The story of holland dozier holland kindle edition by thompson, dave, holland, brian, holland, edward. This is a list of songs written by brian holland, lamont dozier, and eddie holland. Cd tracks 17 to 24 and cd 14 tracks 14 to 23 contain hollanddozierholland acetates, test pressings and remixes. List of songs written by holland, dozier and holland. Come and get these memories by brian holland, eddie. And theres a story or, rather, stories to every one of them. How sweet it is to be loved by you holland dozier holland. Lamont dozier, with the holland brothers, wrote an astonishing 28 motown hits. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The genius of holland dozier holland, coauthored by eddie holland and brian holland with dave thompson, will be available from amazon u. Holland dozier holland the complete 45s collection 2014.
Sep 12, 2019 the story of motown songwriting team holland dozier holland. Together with lamont dozier, the hollands formed the legendary hollanddozierholland hdh, the crack songwritingproduction team whose songs for the likes of the supremes, martha. Dozier details the tumult in his book, including the trios launching of their own invictus and hot wax labels in detroit. A songwriters reflections on music, motown and the mystery of the muse details rise and fall of hollanddozierholland. Hollanddozierholland is a songwriting and production team made up of lamont dozier and brothers brian holland and edward holland, jr they are considered to be one of the greatest songwriting.
Eddie holland is quick to say that he really didnt want to do a book, despite a career during which he, brother brian holland and partner lamont dozier churned out a string of motowns era. The story of holland dozier holland, motowns incom come and get these memories. This day in music books come and get these memories. Dec 03, 2019 eddie holland is quick to say that he really didnt want to do a book, despite a career during which he, brother brian holland and partner lamont dozier churned out a string of motowns era. Old melodies holland dozier holland the complete 45. It was an honor to do this interview with all three members of hollanddozierholland aka hdh. Holland dozier holland the complete 45s collection. Hollanddozierholland composed over 200 songs, including many of the biggest hits of the 60s golden era of soul. Heres a song by request by one of our faitful viewers hope you enjoy. Dozier even notes that in reading the hollands book. Synopsis as the creative force behind berry gordy jr. Hollanddozierholland hollanddozierholland on allmusic. Oct 17, 2019 together with lamont dozier, the hollands formed the legendary holland dozier holland hdh, the crack songwritingproduction team whose songs for the likes of the supremes, martha and the.
Lamont dozier book provides rare insight into motown. Mar 11, 2014 how sweet it is to be loved by you is a 1964 song written by the motown songwriting team of hollanddozierholland and first recorded by american soul singer, marvin gaye. If you dont write a book, someone else will, and theyre not. He tells eddi fiegel how the women in his life inspired such classics. Get the best deals for holland dozier holland signed at. Dec 03, 2019 eddie holland is quick to say that he really didnt want to do a book, despite a career during which he, brother brian holland and partner lamont dozier churned out a string of motowns eradefining hits, 15 of which topped the billboard hot 100. Holland is part of the famed hollanddozierholland songwriting team that defined the motown sound and included brother brian holland and lamont dozier. Lamont dozier had been singing with such groups as the romeos and the voice masters in the late 1950s and as a soloist under the name lamont anthony. Mar 02, 2020 holland dozier holland, american production and songwriting team credited with largely shaping the sound of motown records in the 1960s.
When gorman was replaced by eddie holland, the soontobecomefamous hollanddozierholland team was born. Old melodies holland dozier holland the complete 45s. A songwriters reflections on music, motown and the mystery of the muse is autographed on a bookplate by lamont dozier. In many ways, they defined what we know as the motown sound of the 1960s. Motowns true visionaries the brothers brian and eddie holland and their friend lamont dozier created the motown sound, and an unusual sort of love song. List of songs written by holland, dozier and holland wikipedia.
The following summaries are based on mixes from the uk 2on1 cd reissue more hits by the supremesthe supremes sing hollanddozierholland, released in 2000. On june 15, in anticipation of the upcoming 60th anniversary of motown and inspired by the albums own recent 51st anniversary, motownume released a 2cd expanded edition of the supremes 10th studio album, the supremes sing hollanddozierholland. Complete song listing of holland dozier holland on hollanddozierholland songs list covid19. This ones a must for soulful detroit members hollanddozier holland. The complete 45s collection invictus hot wax music merchant 2014 marks the 45th anniversary of the launch of the invictus, hot wax and music merchant labels the trio of labels that brian holland, lamont dozier and eddie holland launched following their acrimonious split from berry gordys motown empire.
Brian holland, edward holland, and lamont dozier, known as hollanddozierholland or hdh, were the greatest songwriting team in american pop music history. Hollanddozierholland, american production and songwriting team credited with largely shaping the sound of motown records in the 1960s. Dec 16, 2019 at motown and beyond, its never been the same old song for brian holland, eddie holland and lamont dozier. There, the groups momentum eventually slowed, and dozier outlines his. Hollanddozierholland american songwriting team britannica. The laundry list of hollanddozierholland hits seems endless. Utilizing an excellent team of session musicians the funk brothers and sophisticated studio equipment, holland dozier holland wrote and produced over twenty five top ten hits that were popular with black and white audiences and put motowns brand of soul. Cd tracks 17 to 24 and cd 14 tracks 14 to 23 contain holland dozier holland acetates, test pressings and remixes. The supremes sing hollanddozierholland 1967 the diana. In most cases the original recordings were for motown, for whom the three were contracted until 1968. Motowns writers brian holland, lamont dozier and edward holland wrote many early motown hits, and helped turn the company into a powerhouse. Good book the 8th day i cant find myself chairmen of the board through the. During their tenure at motown records from 1962 to 1967, dozier and brian holland were the composers and producers for each song, and eddie holland wrote the lyrics and.
