The Artistics formed in 1958 at school and were reportedly 'discovered' by Major Lance (big time soul singer in the 60's) when he heard them rehearsing one day and introduced them to Carl Davis (then on the verge of becoming very successful, prolific, writer, producer A & R person in soul). They signed to Okeh in 1963. Their 4th lead vocalist was Marvin Smith and it was when he joined them they started to get on a bit better....when Marvin left a year after they signed to Brunswick label (1966 - with Carl) they took on Tommy Green... But Marvin often sang with them. Its very confusing.. see? 4 then 5.
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But what is far from confusing is how brilliant they were. I can never decide my favourite Artistics track. Here are 3.
1964 - (b-side of 'Get my hands on some lovin'' ) 'I'll Leave It Up To You' (okeh)
1966 - 'Hope We Have' (brunswick)
1968 - (b-side of 'Hard to carry on') 'Troubles Heartache and Pain' (brunswick)
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