Stop! In the Name of Love
The Supremes
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Stop! In the name of love Before you break my heart Baby, baby I'm aware of where you go Each time you leave my door I watch you walk down the street Knowing your other love you'll meet But this time before you run to her Leaving me alone and hurt (Think it over) After I've been good to you (Think it over) After I've been sweet to you Stop! In the name of love Before you break my heart Stop! In the name of love Before you break my heart Think it over Think it over I've known of your Your secluded nights I've even seen her Maybe once or twice But is her sweet expression Worth more than my love and affection But this time before you leave my arms And rush off to her charms (Think it over) Haven't I been good to you (Think it over) Haven't I been sweet to you Stop! In the name of love Before you break my heart Stop! In the name of love Before you break my heart Think it over Think it over I've tried so hard, hard to be patient Hoping you'd stop this infatuation But each time you are together I'm so afraid I'll be losing you forever Stop! In the name of love Before you break my heart Stop! In the name of love Before you break my heart Stop! In the name of love
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Written by: Brian Holland, Edward Holland, Lamont Dozier
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released on February 8, 1965, as a single from their album "More Hits by The Supremes."
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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.
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Grammy NominationThe track was nominated for the 1966 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Rock & Roll Group Vocal Performance, illustrating its critical acclaim.
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SongwritersIt was written by Motown's main songwriting team Holland–Dozier–Holland, who wrote and produced many of the Supremes' hits.
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ChoreographyThe 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.
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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.
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Cultural ImpactThe 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.
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Cover VersionsOver 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.
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InductionsIn 1999, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for its historical significance in the music industry.
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