Before Motown hit the big time with groups like The Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye and the Four Tops, they were trying to gain traction and a sound of their own between 1957-62. These three discs give a fascinating display of their growth as a label as well as bands and artists that were just starting to carve their own niche. There were a few big hits in these days, such as Mary Wells’ “Two Lovers” and “You Beat Me To The Punch”, Marving Gaye’s “Hitch Hike” (which the Rolling Stones covered), and “Shop Around” by The Miracles. There are also a few one hit wonders such as The Contours with “Do You Love Me” and “Beechwood 4-5789” by The Marvellettes. Early singles by “Little” Stevie Wonder include a pre-“Fingertips” “I Call It P retty Music..” and The Temptations are doo woppy on “Dream Come True” (did they have their dance steps down yet?). Smokey Robinson and Diana Ross hadn’t stepped out in front of their bands yet, so they are simply lead voices on “You Really Got A Hold On Me” and “Let Me Go The Right Way” respectively. The sound of young America at its youth.