Inside MOTOWN Studio A HITSVILLE U.S.A. Museum 

I’m from Detroit. Proud of my city, and I appreciate how so many great legends came out of that town. No other artists can ever compare to the Motown legends.

I went to Hitsville in 2015, and it was hands down one of the greatest experiences of my life. The tour of the museum and Barry's home were unbelievable! When they opened the door to the studio I couldn't believe they actually allowed you to stand in it. I had tears in my eyes. The coolest part of all was our tour guide, he was actually Stevie Wonders Godson, true story. So happy you got to experience the tour. Love the video, thanks for sharing.

Motown was my era, I have driven by Hitsville U.S.A. many times but never stopped in, but you have inspired me to do so. As I age, let a Motown record be played and I'm a sixteen year old all over again dancing with my grandchildren! Thanks Jordan. (Thank you for the beautiful postcard)

Born in 1958 so grew up on this stuff. The documentary "Standing In The Shadows Of Motown" is a must for Motown fans, who've hopefully seen it already. Also James Jamerson, what an incredible bassist.

I have friends family who live right across the street. I’ve been able to spend time there and after all this time the energy is electric. I love Detroit. It’s so magical- history everywhere. It’s such a mistreated misunderstood city.

Its crazy how the entire business is just in the open in a normal neighborhood, that could never happen today, it had to be fans always in front of the studio asking for autographs and im surprised they didnt get robbed

My parents took me to see the temptations, the four tops, righteous brothers, and multiple other musicians. This place is on my bucket list. Thank you

How exciting it would be to have lived around that neighborhood in those days. Thank you for bringing Motown to us!!

One name says it all. James jamerson. There will never be another. Him and ruffin together were the greatest of all time. I could and do listen to them constantly.

This is Jordan’s best vlog. In my humble opinion. 👍🏾

Wow! Thanks for sharing the magic of Motown. Shout out to Berry Gordy, Jr.’s sister who preserved Hitsville, USA as it would have been in 1972!

Motown is my favorite. I remember all the lyrics. The 60s is my favorite years for music.

Hitsville USA was an amazing place, I'm so happy I got to see it! Thank you, Jordan.

Cool dishing on Motown. This year , Jordan has been a Rolling Stone wherever he lays his hat is his home. A Traveling man.

Jordan this was really awesome for me because my Uncle James Garrett was a bass player for the Supremes and their road mgr when they went to play for the Queen of Englad! Close to the end of the vlog there was a picture of him standing out side. Thanks so much for the memories.

In the 60s I was still in Elementary school, but loved the Motown sound. I grew up listening to all the stuff from the 50s like Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Motown, Beatles, The Dells, Delphonics, Roy Orbison, the Doors and all in between. All the music back then was the greatest in history. So much variety because so many groups had their own unique sound, and you could actually sing along. Music was cool, cars were cool. The hits just being pumped out week after week after week. by the late 70 and early 80s things were changing for the worse. Disco then hip hop and rap, its been spiraling down ever since to what we have today which is basically nothing.

We're from Australia , We visited The Motown Museum in August this year - Loved the tour of the place - We were riding the Q line tram back to downtown where the tram conductor told us of a block party the city was putting on that afternoon - We went to the party - They gave us free food and drinks and free entertainment - The Temptations took the stage and played for about a half hour - WOW what a day .

Awesome video! Nothing will ever surpass Motown music. Jordan, glad to see a young person like yourself appreciate the era of Motown. Maybe I'll get to visit Hitsville one day. What a dream!

When I was a teenager in the 60's Motown put out many hits!! Enjoyed this and thanks as always, Jordan.

I’m surprised they allowed you filmed inside the museum. Museum is breath taking! I love Detroit

Jordan, this vlog, is iconic! You were the perfect Historian to give us this tour! Smokey & the Supremes were kids who grew up in the Brewster Projects! Smokey started writing songs as a kid! Florence was the one who got Mary and Diane; which was Diana's real name, together to form their group! I have heard some very good stories, growing up from my Dad! All of his Artist, would sing on each one's records or be the Receptionist! Aretha Franklin and her family moved there when she was 4 or 5! They lived in a Mansion due; to her father Rev. C.L. Franklin; being a Famous Minister! I love all of their music and each song, makes me either, feel amazing, fall in love; but never feel sad! 💕🎶🎹🎶💕

How wonderful to see where alot of singing sensations happened!!! Love this. Marvin Gaye was one of my favorites. Jah is so precious as always. The rental car deal reminded me of an episode on Seinfeld. Unbelievable. Thank you Jordan!! Much love to you and Jah ❤❤❤❤

I recently found your page and this video, I lived in Detroit my whole life and (sadly) have never taken the tour. I found out some months ago they have purchased those houses you pointed out they used to own once again and will be extending the museum so you might have to take another trip to check that out when it’s finished. Oh and I love the channel, keep up the great work!

