| Management number | 254569774 | Release Date | 2026/11/07 | List Price | US$5.99 | Model Number | 254569774 | ||
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Motorcity, the famed British record label who's mission was to record new material with former Motown artists was formed in 1989 by producer Ian Levine who recorded former Motown star Kim Weston on his Hi-NRG Nightmare label in 1987. The resulting release, "Signal Your Intention," topped the UK Hi-NRG charts and impressed Motown fans in the US and Europe. Weston eventually brought other former Motown acts to the label, including Mary Wells, the Velvelettes, Mary Wilson of the Supremes and Marv Johnson. By 1989, more than 60 former Motown artists joined ranks including hit songwriters Ivy Jo Hunter, Sylvia Moy and Johnny Bristol. By 1991, there were over 100 artists on the label. The Best of Motorcity series spans 20 volumes, featuring 16 tracks per volume, a virtual Soul music library of outstanding vocal performances. All tracks have been newly remastered.
Motorcity, the famed British record label who's mission was to record new material with former Motown artists was formed in 1989 by producer Ian Levine who recorded former Motown star Kim Weston on his Hi-NRG Nightmare label in 1987. The resulting release, "Signal Your Intention," topped the UK Hi-NRG charts and impressed Motown fans in the US and Europe. Weston eventually brought other former Motown acts to the label, including Mary Wells, the Velvelettes, Mary Wilson of the Supremes and Marv Johnson. By 1989, more than 60 former Motown artists joined ranks including hit songwriters Ivy Jo Hunter, Sylvia Moy and Johnny Bristol. By 1991, there were over 100 artists on the label. The Best of Motorcity series spans 20 volumes, featuring 16 tracks per volume, a virtual Soul music library of outstanding vocal performances. All tracks have been newly remastered. [Note: This product is an authorized CD-R and is manufactured on demand]| Performer | Various Artists |
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| Music genre | Electronica |
| Music release type | Compilation |
| Media format | CD |
| Original release date | 2011 |
| Language | English |
| Number of tracks | 16 |
| Has parental advisory label | N |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Series title | Best of Motorcity |
| Track listing | Low of the Land - Undisputed Truth, Don't Keep Your Distance - Johnny Bristol, Making My Daydream Real - Frances Nero, Extraordinary Girl - Frankie Gaye, Walk Away from Love - Billy Griffin, Good Luck - Bettye Lavette, Can't Take Another Day - Marv Johnson, The Comfort of Your Arms - Vermettya Royster, Last Dance - the Andantes, Out on the Street - Saundra Edwards, Give Me Just a Little More Time - Joe Stubbs, End of the Line - Barbara Randolph, Count to Ten - Jake Jacas, Love Don't Love Nobody - the Valadiers, Giving Me the Runaround - Betty Kelly, What a Difference a Day Makes - Sherri Taylor |
| Record label | Essential Media Mod |
| Songwriter | Best Of Motorcity Vol. 8 / Various |
| Music producer | Ian Levine |
| Number in series | 8 |
| Track name | Motor City |
| Music media format | CD |
| Is edited | N |
| Is enhanced | N |
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