Almanac Music: Vale – Lamont Dozier: Another music great gone

 

Lamont Dozier, one third of one of the greatest song writing and production teams ever, namely Holland, Dozier, Holland, has sadly has passed away.

 

 

Holland, Dozier, Holland were responsible for writing many hit songs for artists such as The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha and The Vandellas during the golden age of the Motown sound in the 60s and 70s providing a soundtrack to our lives growing up.

 

Great songs such as; ‘Baby Love’,  ‘Stop! In the Name of Love’, ‘Reach Out I’ll Be There’, ‘Heatwave’, ‘I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)’, ‘Band of Gold’, ‘You Can’t Hurry Love’, ‘You Keep Me Hangin’ On’, and ‘Bernadette’ are just a few of the many number hits they wrote.

 

Many versions of their songs have been recorded over the years and the following are some of my favourites.

 

‘You Keep Me Hanging’ On’ – Vanilla Fudge

 

 

‘Baby, I Need Your Lovin’ – Johnny Rivers

 

 

‘It’s The Same Old Song’ – The Four Tops

 

 

A playlist of some of the many hit songs written by Holland,Dozier,Holland

 

The Guardian paid a fitting tribute to Lamont Dozier and the creative songwriting genius of Holland,Dozier,Holland which can be read Here.

 

 

 

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