Downloaded from YTS.MX
[ Cheers and applause ]
[ Christmas music plays ]
Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX
**
Hey! Come on in. Make yourself at home.
It's the Motown Christmas celebration.
A night of music and holiday cheer.
So let's get started.
Please welcome my co-host, Ms. Halle Bailey.
[ Cheers and applause ] Hi!
[ "Winter Wonderland" plays ]
**
* Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? *
* In the lane, snow is glistening *
* A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight *
* Walking in a winter wonderland *
* Gone away is the bluebird *
* Here to stay is a new bird *
* He sings a love song while we stroll along *
* Walking in a winter wonderland *
* In the meadow, we can build a snowman *
* We'll pretend that he is Parson Brown *
* He'll say, "Are you married?" We'll say, "No, man" *
* But you can do the job when you're in town *
* Later on, we'll conspire *
* As we dream by the fire *
* To face unafraid, the plans that we've made *
* Walking in a winter wonderland *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* In the meadow, we can build a snowman *
* We'll pretend that he is Parson Brown *
* He'll say, "Are you married?" *
* We'll say, "No, man" *
* But you can do the job when you're in town *
* Later on * * Later on *
* We'll conspire * * We'll conspire *
* As we dream * * As we dream *
* By the fire * * By the fire *
* To face unafraid, the plans that we've made *
* Walking in a winter wonderland *
* Wonderland *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Announcer: Tonight, on "A Motown Christmas",
performances by...
[ Cheers and applause ]
Thank you for co-hosting with me tonight.
Oh, my goodness, are you kidding me?
I would not have missed this for the world.
Motown and Christmas... it’s two of my favorite things.
You know, Motown is where I grew up.
And we started Motown as a record company
and ended up being a family.
So, tonight, we're going to celebrate with some new friends
and some of our family members.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Announcer: Kicking us off, it's the unstoppable
Martha Reeves and The Vandellas.
Starting out as back-up singers for Marvin Gaye,
they rose to fame with their own hits -- "Heatwave",
"Jimmy Mack", "Nowhere to Run",
and one of the anthems of the civil rights era --
"Dancin' in the Street".
While Martha Reeves and The Vandellas' song
continues to be a hit on party playlists today,
their powerful performances live on,
their music remaining a cornerstone of Motown's history.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Hey, Smokey!
Looks like the party is getting started now.
Martha Reeves and The Vandellas!
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* Calling out around the world *
* Are you ready for a brand new beat? *
* Summer's here and the time is right *
* Dancing in the street * * For dancing *
* In the street, they're dancing in Chicago *
* Dancing in the street *
* Down in new Orleans *
* Dancing in the street * * New York City *
* Sweet, sweet * * All we need is music *
* Sweet, sweet music * * Sweet music *
* Music *
* Everywhere, ooh, ooh * * Everywhere *
* Swinging, swaying and records playing *
* Dancing in the street * * Dancing *
* Ohh *
* It doesn't matter what you wear *
* As long as you are there *
* Hey, ohh *
* Every guy, grab a girl *
* Everywhere around the world *
* Dancing in the street *
**
* Dancing in the street *
* This is just an invitation across the nation *
* A chance for folks to meet *
* There'll be singing, laughing, and music swinging *
* Dancing in the street Philadelphia, PA *
* Dancing in the street * * Baltimore and D.C., now *
* Dancing in the street * * Can't forget the Motor City *
* Dancing in the street * * All we need is music, sweet, sweet music *
**
* Ms. Martha Reeves *
[ Cheers and applause ]
The Vandellas: [ Vocalizing ]
**
* Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide * * Nowhere to run to, baby *
* Nowhere to hide *
* Not love I'm running from, unh-unh *
* It's the heartbreak I know will come *
* You're no good for me * * I know you're no good for me *
* But you’ve become a part of me *
* Now, everywhere I go *
**
* Every step I take *
* You take with me, yeah * Sing it, babies.
* Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide * * Nowhere to run to, baby *
* Nowhere to hide *
* Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide * * Got nowhere to run to, baby *
* Nowhere to hide *
* Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide * * Nowhere, nowhere to run *
* Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide * * Nowhere, nowhere to hide *
* Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide * * Nowhere to run to, baby *
* Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide * * Nowhere to hide *
[ "Heatwave" plays ]
**
* Whenever he calls my name *
* Soft, low, sweet, and plain *
* Right then, right then *
* Yeah-yeahh * * I feel that burning flame *
* Has high blood pressure got a hold on me *
[ Both laugh ] * Is supposed to be *
* It's like a heat wave *
* Burnin' in my heart *
* Can't keep from cryin' *
* It's tearin' me apart *
* Yeah-yeah * * Yeah-yeah *
* Yeahhh-yeah * * Yeah-yeah *
* Yeahhh-yeah-yeah * * Yeaaah-yeah *
[ Laughs ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* Ooh, ooh, ooh *
* Ohhhhh *
* Oooooh *
**
* Hang all the mistletoe *
* I'm gonna get to know you better *
* This Christmas *
* The tree * * And as we trim the tree *
* How much fun it's gonna be together *
* This Christmas *
* Is blazing bright * * Fireside is blazing bright *
* We're caroling through the night *
* This Christmas, all it will be * * And this Christmas will be *
* This Christmas, all it will be * * A very special Christmas for me *
* Ooh, ooh, ooh, ohhh * * Yeah *
[ Vocalizing ]
* Ooh, ooh, ohhh *
* The fireside is blazing bright *
* We're caroling through the night *
* This Christmas, all it will be * * And this Christmas will be *
* This Christmas, all it will be * * A very special Christmas for me *
* Yeahhh *
* Ooh, ooh, ooh, ohhh *
* Oooh, oohhh *
* Merry Christmas *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Announcer: It's 1970, and The Jackson 5
were spreading cheer with their incredible talent.
