The Undisputed Truth’s version of the song got to Number 3 on Billboard. This song was written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong and was originally recorded by The Temptations on their “Psychedelic Shack” album. Number 38 Smiling Faces Sometimes – The Undisputed Truth Two years later, a less soulful but more jazz/pop oriented version by Blood Sweat and Tears was a huge hit. You’ve Made Me So Very Happy was a lovely soulful song which peaked at number 39 in 1967. Number 39 You’ve Made Me So Very Happy – Brenda Hollowayīrenda Holloway had a style reminiscent of Mary Wells. Although the other Supremes (Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong) did not sing on the record, this was a farewell swansong of a famous and successful group. Actually one of the composers of the song, Johnny Bristol was the one doing the adlibs. According to legend, Levi Stubbs of The 4 Tops wandered into the studio and ad-libbed some background vocals. Someday We’ll be Together was the last song released by them and it reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 popular singles chart. MORE ABOUT HARRY Number 40 Someday We’ll be Together – Diana Ross and the Supremesĭiana Ross and The Supremes was the most commercially successful recording act at Motown. Sure, “I Want You Back” is a great song and was hugely successful but I don’t regard it as R & B, nor typical of Motown. So you won’t see any songs in this list by The Jackson Five. The list reflects my personal opinion which may change from time to time. It is not a list of what I regard as the 40 best Motown songs.

What follows is a list of my favourite Motown songs ranked from number 40 to number 1.

If It Ain't Broke by Brenda Barrett