Inside 15 classic Motown songs
Edwin Starr, 'War'. Originally a Temptations album track, Starr cut a tougher single version in 1970. Starr always claimed the song was personal rather than political, but it was nonetheless co-opted by the anti-Vietnam war movement. Its runaway success paved the way for a more politicised, socially-aware era of Motown. Pic: Redferns
- Edwin Starr, 'War'. Originally a Temptations album track, Starr cut a tougher single version in 1970. Starr always claimed the song was personal rather than political, but it was nonetheless co-opted by the anti-Vietnam war movement. Its runaway success paved the way for a more politicised, socially-aware era of Motown. Photo: Redferns
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