But for the Jacksons, it's family first,
and they're finally off tour and home for the holidays.
It's a Jackson Family Christmas to remember.
Smokey: Please welcome to the stage the phenomenal cast
of "MJ the Musical".
**
* Santa Claus is comin' to town *
* You'd better watch out, you'd better not cry *
* You'd better not pout, I'm tellin' you why *
* Santa Claus is comin' to town *
* He's making a list, he's checking twice *
* Gonna find out who's naughty and nice *
* Santa Claus is comin' to town *
* He sees you when you're sleeping *
* He knows when you're awake *
* He knows if you've been bad or good *
* So be good for goodness sake, ohh *
* Little tin horns and little toy drums *
* Rooty-toot-toot and rump-a-tum-tums *
* Curly-haired dolls * * That tootle and coo *
* Elephants, boats * * And kiddie cars too *
* Santa Claus is comin' to town *
* He sees you when you're sleeping *
* He knows when you're awake *
* He knows if you've been bad or good *
* So be good for goodness sake, ohh *
* You'd better watch out, you'd better not cry, ooh *
* You'd better not pout, I'm tellin' you why, ohh *
* Oh, yeah * * Santa Claus is comin' to town *
* Santa Claus is comin' to toooooown *
* Yeah * [ Laughs ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
Announcer: Tonight, on the Motown stage,
Gladys Knight, The Temptations,
MGK, and Jamie Foxx leads a star-studded tribute
to Stevie Wonder.
All on "A Motown Christmas".
**
Announcer: One of the greatest and most celebrated
singer-songwriter-producers in music history --
the iconic Smokey Robinson.
It's not just show and glitter and gleam.
It's show business.
Announcer: He and his group, The Miracles,
were the first artists signed to Motown,
lending R&B, Soul, and Pop to play a key role
in shaping the signature Motown sound.
After nearly 70 years, this living legend
is still creating new music and putting on a show.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Welcome back to "A Motown Christmas" Special.
Everyone looks so great tonight.
And if there was ever a time to celebrate
the great Smokey Robinson,
the first artist to be signed to Motown --
that time would be now.
Please welcome Mr. Smokey Robinson.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* If there's a smile on my face *
* It's only there tryin' to fool the public *
* But when it comes down to foolin' you *
* Now, honey, that's quite a different subject *
* Don't let my glad expression *
* Give you the wrong impression *
* Sad, sad, sad * * Really I'm sad *
* Sad * * I'm sadder than sad *
* I'm hurt so bad * * You're gone, and I'm hurtin' so bad *
* I pretend to be glad * * Like a clown, I pretend to be glad *
* Sad, sad, sad, sad * * Oh, baby *
* Now there's some sad things known to man *
* But ain't too much sadder than *
* Tears of a clown *
* When there's no one around *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* Ooooooh *
**
* Oooh-ooooh *
* Ooooooh *
**
* I don't care what they think about me and *
* I don't care what they say *
**
* I don't care what they think if you're leaving *
* I'm gonna beg you to stay-ay *
**
* I don't care if they start to avoid me *
* I don't care what they do *
* I don't care about anything else *
* But being with you, being with you *
* Honey, don't go *
* Don't leave this scene *
* Be out of the picture *
* And off of the screen *
* Don't let them say *
* "We told you so" *
* They tell me you'll love me *
* And then let me go *
* I've heard the warning voice *
* From friends and my relations *
* They tell me all about your heart break reputation *
* Ooooh-ooooooh *
* Ooh-ooh-oooooh *
* Oooooooh-oooooh *
* Oooooooh *
**
* People say I'm the life of the party *
* 'Cause I tell a joke or two *
* Although I might be laughing loud and hearty *
* Well, deep inside I'm blue *
* So take a good look at my face *
* You'll see my smile looks out of place *
* If you look closer it's easy to trace *
* The tracks of my tears *
* Woman, don't you know I need you *
* I need you *
* Outside I'm masquerading *
* Inside my hope is fading *
* I'm just a clown, baby *
* Since you put me down *
* My smile is my makeup *
* I wear since my break up with you *
* Baby, take a good look at my face *
* My smile looks out of place * * Yeah, gonna see my smile looks out of *
* Closer, it's easy to trace * * Baby, why don't you look closer, it's easy to trace *
* The tracks of my tears *
* Tu-do, tu-do-do-doooooo *
[ Cheers and applause ]
I think the part of Christmas that I cherish the most
is that it's that time of year when everyone
gets a little bit softer, a little bit kinder.
There's a little bit more wonder and joy in people's eyes,
and I think that's really special,
and we definitely need that.
Merry Christmas from Motown.
Announcer: Still to come on "A Motown Christmas"...
Gladys Knight, The Temptations,
Pentatonix, and next,
an exclusive performance from MGK.
When Motown was created,
every artist had to carve out their own lane.
This man's star power embodies that of an artist
who continues to redefine the boundaries of music.
Here to perform a modern Christmas classic with a twist,
put your hands together for MGK.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* Last Christmas, I gave you my heart *
* The very next day, you gave it away *
* This year to save me from tears *
* I'll give it to someone special *
* Last Christmas, I gave you my heart *
* The very next day, you gave it away *
* This year to save me from tears *
* I'll give it to someone special *
Let's go!
[ Music plays faster ]
**
* Unh, Once bitten and twice shy *
* I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye *
* Tell me, baby, do you recognize me? *
* Well, it's been a year, so it doesn't surprise me *
* Merry Christmas, I wrapped it up and sent it *
* With a note saying I love you, I meant it *
* Now I know what a fool I've been *
* But if you kissed me now, I know you'd fool me again *
* Last Christmas, I gave you my heart *
* The very next day, you gave it away *
* This year to save me from tears *
* I'll give it to someone special *
* Last Christmas, I gave you my heart *
* The very next day, you gave it away *
* Oh, this year to save me from tears *
* I'll give it to someone special *
Let's dance!
