Fakir sang on classics like “I Can’t Help Myself” and “Reach Out I’ll Be There.”
Motown
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She was also known for her work as a duo with her twin brother, Andraé.
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Her children formed the Motown group DeBarge.
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They had a chart-topping hit with “Please Mr. Postman.”
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He co-wrote songs including “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” and “War.”
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His hits included “Long Blond Hair” and “Honey Let’s Go (To a Rock and Roll Show).”
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The Velvelettes were known for “He Was Really Sayin’ Something.”
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He co-wrote Martha and the Vandellas “Dancing in the Street.”
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She also recorded for Stax and sang backup for Ray Charles.
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The Holland-Dozier-Holland team wrote hits like “Baby Love” and “Heat Wave.”
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