Come and Get These Memories
The Genius of Holland-Dozier-Holland, Motown's Incomparable Songwriters
(Author) Eddie HollandAs the creative force behind Berry Gordy Jr.'s Motown Records in the mid-Sixties, a writing credit from Holland Dozier Holland was virtually a guarantee of chart success. From 'Stop! In The Name Of Love' to 'How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You', they were the songwriting and production dream team responsible for some of the greatest songs of the twentieth century. In this compelling autobiography, brothers Eddie and Brian Holland share their story for the first time, starting with growing up in Detroit raised by a single mother and their grandmother, before shining a light on their early musical careers. A gifted lyricist, Eddie started out as a solo singer with Berry Gordy as his manager before partnering up with Brian and Lamont Dozier, both talented arrangers and producers. When Holland Dozier Holland came together, they helped transform Motown Records from a local soul label into a worldwide hit factory, home to international superstars such as Marvin Gaye, Martha & The Vandellas, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The Miracles, The Four Tops and The Isley Brothers. After an awe-inspiring tenure they left Motown in 1968, continuing their successes at new labels and with new collaborators for years to come. Featuring honest and open first-hand accounts, Come and Get These Memories is more than just a behind-the-scenes look at Motown Records at its peak: Eddie and Brian set the record straight on both their personal and professional lives and offer a revealing slice of pop-music history.
Eddie Holland
Eddie Holland is an American songwriter and record producer best known for his work as part of the songwriting and production team Holland–Dozier–Holland. Alongside Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland, Eddie Holland wrote and produced numerous hit songs for Motown artists in the 1960s, including "Heat Wave" by Martha and the Vandellas and "You Can't Hurry Love" by The Supremes. Their distinctive style of catchy melodies, tight harmonies, and soulful lyrics helped shape the sound of Motown and influence the development of popular music. Eddie Holland's contributions to the music industry have left a lasting impact on the genre of Motown and continue to be celebrated today.