Sophisticated Soul

by The Marvelettes

Sophisticated Soul cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 26 August 1968
  • Label: Tamla
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 32:29
  • Community rating: 3.76/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Sophisticated Soul' presents The Marvelettes transitioning from their early girl-group roots into a more mature, polished R&B sound. The pristine Motown production perfectly complements their seasoned vocal harmonies.

Genres

Descriptors: ballad, vocal-group, harmonies, dance, polished, soulful, orchestral

Tracklist

  1. My Baby Must Be A Magician (2:35)
  2. Destination: Anywhere (2:38)
  3. I'm Gonna Hold On As Long As I Can (2:28)
  4. Here I Am Baby (2:49)
  5. You're The One For Me Bobby (2:33)
  6. Reachin' For Something I Can't Have (2:48)
  7. Your Love Can Save Me (2:37)
  8. You're The One (2:47)
  9. Don't Make Hurting Me A Habit (2:57)
  10. What's Easy For Two Is Hard For One (2:44)
  11. The Stranger (2:59)
  12. Someway, Somehow (2:29)

Credits

  • The Marvelettes - primary artist
  • Ann Bogan - backing vocals [uncredited]
  • Katherine Schaffner - backing vocals [uncredited]
  • Wanda Young - lead vocals [uncredited]
  • Smokey Robinson - written-by
  • Ashford & Simpson - written-by
  • Frank Wilson - written-by
  • Lena Manns - written-by

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