Thanks for sharing this video. All other videos of the Motown studio that I've seen only ever seem to show the front of the Hitsville building and a short glimpse of Studio A. You spend time looking around the studio and also show Hitsville in the context of the other surrounding buildings which really helps place it in a geographical context.

I was there last year. We had a great tour guide.

Excellent, excellent, excellent Jordan! You did an exceptional job covering the history of Motown! Love your t-shirt too!

OMStarz, can't believe you were here!!! Thanks for showing Detroit some love.

I’m a Motown fan too ! Thank you Jordan

Awesome history of the best music ever! That music was born during my early teen years and everytime I hear a Motown song I am thrown back to the 1950's!! Thanks, Jordan! Huggies to Jahster! 🤗

Incredible - thanks for posting. I had no idea the studio was preserved and open to the public.

Hi Jordan! I LOVE sooo many groups from Motown and grew up with this music! Many of these songs are timeless! I was fortunate enough to see some of the artists in the Fox 97 Oldies Concerts in Georgia back in the mid-late 1990’s. I still have those concert tickets and autographed pictures from those wonderful times. Barry Gordy was a genius! Hard working man that made his dreams come true. Just goes to show determination, patience, and persistence pays off! Thank you so much for the history of Hitsville USA/Mr. Gordy’s residence. Man, just sooo cool to walk in a place where so many artists became famous! I am sooo glad Hitsville USA has been preserved in it’s time. That was very nice of Sir Paul McCartney to help refurbish the piano! Holy cow, what a crappy rental car place! Noted! Thank you Jordan and Happy Holidays to you and little Jah! 🦁

I love Motown music. The Temptations are one of the best groups I've heard ever but there are so many many other awesome group and songs that from Motown. I love Motown music.

I’m so glad that you can cross an item off your list! Historical sites are always so interesting. Great job!

Jordan, You never cease to amaze me! Oh how much I enjoyed that visit to Motown. I hope you write a book some day of all your travelsm. You don't know how much of a blessing you are to others. Always a gentleman ... you got it all. Thanks. Franny P.

Hi Jordan, I live in Michigan, and I have also lived in Detroit, I've seen hitsville USA several times, and I never once went inside. But think it's going to happen this summer, thanks for an awesome video.☺

Xlnt Vlog about Motown!! What a genius Berry was! One slight correction: it was Martha and the Vandellas that were singing on the 1965 Mustang production line. Pretty awesome to see the video on Utube, never would be done today, really reflected the optimism of the era!! In the late 70's I went to Berry's Homby Hills home for a service call. As my friend and I arrived at the back gate, I remember 2 well dressed men, with suits on, seemingly stepped out of the hillside bushes, to verify that were were legitimately called there for business. I got the impression that they were packin' some serious firepower hidden in their suits. We went there on 2 separate occasions, and got the same reaction, (or check out), by the well-tailored security crew! I never once saw Berry though!!

Amazing piece of music history! Thank you❤

Absolutely love Motown music! So excited to watch this vlog! I grew up listening to it with my parents. And Jah, I’d be the same way if I didn’t get to go to Hitsville USA, but I’m sure ur dad told u all about it☺️ great one Jordan!! ❤️❤️

The house next door to the motown house....whoever lived there at that time in the 60's would be seeing so many stars everyday

It’s crazy to think that I’m from Michigan ! A state with so many musical talents that was born. I’m not from Detroit but it’s so mind boggling to think that there’s a city in my state with SO much history of all aspects. ESPCIALLY music! Literally the music city. As a hardcore fan of music of all genres I only wish I was a teenager at those times around Motown..that had to be amazing to be surrounded by so many people had a desire to do music. I love my state and that city! Very proud to be from Michigan. Were you able to go up stairs? To Barry’s apartment?

it was so nice and exciting when i visited the Museum!! just to know I actually stood in a place that created so many stars!!!