[ Cheering ]
**
* A crowded room, friends with tired eyes *
* I'm hiding from you and your soul of ice *
* My god, I thought you were someone to rely on *
* Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on *
* A face-on lover with fire in his heart *
* A man undercover, but you tore me apart *
* Ooh, now I've found a real love *
* You'll never fool me again *
* Last Christmas, I gave you my heart *
* The very next day, you gave it away *
* This year to save me from tears *
* I'll give it to someone special *
Let's sing! * Last Christmas, I gave you my heart *
* The very next day, you gave it away *
* Oh, this year to save me from tears *
* I'll give it to someone special *
Let's go!
**
*
**
Happy Motown Christmas. Thank you!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Thank you for being with us and bringing a whole new generation
of music lovers to the Motown Christmas Special.
When did you first discover Motown music?
So, for me, there was a movie that was always on TV,
and it was called "The Temptations".
And I remember when I saw them,
they were there in that studio session with you,
and they -- they were like,
* The way you sweep me off my feet *,
and they do that move.
* You know you could've been a broom *
And they do that other move. They were like,
* You smell so sweet *
* You know you could've been some perfume *
[ Laughter ]
I watched that movie so many times.
You know, "Y'all can't fire me."
[ Laughter ]
"I'm David Ruffin!"
I've watched it many times, too, man.
Yeah. It's one of my favorite movies of all time.
I've watch it, too, and The Temptations are my guys.
It's good to know that you like them, too, man.
Oh, I-I love them, and that movie,
that -- that really did, like, help change my life,
so thank you to Motown. Well, thank you.
We appreciate you being here to share this. Thank you.
Alright.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Announcer: Coming up, musical tributes to The Jackson 5,
Marvin Gaye, the Four Tops, and Stevie Wonder,
when "A Motown Christmas" returns.
Smokey: The incomparable Marvin Gaye,
Known as the Prince of Motown,
Marvin is one of the most influential artists of all time.
His soulful voice runs classics,
like "I heard It Through the Grape Vine",
and "What's Going On".
That song changed the conversation
around the war in Vietnam.
Ranked as one of music's greatest singers,
Marvin went on to amass over 65 hit singles,
including three number ones.
His musical contributions transcend generations,
with his influence still heard in artists today.
It's a lasting legacy.
[ Cheers and applause ]
To celebrate my good friend Marvin Gaye,
please give a Motown welcome to October London.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* I want you the right way *
* Like I want you, but I want you to want me *
* Want me too *
* Want you to want me, want me, baby *
* Just like I want you *
* Whoooo *
* Ohh, I give you all the love I want in return *
* Sweet darling *
* But half a love *
* Is all I feel *
* Ooh *
* It's too bad *
* It's just too sad *
* You don't want me now, baby *
* But I'm gonna change your mind *
* Someway, somehow *
* Oh, baby, oooh *
* I want you *
**
Yeah, Motown, make some noise right now.
**
* Ohh, baby *
* The way you move *
* Ohh, baby, yeah *
* Make me wanna get down tonight *
* Ohh, baby *
* The way you move *
* Ohh, baby, yeah *
* Get up on that floor *
* Feel the vibe is right *
* Touchin' on your body *
* Girl, you out of sight *
* Give it to me now *
* Let me feel the sweat *
* It's drippin' off my face *
* Yeah, oh, baby *
* The way you move *
* Oh, no, no, no *
* Make me wanna get down tonight *
* Oh, baby *
* The way you move *
* Oh, no, no, no *
* Make me wanna get down tonight *
* Make me wanna get down *
* Mother, mother *
* There's too many of you crying *
**
* Brother, brother, brother *
* There's far too many of you dying *
**
* You know we've got to find a way *
* To bring some loving here today, yeah *
* Father, father *
* We don't need to escalate *
**
* You see, war is not the answer *
**
* For only love can conquer hate *
* You know we've got to nd a way *
* To bring some loving here today, yeah *
* Sister * * Picket lines *
* Sister * * And picket signs *
* Sister * * Don't punish me *
* Sister * * With brutality *
* Sister * * Talk to me *
* Sister * * So you can see *
* What's going on * * Oh, what's going on *
* What's going on * * What's going on *
* Oooh, what's going on *
* Oooh *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Smokey: Please welcome to the Motown stage, JoJo.
**
* Listen, baby *
* Ain't no mountain high, ain't no valley low *
* Ain't no river wide enough, baby *
* If you need me, call me, no matter where you are *
* No matter how far, don't worry, baby *
* Just call my name, I'll be there in a hurry *
* You don't have to worry, 'cause baby there... *
* Ain't no mountain high enough *
* Ain't no valley low enough *
* Ain't no river wide enough *
* To keep me from getting to you, babe *
* Remember the day I set you free *
* I told you you could always count on me *
* From that day on I made a vow *
* I'd be there when you want me, somewhere, somehow *
* Don't you know that there... * * Ain't no mountain high enough *
* Ain't no valley low enough *
* Ain't no river wide enough *
* To keep me from getting to you, babe *
* Don't you know that there... *
* Ain't no mountain high enough * * Ain't nooooo *
* Ain't no valley low enough * Both: [ Vocalizing ]
* Ain't no river wide enough * * River wide enough *
* To keep me from getting to you, babe *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* Mmm, I bet you're wondering how I knew *
* Baby, baby, baby about your plans to make me blue *
* With some other girl you knew before *
* Between the two of us girls, you know I loved you more *
* It took me by surprise, I must say *
* When I found out yesterday *
* Don't you know that I heard it through the grapevine? *
* I heard it through the grapevine *
* Not much longer would you be mine *
* Don't you know that I heard it through the grapevine? *
* Heard it through the grapevine *
* I'm just about, just about, just about to lose my mind *
* Oh, yes I am * * Oh, yes I am *
**
* No, no, no, no, noo *
* Take a good look at these tears in my eyes *
* Baby, baby, these tears I can't hold inside *
* Losing you would end my life, you see *
* Because you mean that much to me *
* You could've told me yourself *
* That you love somebody else *
* Instead, I heard it through the grapevine *
* Oh, I heard it through the grapevine *
* Not much longer would you be mine *
* Heard it through the grapevine *
* And I'm just about, just about, just about *
* To lose my mind *
* Ohhh, do you plan to let me go? *
* For some other girl*
* Don't you know that I heard it through the grapevine? *
* Oh, I heard it through the grapevine *
* Not much longer would you be mine *
* Heard it * * Don't you know that I heard it? *
* Through the grapevine * * Yes, I heard it *
* And I'm just about, just about, just about *
* To lose my mind *
* Ohhh, yeah *
* Ooooh-oooh *
[ Cheers and applause ]
At Motown, we celebrated Christmas every year.
