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You Got What It Takes

Marv Johnson

Release year
1959
Label
United Artists Records
Genre
R&B
Composer
Berry Gordy Jr., Gwen Gordy Fuqua, Marv Johnson, Roquel 'Billy' Davis

About the artist

Marv Johnson was an American R&B and soul singer, notable for being one of the first artists signed to Motown Records. His career began in the late 1950s, where he blended doo-wop, pop, and R&B into a distinctive sound. Johnson achieved several chart successes, establishing himself as an important figure in the early development of the Motown sound.

About this song

"You Got What It Takes" is a vibrant R&B and pop song released by Marv Johnson in 1959. It became one of his most significant hits, reaching the Top 10 on the R&B charts and the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. The track features a catchy melody, Johnson's smooth vocals, and an energetic arrangement, embodying the transitional sound of late 50s rhythm and blues moving towards soul.

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