Motown Records Success Due Largely to Family Berry Gordy Born Into
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- Berry Gordy created the most successful Black-owned independent record corporation in the United States and perhaps in the world. The Detroit Black family that he was born into developed a loving, supportive, creative environment where the entire family thrived - parents as well as children. Today the music they created along with the Motown family of artists is legend. The music endures and lives on. This video primarily traces Berry's and the rest of the family's endeavors from 1936 to 1960 when Motown Corporation was Incorporated.
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I have nothing but respect for Berry Gordy
While talented, Berry Gordy was lucky and not from the projects. The trip to success is a little shorter when you have support and motivation. Thank You Gordy Family !
So what u saying? Jay Z, Nas, my adopted father were all from the projects with no one that had clout to support them. They made it! It's your mental state of what you want & determination to make it. !
@@Cbb456 I guess it is much difficult when one grows up poor and have no one guide them to success. But your will will decide everything. It is just tougher and take longer to success.
Underhanded compliment
Wow this was so cool, informative, and so interesting. It really is a shame that most of these historical buildings are just gone. I completely agree there should be some type of markings for those areas. The Gordys, Motown, and Berry Gordy are American history and should be memorialized.
Yes I totally agree, my adult life began in Detroit back at a time when things were still booming, I remember the black Mayor, Mr. Coleman A.Young, (what a man.) So much Black history was created in the city..hopefully it get to be recognized for the next generation.
Much pride & Thanks for sharing about Detroit...still my kind of town
I we t to the. Museum two times and I gone to Florence's house on burns Vista it designed so beautifully.
Don't forget Jackie Wilson he was at the Flame and he was Great.
Thanks for the most historic account of the Gordy family that I've heard...excellent job.
Thank you so much for your comment. Comments like yours make my efforts worthwhile
This is great information. Berry Gordy does not get the credit that he deserves as an important Black American historical figure. He was a business genius.
I think he gets too much credit lol
@@MiamiPush2theLimit Correct all those musicians, who are now getting their due.
He is a genius! Thank you Mr. Gordy!!
Oh, but Mr. Barry Gordy and Family do have golden credit with those truly powerful elite class of genuine business people. Mr. Gordy is like Andrew Carnegie being a master business mind. Mr. Barry has created an IMPACT in the world of music like the Mozart and Beethoven. Mr. Barry Gordy ll, worldwide, is immensely respected and credited for his work at MOTOWN! I wish you see my perspective. I consider Mr. Barry Gordy ll a powerful mentor to me.
I think his bank account would disagree
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️I think it's great Detroit has a black cultural center and also with a wonderful history of Motown🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Thank you so much for watching my video. Unfortunately Detroit doesn't have a "Black" Cultural Center. The area I've featured so far is the "Cultural Center." The videos I've made are about Black History in and around Detroit's Cultural Center. If you haven't subscribed, please do. Join us in growing the channel by getting as many people as possible to subscribe. Let's get the information out there! Thanks much.
Thank you very much for presenting a story of the Gordy Family, including Berry, whose entrepreneurial spirit paved the way for Hitsville, U.S.A. to become Motown Records, and to give black singers, dancers, instrumentalists, and songwriters a chance to profit from their hard work without their work being exploited by white record companies, a common practice in 1950's America. At least, Motown was family, so to speak, by the way they watched out for each other. One of the greatest stories of not only Black excellence, but American excellence.
You're welcome. I'm so happy to know you enjoyed the video.
He definitely was cut from some quality cloth lol.....really enjoyed video.. I agree there should be some markers to signfy the landmarks.
I really enjoy this I do think that there should be an historical landmark
I'm happy that you really enjoyed the video Yolanda.
I love this. I’m born and raised in Detroit, but didn’t take real interest in the city’s history until my late 20s. I’m always amazed by these stories.
Hidaya, I'm so happy you enjoyed the video. Check out the other five on the channel. More to come! Approximately every two weeks.
THE ONLY MISTAKE BERRY GORDY HAS MADE WAS MOVING MOTOWN OUT OF DETROIT AS MOTOWN WITH THE SYMBOL OF DETROIT AND IT WAS THE HEART OF DETROIT BUT WHEN YOU TAKE THE HEARTBEAT OUT OF DETROIT THE CITY DIES. 🤔
One word:
SELLOUT!!!!!
The Gordys was like the black version of the Rockefellers
Oh yes, I concur! The GORDYS, The Fords, The Kresges, The Kennedys, The Astors, The Jacksons, The Vanderbilts, Oprah Winfrey, The Roosevelts.. True .AMERICAN ROYALTY.
