Come and Get These Memories: The Genius of Holland-Dozier-Holland, Motown's Incomparable Songwriters

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Eddie Holland

Come and Get These Memories

The Genius of Holland-Dozier-Holland, Motown's Incomparable Songwriters

Eddie Holland

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English

Omnibus Press
03 October 2024

Music: styles & genres; Biography: arts & entertainment; Music industry

Brothers Eddie and Brian Holland share their story for the first time, starting with growing up in Detroit raised by a single mother and their grandmother, before shining a light on their early musical careers.

By: Eddie Holland
Imprint: Omnibus Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
ISBN: 9781915841438
ISBN 10: 1915841437
Publication Date: 03 October 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

"With his brother Brian Holland, and Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland was part of Holland-Dozier-Holland, a songwriting and production team. They wrote, arranged and produced many songs that helped define the Motown sound in the 1960s. During their tenure at Motown Records from 1962 to 1967, Eddie Holland wrote the lyrics and arranged the vocals. Their most celebrated productions were singles for the Four Tops and the Supremes, including 10 of the Supremes' 12 US No. 1 singles, including ""Baby Love"", ""Stop! In the Name of Love"", and ""You Keep Me Hangin' On"". With his brother Eddie Holland, and Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland was part of Holland-Dozier-Holland, a songwriting and production team. They wrote, arranged and produced many songs that helped define the Motown sound in the 1960s. During their tenure at Motown Records from 1962 to 1967, Dozier and Brian Holland were the composers and producers for each song. Their most celebrated productions were singles for the Four Tops and the Supremes, including 10 of the Supremes' 12 US No. 1 singles, including ""Baby Love"", ""Stop! In the Name of Love"", and ""You Keep Me Hangin' On""."

Reviews for Come and Get These Memories: The Genius of Holland-Dozier-Holland, Motown's Incomparable Songwriters

"""They were it. They were America's Lennon and McCartney"" Andrew Loog Oldham ""Essential addition to the Motown bookshelf"" MOJO ""This slice of pop-music history shares an insight into what it was like to really be there"" Long Live Vinyl ""A vital piece of social and musical history"" Choice Magazine ""One of the greatest music writing and production teams in pop music history"" - Smokey Robinson"