What surprised me was, hearing that Marvin had a hand in writing it.
It surprised me initially. BUT when I heard it again, I DID HEAR MARVIN ALL ON IT. While the Temptations and Supremes were going psychedelic, the Jackson 5 brought in bubblegum soul, Gladys Knight & the Pips were going down a grittier soul direction and the Four Tops lost in the middle, Marvin brought back doo-wop to the late sixties and early seventies with this song and "The Bells". Marvin played drums and piano on both too as well as provide the "blow harmony" with the other Originals (if you hear the song real carefully) so he was all on those suckers. These were the songs to prove to Berry Gordy that he could hold his own.
What surprised me was, hearing that Marvin had a hand in writing it.
It surprised me initially. BUT when I heard it again, I DID HEAR MARVIN ALL ON IT. While the Temptations and Supremes were going psychedelic, the Jackson 5 brought in bubblegum soul, Gladys Knight & the Pips were going down a grittier soul direction and the Four Tops lost in the middle, Marvin brought back doo-wop to the late sixties and early seventies with this song and "The Bells". Marvin played drums and piano on both too as well as provide the "blow harmony" with the other Originals (if you hear the song real carefully) so he was all on those suckers. These were the songs to prove to Berry Gordy that he could hold his own.
I have been listening to this all day and the sentiment, is "ALL MARVIN". I never really paid attention to it, like that before. I am also surprised that he wrote, "Beachwood 45789".
"Love is like peeing in your pants, everyone sees it but only you feel its warmth"
It surprised me initially. BUT when I heard it again, I DID HEAR MARVIN ALL ON IT. While the Temptations and Supremes were going psychedelic, the Jackson 5 brought in bubblegum soul, Gladys Knight & the Pips were going down a grittier soul direction and the Four Tops lost in the middle, Marvin brought back doo-wop to the late sixties and early seventies with this song and "The Bells". Marvin played drums and piano on both too as well as provide the "blow harmony" with the other Originals (if you hear the song real carefully) so he was all on those suckers. These were the songs to prove to Berry Gordy that he could hold his own.
I have been listening to this all day and the sentiment, is "ALL MARVIN". I never really paid attention to it, like that before. I am also surprised that he wrote, "Beachwood 45789".
He co-wrote "Dancing in the Street" too with Mickey Stevenson and Ivy Hunter and sung on the background with the other Vandellas (Rosalind Ashford and the new member - at the time - Betty Kelly). I think he was also one of the drummers on the record too. It's easy to forget he was just as good a composer on other songs as he was on his own material later on. He also wrote (AND produced) the Miracles' "I Love You Secretly" (which came off the song "My Last Chance"). Marvin was one of Motown's early drummers too, he played on many early Marvelettes hits (including "Please Mr. Postman" and "Beechwood").
I have been listening to this all day and the sentiment, is "ALL MARVIN". I never really paid attention to it, like that before. I am also surprised that he wrote, "Beachwood 45789".
He co-wrote "Dancing in the Street" too with Mickey Stevenson and Ivy Hunter and sung on the background with the other Vandellas (Rosalind Ashford and the new member - at the time - Betty Kelly). I think he was also one of the drummers on the record too. It's easy to forget he was just as good a composer on other songs as he was on his own material later on. He also wrote (AND produced) the Miracles' "I Love You Secretly" (which came off the song "My Last Chance"). Marvin was one of Motown's early drummers too, he played on many early Marvelettes hits (including "Please Mr. Postman" and "Beechwood").
I hope to God that they movies that are being made about him, will do him justice. Also, I think I will be doing something for birthday, on THE LEDGE. I just have to put it together.
"Love is like peeing in your pants, everyone sees it but only you feel its warmth"
He co-wrote "Dancing in the Street" too with Mickey Stevenson and Ivy Hunter and sung on the background with the other Vandellas (Rosalind Ashford and the new member - at the time - Betty Kelly). I think he was also one of the drummers on the record too. It's easy to forget he was just as good a composer on other songs as he was on his own material later on. He also wrote (AND produced) the Miracles' "I Love You Secretly" (which came off the song "My Last Chance"). Marvin was one of Motown's early drummers too, he played on many early Marvelettes hits (including "Please Mr. Postman" and "Beechwood").
I hope to God that they movies that are being made about him, will do him justice. Also, I think I will be doing something for birthday, on THE LEDGE. I just have to put it together.
What surprised me was, hearing that Marvin had a hand in writing it.
It surprised me initially. BUT when I heard it again, I DID HEAR MARVIN ALL ON IT. While the Temptations and Supremes were going psychedelic, the Jackson 5 brought in bubblegum soul, Gladys Knight & the Pips were going down a grittier soul direction and the Four Tops lost in the middle, Marvin brought back doo-wop to the late sixties and early seventies with this song and "The Bells". Marvin played drums and piano on both too as well as provide the "blow harmony" with the other Originals (if you hear the song real carefully) so he was all on those suckers. These were the songs to prove to Berry Gordy that he could hold his own.
I have been listening to this all day and the sentiment, is "ALL MARVIN". I never really paid attention to it, like that before. I am also surprised that he wrote, "Beachwood 45789".
I don't know how you missed it all the other times. :lol:
I love the original (and the After 7 cover as well), but I always wished Marvin had released his own version.
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I did not know Marvin wrote this!!! I love the '69 version, had never heard the '81 version and had an appreciation for After 7's version. Marvin, Marvin, Marvin...........
I have been listening to this all day and the sentiment, is "ALL MARVIN". I never really paid attention to it, like that before. I am also surprised that he wrote, "Beachwood 45789".
I don't know how you missed it all the other times. I love the original (and the After 7 cover as well), but I always wished Marvin had released his own version.
Who knows? Maybe he did record his version but it's in the Motown archives. Remember the Originals did another Marvin composition, "You're the One" and Marvin's version was released on the "Lost Starved Heart" compilation.
shorttrini said: I don't know how you missed it all the other times. I love the original (and the After 7 cover as well), but I always wished Marvin had released his own version.
Who knows? Maybe he did record his version but it's in the Motown archives. Remember the Originals did another Marvin composition, "You're the One" and Marvin's version was released on the "Lost Starved Heart" compilation.
Yes. I remember...
"Love is like peeing in your pants, everyone sees it but only you feel its warmth"
Marvin can also be heard on these tunes as well....
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Marvin actually edited the Originals' version of JTKYS and added in the music he did for HIS version. I don't even think the Originals were recording in the same studio with Marvin when his version was recorded. The alternate version of Marvin's recording of "Satisfied" took them out.
Marvin actually edited the Originals' version of JTKYS and added in the music he did for HIS version. I don't even think the Originals were recording in the same studio with Marvin when his version was recorded. The alternate version of Marvin's recording of "Satisfied" took them out.
Marvin actually edited the Originals' version of JTKYS and added in the music he did for HIS version. I don't even think the Originals were recording in the same studio with Marvin when his version was recorded. The alternate version of Marvin's recording of "Satisfied" took them out.
Marvin has an alternate version of this tune??
Never knew that..
I take it you didn't get the 2001 deluxe issue of "Let's Get It On".
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