We -- We had Christmas parties every year at Hitsville.
At that time of the year, all the artists
really made sure, if they could,
that they were not working somewhere on the road,
that they could be in Detroit,
'cause we had those great Christmas parties.
Merry Christmas from Motown.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Announcer: Still to come... Get ready.
An exclusive tribute to the Four Tops from Pentatonix,
and taking to the stage, Motown legend, Gladys Knight.
Announcer: Notably one of the greatest voices of all time,
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Gladys Knight.
Motown royalty Gladys Knight and The Pips
enjoyed early success as a family quartet
with dozens of R&B chart hits.
Now inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,
Gladys has an award-winning solo career,
influencing new generations of vocalists worldwide.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Smokey: Please welcome the Empress of Soul
and my good friend, Gladys Knight.
Hey!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Okay.
* I've had my share *
**
* Of life's ups and downs *
**
* Fate's been kind *
**
* And the downs have been few, yeah *
* I guess you could say *
**
* That I've been lucky *
* Oh, I guess you could say *
* That it's all because of you *
* If anyone should ever write my life story *
* Ohh, for whatever, whatever reason there might be *
**
* Ooh, you'll be there *
* Between each line of pain and glory *
* 'Cause you're the best thing *
* That ever happened to me *
* Oooh, you're the best thing *
**
* That ever happened to me *
**
* If anyone should ever write my life story *
Whoo.
* Whatever reason * * For whatever *
* There might be * * Whatever reason there might be *
**
* Ooh, you'll be there *
* Between each line of pain and glory *
* 'Cause you're the best thing *
* Thing that ever happened to me *
* That ever happened to me *
* Ooooh *
* That ever happened to me * * You're the best thing *
* That ever happened to this little girl *
* I know you're the best thing *
* Ohh, that ever happened *
* To *
[ Laughs ]
* Meeeee *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* I've really got to use *
**
* My imagination *
* To think of good reasons *
* To keep on keepin' on *
* Keep on keepin' on *
* Got to make the best of *
* Best of, best of *
* Of a bad situation *
* A bad situation *
* Ever since that day I woke up and found *
* That you were gone *
* Gone, gone *
* Darkness all around me *
* Blockin' out the sun *
* Old friends call me *
* But I just don't feel like talkin' to anyone *
* Oh *
* Emptiness has found me *
* And it just won't let me go *
* I go right on livin' *
* But why, I just don't know *
* You're too strong * * Hey, hey * Here we go.
Yes, I am.
**
* You're too strong, got to keep on *
* Staring down reality *
* No, no, don't do me no good *
**
* 'Cause our misunderstanding *
* Too well understood * * Is too well understood *
* Sad, sad season * * Such a sad, sad season *
* When a good love dies * * When a good love dies *
* Not a day goes by * * Not a day goes by when I don't realize *
* Hey, ooh, ohh, I've really got to use *
* I've got to use *
* My imagination *
* I've got to use * * I've got to think of good reasons *
* I've got to use * * Oh, to keep on keepin' on *
* Best * * I said I've got to make the best of *
* Bad situation * * Of a bad situation *
* Ever since that day *
* I woke up and found out that you were *
* You're too strong not to keep on keepin' on *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Announcer: The phenomenal Four Tops.
Bursting onto the music scene with their first number one hit,
"I Can't Help Myself Sugar Pie Honey Bunch",
the Four Tops became one of Motown's most successful acts,
with one of the most famous songs in history,
the global number one, "Reach Out I'll Be There".
Although the last original member,
Duke Fakir, recently passed away,
the group is still going strong
and inspiring young artists
with their enduring musical legacy.
The Four Tops, they've been my great friends
since high school days in Detroit.
And this group of high school friends
are big Motown fans.
Now with a tribute to the Four Tops, it's Pentatonix.
[ Cheers and applause ]
* Reach out * * Reach out *
* Reach out for me * * Reach out *
One, two...
* If you feel that you can't go on *
* Can't go on * * Because all your hope is gone *
* All your hope is gone * * And your life is filled with much confusion *
* Much confusion * * Until happiness is just an illusion *
* Happiness is just an illusion * * And your world around is crumbling down *
* Reach out * * Darlin' *
* Come on, girl, reach out to me *
* Reach out * * Ohhhh *
* Reach out for me *
[ Beatboxing ]
* I'll be there *
* With a love that will shelter you *
* I'll be there *
* With a love that will see you through *
* Ohhh, I'll be there *
* To always see you through *
* I'll be there *
* To love and comfort you * * To love and comfort you *
Hey!
