EPISODE · Nov 3, 2025 · 1 MIN
The Spinners-I’ll Always Love You 11:2:25 7.45 PM
from The Podcast Oldies Show · host Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail NoblesKeyboardist: Gail NoblesPhoto: Motown - Billboard, page 25 10 July 1965Usage: Wikipedia Public DomainHey there, music lovers! I’m Gail Nobles, & you’re listening to the Podcast Oldies Show. Let’s talk about a great song from the Motown era: “I’ll Always Love You.” This sweet tune was crafted by the talented duo of William "Mickey" Stevenson and Ivy Jo Hunter. They produced this delightful single for The Spinners, a group hailing from Detroit that really knows how to bring the soul!This was their first song to chart after joining the Motown family in 1964, making it a big moment for The Spinners. It was also their third hit overall! The song climbed up the Billboard Hot 100, landing at a cool number 35. And on the R&B singles chart, it reached even higher, peaking at number 8.Bobby Smith, the main lead singer, poured his heart into the vocals, giving the song that classic Motown vibe we all adore. So, if you haven’t listened to “I’ll Always Love You,” it’s definitely worth a spin! Love songs like this are what musical magic is all about!Oldies
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Story by: Gail NoblesKeyboardist: Gail NoblesPhoto: Motown - Billboard, page 25 10 July 1965Usage: Wikipedia Public DomainHey there, music lovers! I’m Gail Nobles, & you’re listening to the Podcast Oldies Show. Let’s talk about a great song from the Motown era: “I’ll Always Love You.” This sweet tune was crafted by the talented duo of William "Mickey" Stevenson and Ivy Jo Hunter. They produced this delightful single for The Spinners, a group hailing from Detroit that really knows how to bring the soul!This was their first song to chart after joining the Motown family in 1964, making it a big moment for The Spinners. It was also their third hit overall! The song climbed up the Billboard Hot 100, landing at a cool number 35. And on the R&B singles chart, it reached even higher, peaking at number 8.Bobby Smith, the main lead singer, poured his heart into the vocals, giving the song that classic Motown vibe we all adore. So, if you haven’t listened to “I’ll Always Love You,” it’s definitely worth a spin! Love songs like this are what musical magic is all about!Oldies
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