– Sam Armstrong 52: Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) (Marvin Gaye) It would go on to be covered countless times in the following decades. The Isley Brothers only recorded songs for Motown for a short time, but they made a mighty impact with this pleading Holland–Dozier–Holland gem. – Sam Armstrong 53: This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You) (The Isley Brothers) This tune, co-written by Stevie Wonder, was the group’s most successful song for Motown, reaching No. The Spinners would go off to record more for Atlantic Records, but you can understand why Motown wanted to get in on the ground floor of this talented vocal group. – Sam Armstrong 54: It’s a Shame (The Spinners) The movie for which it was written is largely forgotten today, but the song will be remembered forever. It’s a perfect marriage of two distinct and talented voices. One of the greatest duets ever, this Lionel Richie-penned tune topped the Billboard charts for nine weeks. 55: Endless Love (Lionel Richie & Diana Ross)
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