Eddie Holland

For other people named Edward Holland, see Edward Holland (disambiguation).
Eddie Holland
Born (1939-10-30) October 30, 1939
Detroit, Michigan
United States
Genres Rhythm and blues, funk, soul
Occupation(s) Producer, arranger, singer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1960s–present
Labels Motown, Invictus, Hallmark Records
Associated acts Holland–Dozier–Holland
External video
Oral History, Eddie Holland talks about the pressures of songwriting. Interview date May 12, 2004, NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Oral History Library
External video
Oral History, Eddie Holland shares moments of his life story and career. Interview date May 12, 2004, NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Oral History Library

Edward "Eddie" Holland Jr. (born October 30, 1939) is an American singer, songwriter and record producer.

Holland was born in Detroit, Michigan. Although he was an early Motown artist who recorded minor hit singles such as "Jamie",[1] he started working behind the scenes due to stage fright. He was a member of Holland–Dozier–Holland, the songwriting and production team responsible for much of the Motown Sound and hit records by Martha and the Vandellas, The Supremes, The Four Tops, and The Isley Brothers, among others. He has written or co-written 80 hits in the UK and 143 in the US charts.[2]

Holland served as the team's lyricist, and also worked with producer Norman Whitfield on lyrics for the songs he produced for the Marvelettes and the Temptations, like "Too Many Fish in the Sea" and "Beauty's Only Skin Deep".

Holland also composed songs for the First Wives Club musical.[3]

Singles (as a recording artist)

All singles on Motown, unless noted. All of Holland's Mercury and United Artists singles were produced by Motown founder Berry Gordy, but leased to these other record labels for national distribution.

References

  1. ↑ Wynn, Ron. "Biography: Eddie Holland". AMG. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
  2. ↑ Amazon.com
  3. ↑ Oxman, Steven (March 12, 2015). "Pre-Broadway Review: ‘First Wives Club,’ The Musical". Variety.


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