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　　Motown is known for its special sound that was influenced by jazz, gospel and rhythm and blues. It also used different sound effects. Motown's first recording studio included an echo chamber. This echo effect can be heard on the recording of this huge hit for the Supremes in nineteen sixty-four, "Where Did Our Love Go?"

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　　VOICE ONE:

　　Motown was at the height of its success in the nineteen sixties. One reason was because the company permitted people to be creative. They were not afraid to make mistakes. The songs were simple and easy to understand. They were recorded with excellent backup singers and musicians. One of the most successful Motown groups of the nineteen sixties was the Temptations. Here they sing one of their hits, "Ain't Too Proud to Beg."

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　　VOICE TWO:

　　Many of Motown's hit records were written and produced by a team of three men-- Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland. The three were known as HDH.

　　Holland, Dozier and Holland left Motown in nineteen sixty-eight. The three men were not satisfied with their earnings. Motown took legal action, accusing them of violating songwriting agreements.