Come and Get These Memories: The Genius of Holland-Dozier-Holland, Motown's Incomparable Songwriters

Eddie and Brian Holland, brothers and songwriting and production dream team behind Motown Records' success in the mid-Sixties, share their story in this autobiography. They grew up in Detroit, started out as solo singers, and partnered with Lamont Dozier and Berry Gordy to transform Motown into a worldwide hit factory. They left Motown in 1968 and continued their successes at new labels. The book offers honest and open accounts of their personal and professional lives and provides a revealing slice of pop-music history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 17 June 2021
Publisher: Omnibus Press

In the mid-1960s, Holland Dozier Holland was the creative force behind Berry Gordy Jr.'s Motown Records, and their songwriting and production prowess 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 captivating autobiography, brothers Eddie and Brian Holland share their story for the first time, beginning with their upbringing in Detroit, raised by a single mother and their grandmother. They then delve into their early musical careers, highlighting their partnership with Berry Gordy and the formation of Holland Dozier Holland.

When Holland Dozier Holland came together, they transformed 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.

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. They provide candid insights into their creative process, the challenges they faced, and the relationships they built with their collaborators. The book also sheds light on the social and cultural landscape of the 1960s, which played a significant role in shaping the music and the lives of the Holland brothers.

Overall, Come and Get These Memories is a must-read for music enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes story of one of the most influential musical groups of all time.

Weight: 394g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913172411