Playboy cover

Playboy

The Marvelettes · 1962

26 min · 10 tracks · doo-wop

Joyful harmonies and catchy melodies define The Marvelettes' playful exploration of love and youth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, catchy listening sessions
  • steady mid-tempo flow
  • playful exploration of love
  • joyful background ambiance

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1962, 'Playboy' was The Marvelettes' second album, following their successful debut with 'Please Mr. Postman.' At this point, the group was solidifying their place in the Motown roster and experimenting with their sound, aiming to capture the evolving pop landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
The Supremes· The Drifters· Billy Preston

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Playboy 2:48
  • 2 Mix It Up 2:56
  • 3 Beechwood 4–5789 2:13
  • 4 I’m Hooked 2:29
  • 5 I Think I Can Change You 2:50
  • 6 Forever 2:29
  • 7 Someday, Someway 2:47
  • 8 Goddess of Love 2:48
  • 9 You Should Know 2:34
  • 10 (I’ve Got to) Cry Over You 2:34

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata