11. Jr. Walker & The All-Stars - Shotgun; 2:59

Junior Walker, born Autry DeWalt Jr. in Arkansas, was known for his distinctive saxophone style and rowdy vocals. This group’s 1965 hit, Shotgun, offered a different sound to Motown. This track has a soul and funk feel to it and features a bluesy, gritty sound. Shotgun was this groups first and signature hit and was written by Junior Walker. It reached #1 on the pop charts and #4 on the R&B charts. The rest of the group consisted of drummer James Graves, guitarist Willie Woods, and keyboardist Vic Thomas. In addition to the unique sound, this group also differed from other Motown groups because they had their own band. How Sweet It Is and Come See About Me are the groups other two big hits.