Oh, you hit a diamond mine here, Jordan. I started HS in 1965. I would walk in to the corner spa and the jukebox would be playing My Girl and Stop In The Name Of Love. My life was Motown and the Beatles. Love Smokey. Thank you Jordan! ❤️

Living so close to Detroit and loving Motown music I have never visited Hitsville, USA. Thank you for bringing this to us. I will definitely have to go and take the tour. The Uniroyal tire on I-94 has a fascinating history. It might be worth a vlog! Take care

I am jealous, and so happy for you all at once, this is also on my bucket list. Yes I know this is an old blog. But thank you. Makes me want to go even more!! Awesome video!!

You deserve your own show on the travel channel

Thank you for your recording. My mom told me that it was common knowledge in those days Diana had the weakest voice and she also charmed Barry gordy. They were also dating. The show dream girls was based off of the real story.

Raised on the music of Motown... Thank You 👌

It is such a powerful feeling standing in that studio...I need to go back!

In the U.K their early stuff was on Stateside records and then later after a lot of hits it changed to Tamla Motown, I am a huge Motown fan, I have every 7 inch record release from the start right through to the early eighties, thanks for this Jordan

The Motown sound is timeless. Thanks Jordan for a special tour!

I used to pass Motown three days a week going to band rehearsal. I play Blackened Deathcore but I love my Motown & Oldies. I usually listen to the radio on the way & almost every time I'm getting closer to passing Motown a Michael Jackson song comes on. That's definitely a sigh. Thank you for all these videos. Now I take care of my 80 year old dad 24/7 who has a bad stroke in 2020 . Both of us are enjoying your videos every day.

Chilly puppy, good thing you were heading home! Thanks for sharing your visit!

Theres a great documentary on the funk band. I highly recommend it. Great musicians. Loved Motown then, now and always.

Wow Jordan! Loved this vlog! Motown the home of the hits! I loved all of the music you mentioned. The Supremes were my first favorite group. How can your mother not like that sexy voice of Smokey Robinson? What an amazing history place and time! Just Wow! I will be sharing this video! I grew up on this music and still love to listen to it. Thank you so much Jordan! You are the best!

I could of watched this all day! I loved it! Some of my all time favorite music came out of thzt place! Thanks again for the great work!

I"M SO MUCH A MOTOWN FAN ,JUST VISIT THE MUSEUM FOR MY BIRTHDAY, JULY 30,2020, I REALLY ENJOYED MYSELF YOU CAN FEEL THE HISTORY OF MOTOWN SOUND, JUST BEING IN THE CITY.!! ANOTHER CHECK OFF ON MY BUCKET LIST!!! THANKS FOR SHARING .

Motown music is great! My brother saw the Superemes in Detriot in '65 and got to meet them.

Martha Reeves and the Vandellas sang Nowhere to Run not the Supremes

I am so pleased for you today Jordan. You bring us a special day every day and today you had a bucket list one that you really wanted. I really enjoyed this aswell as I love Motown, but, I am so glad that you has an extra special day aswell. Loved all the old photos outside the studio. Have a safe journey back. Brilliant vlog Jordan.

EXCELLENT VIDEO! Thanks for posting, I always wanted to go there and see inside the place. True music history right there.

I like places that are a time capsule. Really cool.

Wow Jordan, that was an awesome tour!! Like you, I love Motown, my favorite music and it was such a treat to see where it all started! It's hard to believe that they created so much iconic music in such humble surroundings! Goes to show you the talent of those artists, they had such basic instruments and tools to make such beautiful music, not like all the electronic stuff today! To think that Berry Gordy lived upstairs to the studios is unreal too, just imagine all those amazing singers and celebrities who went through that door! Thanks Jordan, this was amazing! Jah looked so handsome in his little jacket, he's like a seasoned jetsetter.... Great traveler!

I love Motown!! The music just makes me happy. This was such a treat. I hope one day to visit this iconic place. So glad to see Jah too!!❤

Thank god it's turned into a museum!! It's history and can't be touched. I love seeing Jah!!

