Stop! In The Name Of Love
“Stop! In The Name Of Love” is a song written and produced by the Motown songwriting team Holland–Dozier–Holland. It was recorded by The Supremes in 1965 and released as the second single from their album More Hits by The Supremes. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number two on the UK Singles Chart. It also won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary (R&R) Performance by a Vocal Group in 1966.
Background and composition
“Stop! In The Name Of Love” was written by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland. The song was inspired by Dozier’s own experiences with love and heartbreak. He wrote the song after he got into an argument with his girlfriend. In the heat of the moment, he said, “Stop! In the name of love, before you break my heart.”
The Supremes recorded “Stop! In The Name Of Love” in January 1965. The song was produced by Holland–Dozier–Holland. The recording features Mary Wilson’s lead vocals with Diana Ross and Barbara Martin on backing vocals. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
“Stop! In The Name Of Love” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
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Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was inspired by Dozier’s own experiences with love and heartbreak.
- The song’s lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and they speak to the universal experience of heartbreak.
- “Stop! In The Name Of Love” has been used in a number of films and television shows, including “The Big Chill” and “The Sopranos.”
- The song has been covered by many artists, including Dusty Springfield, Marvin Gaye, and The Beatles.