The "U-T" / What's The Use
Harry Middlebrooks, The Marvels (5)
- Artist
- Harry Middlebrooks, The Marvels (5)
- Label
- ABC-Paramount
- Catalog number
- 45-10243
- Format
- 7" · 45 RPM
- Country
- US
- Released
- 1961
- Genre
- Rock
What’s on it
The "U-T" / What's The Use has 2 tracks, about 4:38 of music.
- AThe "U-T"
- BWhat's The Use
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Where it came from
Released in 1961 on the ABC-Paramount label, this 45 rpm single features Harry Middlebrooks accompanied by The Marvels. The recording captures the transitional sound of early sixties vocal group music, positioned at the intersection of doo-wop traditions and the more polished, pop-oriented production styles beginning to dominate the American charts at the time.
The record remains a notable piece for collectors of mid-century rhythm and blues, representing the efforts of artists navigating the competitive landscape of independent and subsidiary label music during the pre-Beatles era. While it did not achieve significant mainstream chart success, its production quality and the earnestness of the vocal arrangements reflect the standard studio craftsmanship favored by ABC-Paramount during its efforts to cultivate a diverse roster of vocal talent.
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