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Universal is planning to repromote its soundtrack to the Standing in the Shadows of Motown movie when it receives its UK cinema release this summer. (News).

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Universal is planning to repromote its soundtrack to the Standing In The Shadows Of Motown movie when it receives its UK cinema release this summer. The film tells the story of Motown's legendary--but widely overlooked--in-house band of musicians the Funk Brothers, who played on many of its biggest hits, including My Girl, What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted, Dancing In The Street, Tears Of A Clown, Stop! In The Name Of Love and Uptight. The film also features highlights from a reunion concert ...

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