**
* You're sweet * * You're sweet *
* As a honeybee *
* But like a honeybee stings *
* You've gone and left my heart in pain *
* All you left * * All you left *
* Is our favorite song *
* The one we danced to all night long *
* Sweet memories * * It used to bring sweet memories *
* Of a tender love that used to be *
* Old Song * * Now it's the same old song *
* But with a different meaning since you've been gone *
* Now it's the same old song *
* Since you've been gone * * But with a different meaning since you've been gone *
**
* Sweet, sweet * * A sentimental fool *
* Memories * * Am I *
* To hear an old love song and wanna cry *
* Sweet, sweet * * But the melody *
* Memories * * Keeps haunting me *
* Reminding me how in love we used to be *
* Keep hearing the part that used to touch our heart *
* Saying together forever, darlin' breaking up never *
* Same old song * * But it's the same old song *
* But with a different meaning since you've been gone *
* Same old song * * Oh, it's the same old song *
* But with a different meaning since you've been gone *
**
Come on, everybody, on your feet.
I know you know this one.
* Oh, sugar pie, honey bunch * Come on.
* You know that I love you *
* Oh, I can't help myself *
* I love you and nobody else *
* Hey, hey, hey *
* In and out my life * * In and out my life *
* You come and you go * * You come and you go *
* Oooh * * Leaving just your picture behind *
* I swear I've kissed it about a thousand times *
Take it.
* When I call your name *
* Then it starts to flame *
* Burning in my heart *
* Tearing it all apart * Say what?
* No matter how I try *
* My love, I cannot hide *
* Oh, sugar pie, honey bunch *
* Sugar pie, honey bunch * * You know that I'm waiting for you *
* Waiting for you * * I can't help myself *
* Ooooh * * I love you and nobody else *
Sugar pie, honey bunch * * Oh, sugar pie, honey bunch *
* Ask me to * * Do anything you ask me to *
* I can't help myself *
* Ooooh * * I love you and nobody else *
Sing it one more time.
* Sugar pie, honey bunch *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Announcer: Coming up, a Christmas classic
from Ashanti
and The Jackson 5's greatest hits live.
P
Tonight has been full of gifts.
She's often imitated, rightfully celebrated,
and has always been that girl.
She's back to sprinkle a little Christmas cheer
with another classic famously recorded
by Motown legend Diana Ross.
Welcome back the Grammy Award-Winning, Ashanti!
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* Santa baby *
* For me * * Just slip a sable under the tree for me *
* Been an awful good girl *
* Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight *
* Tonight, tonight, tonight *
* Santa baby, a '54 convertible, too, light blue *
* Oooh *
* I'll wait up for you, dear *
* Santa baby, now hurry down the chimney tonight *
**
* Tonight, tonight *
* Think of all the fun I've missed *
* Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed *
* Next year I could be just as good *
* If you'll check off my Christmas list *
* Santa baby, I want a yacht *
* And really, that's not a lot *
* Been an angel all year *
* Santa baby, now hurry down the chimney tonight *
**
* Santa honey *
* One little thing I really need, the deed *
* To a platinum mine *
* Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight *
**
* Santa cutie, and fill my stocking with a duplex *
* And checks *
* Sign your "X" on the line *
* Santa cutie, and hurry down the chimney tonight *
**
* Come and trim my Christmas tree *
* With some decorations bought at Tiffany's *
* I really do believe in you *
* So let's see if you believe in me *
* Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing *
* A ring *
* I don't mean on the phone *
* Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight *
**
* Hurry down the chimney tonight *
* Tonight * * Hurry *
* Tonight *
[ Laughs ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
[ Laughs ]
Smokey: Mr. Motown himself,
my soul brother and my best friend,
Mr. Berry Gordy.
He founded Motown in 1959
with an $800 loan from his family.
He launched so many of our careers,
along with Motown executives like Suzanne de Passe.
And together, they created superstars.
When I met Berry Gordy,
he was really someone who had a vision,
who did not accept his life the way it was.
Mr. Gordy has been an important part of our lives,
both personally and professionally.
We owe our lives and our careers to Berry Gordy.
Smokey: Motown helped break down racial barriers
and put Detroit on the map.
Berry changed the game.
The groundbreaking foundation Berry laid with Motown
continues to shape R&B,
soul, and pop music today.
I'm so proud of him.
Now yo celebrate Mr. Berry Gordy,
please welcome to the Motown party,
Andra Day.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* For once in my life, I have someone who needs me *
* Someone I've needed so long *
* For once, unafraid, I can go where life leads me *
* Somehow, I know I'll be strong *
* For once, I can touch what my heart used to dream of *
* Long before I knew *
* Oh, someone warm like you *
* Would make my dreams come true *
* For once in my life, I won't let sorrow hurt me *
* Not like it's hurt me before *
* Not like it's hurt before *
* For once, I have something I know won't desert me *
* I'm not alone anymore *
* For once, I can say *
* This is mine, you can't take it *
* As long as I know I have love, I can make it *
* For once in my life, I have someone who needs me *
* Someone who needs me *
* He-e-e-y, yeah *
* Someone who needs me *
**
Yeah!
**
* For once in my life, I won't let sorrow hurt me *
* Not like it's hurt me before *
* For once, I have something I know won't desert me *
* I'm not alone anymore *
* Oh, for once, I can say *
* This is mine, you can't take it *
* As long as I know I have love, I can make it *
* For once in my life, I have someone who *
* Someone who needs me * * Nee-e-e-e-ds me *
* Someone who needs me * * Yeah, yeah, yeah *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Announcer: Next, a world exclusive from "MJ the Musical,"
Motown legends Gladys Knight, The Temptations,
and Jamie Foxx leads a celebration for Stevie Wonder.
Smokey: The Jackson 5 were like nothing the world has ever seen.
Motown executive Suzanne de Passe
brought this beloved musical family
to Motown founder Berry Gordy.
It was an amazing lineup of brothers --
Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon
and the one and only Michael Jackson.
They kicked off their career
with four consecutive number ones
and for decades, ruled the charts and our hearts.
With the passing of Michael and recently, Tito Jackson,
the world is reminded of their unique contribution
to Motown, music, and pop culture.
