Standing in the Shadows of Love

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Written by: Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland
Produced by: Brian Holland, Dozier
Released: Dec. '66 on Motown
Charts: 10 weeks
Top spot: No. 6

Like so many Motown hits, "Standing" features the bass of James Jamerson, possibly rock & roll's most influential bassman. He was such a monster on his instrument, his fellow Motown musicians called him "Igor"; Marvin Gaye called him a genius.

Appears on: The Ultimate Collection (Motown)

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