The following are just some of Holland-Dozier-Holland’s famous Motown songs, including smash hits from The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha and the Vandellas, and more.
The Supremes
“Where Did Our Love Go?” (1964)
Holland-Dozier-Holland wrote 10 of The Supremes’ 12 No. 1 hits. The first No. 1 was “Where Did Our Love Go?” The track topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks in 1964.
“Baby Love” (1964)
“Baby Love” ended up being the most-successful single released by The Supremes. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for four weeks in 1964.
“Come See About Me” (1964)
Closing out 1964, “Come See About Me” spent two weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
“Stop! In the Name of Love” (1965)
Following three No. 1 hits in 1964, The Supremes wasted little time scoring another No. 1. “Stop! In the Name of Love” spent two weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1965.
“Back in My Arms Again” (1965)
Three month after “Stop! In the Name of Love,” The Supremes topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart with “Back in My Arms Again” for one week in June 1965.
“I Hear a Symphony” (1965)
“I Hear a Symphony”? More like, “I hear another hit!” This gorgeous song spent one week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in Nov. 1965.
“You Can’t Hurry Love” (1966)
In Sept. 1966, The Supremes took another trip to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks with “You Can’t Hurry Love.”
“You Keep Me Hangin’ On” (1966)
Two months after the success of “You Can’t Hurry Love,” The Supremes scored another No. 1 hit with “You Keep Me Hangin’ On.” The classic song went on to be covered by Vanilla Fudge, Kim Wilde, Reba McEntire, and many other artists..
“Love Is Here and Now You’re Gone” (1967)
In March 1967, The Supremes were back on top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for one week with “Love Is Her and Now You’re Gone.”
“The Happening” (1967)
“The Happening” was the 10th and final No. 1 hit from The Supremes written by Holland-Dozier-Holland. It was No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for one week in May 1967.
“Reflections” (1967)
While “Reflections” didn’t hit No. 1, it still peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in Sept. 1967.
“In and Out of Love” (1967)
Lastly, The Supremes scored a top 10 hit with “In and Out of Love.” It peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on Dec. 9, 1967.
The Four Tops
“Baby I Need Your Loving” (1964)
The first single The Four Tops released under Motown, “Baby I Need Your Loving” just missed the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It peaked at No. 11 on Oct. 3, 1964.
“I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” (1965)
One of Motown’s most iconic songs, The Four Tops earned their first No. 1 hit with “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch).” The track spent two weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 in June 1965.
“It’s the Same Old Song” (1965)
A cheeky chord reversal take on “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch),” “It’s the Same Old Song” peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on Aug. 28, 1965.
“Reach Out I’ll Be There” (1966)
No. 1 with a bullet, this enduring classic topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks in Oct. 1966.
“Standing in the Shadows of Love” (1966)
Released in Nov. 1966, The Four Tops kicked off 1967 with “Standing in the Shadows of Love” peaking at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on Jan. 21, 1967.
“Bernadette” (1967)
The Four Tops scored their final top 10 hit with “Bernadette.” This track peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on April 8, 1967.
Martha and the Vandellas
“Heat Wave” (1963)
“Heat Wave” burned up the charts and was the first top 10 hit from Martha and the Vandellas. The track peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at No. 4 on Sept. 21, 1963.
“Quicksand” (1963)
The follow-up single to “Heat Wave,” “Quicksand” was another top 10 hit and peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at No. 8 on Jan. 4, 1964.
“Nowhere to Run” (1965)
The classic tune was yet another top 10 hit for Martha and the Vandellas. It peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on April 10, 1965.
“I’m Ready for Love” (1966)
Martha and the Vandellas scored another top 10 hit with “I’m Ready for Love,” which peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on Dec. 10, 1966.
“Jimmy Mack” (1967)
“Jimmy Mack” ended up being the sixth top 10 hit for Martha and the Vandellas. The track peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on April 15, 1967.
Marvin Gaye
“Can I Get a Witness” (1963)
“Can I Get a Witness” was one of Marvin Gaye’s early hits in his remarkable career. The track peaked on the Billboard 100 Chart at No. 22 on Dec. 28, 1963.
“How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)” (1964)
With The Andantes on backing vocals and The Funk Brothers as providing instrumentation, “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)” was Gaye’s second top 10 hit. It peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 on Jan. 30, 1965.
The Isley Brothers
“This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)” (1966)
A Motown classic, “This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You” peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on April 23, 1966.
The Miracles
“Mickey’s Monkey” (1963)
This hit performed by The Miracles peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on Sept. 21, 1963.
This story originally appeared in the February 2026 issue of Hour Detroit magazine. To read more, pick up a copy of Hour Detroit at a local retail outlet. Click here to get our digital edition.
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