William "Mickey" Stevenson, Motown's First A&R Man

"Mickey" Stevenson, Mowton's A&R {Artists and Repertoire} man.  Mickey is the man with a smile that lights up a room, that is responible for the makings of the greats in Motown with Smokey Robinson.  "Mickey"was not only the A&R Man, he is also a writer and to add to his talents he is a singer as well.  He wrote hit songs Dancing in the streets hat was co-wrote by Marvin Gaye and Hunter. He also wrote hit songs with Marvin Gaye, including Marvin Gaye's hits “Stubborn Kind of Fellow,” “Hitch Hike,” “Pride and Joy,” and his duet with Kim Weston, “It Takes Two.” Stevenson also co-wrote the hits “Ask the Lonely” for the Four Tops, “Beechwood 4-5789” for the Marvelettes, “My Baby Loves Me” "Mickey" has written  his recently published  book titled ‘Motown's First A &R Man Presents The A & R Man,’  "Mickey"  Stevenson offers some straight-no-chaser revelations about his Motown experience - shining light on the love, hate and heartbreak embraced and endured by himself and other unsung heroes of Hitsville.    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/o-ye-drybones-feb-2019-jan-2025--6507110/support.