Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Motown With the Royal Phil. Orch.: A Symphony of Soul (Ltd Edn Gold Vinyl LP)

Motown is one of the world’s most important and iconic record labels, renowned for delivering an almost endless stream of global smash hits laden with glorious melodies and killer hooks that have continued to connect with every new generation. This 11 track album features some of Motown’s best known and loved singles now reimagined with new orchestration by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Also included are some beautiful new guest vocalist versions that sit alongside the original vocals laid down over 50 years ago. Beverley Knight joins Marvin Gaye on the seminal “Abraham, Martin & John” and Mica Paris joins Jimmy Ruffin on “What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted.”

1. Dancing In The Street – Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
2. Reach Out I’ll Be There – Four Tops
3. I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
4. What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted – Jimmy Ruffin with Mica Paris
5. The Tears Of A Clown – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
6. I’ll Be There – The Jackson 5
7. I Hear A Symphony – The Supremes
8. Abraham, Martin & John – Marvin Gaye with Beverley Knight
9. My Girl – The Temptations
10. Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) – The Temptations
11. With You I’m Born Again – Billy Preston & Syreeta