Marvin Gaye & Mary Wells Together 180g LP (Vinyl)

1964 Duet Album Reissued On 180g Vinyl LP!

Marvin Gaye was originally a member of The Marquees, later known as The New Moonglows under co-founder Harvey Fuqua’s 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 1964, he recorded a successful duet album with singer Mary Wells titled Together, which reached 42 on the pop album chart. The album's two-sided single, including "Once Upon a Time" and "What's the Matter With You Baby," each reached the top 20. Marvin’s next solo hit, "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)," written for him by Holland-Dozier-Holland, reached number 6 on the Hot 100 and reached the top 50 in the UK.

Features:
• 180g Vinyl

Selections:
Side One:
1. Once Upon A Time
2. Deed I Do
3. Until I Met You
4. Together
5. (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons
Side Two:
1. The Late Late Show
2. After The Lights Go Down Low
3. Squeeze Me
4. What's The Matter With You Baby
5. You Came A Long Way From St. Louis