Martha Reeves, Florence Ballard and my mother graduated from Northeastern High School---Go Falcons! Sugar Ray Robinson and Jackie Wilson learn how to box at Brewster Center.
Thank you Robert for the additional info. I and several of my siblings graduated from "The Big NE" also. Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't and encourage family and friends to subscribe as well. Thanks much!
You are so welcome. And so great that you can accept advice......keep at it.
I agree there should be some type of landmark markings around Detroit for the Gordy family. They were such an inspiration to all. Especially Black people and our culture. A big impact for sure. Against all odds. God bless. A D.C. native.
Very nice work. I thoroughly enjoyed it. You did say Eddie Dozier, actually it's Eddie Holland. {Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland}
Yes I caught the mistake after the video was uploaded but I didn't know how to correct it. Thanks for the comment. Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't and ask family and friends to subscribe as well.
This was very well researched, thorough, and extremely interesting. Never knew any of this important information. Thank you. Very educational!
Raynoma's book read on Uptown Nay Rob channel. It's a good book. She was a very instrumental founder of Motown but Berry juked her into signing a document to remove her name from the company.
Oh yes! Berry was slick! Street slick! 🙄
Thank you for the comment. I look forward to reading the book in the future.
He first lucrative black entrepreneur
Rita, One word "Awesome" Great Job! 🥰🎶🎹🎤👊🏽
Thank you so much Mr. Motown.
Very educational, thank you !
This is great knowledge about the industry and Motown.
I really appreciate your great historical contribution . KUDOS to you and thank you.
You're more than welcome.
This was an excellent story! Black folk could really make things happen for themselves despite the hostile condition of the times! I just wonder why they started a company in a house and not a factory type building?
It was a family account for their immediate family members. My family attempted to do the same thing 40 years ago. It was a great idea but it didn't work for us.
Thank you Rita Dickerson💐 this is informative and interesting. I love History. You’ve gained a new sub.
The boxing club on wabash,y'all should've made that place into a lavish museum,so young children were very interested of joe Louis,the brown bomber and billboards of other fighters including Berry Gordy.thst would be cool! Thanks.
I did not know that the Gordys' came from Georgia! Berry's parents were well educated and led, by example!
Berry, had to succeed to make his dad and family proud!
Now, he was slick on how he established himself by not paying his performers! He re-invested the money in his company and possibly his family business! Motown's, writers, artist, songs and stories, will always be legendary! And one, that I will always love! Good documentary! Thank you.. 💯🙌💯
Thank you Cecilie. Feel free to share the video with family and friends.
I have always considered The Gordy Family as American Royalty. Thank you, I truly enjoyed my mini tour of DETROIT. I am fascinated by positive ideals of the Gordy Family especially Barry.
You're welcome William. I echo your feelings about the Gordy Family. Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already. Thanks much!
So excited that brings back a profound memory Mary Wells Marvin Smokey it has so many song Artist .We are so glad to see this
Glad this video came up! This is some great history here. You were able to get some awesome pictures.
He had determination to succeed as a young businessman! The Gordy family seemed close nit and prominent in society.
Yes and I love it.
President Carter is a Gordy. Not the other way around. The Gordys do not need to claim that they are in the Carter family.
Thank you for this documentary!😊
I'm happy you liked it Natanya.
I learned so much in this video I’m kind of disappointed my childhood was not as great in the Detroit area the 80’s and 90’s were rough. I see how much a great family can do for your self esteem I wish alot more people who grew up in Detroit could really watch this video. I’m gonna change somethings in my Life just by how I raise my kids you have to show them the world not just tell them.
You got the main point of the video: How children are reared is of the upmost importance! There are other lessons like perseverance, determination and who you surround yourself with, and many more life lessons. Thank you for being appreciative of the work and time I pot into making the video.
Awesome video! I grew up in Detroit when Motown and Radio was at it's peak 🥰 I loved WCHB and Butterball Jr. 💓💓💓💓 Still remember visiting the State Fair and the highlight was visiting the WCHB booth and watching the radio celebrities in action🥰
Enjoyed this history lesson.
I think there needs to be movie mini-series on Mr. Gordy and his creation of Motown. Thanks Rita. I spent a lot of days in the Main Library, studying the legacy of Motown.
Thank you for your historical endeavors here. They are much appreciated and treasured by all.
Thank you for offering this much needed history of the Gordy family!!!! The images of this GOD gifted, talented, intelligent, gorgeous family, has been a priceless 🎁, you provided photos of the family that I had never seen before!!!!! The historical buildings that were a part of this family legacy, were interesting, as well as enlightening!!!! Thank you for sharing the Gordy experience!!!!!!!!
