#Interestingly That baritone sax? That was Detroit’s very own Funk Brothers member, Mike Terry! He was a crucial element of the #Motown Sound… though his name isn’t widely known outside of music-nerd circles. His horn helped define an era of soul, R&B, and pop. #MikeTerry #OneHitWondered #MusicSky

One more secret weapon: Mike Terry, the Detroit baritone sax force from Motown’s Funk Brothers world… He was a crucial element of the #Motown Sound, though his name isn’t widely known outside of music-nerd circles. His horn helped define an era of soul, R&B, & pop. #MikeTerry #OneHitWondered

#Interestingly The baritone sax on “Open the Door to Your Heart”? Detroit’s very own Funk Brothers member, Mike Terry! He was crucial to the #Motown Sound, though his name isn’t widely known outside of music-nerd circles. His horn helped define an era of soul, R&B, & pop. #MikeTerry #OneHitWondered

Before anchoring "The Horse," Funk Brother Mike Terry’s baritone sax had already powered massive Detroit hits like Martha and the Vandellas’ "Heat Wave,” The Supremes’ "Where Did Our Love Go," & “Cool Jerk” by The Capitols. #FunkBrothers #MikeTerry #TheCapitols #OneHitWondered #MusicSky

"Motown In Mono & Stereo"
"The Velvelettes A Bird In The Hand (Is Worth Two In The Bush)"

This one had "The Motown Sound" perfected nearly before any other record at the label. See and hear it here:
youtu.be/RWWMtlG-1V8

#motown #classicmotown #soulmusic #thevelvelettes #miketerry #girlgroup