Top Ten 1963 Songs: Heat Wave (#10)
By Four Walls
@FourWalls (70149)
United States
April 21, 2023 10:22am CST
Top ten time!!! That’s right, we’re now in the “meat” of my favorite songs that turn 60 years old this year. If you wondered why some of those great songs I’ve used earlier didn’t make the top ten, just wait until you see the top ten! A great year for music, no doubt! Here we go dancing!
#10: Heat Wave - Martha and the Vandellas
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah!! And if you want it purely rocking, you can go to Linda Ronstadt’s version (which will turn 50 in a couple of years).
Now, remember, the general purpose of this countdown isn’t so much to make anyone feel old (least of all, me 
) as it is to point out the timeless nature of these great songs. And this one is indeed timeless!
We may never know what a “Vandella” is (a vehicle for the Touched By an Angel star? 
). Berry Gordy came up with the name, so ask him. But there’s no mystery about the greatness of this great, classic tune.
Heat Wave
Written by Holland/Dozier/Holland
Recorded by Martha and the Vandellas
From Heat Wave, 1963
Has high blood pressure got a hold on me:
) as it is to point out the timeless nature of these great songs. And this one is indeed timeless!
We may never know what a “Vandella” is (a vehicle for the Touched By an Angel star? ). Berry Gordy came up with the name, so ask him. But there’s no mystery about the greatness of this great, classic tune.
Heat Wave
Written by Holland/Dozier/Holland
Recorded by Martha and the Vandellas
From Heat Wave, 1963
Has high blood pressure got a hold on me:
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@LindaOHio (183932)
• United States
28 Apr 23
Another great blast from the past.
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@FourWalls (70149)
• United States
28 Apr 23
I think tomorrow‘a song is country so come back to this one quickly! 
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@FourWalls (70149)
• United States
22 Apr 23
Meh. Thanks for stopping by anyway.
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@TheHorse (221710)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Apr 23
@FourWalls In 1963 I was listening to the Kingston Trio.
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@celticeagle (169959)
• Boise, Idaho
21 Apr 23
Hate to think of those heat waves coming up. Good song.
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@celticeagle (169959)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Apr 23
@FourWalls ........Me too! No heat wave please.
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@RebeccasFarm (90738)
• Arvada, Colorado
21 Apr 23
I remember it and those women were lovely.
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@FourWalls (70149)
• United States
21 Apr 23
Indeed they were lovely, and oh how they could sing!!!!
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@RebeccasFarm (90738)
• Arvada, Colorado
21 Apr 23
@FourWalls Yes super talented.
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@RasmaSandra (81710)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Apr 23
Ah, yes, I remember this well and all those crazy lying like a hot dog on the beach years,
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@FourWalls (70149)
• United States
22 Apr 23
It’s amazing how these songs seem to scream “fun summer time,” isn’t it!
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@dgobucks226 (35879)
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6 May 23
Two great versions to choose from, Martha and the Vandella's and Linda's. 
Motown vs Rock n' Roll. No coin flip here, I like em' both 
Turn up the Heat!
Motown vs Rock n' Roll. No coin flip here, I like em' both Turn up the Heat!1 person likes this
@FourWalls (70149)
• United States
7 May 23
Definitely a two-for-one knockout! Different versions but each great in its own way!
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@Marilynda1225 (83423)
• United States
21 Apr 23
Yup! a classic for sure and a thumbs up from me 
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@FourWalls (70149)
• United States
21 Apr 23
I love old soul music like this that makes you want to tap your feet or get up and dance.
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