gaye. If you love classic soul, Motown history, and the untold stories behind the music, subscribe for more deep dives every week. 👇 Which song on this list do you turn up the loudest? Let us know in the comments. Keywords R&B classics, soul music history, Motown stories, 70s R&B, 80s R&B, classic soul songs, Marvin Gaye What's Going On, Diana Ross solo career, Luther Vandross story, New Edition Bobby Brown, Gladys Knight Midnight Train to Georgia, Bill Withers Lean on Me, Teena Marie Motown lawsuit, Isley Brothers That Lady, Chaka Khan Rufus, Commodores Lionel Richie, best R&B songs, road trip music, soul music documentary" #RnB #SoulMusic #Motown #MarvinGaye #DianaRoss #classicsoulmusic #70'sVAULT.