What Motown group sang 'Stop! In the Name of Love'?

The Motown group that sang “Stop! In the Name of Love” was the Supremes.

The Supremes recorded the song in January 1965 for Motown, with lead vocals by Diana Ross and backing vocals from Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, and the Andantes. Motown’s celebrated songwriting and production team Holland–Dozier–Holland wrote and produced the track.

Released as a single on February 8, 1965, the song became one of the Supremes’ signature hits. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and was later included on the album More Hits by the Supremes. The recording’s instantly recognizable choreography featured one hand on the hip and the other extended in a “stop” gesture.

The Supremes are easy to confuse with other Motown vocal groups, including the Marvelettes and the Four Tops. However, “Stop! In the Name of Love” is specifically a Supremes recording, with Ross’s lead vocal helping define its dramatic, urgent sound.