The Spinners May 2026

Their first major hit was "That's What Girls Are Made For" (1961), but their biggest Motown success came with the Stevie Wonder-produced "It's A Shame" in 1970.

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In 1972, they moved to Atlantic Records and began working with producer Thom Bell . This period defined their legacy with a string of hits: Their first major hit was "That's What Girls