Paying tribute to just some of the Jackson 5's greatest hits,
here's a world exclusive performance
from "MJ The Musical."
* Stop, na-na-na, you better save it *
* Stop, stop, stop, you better save it *
**
* When we played tag in grade school *
* You wanted to be it *
* But chasing boys was just a fad *
* You crossed your heart you'd quit *
* When we grew up, you traded your promise for my ring *
* Now, just like back in grade school *
* You're doing the same ol' thing *
* Stop, the love you save may be your own *
* Darling, take it slow *
* Or someday you'll be all alone *
* You better stop, the love you save may be your own *
* Darling, look both ways before you cross m *
* You're headed for the danger zone *
**
* Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah *
* Ooh-ooh-ooh *
* When I had you to myself, I didn't want you around *
* Those pretty faces always made you stand out in a crowd *
* But someone picked you from the bunch *
*One glance was all it took *
* Now, it's much too late for me to take a second look *
* Oh, baby, give me one more chance *
* To show you that I love you *
* Won't you please let me *
* Back in your heart *
* Oh, darling, I was blind to let you go *
* Let you go, baby *
* But now that I see you in his arms *
* Bum-bum-bum-ba bum-ba-bum-bum *
* Ba-bum-ba-bum-bum *
* Bum-bum-bum-ba bum-ba-bum-bum *
* Trying to live without your love *
* Is one long sleepless night *
* Let me show you, girl, that I know wrong from right *
* Every street you walk on *
* I leave tear stains on the ground, yeah *
* Following the girl I didn't even want around *
* Oh, baby, give me one more chance *
* To show that I love you *
* Won't you please let me *
* Back in your heart *
* Oh, darling, I was blind to let you go *
* Let you go, baby *
* But now that I see you in his arms *
**
* A-buh-buh-buh-buh-buh *
* You went to school to learn, girl *
* Things you never, never knew before *
* Uh-huh, like I before E except after C *
* And why two plus two makes four, now, now, now *
* Teach you, teach you * * I'm gonna teach you *
* All about love * * All about love, yeah *
* Sit yourself down and take a seat *
* All you gotta do is repeat after me *
* Oh, ABC, easy as one, two, three *
* Oh, simple as do-re-mi, ABC *
* One, two, three, baby, you and me, girl *
* Come on, let me love you just a little bit *
* I'm gon' teach you how to sing it out *
* Come on, come on, come on *
* Let me show you what it's all about *
* Reading, writing, arithmetic *
* Are the branches of the learning tree *
* But listen, without the roots of love *
* Let me tell you, girl * * Your education ain't complete *
* Tea-Tea-Teacher's gonna show you *
* Show you, show you *
* How to get an "A" *
* Na-na-na-na-na-na *
* Spell "me," "you," add the two *
* Listen to me, baby, that's all you gotta do *
* ABC, it's easy *
* One, two, three * * It's like counting up to three *
* Do-re-mi, ABC * * Sing a simple melody *
* That's how easy love can be *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Suzanne: I missed a lot of the Motown Christmas parties because
I either was on the road,
or I was home in New York visiting my family.
And I was always happy for presents,
and the Christmas spirit
was abundant.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Announcer: When we return --
Halle Bailey's tribute to Diana Ross,
The Temptations perform their greatest hits,
and Jamie Foxx's all-star tribute to Stevie Wonder.
Smokey: Welcome back to "A Motown Christmas,"
and the quintessential girl group -- The Supremes.
Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, and Florence Ballard
went from Detroit, Michigan to global superstars,
becoming one of the most successful female groups
of all time.
With 12 number one hits, The Supremes broke barriers,
paving the way for generations of artists
to find mainstream success.
And now, to celebrate The Supremes
please welcome back to the Motown stage,
my co-host, the wonderful Halle Bailey.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* Stop! In the name of love *
* Before you break my heart *
How's everybody feelin'?
[ Cheers and applause ]
Hey!
**
* Baby, baby, I'm aware of where you go *
* Each time you leave my door *
* I watch you walk down the street *
* Knowing your other love you'll meet *
* But this time, before you run to her *
* Leaving me alone and hurt *
* Think it o-o-ver * * After I've been good to you *
* Think it o-o-ver * * After I've been sweet to you *
* Stop! In the name of love *
* Before you break my heart *
* Stop! In the name of love *
* Before you break my heart *
One more time!
* Stop! *
* Oo-oo-oo-h *
* Baby love, my baby love *
* I need you, oh, how I need you *
* But all you do is treat me bad *
* You break my heart and leave me sad *
* Tell me, what did I do wrong *
* To make you stay away so long *
* 'Cause baby love, my baby love *
* I've been missin' you *
* I miss kissin' you *
* Don't throw our love away * * Instead of breaking up *
* Don't throw our love away * * Let's do some kissing and making love *
* Don't you throw our love away *
* In my arms why don't you stay? *
* Ooh, ooh *
* Need to hold you once again, my love *
* Feel your warm embrace, my love *
* Don't throw our love away *
* Please don't do me this way *
* Not happy like I used to be *
* Baby, baby, baby *
* Baby, yo-o-o-u *
Come on, everybody!
Hey!
* Set me free, why don't you, baby? *
* Get out my life why don't you, baby? *
* 'Cause you don't really love me *
* You just keep me hanging on *
* No, no, you don't really need me *
* You just keep me hanging on *
* Why do you keep coming around *
* Playing with my heart? *
* Why don't you get out of my life *
* And let me make a new start *
* And let me get over you *
* The way you've gotten over me *
* Hey *
* Set me free, why don't you, baby? *
Hey!
* Let me be, Why don't you, baby? *
* 'Cause you don't really love me *
* You just keep me hanging on *
* No, no, you don't really need me *
* You just keep me hanging on *
* You say although we broke up *
* You still want to be just friends *
* But how can we still be friends *
* When seeing you just only breaks my heart again *
There ain't nothin' I can do about it!
* Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa *
* Why don't you be a man about it *
* And set me free? *
* No, 'cause you don't care a thing about me *
* You're just using me-e-e *
* Go on, get out, get out of my life *
* And let me sleep at night *
* Please *
* 'Cause you don't really love me *
* You just keep me hanging o-o-o-o-o-n *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Smokey: A celebrated group
that helped define Motown's distinctive sound --
The Temptations.
With their smooth harmonies and unforgettable choreography,
they deliver classic hits time after time.
With a well-established lineup,
The Temptations continue to entertain fans
with music and moves.
Now, please welcome to the Motown stage
My brothers, The Temptations.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* I've got sunshine on a cloudy day *
* When it's cold outside, I've got the month of May *
* Oh, baby *
* Well, I guess you'd say *
* What can make me feel this way? *
* My girl, my girl, my girl *
* O-o-oh *
* My girl *
* I've got so much honey *
* The bees envy me *
**
* I've got a sweeter song *
* Than the birds in the trees *
* Oh, baby *
* Well, I guess you'd say *
* What can make me feel this way? *
* My girl, my girl, my girl *
* Talkin' bout my girl *
* My girl *
* Hoo-hoo *
Now, I know everybody out there knows the next bar, right?
Come on, y'all, let's sing it together.
Hey!
* Ah, yeah *
* Yeah, yeah, yeah *
* Say yeah *
* Yeah, yeah, yeah *
* Say yea-a-a-h *
* Ooh-hoo *
**
* I know you wanna leave me *
* But I refuse to let you go *
* If I have to beg and plead for your sympathy *
* I don't mind 'cause you mean that much to me *
* Ain't too proud to beg, you know *
* Please don't leave me, girl *
* Don't you go *
* Ain't too proud to please, baby, baby *
* Please don't leave me, girl *
* Now, I heard a cryin' man is half a man *
* With no sense of pride *
* If I gotta cry to keep you, then I don't mind weepin' *
* If it'll keep you by my side *
* Ain't too proud to beg, sweet darlin' *
* Ple-e-e-ase don't leave me, girl *
* Ain't too proud to please, baby, baby *
* Please don't leave me, girl * * Don't leave me, girl, no *
* Ooh, hoo-hoo-hoo *
**
I never met a girl who makes me feel the way that you do
All: * You're alright *
* Whenever I'm asked who makes my dreams real,
* I say that you do *
All: * You're out of sight *
* So fee-fi-fo-fum *
* Look out, baby, 'cause here I come *
* I'm bringin' you a love that's true *
All: * So get ready *
* Get ready *
* Gonna try to make you love me, too *
All: * Get ready *
* Here I come *
All: * Get ready, 'cause here I come *
* I'm on my way *
All: * Get ready, 'cause here I come *
* Get ready *
* So get ready *
* Get ready, ready, ready *
* Or not, 'cause here *
* We *
* Come *
* Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh *
* Get ready, baby *
**
[ Cheers and applause ]
Announcer: Next on "A Motown Christmas,"
Jordin Sparks, Andra Day, and BeBe Winans join
Jamie Foxx live onstage to celebrate Stevie Wonder.
**
Announcer: It's 1965.
Stevie Wonder is 15 and already
capturing hearts with his soul and talent.
From a teenager to an American icon,
Stevie's classic hits continue to
connect with fans of every generation.
Yes indeed. Yes, yes. Merry Christmas.
Hey, Jamie. Yes?
Now, It's clear to me, in fact, you can do everything.
This man is so multi-talented.
He does everything.
And I know you know how to sing and play the piano,
but what do you know about Stevie Wonder?
In fact, do a little Stevie Wonder for me.
I'll tell you what. I watched Stevie
play that harmonica and that piano,
and I thought he was lying about saying he was blind.
Stevie is going to roll up on us and swing on us.
And miss.
I'm telling you, Stevie might be blind,
but he ain't never been handicapped.
You're right. He was blind, but never handicapped.
There you go.
Give it up for Stevie, the great Stevie Wonder.
He's not here to defend himself, which is great.
Oh, he's gonna jump on you when --
when I tell him everything you said,
he's going to jump on you.
I'm gonna tell him I'm Eddie Murphy.
[ Laughs ]
Announcer: The man who gave us the soundtrack of our lives,
the legendary Stevie Wonder.
Stevie signed to Motown at the unprecedented age of 11
and, by 13, became the youngest artist
in history to top the Billboard Hot 100.
His iconic lyrics, unforgettable melodies
and commitment to joy, love, and happiness will define
Stevie's legacy for generations to come.
**
So happy to be here. Thank you so much.
[ Cheers and applause ]
This is a song so close to my heart.
I know this song like the back of my hand.
* Oh, come, they told me *
* Pa ra pa pa pum *
* A newborn king to see *
* Pa ra pa pa pum *
* Our finest gifts we bring *
* Pa ra pa pa pum *
* To lay before the king *
* Pa ra pa pa pum *
* Me and my drum *
* Pa ra pa pa pum *
* Oh, oh *
[ Cheers and applause ]
* Little baby * What?
* Pa ra pa pa pum *
* Everybody sing it *
* I am a poor boy, too *
* Pa ra pa pa pum *
* Do you have a gift, because *
* I have no gift to bring *
* Pa ra pa pa pum *
* That's fit to give our king *
* Pa ra pa pa pum *
* Ra pa pa pum * * Ra pa pa pum *
* Shall I play for you *
* Pa ra pa pa pum *
* On my drum? *
* Me and my drum *
* Somebody help me out tonight *
* Me and my drum *
* Yeah *
* Me and my *
* Sing it with me *
* Me and my drum *
How do we say it?
* Me and my drum *
* Ra pa pa *
* Pum pum *
For Jesus. For God. For you.
