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Yeah but Motown was one company out of many who produced records. The Funk Brothers didn't cut every single soul record ever recorded. Every single country act who's on a major label uses the same studio musicians. Even the top acts can't get their road bands on albums, nor are they particularly inclined to want to, it seems.Jerry Ziarko said:
Try looking at it this way: A producer lines up his "cast" to make what is hopefully a hit or at worst highly successful recording. There are a bunch of great session players in Nashville that have played on numerous hits. What could possibly be a reason for not wanting to use them again? Obviously the particular player has worked his or her way up to that level so not only are personal/professional realationships established, but the producer knows exactly what that person brings to the session. Face it, the Nasville music machine has become a very successful corporate business. Should X producer hire X player just because they also deserve a chance? In a perfect world maybe, but in realityJimmyM said:
The point I was making about Motown was the Funk Bros were a hit machine, pure and simple. No one ever suggested they played on every soul record made at the time. But besides the fact they worked for little pay, they made hits! Lots and lots of them!! What reason would Barry Gordy have to change that winning combination? It's true that much of todays modern county sounds similar in style and production. Until the formula appears broken, I doubt you will see much change. And as a side note, there are many acts that do play on their own sessions. Listen to any Diamond Reo disc, there is infact a difference!