Hi Faith. Your appreciation and thanks for the many long hours I spent putting this video together makes it worthwhile and encouraging.
@@ritadickersondetroitblackh4791It is you, who have graced us with this tapestry of a Blessing!!!! Please do, continue your endeavors in sharing this much needed inspiring information for others, GOD be with you!!!!!!
Its amazing what the black family accomplished during the age of vicious segregation. The black man being the head patriarch of the family. What in the hell happened?
Feminism ( which ain’t all bad in a sense when we ain’t trying to be men) the white liberal woman. Then black women started with that shitz..
Integration & LBJ's the Great Society
It was a rhetorical question lol its nice to see tthat we all know the culprit.
Integration. I read many blacks when to college, came back home and build communities. What happened to us? Blacks stop building and wanted to associate with white people.
WOW AWESOME AWESOME VIDEO
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I thoroughly enjoyed this video. It was a pleasure to hear about the Gordy family. It’s music history!! I look forward to seeing your additional presentations. AND yes there should be some historical landmark or marker representing their cultural and musical contributions !
Thank you Robert.
Such a wonderful history to absorb! So happy you took the time to gather this incredibly valuable history.
So happy you appreciate the video. It took a lot of research and time. Comments like yours make the effort worth while. Thank you!
Thank you sharing this great information about the Legendary Barry Gordy Jr, the history of his Family and members of Motown.
You're welcome!
The Gordy Family were a established black middle class family! Which contributed of how the black family structure were determined and to move forward to operate a successful record company!
Bernard Hendricks
I read Berry Gordys autobiography several years ago and in it he mentions the family having a " Gordy" family credit union.
Hi Steven . Thank you for watching the video. Co-op and credit union were interchangeable terms they used. The document he signed said "co-op" at the top.
This is Black History Month Information that we should’ve learned in our history books & yes there should be some historical momentum’s enlisting of all the contributions the Gordy Family made to Detroit & to our American Black History. I enjoyed this enlightening information & it’s possible for someone like me to be whomever I want to be when you continue with your dreams & aspirations. Thanks again
Hello Cinnamon I must say agree with your ideal of Black History Month information. Especially the success of the GORDY FAMILY. I teach school so during February Black History I lectured on the success of the remarkable GORDY FAMILY paragons. I rather 'focus' speaking upon AMERICAN DREAM SUCCESSES rather than the repeated past negative issues throughout all world history. To me, The Gordys are American Royalty!
This belongs in a black history book and there should be markings around the city as well, very historical. The contribution to our country & culture enhanced & shaped our society in so many positive ways. I am a fan of all the late great musicians, singers, poets, actors as well as dancers from this era. This is amazing!!!!!!!
I am an advocate of historical preservation. I definitely know some of the buildings that were knocked down should be still standing today. Please put markers up. The area could have been a tourist haven. I liked, admired and respect Berry and his accomplishments and his contributions to the music world. I attended the Marian Anderson Award program in Phila. at the Kimmel Center Verizon Hall where he was honored.
Fantastic history for everyone especially for black people. Thank you!!! Historical markers must be placed.at all Gordy sites!!!
Thank you for sharing
Like you, I there should be a historical marker at several Berry Gordy sites if Mr. Gordy frequented those sites.
I’m recently back from a trip to Detroit and after visiting the Motown museum, I’m soaking up as much information as I can. Thank you for this amazing history lesson!
I found this not only interesting but very educational. Barry's parents had good influence on thier children. You learn early. If your parents worked hard then that inspire the children to also want to be successful too. Lot this I didn't know, and I never heard. Thank you Rita. The Buildings still standing should be land Mark's. My parents set good examples for me and my siblings. I love history and love learning. I'm going to subscribe. I want to know more. Again Gratitude to you Rita. 👍💯💜.👏👏👏🙂🤗. Love,respect and positivity always. Neita james. 👍🙂👋.
Thank you Neita. You got one of the main ideas I was trying to transmit to my audience: parents have tremendous influence on their children. Please help me build the channel by asking as many people as possible to subscribe. Thanks much Neita.
Motown success due to the writers and producers and the mighty connection of Barney Ales. No way, you can't say knowing Morris Levy, as a friend didn't help a little in getting pay royalties. If you know nothing of Levy check his background.
The epitome of a great black family. Elders Pop Gordy and Mom Gordy are true examples of giving your kids a great foundation
Great documentary and very informative. I love history, especially Detroit history. Berry Gordy was born into an amazing family, and I didn't know his family owned so many businesses. My parents used to always talk of Hastings Street, and my dad actually grew up in Black Bottom. I've really enjoyed this enlightening content thank you
Thank you so much Klynne!
