The Marv Johnson Discography -
He Had What It Took
The Marv Johnson discography--a simple list--doesn't do justice to the soul singer's style. Since so few, if any, of his songs still get radio, commercial, or other kinds of airplay, a song name won't conjure up a tune as readily as for other Motown oldies artists.
So how about these descriptions: A high, pleasant tenor that can plunge into a penetrating baritone. A slight vibrato that wavers with distress or flutters with joy. Effective delivery that conveys his understanding of each song's story, as if he's lived through those emotions himself.
From United Artists to Motown to Motorcity, Marv Johnson albums and singles demonstrate his abilities across jazzy pop standards, low 'n' groovy R&B, and heartfelt ballads. This Marv Johnson discography presents
his notable recordings.
My Baby-O/Once Upon a Time (1958; Kudo single)
Come to Me (1959; a Motown Tamla single by Gordy/Johnson)
River of Tears (1959; United Artists single)
You Got What It Takes (1959; a single by Carlo/Fuqua/Gordy)
I Love the Way You Love (1960; a single by Abrams/Gordy/Oden/Ossman)
(You've Got to) Move Two Mountains (1960; a single by Gordy)
Happy Days (1960; a single by Gordy/McKnight)
Marvelous Marv Johnson (1960; first United Artists album)
1. You Got What It Takes (Carlo/Fuqua/Gordy)
2. Happy Days (Gordy/McKnight)
3. Ain't Gonna Be That Way (Gordy/Johnson)
4. Merry-Go-Round (Gordy)
5. I'm Coming Home (Gordy)
6. Come to Me (Gordy/Johnson)
7. I Love the Way You Love (Abrams/Gordy/Oden/Ossman)
8. Oh Mary
9. I Need You (Gordy/Robinson)
10. Magic Mirror
11. Whisper (Gordy/Johnson)
12. (You've Got to) Move Two Mountains (Gordy)
Merry-Go-Round (1961; a single by Gordy)
More Marv Johnson (1961)
I Believe (1966)
I Miss You Baby (How I Miss You) (1966; Motown Gordy single)
I'll Pick a Rose for My Rose (1966; single)
I'll Pick a Rose for My Rose (1969; Motown album)
Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing (with Carolyn Gill, 1987; a Nightmare single by Ashford/Simpson)
Come to Me (1990; a Motorcity single by Gordy/Johnson)
Marvelous Marv Johnson/More Marv Johnson (Aug. 14, 2001)
1. September in the Rain
2. You Got What It Takes (Carlo/Fuqua /Gordy)
3. Summertime (Gershwin/Heyward)
4. 'S Wonderful
5. I Can't Get Started
6. Come to Me (Gordy/Johnson)
7. Let Me Love You
8. Almost Like Being in Love
9. Love is Here to Stay
10. I'm Coming Home (Gordy)
11. When I Fall in Love
12. Don't Leave Me (Bateman/Gordy/Holland/Sanders)
13. Baby Baby
14. This Heart of Mine (Will Surely Sing)
15. I Love the Way You Love (Abrams/Gordy/Oden/Ossman)
16. River of Tears
17. Clap Your Hands
18. Ain't Gonna Be That Way (Gordy/Johnson)
19. When You've Lost Your Love
20. I Need You (Gordy/Robinson)
21. Easier Said Than Done
22. What a Need
23. All the Love I've Got
24. (You've Got to) Move Two Mountains (Gordy)
25. Happy Days (Gordy/McKnight)
26. Merry-Go-Round (Gordy)
27. Sweet Georgia Brown
If you love the way he loves in song, then perhaps you'd like to leave this Marv Johnson discography and check out the Marv Johnson biography!
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