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Holland-Dozier-Holland supplied the Four Tops' breakthrough Motown hit in 1964. The museum identifies it as the beginning of their major chart run.
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1964
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Written by Holland-Dozier-Holland, continuing the success of "Where Did Our Love Go."
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Written by Holland-Dozier-Holland, continuing the group's string of hits.
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Written by Marvin Gaye, William "Mickey" Stevenson, and Ivy Jo Hunter, inspired by Detroit's summer atmosphere.
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Written and produced by Smokey Robinson, inspired by his observations of relationships.
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Written by Smokey Robinson and Bobby Rogers, inspired by playful pick-up lines.
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Written by Holland-Dozier-Holland, originally intended for The Marvelettes.
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