What are the absolute best Soul and Motown Wedding Bands in 2023 from de Bois Entertainment?
Motown and classic soul have remained a must-have part of the defacto wedding playlist for over 60 years – a testament to the songwriters and artists that dominated the golden era of soul.
Why Hire a Motown Band at your wedding?
If you’re looking to add some of that Motown magic to your big day, nothing quite hits the spot like a live Motown wedding band. With exceptional vocals, top-class musicianship and authentic soul arrangements, you can be sure of an electric atmosphere that will get your guests grooving!
What is Motown music?
While ‘Motown’ is often used to describe a specific genre of music, it’s actually a reference to the music produced by the Motown record label. Founded in 1959, Motown Records is home to some of the most influential soul and R&B artists of the twentieth century, including The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson 5 and Smokey Robinson.
When we think of Motown Records, we can’t help but think of the city where it all began: Detroit, Michigan. Known as the “Motor City” for its historical significance as a major centre of car manufacturing, it’s fitting that the label’s name, Motown, is a clever combination of “motor” and “town”, a nod to the city’s rich history.
Whether you choose to hire a Motown wedding band or a DJ, here are some essential Motown songs to add to your playlist or to ask your band to play:
- I Heard It Through the Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
- My Girl – The Temptations
- What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye
- Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
- I Want You Back – The Jackson 5
- Stop! In the Name of Love – The Supremes
- You Can’t Hurry Love – The Supremes
- Superstition – Stevie Wonder
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours – Stevie Wonder
- I’ll Be There – The Jackson 5
- Heatwave – Martha and the Vandellas
- Ain’t Too Proud to Beg – The Temptations
- Dancing in the Street – Martha and the Vandellas
- I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) – Four Tops
- Where Did Our Love Go – The Supremes
- I Can’t Get Next to You – The Temptations
- Baby Love – The Supremes
- Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye
- Reach Out, I’ll Be There – The Four Top
- Money (That’s What I Want) – Barrett Strong
Looking for more soul and Motown bands?
At de Bois Entertainment in Los Angeles, we have the best live bands for hire, and we also provide a wide range of bands playing a mix of music from every genre, including soul, funk, Motown, pop, R&B, top-40 and more. Browse through all our soul and Motown bands here.
