Signature Song 'Dancing In The Street' Tops Motown Songs

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Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 5:36

1964 hit 'Dancing In The Street' of Martha & the Vandellas has topped the new list of '100 Greatest Motown Songs' of British Magazine Mojo. It is to be noted that it is one of Motown's signature songs and the group's premier signature song.

As per Contactmusic, Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On' grabbed the second place following the top track covered by David Bowie and Mick Jagger, reports Contactmusic.

Four Top's famous number Reach Out I'll Be There' bagged the third place and 'Papa Was A Rolling Stone' by The Temptations came fourth.

'Superstition' by Stevie Wonder with the top four completed the top five in the list.

The top 10 are as follows.

1. Dancing In The Street by Martha & The Vandellas

2. What's Going On by Marvin Gaye

3. Reach Out I'll Be There by Four Tops

4. Papa Was A Rolling Stone by The Temptations

5. Superstition by Stevie Wonder

6. Money (That's What I Want) by Barrett Strong

7. The Tracks of My Tears by The Miracles

8. I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye

9. What Becomes of The Broken Hearted by Jimmy Ruffin

10. Stop! In The Name of Love by The Supremes -AGENCIES