Heat Wave - Martha & The Vandellas
Song Lyrics / Chart History / Artist Information

  • Written by brothers Brian and Edward Holland, who, along with Lamont Dozier turned out dozens of hits for Motown as Holland - Dozier - Holland and were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 1990
  • The song was originally performed by Martha and The Vandellas and was a # 4 Top 40 hit for them in 1963
  • Remade in 1975 by Linda Ronstadt, this version hit # 5 on the Top 40 charts

Other songs by Linda Ronstadt performed by Oracle:


Song Lyrics - Heat Wave

Whenever I'm with him, somethin' inside
Starts to burnin', and I'm filled with desire.
Could it be a devil in me or is this the way love's supposed to be?

It's like a heat wave,
Burnin' in my heart,
I can't keep from cryin',
It's tearin' me apart.

Whenever he calls my name, sounds slow, sweet and plain,
Right here, right there, I feel the burnin' flame.
Has high blood pressure got a hold on me?
Or is this the way love's supposed to be?

It's like a heat wave,
Burnin' in my heart,
I can't keep from cryin',
It's tearin' me apart.

(INSTRUMENTAL)

Sometimes I stare into space, tears all over my face,
I can't explain it, don't understand it,
I ain't never felt like this before.
Now that funny feeling has me amazed,
Don't know what to do my heads in a haze

It's like a heat wave. Yea yea yea yea, oh oh oh.


Note that the lyrics posted here are those as interpreted and performed by The Oracle Band. In a few cases we have taken some liberties with the lyrics to make them more appropriate for tasteful gatherings. Their use here is intended as an aid for people in selecting music for their wedding reception or private party, and may not be reproduced for any commercial, for-profit use.

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