Released a week apart in July 1962 (July 17 and 23, respectively), Mary Wells' "You Beat Me To The Punch" and Marvin Gaye's "Stubborn Kind Of Fellow" became breakthrough hits for both Motown legends. The former was the first number 1 hit on the R&B charts for Wells (born May 13, 1943), while Gaye had his first top 10 R&B hit with the latter. Both songs featured The Funk Brothers, who backed up nearly every Motown recording for more than a decade. Smokey Robinson and fellow Miracle Ronald White wrote "You Beat Me To The Punch," while Gaye co- wrote "Stubborn Kind Of Fellow." Also, Gaye played both drums and piano and had vocal backup from members of Martha and the Vandellas on the recording. Lots of talent in those recording studios! Hope you enjoy.
