20.5.13

Marv Johnson 20th. Annivarsary Tribute (1993 - 2013)


This year it will be twenty years since the passing of  Motown's roots performer Marv Johnson and the making of this vintage Birmingham, UK radio programme, recorded for PCRL between 1992-93. The recording was made on reel-to-reel tape equipment and has be converted to digital for Pod cast use so we can remember our wonderful  musical friend.

re-uploaded in 2020 on his anniversary Content running order:
(part 1 tribute)
Mickey Nold PCRL Radio Trailer - 1993
Come To Me Tamla 101 1959
I'm Coming Home UA 1959
You Got What It Takes UA 1959
Martha Reeves message - via phone from Detroit
Ain't Gonna Be That Way  UA 1960
(You've Got To) Move Two Mountains  UA 1960
Edwin Starr message - Live
Merry-Go-Round UA 1961
Left With A Broken Heart  Four Tops Motown 1965
2 Radio ID's for add break #1
Candy Store Man Sue Perrin Golden World 1964
I'll Pick A Rose For My Rose (edit) Gordy1968
I've Got To Find Myself A Brand New Baby David Ruffin Motown 1969
Give Your Baby A Standing Ovation - The Dells Cadet 1973
Rode By The Place David Ruffin  Motown 1977
J.J. Barnes message - via phone from Detroit
part II (interview)
Marv Johnson Interview, London - 1992
Come To Me UA1959
You Got What It Takes UA 1959
2 radio ID's for add break #2
I Love The Way You Love UA 1960
I'm Not A Plaything - Gordy 1965
I'll Pick A Rose For My Rose (full) Gordy 1969 uk
It's Magic Between Us - Motorcity LP 1992
So Glad You Chose Me - Gordy - 1969

Marvellous Marv
Written by: Bill Randle
Produced by: Mickey Nold for PCRL
Artwork: Dave Rimmer
Thanks To Dave Allen for 'Candyman' track
Special Thanks: Martha Reeves, Edwin Starr & JJ Barnes
who gave their time so generously and to Marv Johnson, on behalf of those who knew you, thanks for the memories.

You'll Never Be Forgotten!


'Come To Me'

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