That sound—the foundational heartbeat of 1960s and 70s soul—belonged to one man: .

This article provides a guide to everything you need to know about Standing in the Shadows of Motown : from its origins as a book and its Oscar-nominated film adaptation, to the technical legacy of Jamerson's "Funk Machine." It also addresses the question on many readers' minds: and what should you look for once you've found it?