Tommy Good collection, 1963-2006 (majority within 1963-1965)

Summary

Creator:

Good, Tommy.

Abstract:

Tommy Good was a Motown recording artist in the early 1960s. His collection includes programs from Motown concerts, one of which was signed by Stevie Wonder. It also includes audio recordings of songs he performed as well as a song written and sung by Berry Gordy for Good.

Extent:

0.1 linear feet
1 audiotape
1 optical discs (audio CD)
393 MB (online)

Language:

English

Call Number:

2012151 Aa 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by Alexa Hagen in 2016

Background

Scope and Content:

The Tommy Good collection includes programs for Motown productions including the Motor Town Revue (1964) and Americans in Harmony (1965). Sound recordings include a tape of Berry Gordy singing "Bad Bad Baby," a song he wrote for Good and a 2006 compilation CD of Good's Motown recordings with some accompanying notes. The collection has been organized into two series: Programs and Sound Recordings.

The Library has undertaken the digitization of sound recordings within this collection. The resulting audio files are available for playback only in the Bentley Library Reading Room. Links to item images and additional information are available within this finding aid. Original sound recordings are available for staff use only.

Biographical / Historical:

Tommy Good grew up in suburban Detroit and was discovered while performing at a local club with his band, Tommy Good and the Tabs. He became a recording artist on the Gordy label, a subsidiary of Motown. He released only one song, "Baby I Miss You", with the label in 1964, but recorded many others that remained unreleased until a compilation CD was produced in 2006.

Acquisition Information:

Donated by Thomas N. Good (donor no. 10826 ), in October, 2012. 10826

Processing information:

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Accruals:

No further additions to the collection are expected.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Related

Alternative Form Available:

Digitization: The Library has undertaken the digitization of a number of sound recordings within this collection. The resulting audio files are available for playback only in the Bentley Library Reading Room. Links to item images and additional information are available within this finding aid. Original sound recordings are only available for staff use.

Subjects

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Subjects:

Popular music -- United States -- 1961-1970.

Formats:

Sound recordings.

Names:

Motown Record Corporation.
Good, Tommy.
Gordy, Berry.