Thank you so much.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Now, y'all know that Stevie had
too many hits to stop right there,
so I brought a few friends along to
join me in this celebration.
Come on, now, choir.
How y'all feelin'?
**
So, I know y'all know this song,
Just like Jamie knows "Pa ra pa pa pum," right?
[ Laughter ]
Hey!
**
* Music is a world within itself *
* With a language we all understand *
* With an equal opportunity *
* For all to sing and dance and clap your hands *
* But just because a record has a groove *
* Don't make it in the groove *
* But you can tell right away, at the letter "A" *
* When the people start to move *
Here we go.
* You can feel it all over *
* You can feel it all over, people *
* You can feel it all over *
* You can feel it all over, people *
* You can feel it all over *
* You can feel it all over, people *
* You can feel it all over *
* You can feel it all over, people *
Hey!
**
What up?!
You know this one. I want to see you movin'.
Come on. Let's go. You can keep it right here.
Let's go. You guys ready?
* Mm-hmm *
* Yeah, yeah *
Whoo!
* Ooh *
* Very superstitious *
* Writing's on the wall *
* Very superstitious *
* Ladders 'bout to fall *
Hey!
* 13-month-old baby, yeah *
* Broke the looking glass *
* Seven years of bad luck *
* The good thing's in your past *
* Yeah, yeah *
* When you believe in things you don't understand *
* Then you suffer *
* Oh, whoa *
* Superstition ain't the way *
* Oh, no, no, no, no, no *
Whoo!
* Superstition ain't the way *
* It ain't the way *
* Superstition ain't the way * Whoo!
* No, no, no, no, it ain't the way *
* Superstition ain't the way *
* It ain't the way *
* It ain't the way, yeah * * Superstition ain't the way *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Smokey: Please welcome our Christmas
celebration BeBe Winans.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* People *
* Keep on learning *
* And soldiers *
* Keep on warring *
* Hey, and world *
* Keep on turning *
* 'Cause it won't be very long *
* Hey *
* Oh, my *
* I said, now, preachers *
* Keep on preaching *
* And my lovely teachers, teachers *
* Keep on teaching *
* And world *
* Keep on reaching *
* 'Cause it won't be very long *
* Look around *
* Won't be very long *
* Now, now, I'm so, so happy that he's tried again *
* Sometimes, I'm living on a world of sin *
* So glad I know what I didn't know then *
* So I keep on trying till I reach that highest ground *
* Don't you quit, don't you stop *
* Till I reach that higher ground *
* Higher *
* I said, higher *
* Don't let nobody get you down *
* Yeah *
* Ohhh *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Announcer: Coming up,
Gladys Knight performs her biggest hit live,
and an all-star finale for "A Motown Christmas."
**
Smokey: Please welcome to the Motown stage
my good friend Gladys Knight.
Uh-oh!
* L.A. *
* Proved too much for the man *
* Too much for the man *
* He couldn't make it *
* So he's leaving the life *
* He's come to know *
* Ooh-hoo *
* He said he's going *
* Said he's going back to find *
* Going back to find *
* Whoo, whoo, whoo *
* What's left of his world *
* The world he left behind not so long ago *
* Hey, hey *
* He's leaving * * He's leaving *
* On that midnight train to Georgia *
* Leaving on the midnight train *
Whoo! [ Laughs ]
* Said he's going back to find * * Going back to find *
* Whoo, a simpler place and time *
* When he takes that ride * * Oh, yes, he is *
* He said he would * * Guess who's gonna be right by his side *
* I'm gonna be with him * * I'm gonna be with him *
* Whoo, on that midnight train to Georgia *
* Leaving on the midnight train to Georgia *
* Whoo-whoo! *
* I'd rather live in his world than live without him in mine *
* His and hers alone *
* One love * * One love *
* All aboard * * All aboard *
* Gotta board the midnight train to Georgia *
* All aboard * * All aboard *
* Gotta board the midnight train to Georgia *
* Gonna board * * Gonna board *
* Uh-huh *
* The midnight train to Georgia *
* My world * * One love *
* His world * * Gonna board *
* Our world, mine and his alone *
* My world * * One love *
* His world * * Gonna board *
* Our world, mine and his alone *
* I've got to go, I've got to go, I've got to go *
* Hey, yeah *
* I've got to go, I've got to go *
* Yeah, yeah, yeah *
* Ooh, yeah *
[ Cheers and applause ]
It's a Motown Christmas. Yes, it is.
[ Laughs ]
Announcer: It's 1965, and the Motown family
is on tour in London.
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles,
the Supremes,
Martha and the Vandellas, and The Temptations
were delivering joy to the world one hit at a time.
Hey, thank you to all the old friends
and the new friends hanging out to celebrate
our Motown Christmas party tonight.
It's been our pleasure.
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all.
And here's our final gift to you.
**
* And everybody sing * * Joy to the world *
* The Lord has come *
All: * Let earth receive her king *
* Oh, let every heart prepare Him room *
* And heaven and nature sing * * And heaven and nature sing *
* Will tell of His glory *
* Tell of His glory *
* For the savior is born *
* Heaven and nature * * Heaven and nature *
All: * Joy to the world *
* For the Lord has come *
* Let earth * * Let earth *
* Receive * * Receive *
* Her king * * Her king *
* While fields and floods *
* Rocks, hills, and plains *
All: * Will tell of His glory *
* Tell of His glory *
* For the savior is born, yeah *
All: * Heaven and nature *
* Joy to the *
* Joy to the world *
* Yeah, yeah * * Joy to the world *
* Sing joy *
All: * Joy to the world *
* Yeah, joy *
* Joy to the world *
* Everybody, everybody *
* Joy to the world *
* Sing joy to the world *
* Joy to the world *
* Everybody sing * * Joy to the world *
* One more time *
All: * Joy to the world *
[ Cheers and applause ]