While The Marvellos (not to be confused with Chicago group The Marvelows/ who renamed themselves the Mighty Marvelows to avoid confusion with the Marvellos) were a Los Angeles group, they concoct such a Motor-City like sound on this record that one would be excused to automatically assume this is a Detroit record.
From the Marv Tarplin-like guitar line at the intro, to the lovely vibraphone and the stomping beat, this is one of the finest "Motown West" records cut during the golden era. The Marvellos themselves were made up of a group of singers whose voices blended so well in harmony, special mention to be made of the strong and clear tenor lead and the group's excellent bass singer.
A sweet thing indeed, and guaranteed to put a smile on your face while you clap along.
from 1966...
THE MARVELLOS - YOU'RE SUCH A SWEET THING
3 comments:
What's the betting the Tarplin-esque guitar is in fact by Willie Hutchison aka Willie Hutch, writer of the song and a future Motown name himself?
Looks like this was Kate's record....
Here's a link to the B-side http://morrisdancing29.blogspot.com/2011/08/vinyl-adventures-2.html every bit as good as the A-side...enjoy
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