The Resistance is Dancing in the Streets

Switched on Pop

Vox Media Podcast Network

Music Interviews, Music History, Music, Music Commentary

4.6 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 12 July 2018

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Our Switched on Summer Throwback Series continues with "Dancing in the Street," the 1964 Motown hit by Martha and the Vandellas that was co-written by none other than Marvin Gaye. Over 50 years and countless covers later, we explore how this song still manages to get people off their feet and onto the streets—not just to dance, but also to raise their voices in joy, catharsis, and protest. Also, start making your own summer hits with our Switched On Summer repack on Splice at www.splice.com/onpop-pack and use promo code ONPOP for a 1 month free trial. Featuring:Martha and the Vandellas - Dancing in the StreetMarvin Gaye - Stubborn Kind of FellowThe Mamas and the Papas - Dancing in the StreetThe Grateful Dead - Dancing in the StreetVan Halen - Dancing in the StreetMick Jagger and David Bowie - Dancing in the StreetKendrick Lamar - AlrightPharrell Williams - Happy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Support for this episode comes from Remotely Curious, a podcast from Dropbox all about our
0:06.7	new world of work, whether hybrid, remote, or as Dropbox calls it, virtual first.
0:13.1	Each episode features a conversation asking tough questions, like how to navigate the
0:17.4	unwritten rules of dress, build creative partnerships, navigate hard times, and make the most of
0:22.8	every fresh start in your remote work life.
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0:33.2	Follow and listen to Remotely Curious wherever you get your podcasts.
0:51.6	Welcome to Switched on Pop I'm Musicologist Nate Sloan, and I'm a songwriter Charlie
0:57.4	Harding.
0:58.4	And Charlie, it is throwback summer.
1:01.4	And today we are throwing back to 1964.
1:07.1	Way back.
1:08.1	Way back.
1:09.1	To listen to a track from the Motown group Martha and the Van Della's, it's dancing
1:18.0	in the street.
1:19.3	And glasses on, T-shirts on, flip flops on, top down.
1:24.5	Oh my gosh.
1:31.5	I have so much that just popped up about this.
1:43.8	Wow.
1:44.8	All right.
1:45.8	All in due time, Charles.
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