Thumbs up. Subscribed. That was really fabulous. Thank you.
Thank you so much!
@@ritadickersondetroitblackh4791 I really appreciate your wonderful research and your demeanor of presentation. May I share another huge part of Detroit Black History contemporary with Berry, Gladys & Barry, et alia. That is Mr. Woodie King, Jr., Founding Producer of The New Federal Theatre from where came too many of the writing, directing, acting, and technical talents we embrace today. I worked several years in NYC for Mr. King. He’s a cultural treasure. I’m looking forward to seeing more from you. Thank you.
Thank you Marcy for all your wonderful information about Woodie King Jr. and the New Federal Theatre. I have stored the info in my memory.
@@ritadickersondetroitblackh4791 Hei Rita, you’re welcome. If he asks please tell Woodie it was “Anne” or he’ll be completely baffled “What secretary, Marcy.” I appreciate your work.
Rita, thank you so much for this history lesson. I am 31 yrs old, this year and just now hearing about Berry Gordon and MoTown Records, given my new pursuit in this industry. With the help of your research you have brought me up to speed. God bless you, your TH-cam channel and your life in general. Thank you again
You are more than welcome. It pleases me to know that I have been of help to you on your journey.
Was Hastings St and surrounding streets the black areas in Detroit? It’s messed up how our historical areas are always demolished.
Hastings Street area was on the Eastside of Detroit. There were some Blacks living on the West side, but most lived on the Eastside. The greatest densely populated Black area was around Hastings.
There should be some kind of historical marker. Detroit have so much history but it is sad that nothing stands thats mention in this video except the school and Hits illegal. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent video...very educational....
Thank you Gloria. The video was fun to make.
This is cool...
Thank you very much for this look at Mr. Gordy and his family. It was very informative; this story should be told on a larger platform. It outlines the
structures that were formulated that helped to enhance the growth of Motown. It also demonstrated how working together as a family helped with ensuring that the development of this organization was started with a strong committed solid foundation that its growth was built upon. Mr. Gordy's intelligence, his work ethics, along with his commitment to getting things done are the blueprints by which this great company was launched and grown. This history needs to be made known to the masses. It will serve as a tremendous example of what can be done if the commitment is there, and the leader possesses the vision, and knowledge to understand what they want to be.
I love the appreciation you express for the video and for the messages the video contained. It took many weeks of research to put it together. I'm happy that people like you and so many others are learning life lessons from it.
Excellent History!!!!! Thank you!!!!!
Bethel Church still exists at 5050 St. Antoine at Warren, down from the Wright Museum.
Hi Gwendolyn. Yes it does. At the corner of Warren just a few blocks from away from the one featured in the video. It was designed by African American architect, Nathan Johnson who just passed away in November of last year.
I really enjoyed and appreciate this. It was very informative and a refreshing angle. Your voice is very soothing. Thanks from the UK. X
Hello Gareth. Hello everyone from the UK. Thank you for complimenting my research, my work, and my voice. Your words made me smile!
He was related to Jimmy Carter.
Berry Gordy and Jimmy Carter are second half -cousins.
Yes there should be historical markers. Berry Gordy is a legend and Motown music is still playing and sound even better today it will live on. So the history need to be acknowledge.
The Marvelettes came up with the Motown sound--not Berry Gordy, Temptations, Smokey Robinson, or anyone else!
Oh really? How so? I genuinely would like to know! The MOTOWN sound is unique.
@@wmpetroff2307 I read that the Marvelettes had the first big Motown hit "Mr. Postman". Prior to that everyone was trying to find their identity!
@@omarpasha2968 That is true about the hit ''Mr. Postman'' and the sound the group created. I see your point. Well taken, Thank you. Barry Gordy possibly refined the sound the Marvelettes created therefore leading into the perfection of other acts like the polished elegance of The Supremes and Four Tops.
@@wmpetroff2307 The Marvelettes came to Motown, according the Gladys Horton, with the group name made up of the words that meant "Can't Sing". They left Motown after getting signed to it to learn how to sing (I'm sure this puzzled Berry Gordy). They later came back, after learning how to sing, with the hit "Mr. Postman". Wow! Gladys Horton was very angry with Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson for not giving them the respect and recognition for creating the Motown sound. Gladys Horton said that in the end Berry Gordy disrespected their contribution. And, she took it to her grave!
@@omarpasha2968 Wow what a story, Omar! I feel badly for Miss Horton keeping that anguish. I can say after seeing a video of the fantastic song ''Don't Mess With Bill'' I noticed a fine potential with the Marvelettes. From insiders, always have I heard how Gershwin and Irving Berlin conned many, many young hopeful songwriters from their music pieces, sound and copyrights whereupon the songwriters died penniless with never any recognition or credit. That being said Thank you MARVELETTES for YOUR style!
