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Martha Reeves & The Vandellas – Heat Wave
“Heat Wave” is a song written by the Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team and first recorded by Motown vocal group Martha and the Vandellas. Released as a single in July 1963, it topped the Billboard Hot R&B chart and reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
Background and composition
“Heat Wave” was one of many songs written and produced by the Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting and producing team. It was the second hit collaboration between Martha and the Vandellas and the team, with the first being “Come and Get These Memories”.
The song’s lyrics feature the song’s narrator singing about a guy who has her heart “burning with desire” and “going insane” over the feeling of his love, and asking, “is this the way love’s supposed to be?”
Recording and production
“Heat Wave” was recorded in June 1963 at Hitsville U.S.A. (Studio A) in Detroit, Michigan. The song was produced by Holland–Dozier–Holland.
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“Heat Wave” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland.
- The song was recorded in June 1963 at Hitsville U.S.A. (Studio A) in Detroit, Michigan.
- The song was produced by Holland–Dozier–Holland.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B chart and number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
- “Heat Wave” has been covered by many artists, including The Rolling Stones, Linda Ronstadt, and The Jackson 5.