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The Jackson 5, The Love You Save | Throwback Vibez

In the 28th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “The Love You Save” by the legendary Motown brother collective, The Jackson 5.

By the musical hype, 1 monthFebruary 18, 2025 ago

Diana Ross and The Supremes, Love Child: Controversial Songs No. 1 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; Andrea Mosti from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]

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Diana Ross & The Supremes, Love Child | Controversial Songs

In the first edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind the “Love Child” by Diana Ross and The Supremes.

By the musical hype, 3 monthsJanuary 2, 2025 ago