S.O.D. "Heat Wave" by Martha and the Vandellas

6/6/2015      Aside from the Vandellas' 1963 release, Linda Ronstadt and Phil Collins also didn't notable versions with Ronstadt's acquiring the most popularity and greatest chart success.  The songwriting team of Holland – Dozier – Holland composed the tune along with many others favorites during their tenure with Motown 1962–1967, and are responsible for helping to define the Motown sound. They have been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Soul Music Hall of Fame.  

     Martha and the Vandellas had a string of hit singles, more than 20, including "Dancing in the Street" which was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and placed on Rolling Stones list of the 500 songs that helped shape Rock and Roll.  The group themselves we're given the Pioneer Award by the Rhythm and Blues Foundation, have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.  

     To avoid making this SOD too long, I'll mention that Linda Ronstadt has made numerous Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum albums.  We'll do another tune for her at a later date because she deserves her own spot.