[re_nortex]

They used tracks and recorded instruments and vocals separately and then engineered them together.

Thanks. I found some pictures of the smallish studio and what would now be considered recording gear at Motown.

What strikes me is how such a big sound came from those cramped quarters. As you said, with enough overdubbing of the tracks, a lot of audio magic can happen.

[Gaffer]

As you said, with enough overdubbing of the tracks, a lot of audio magic can happen.

Indeed. IIRC I once heard where some of Patti Pages vocals were overdubs of about 16 variations of her own voice.

[LS]

I bet that’s Tony in the pic. Talked to him many times but never met him.