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Both books delve into untold and undertold aspects of the three mens lives and careers. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from holland dozier holland at the discogs marketplace. Books for all ages new members save 20% off jigsaw. The new play featuring ruth copeland the music box 03. Holland dozier holland productions 22148 sherman way canoga. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Brian holland, edward holland, and lamont dozier, known as hollanddozierholland or hdh, were the greatest songwriting team in american. Holland, dozier, holland the complete 45s collection. Explore releases from holland dozier holland at discogs.
Motown songwriters hollanddozierholland tell their stories. Dozier was a member of holland dozier holland, the songwriting and production team responsible for much of the motown sound and numerous hit records by artists such as martha and the vandellas, the supremes, the four tops, and the isley brothers. The wildly successful songwritingproducing team of lamont dozier and brothers brian and eddie holland. The world will agree that brian holland, lamont dozier and eddie holland were an integral part of berry gordys motown. The story of holland dozier holland, motowns incom. When holland dozier holland came together, they helped transform motown records from a local soul label into a worldwide hit factory, home to. Hollanddozierholland lyrics, songs, and albums genius. Lamont dozier and brian holland formed a songwriting team at motown with freddie gorman. The trio wrote, arranged and produced many songs that helped define the motown sound in the 1960s. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a. Dozier, the hollands formed the legendary hollanddozierholland. New book come and get these memories soulful detroit.
The story of holland dozier holland, motowns incomparable songwriters by brian holland, eddie holland, dave thompson isbn. Invictus, hot wax, music merchant 19691977 holland dozier holland on allmusic 2014 as their contracts with motown came to a close in. Holland dozier holland the complete 45s collection 19681977 as their contracts with motown came to a close in 1967 and 1968, the songwriting and production trio of brian holland, lamont dozier, and eddie holland, jr. The page gives great insight into the stories behind the songs and productions holland dozier hollan. Postman for the motown subsidiary tamla in 1961, brian holland formed a songwriting and production team with his brother eddie and freddy gorman, which signed. Motown hitmaker eddie holland on come and get these memories.
Eddie holland is quick to say that he really didnt want to do a book. How sweet it is to be loved by you is a 1964 song written by the motown songwriting team of holland dozier holland and first recorded by american soul singer, marvin gaye. Dec 14, 2019 brian and eddie talk about songwriting, berry gordy, getting signed for motown, lamont dozier, the supremes and the book the genius of hollanddozierholland. Brian holland, edward holland, and lamont dozier, known as. Grove music online, august 28, 2018 holland, dozier, and holland. The holland dozier holland moniker is as synonymous with motowns success as berry gordy jr. Hollanddozierholland was a songwriting and production team made up of lamont. After cowriting and producing the marvelettes single please mr.
A songwriters reflections on music, motown and the mystery of the muse details rise and fall of holland dozier holland. In the name of love to how sweet it is to be loved by you, they were the songwriting. Hollanddozierholland news newspapers books scholar jstor april 20 learn how and when to remove this template. Nice book of the holland s career, i like especially when they talk about the supremes. Holland dozier holland composed over 200 songs, including many of the biggest hits of the 60s golden era of soul.
Eddie holland, center, formed a songwriting team with lamont dozier, left, and brian holland that wrote, arranged and produced many songs that helped define the motown sound in the 1960s. Supremes hollanddozierholland expanded edition best. They continued to have success after establishing the invictus and hot wax labels, in some cases using the writing pseudonym edyth wayne in various spellings the article also lists songs written by any of. Hollanddozierholland interview writing the motown hits.
Motown songwriters hollanddozierholland tell their. This song is the musical equivalent of pure adrenaline, a rush of energy and excitement thats heady and exhilarating. Seventy of the songs they wrote reached the billboard top 40, with 15 of these reaching no. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from hollanddozierholland at the discogs marketplace. Brian and eddie talk about songwriting, berry gordy, getting signed for motown, lamont dozier, the supremes and the book the genius of holland dozier holland. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. It was an honor to do this interview with all three members of holland dozier holland aka hdh. Motown songwriters hollanddozierholland tell their stories in. Holland dozier holland was motown records premier songwriting production team responsible for the motown sound. I really didnt want to do a book, eddie holland says by phone. Explore releases from hollanddozierholland at discogs. Hollanddozierholland was a songwriting and production team made up of lamont dozier and brothers brian and eddie holland.
Come and get these memories this day in music books. Holland dozier holland was a songwriting and production team made up of lamont dozier and brothers brian and eddie holland. A hall of fame songwriting and production trio, this allstar lineup paired brothers brian and eddie holland with lamont dozier. Aug, 2009 for the first time in four decades, the platinum production team holland dozier holland gathers in a studio to revisit their raw motown tracks. The story of hollanddozierholland, motowns incomparable songwriters by brian holland, eddie holland, dave thompson isbn. Dave thompson is the author of over 150 books, including cowritten memoirs with new york doll, sylvain sylvain, motown legends brian and eddie holland. This hardcover edition of lamont dozier s how sweet it is. Holland dozier holland productions 22148 sherman way. Produced by brian holland and lamont dozier, marvin gaye released the song as a single in september 1964. Available in hardback 10th october 2019 brian holland, edward holland, and lamont dozier, known as holland dozier holland or hdh, were the greatest songwriting team in american pop music history. Hollanddozierholland was a songwriting and production team made up of lamont dozier. Berry gordy put the three together in the early 60s, after it became evident that eddie holland wasnt going to last as a solo act. The supremes sing holland dozier holland, originally released in january 1967, was inspired by the production team of brian holland and lamont dozier and lyricist edward holland jr.