Marv Johnson - The Story 1958-1961 (2025) [Official Digital Download]

Marv Johnson was one of the first artists to work with the young songwriter Berry Gordy, well before he founded Motown Records. Born and raised in Detroit, he aspired to be a performer. At a performance at a state fair, Berry Gordy noticed Marv and quickly introduced him to his partner Smokey Robinson, who shared their dream of making it big in the music industry. After Berry Gordy secured an $800 loan from his family’s savings club, Marv recorded his first single “Come To Me” at United Sound System Recording Studios in Detroit. “Come To Me” was the first song released on the Tamla label in 1959 and peaked at #6 on the US R&B charts. In 1960, he released his first album Marvelous Marv Johnson.

1961 was one of the biggest years of Marv’s career. He would release his single “You Got What It Takes” which would peak at #2 on the US R&B charts and reach #7 on the UK charts. That same year, he performed “Oh Mary” in the movie Teenage Millionaire, making him the first Motown artist to appear in any film. By the end of the year, however, he would sign to the United Artists label. He remained with that label until 1966 when he would sign again with Motown and remain until 1973.

TRACKLIST

1. Marv Johnson - September in the Rain (Remastered)
2. Marv Johnson - You Got What It Takes (Remastered)
3. Marv Johnson - Summertime (Remastered)
4. Marv Johnson - S' Wonderful (Remastered)
5. Marv Johnson - I Can't Get Started (Remastered)
6. Marv Johnson - Come to Me (Remastered)
7. Marv Johnson - Let Me Love You (Remastered)
8. Marv Johnson - Almost Like Being in Love (Remastered)
9. Marv Johnson - Love Is Here to Stay (Remastered)
10. Marv Johnson - I'm Coming Home (Remastered)
11. Marv Johnson - When I Fall in Love (Remastered)
12. Marv Johnson - Don't Leave Me (Remastered)
13. Marv Johnson - Baby Baby (Remastered)
14. Marv Johnson - This Heart of Mine Will Surely Sing (Remastered)
15. Marv Johnson - I Love the Way You Love (Remastered)
16. Marv Johnson - River of Tears (Remastered)
17. Marv Johnson - Clap Your Hands (Remastered)
18. Marv Johnson - Ain't Gonna Be That Way (Remastered)
19. Marv Johnson - When You've Lost Your Love (Remastered)
20. Marv Johnson - I Need You (Remastered)
21. Marv Johnson - Easier Said (Than Done) (Remastered)
22. Marv Johnson - What a Need (Remastered)
23. Marv Johnson - All the Love I've Got (Remastered)



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