Saturday, February 09, 2013

Record #0260: Try It Baby / If My Heart Could Sing – MARVIN GAYE



Tamla 54095 (original) USA, May 1964
Words & Music by:  Side ABerry Gordy, Jr.; Side B – Morris Broadnax, Avery Vandenberg
Musicians: Marvin Gaye (lead vocals), The Temptations: Paul Williams, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin (backing vocals), The Funk Brothers (instruments)
Recording sessions: Produced by Berry Gordy, Jr. at Hitsville USA, Detroit, MI, 1964
Highest chart positions:  US #15, US R&B #6

The featured song was included in Gaye’s 1965 album “How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You“ (US #128, US R&B #4) and the flip was on his jazzy 1964 album “When I’m Alone I Cry”.

List price:  Very Good+ is $7.50, Near Mint is $15

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