180g Vinyl Mono LP!
Marvin Gaye was originally a member of The Marquees, later known as The New Moonglows under co-founder Harvey Fuquas direction. The group recorded several sides for Chess in 1959, including the song "Mama Loocie," which was Marvin's first lead vocal recording. The group found work as session singers for established acts such as Chuck Berry, singing on the hits "Back in the U.S.A." and "Almost Grown." In 1960 the group disbanded and Marvin relocated to Detroit with Fuqua where he signed with Tri-Phi Records as a session musician. Impressed by the singer, Motown president Berry Gordy fought Fuqua on his contract with Marvin and shortly afterwards, Marvin signed with Motown subsidiary Tamla.
In 1962, he found success as co-writer of the Marvelettes hit, "Beechwood 4-5789." His first solo hit single, "Stubborn Kind of Fellow," was later released that September, reaching number 8 on the R&B chart and number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100. He reached the top 50 with the dance song, "Hitch Hike," peaking at number 30 on the Hot 100. "Pride and Joy" became his first top ten single after its release in 1963.
Features:
180g Vinyl
Mono
Selections:
Side One:
1. Stubborn Kind of Fellow
2. Pride & Joy
3. Hitch Hike
4. Get My Hands On Some Lovin'
5. Wherever I Lay My Hat
Side Two:
1. Soldier's Plea
2. It Hurt Me Too
3. Taking My Time
4. Hello There Angel
5. I'm Yours, You're Mine
Marvin Gaye was originally a member of The Marquees, later known as The New Moonglows under co-founder Harvey Fuquas direction. The group recorded several sides for Chess in 1959, including the song "Mama Loocie," which was Marvin's first lead vocal recording. The group found work as session singers for established acts such as Chuck Berry, singing on the hits "Back in the U.S.A." and "Almost Grown." In 1960 the group disbanded and Marvin relocated to Detroit with Fuqua where he signed with Tri-Phi Records as a session musician. Impressed by the singer, Motown president Berry Gordy fought Fuqua on his contract with Marvin and shortly afterwards, Marvin signed with Motown subsidiary Tamla.
In 1962, he found success as co-writer of the Marvelettes hit, "Beechwood 4-5789." His first solo hit single, "Stubborn Kind of Fellow," was later released that September, reaching number 8 on the R&B chart and number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100. He reached the top 50 with the dance song, "Hitch Hike," peaking at number 30 on the Hot 100. "Pride and Joy" became his first top ten single after its release in 1963.
Features:
180g Vinyl
Mono
Selections:
Side One:
1. Stubborn Kind of Fellow
2. Pride & Joy
3. Hitch Hike
4. Get My Hands On Some Lovin'
5. Wherever I Lay My Hat
Side Two:
1. Soldier's Plea
2. It Hurt Me Too
3. Taking My Time
4. Hello There Angel
5. I'm Yours, You're Mine
