I figure you’d know the backstory, LV since you’re very savvy about nearly everything, especially music.
Excellent post and question. I am and have been amazed by what Motown did with the tech of the day. It also shows how good Gordy was at finding talent is all phases of the operation. I marvel at the complexity and sound clarity of PWRS but I am still intrigued by this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDPjYZxi0n8
Simple, easy to listen to and probably formula of the day.