I Hear a Symphony: Motown and Crossover R&B

I Hear A Symphony Opens New Territory In The Study Of Motown's Legacy, Arguing That The Music Of Motown Was Indelibly Shaped By The Ideals Of Detroit's Postwar Black Middle Class; That Motown's Creative Personnel Participated In An African-american Tradition Of Dialogism In Rhythm And Blues While Developing The Famous Motown Sound. Throughout The Book, Flory Focuses On The Central Importance Of Crossover To The Motown Story; First As A Key Concept In The Company's Efforts To Reach Across American Commercial Markets, Then As A Means To Extend Influence Internationally, And Finally As A Way To Expand The Brand Beyond Strictly Musical Products. Flory's Work Reveals The Richness Of The Motown Sound, And Equally Rich And Complex Cultural Influence Motown Still Exerts.