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Brenda Holloway (born June 26, 1946) is an American soul singer who was a recording artist for Motown Records during the 1960s. Her best-known recordings are the hits "Every Little Bit Hurts", "When I'm Gone", and "You've Made Me So Very Happy".
Jul 31, 2021 · Brenda Holloway "Every Little Bit Hurts" was released as a single in 1964 on Tamla Records and was a Top 25 Billboard Hot 100 hit for Motown Records, peaking at #13.
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Born in Atascadero, California, June 21, 1946 and raised in the Watts projects of Los Angeles, Brenda Holloway is blessed with classical music grounding, model-like beauty, and a voice with a dynamic range and soul depth, attributes that persuade Berry Gordy to snap her up as a 17-year old starlet.
Feb 12, 2020 · Learn about Brenda Holloway, the singer who made history as Motown's first West Coast artist and recorded classics like 'Every Little Bit Hurts' and 'You've Made Me So Very Happy'. Explore her career, influences and legacy in this article and listen to her songs.
May 21, 2018 · Brenda Holloway was a California teen who recorded for Motown in the 1960s and wrote some of her own songs. She was the first West Coast act signed by Motown and opened for the Beatles in 1965.
Jan 11, 2024 · This mix features the very best Motown tracks by Brenda Holloway recorded during the 1960's.
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In just five years, her career exploded, and she became an international star. However, in 1969, Brenda made the decision to leave Motown, retire from the music industry for a short time, and return to her home in California.
