The group’s hit “He Was Really Saying Something” was covered by the British group Bananarama, and the Velvelettes were cited by singer Amy Winehouse as a major influence.
Happy Birthday to Motown songwriter Eddie Holland, who turns 83 on Sunday (October 30th)!!! Holland, his younger brother Brian Holland, and Lamont Dozier better known as "Holland-Dozier-Holland" are responsible for writing and producing such Motown classics as Marvin Gaye's "How Sweet It Is"; the Four Tops' "Baby I Need Your Loving," "Standing In The Shadows Of Love," "Bernadette," "It's The Same Old Song," "I Can't Help Myself," and "Reach Out (I'll Be There)"; Martha & the Vandellas' "Nowhere To Run," "Heatwave" and "Jimmy Mack"; and the Supremes' Number One hits "Where Did Our Love Go," "Baby Love," "Stop! In The Name Of Love," "Come See About Me," "Back In My Arms Again," "I Hear A Symphony," "You Can't Hurry Love," "You Keep Me Hangin' On,&quo
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