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What happened during motown major hit years?
Following their signing to Motown's Gordy imprint in 1962, the Vandellas struck gold with their second release, the first composition and production from the famed writing team.
What happened after that?
It became the Vandellas' first Top 40 recording, reaching number twenty-nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaking at number six on the R&B chart.
Can you tell me how long did it stay on the charts?
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What were some of their major hits?
Their second hit, "Heat Wave", became a phenomenal record for the group.

Question: Were they popular among a lot of people?
Self-contained rewrite: Were Martha and the Vandellas popular among a lot of people?