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The first two ABC singles were "Let's Break Up for a While" and "Thank You for Loving Me", but the group did not return to the charts until 1965's "Gotta Have Your Love", peaking at #33 on the R&B Singles chart and #77 on the Hot 100. The single's backing vocalists were
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