Awesome vlog! It was great seeing the legendary Hitsville USA and Studio A where that distinct Motown sound was created!! Berry Gordy was a genius!!!

Loved it!...The first record album I bought at 12 y/o was The Greatest Hits of the Temptations...I can't wait to visit!

I noticed that the Artists from the early years that really put Motown on the map are never mentioned in these documentaries, The Jackson 5 and Gladys Knight are always mentioned first rather than The Marvelettes, Mary Wells, The Contours, Marv Johnson, Junior Walker and the Allstars; they all laid the blueprint for future artists.

This 'little' house is worldfamous..all over the planet..This is ..Holy Ground.. 🙏💯💥

I wonder what the neighbours thought about the music. I didn't realise it was in a residential area. Personally I would of loved it.

I agree 100% I always listened to Mowtown while all my friends listened to the Doors etc. I too would listen to Motown if I had to choose one for same reasons as you.

Thanks Jordan Your vlogs never disappoint. Always something cool.

Wow just to be standing in the same room where so many legends were would be AMAZING! Thanks for sharing Jordan!

WOW!!!!!!! Motown ! My favorite kind of music of all time. Lived in Vegas and I saw the 4 tops the temptation the stylistics tins turner and last but not least Diana Ross my favorite!! And so many others. Omg what a treat this vlog is Jordan! Thank you soooo much. I am on the 4th time watching this video over and over and taking in every bit of every thing that is inside that place 😍 thank you Jordan!!!!!!!!!! Big hugs for you and jah. Man your the best 😀

WOW!! AMAZING!! THANK YOU FOR THIS VLOG!!❤❤

Awesomeness. I grew up during the era of Motown. Thanks for sharing.

Neat vlog Jordan.i also grew up on Motown, love this music.🎤🎵🌟

I live in Michigan now been here about two years had a great opportunity to go to Detroit to see Huntsville USA had a great experience but didn't go inside took quite a few pictures but unfortunately when I had to switch my phone I couldn't get the pictures to be saved but I stay about an hour away from Detroit right now but I'm still going to try to get there to take more pictures and do a visit of the museum

I have great memories of being there with Fred Gorman started in 1961 when Fred and I were mailmen working at the same PO, There on many occasions with him, which lead to me being the Originals rd mgr, because of him. We were a team I was his #1 fan..I miss my Brother dearly...

Wow so great another fab vlog Jordan! I just LOVE Motown too...I'm soooooo glad you are into the old school stuff,thanks Jordan's mom .......Jah is so dang cute

Cool place, lots of music history in michigan.

Yes, This was great Stuff!

Great job 👍👍 u could almost feel the spirit of the day in that amazing room. To think of all the greats that have gone through there. Thank u for the up close and personal experience.

Nice job! Thanks for sharing

Thank you for this. I ended up crying.

We need more recognitions, to the stars, from MI. 👍😁📀

Great vlog! Loved Motown music.

Great video! Great museum! It’s a shame though that the Donovan Building was torn down so hastily. Everything from the Motown offices on the upper floors was still in there from when they left for LA. When the wrecking ball hit the building you could see the paperwork flying into the sky. No telling what all was still in there.

Fantastic!! Love Motown! Thanks for the great video. 🎼

Thanks so much for sharing your Motown tour with us. I enjoyed it.

Beyond amazing!! Thank you so much.👍

I have lived in Michigan all my life, watching your video's have taught me things i never knew about Thanks Jordan!

Really great vlog. Sorry you had such a bad time with the rental car. Poor Jah with no jacket. Good thing you were going home. Thanks for the great vlog and can't wait to see where we go tomorrow. Take care.

My first album was a collaboration album of all the Motown artists Hitsville U.S.A. I still have it ! We were able to see The Temptations a few years ago in Pigeon Forge Tennessee. They were still great!

This is my era of music, I learned a lot and enjoyed every minute of your Vlog!!.

Good morning, love Jah’s coat🖐😊

Great Jordan did you hear it On the grapevine. I really like your vlog's . I hope you and Jah are well.

Wow...pretty cool....thank you for sharing this

Berry had a dream, a vision, a passion. Tyvm for this vlog, no wonder you were excited to be there. Pats to Jah and hi to your Bro

Awesome vlog Jordan....Motown music will always live on...that museum was pretty cool

Sorry you had to be cold. Thank you! Another great vlog!