The Artistics were an American R&B vocal group active during the 1960s and early 1970s. Their biggest hit was “I’m Gonna Miss You,” released in 1966. The group was formed in 1958 at Marshall High School in Chicago, Illinois, with an original lineup of Curt Thomas (lead), Larry Johnson (first tenor), Jesse Bolian (second tenor; June 8, 1941 – August 24, 1994) and Aaron Floyd (baritone/bass). In 1960, Thomas left and was replaced by lead singer Robert Dobyne. The Artistics performed at the 1960 Democratic National Convention and began singing backup for Major Lance, including on his recording of “Monkey Time.” Producer Carl Davis signed the group to OKeh Records in 1963, though their early releases were not commercially successful. Dobyne left in 1964 and later wrote for the Temptations and recorded for Motown, though his recordings were not released at the time. Lead vocal duties were then taken over first by Charles Davis (formerly of the Dukays) and later by Marvin Smith (born October 8, 1940, Palestine, Arkansas), previously of the El Dorados. The group achieved its first local hit with “Get My Hands on Some Lovin’,” co‑written and first recorded by Marvin Gaye, followed by the more successful “This Heart of Mine,” written by Barrett Strong. The single reached No. 25 on the Billboard R&B chart in late 1965. They released an LP, Get My Hands on Some Lovin’ (1966), featuring several Strong compositions, but their next two OKeh singles were unsuccessful. The group then moved to Brunswick Records, where Carl Davis had become A&R Director. Their first Brunswick release, “I’m Gonna Miss You,” written by Smith, Bolian and Johnson and produced by Davis, reached No. 9 on the R&B chart and No. 55 on the pop chart at the end of 1966.
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Girl i need you
Sweeter than sugar
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