Stop! In the Name of Love

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About Stop! In the Name of Love

"Stop! In the Name of Love" is a 1965 song recorded by The Supremes for the Motown label. Written and produced by Motown's main production team Holland–Dozier–Holland, "Stop! In the Name of Love" held the number one position on the Billboard pop singles chart in the United States from March 27, 1965 through April 3, 1965, and reached the number-two position on the soul chart. Billboard named the song #38 on their list of 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time.


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Love Is Here, 
And, oh my darling, Now You're Gone,
Love Is Here, 
And, oh my darling, Now You're Gone,
You persuaded me to love you,
And I did, 
But instead of tenderness I found heartache instead,
Into your arms I fell, 
So unaware of the loneliness that was waiting there.
Spoken:  You closed the door of your heart and turned the key,
locked your love away from me.
 
Love Is Here, 
And, oh my darling, Now You're Gone,
You made me love you, 
And oh my darling, Now You're Gone,
You said loving you would make life beautiful 
with each passing day,
But as soon as love came into my heart, 
you turned and you walked just one way.
Spoken:  You stripped me of my dreams, 
you gave me faith, then took my hope, look at me now.
 
Look at me
See what loving you has done to me
Look at my face
See how crying has left its trace
After you made me all your own
And you left me all alone
You made your words sound so sweet
Knowing that your love I couldn't keep.
Spoken:  My heart cries out for your touch
But you're not there
 

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The Supremes

The Supremes was an American female singing group and the premier act of Motown Records during the 1960s. Originally founded as the Primettes in Detroit, Michigan, in 1959, the Supremes' repertoire included doo-wop, pop, soul, Broadway show tunes, psychedelic soul, and disco. They were the most commercially successful of Motown's acts and are, to date, America's most successful vocal group with 12 number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. Most of these hits were written and produced by Motown's main songwriting and production team, Holland–Dozier–Holland. At their peak in the mid-1960s, the Supremes rivaled the Beatles in worldwide popularity, and their success made it possible for future African American R&B and soul musicians to find mainstream succe… more »

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Written by: Brian Holland, Edward Holland, Lamont Dozier

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10 facts about this song

Band History
"Stop! In the Name of Love" was performed by the Supremes, a popular Motown group comprised of Diana Ross, Florence Ballard, and Mary Wilson.
Song Release
The song was released on February 8, 1965, as a single from their album "More Hits by The Supremes."
Chart Performance
"Stop! In the Name of Love" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Pop Singles Chart in the United States, making it the Supremes' fourth number-one hit single.
Grammy Nomination
The track was nominated for the 1966 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Rock & Roll Group Vocal Performance, illustrating its critical acclaim.
Songwriters
It was written by Motown's main songwriting team Holland–Dozier–Holland, who wrote and produced many of the Supremes' hits.
Choreography
The song is also famous for its choreography - a hand motion of a traffic cop's "stop" signal, which became one of the Supremes' most recognized stage quirks.
Song Theme
"Stop! In the Name of Love", creates a plea from a heartbroken lover who wants their partner to reconsider before leaving them. It remains one of the Supremes' most enduringly popular songs.
Cultural Impact
The song is considered a significant piece of the soundtrack of the 1960s, and in 2001, it was named one of the Songs of the Century by the Recording Industry Association of America and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "Stop! In the Name of Love" has been covered by many artists, including Joni Mitchell, The Hollies, and Nicki Minaj, demonstrating the song's enduring popularity and influence.
Inductions
In 1999, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for its historical significance in the music industry.

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