July, 2014 - Sylvia Moy - Margarita

Sylvia Moy

Sylvia Moy's place in Motown history is mainly behind the scenes as a writer and producer.  Moy grew up on the northeast side of Detriot with her eight brothers and sisters, performing on pots and pans to keep themselves busy and musical.  As an adult, she found her true place behind the scenes at Motown Records.  There, Moy was part of the creative team that wrote for Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye.  She was the first female to write and produce for the label and to have the title of "record producer", and one of the busiest and well-known songwriters of the time collaborating on over 250 songs.  She is credied for saving Wonder's career after he hit puberty and his voice changed convincing Berry Gordy that she could find the right songs for him.  Moy went on to write the theme songs for many television shows like Blossom, The Wonder Years, and Growing Pains and movies like It Takes Two, Mr. Holland's Opus, and Dead Presidents.  Moy earned six Grammy nominations and 20 BMI awards.  She co-founded the Center for Creative Communications, which trains young adults in the field of telecommunications and media arts.

The Drink

Margarita (straight up w/salt)

1.5 parts Tequila
.5 part Triple Sec
1 part Lime Juice

Drinkability: 4
Drunkability: 4
Taxic Diversity: 2
Accessibility: 4
Priority for Conservation: 4

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