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Holland-Dozier-Holland

They Write the Songs Series 2
Episode 10 of 10

Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland are one of the greatest pop songwriting teams of all time. Barry Manilow looks at their contribution to Motown.

The writing team who formed the Motown sound, Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland are considered to be one of the greatest in pop music. Not only did they produce countless hit records for the likes of The Supremes and The Marvelettes, but their work also marks the emergence of 'the track' as being the dominant influence in songwriting and record production - even over lyric or melody writing. In this, the last of the series, Barry Manilow celebrates their contribution and reflects on the development of songwriting over eighty years ...

57 minutes

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Tue 9 Sep 2014 23:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Four Tops

    It's The Same Old Song

    • The Ultimate Collection.
    • MOTOWN.
    • 530-825-2.

  • Martha Reeves and the Vandellas

    (Love Is Like A) Heatwave

    • The Ultimate Collection.
    • MOTOWN.
    • 530 858-2.

  • The Supremes

    You Can't Hurry Love

    • The Ultimate Collection.
    • MOTOWN.
    • 530-827-2.

  • The Supremes

    You Can't Hurry Love

    • The Ultimate Collection.
    • MOTOWN.
    • 530-827-2.

  • Martha Reeves and the Vandellas

    Dancing In The Street

    • Motown: The Ultimate Hits Collection.
    • MOTOWN.
    • 530-465-2.

  • The Supremes

    Where Did Our Love Go

    • The Ultimate Collection.
    • MOTOWN.
    • 530-827-2.

  • The Supremes

    Baby Love

    • Motown: The Ultimate Hits Collection.
    • MOTOWN.
    • 530-465-2.

  • Lady Flash

    Nowhere To Run

  • James Taylor

    How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)

    • James Taylor Greatest Hits.
    • WARNER.
    • 7599-27336 2.

  • The Supremes

    I Hear A Symphony

    • The Ultimate Collection.
    • MOTOWN.
    • 530-827-2.

  • Four Tops

    Reach Out I'll Be There

    • Ultimate Collection.
    • MOTOWN.
    • 530 825-2.

  • Four Tops

    I Can't Help Myself

    • Motown Forever.
    • MOTOWN.
    • 530 849-2.

  • Lulu

    Baby I Need Your Loving

    • A Little Soul In Your Heart.
    • Universal Music.
    • Universal-1.

  • The Supremes

    You Keep Me Hangin' On

    • 40 Motown Hits.
    • POLYGRAM TV.
    • 530-9632.

  • Rod Stewart

    This Old Heart Of Mine

    • Atlantic Crossing.
    • WARNER.
    • 256-151.

Broadcasts

  • Thu 7 Mar 2013 22:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2
  • Tue 9 Sep 2014 23:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2