7/10/09 – Marvin Phillips – R&B Profile
Posted: July 10th, 2009 | Author: Matt The Cat | Filed under: R&B | Tags: Friday Night Cat Fight, Jesse Belvin, Marvin & Johnny, Marvin Phillips, Matt The Cat, Podcast, rhythm & blues | 4 Comments »Marvin Phillips
Rhythm & Blues Profile
The Friday Night Cat Fight features its FIRST EVER profile of an artist and I can’t think of someone more deserving of this inaugural honor than the much under-appreciated MARVIN PHILLIPS.
He began his career with Richard Lewis & The Barons. He then sang for a time in Big Jay McNeely’s vocal group, Three Dots And A Dash before hooking up with friend Jesse Belvin as Jesse & Marvin. They were the first successful vocal duo in rhythm & blues and their #2 R&B hit, “Dream Girl” remains a classic. This program features Marvin Phillips’ time with Marvin & Johnny as well as his work as a solo artist. This show is for anyone who enjoyed my old “Harlem” show on XM Satellite Radio. I am very proud to shine a light on the very underrated talents of Marvin Phillips.
I hope you enjoy this labor of love and will vote for your favorite version of “Cherry Pie” below.
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Yeah, there’s nothing fair about the music business. The fame and fortune doesn’t always fall to the most deserving.
Marvin, I hope you’re out there still and get to hear this tribute show and read the comments and feel some overdue love. Thanks, man.
Cherry Pie is my favorite pie with a little scoop of vanilla ice cream and Skip and Flip !! It makes me want to go out and look for a fresh Cherry Pie not the 45 but a big slice of pie !! Yum Yum
I’ve always liked Skip and Flip, but Marvin and Johnny get the nod tonight. Good tunes!
Marvin & Johnny has always been my favorite version of cherry pie. Very good show again Matt.