About "Stop in the Name of Love"
'Stop in the Name of Love' is a famous phrase that gained widespread
recognition through the 1965 hit song by The Supremes, though the puzzle shows 'Stop Name Love' in a
visual arrangement. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this song became one of Motown's most
iconic recordings and represents a pivotal moment in American popular music history. The Smithsonian's
National Museum of American History documents how Motown music, including this song, played a significant
role in the Civil Rights era by bringing African American artists to mainstream audiences. The phrase
itself has transcended its musical origins to become a cultural reference point for the power of love to
halt destructive behavior, making it a lasting contribution to American popular culture and language.
Sources: Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame, Smithsonian
National Museum of American History.