The Gordy were an amazing family
Wow, I grew up listening to WVON radio in the 60s here in Chicago. Bill "Butterball" Crane was one of the DJs. I didn't know he had been on radio there in Detroit.
You did an excellent job on this historical presentation. You gave all kinds of information one rarely reads or hears. Well done! As a kid I loved just about everything that came out of Motown. I agree there should be historical markers on all the properties that were significant to the Motown family!
Thank you so much!
Another great job Rita. Yes I would love to see some historical markers for the legacy of our home grown family. I see them adding a layer to a city tour
Thank you Dena. So glad you liked it!
I love to hear about successful black families.
Lucky,Jupiter ruled Sagittarius
The title is so true"the Apple did not far too far from the tree"
This is magnificent!
Speaking of giving credit where due, how about credit to all the purchasers of Motown records. Without them none of this would ever have happened.
Very nice!
Thank you.
Berry Gordy, Sr (Berry Gordy 's father) half brother James is the grandfather of Jimmy Carter.
Amazing insight into the Gordy family this was a very successful and talented family , there definitely should be markers to indicate the history of this amazing family , if they were white u best to believe they would have preserved everything, but thank u for this wonderful and insightful video into this very successful family !!
So much information! 💜 This was awesome.
Excellent documentary 👏 👍 fantastic. New subscriber🙋🏿♀️
Very Interesting.
Rita Dickerson Thank You for this EXCELLENT!!! HIGH PRAISES VIDEO/ DOCUMENTARY. We All Enjoyed and Learned so much. wylene RESTORATION ARCHITECT, ANCIENT PROPHETESS, PROPHETIC SCRIBE, MUSICIAN, COMPOSER, SCIENTIST, TEACHER, Ephesians 3:20, Philippians 4:8
Thank you Wylene. Philippians 4:8 in my opinion is one of the most beautiful verses in the bible.
I sincerely enjoyed this video.Lot’s of great information.I was born and raised in Detroit, moved to Chicago many years ago. Worked at several radio stations in the Windy City.
I hope more young people see this video. It shows what family and perseverance are all about. I grew up on 24th and Buchanan, Steveland (Stevie Wonder) lived down the street on Breckinridge and 23rd, before he started recording at Hitsville.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. One of the main ideas I wanted people to learn from the video was the importance of family love and working together for the good of all.
I definitely agree a historical marker should be placed at these locations.
It's not hard to see how he and Diana connected. While his family was better off financially, she didn't exactly come from a poor family.
MOST IMPORTANTLY they shared a vision of success. And achieved success beyond their dreams! Blessings to them!
Thank you for this....
You're welcome Mr. Chill
Some Voicemasters at 15:15 (Ruffin, Ty Hunter and Mel Franklin!!)
Great job! I just subscribed!
Thanks Leo
Thank you.
Your appreciation means a lot. My videos involve a lot of research and time. Glad to know you enjoyed it.
As much as we've applauded THE COLLECTIVE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT OF THE GORDY FAMILY, I'm one of the many who are critical of BG's SLICK UNDERHANDEDNESS regarding THE MANY UNDER THE MOTOWN BANNER.
I am a 4th generation Gordy. It's not Barry Gordy, it's BERRY Gordy.
Hi Christie. Perhaps you're referring to the numerous misspellings in the subtitles. I just rewatched the video and saw them too. The video was made and uploaded without subtitles.
I had wrote his name as Berry, & a commenter haul me across the carpet saying it was "Barry" I told him I always thought it was "Berry!" This person was very nasty about it.
@@ritadickersondetroitblackh4791 Calling my cousin Berry Gordy Jr "Barry" is a very common error that's made all the time. Even some of my friends will call him "Barry" and they know better! I just like to let people know the correct spelling when I see their mistake.
I love all of your Detroit videos because they are very educational.
I live here in Detroit around the corner from the Motown Museum.
Maybe you can do a video on the old 20 Grand Night Club and the Blue Bird Bar.
Thank you Ms. Dickerson🤗🤗🤗
Thank you Vanessa for your comment. I'm so pleased to know how much you enjoy my work. Because it takes a great deal of time to research and put the videos together, I don't know when I'll be able to make another. I will keep your suggestions in mind for any videos I make in the future.
Inspired & very interesting! Inspiring!
Thank you Gladys. Good to know my hard work is appreciated.
Very informative 👏 👌 👍
Thxmuch
You're welcome Crisgilda
Why are our buildings abandoned or demolished to make highways???