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"Heat Wave" is a 1963 song written by the Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team. It was first made popular by the Motown vocal group Martha and the Vandellas. Released as a 45 rpm single on July 9, 1963, on the Motown subsidiary Gordy label, it hit number one on the Billboard Hot R&B chart—where it stayed for four weeks—and peaking at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- June 20, 1963
- "A Love Like Yours (Don't Come Knocking Everyday)"
- July 9, 1963
- Hitsville U.S.A. (Studio A)
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Heat Wave is the second studio album released by American Motown girl group Martha and the Vandellas. Released in 1963 on Motown 's Gordy imprint, intended to capitalize on the success of the title track, which rose to number four on the pop singles chart and number one on the R&B singles chart. The album was produced by Holland–Dozier ...
- 1963
- Soul
- September 30, 1963
Jul 10, 2023 · On July 10, Motown’s Gordy label released “Heat Wave” and watched it become the second R&B hit for Martha & the Vandellas, their first No.1 on that chart and their pop breakthrough. The ...
