On DFTMC, the following information is listed under Marvin Gaye's "You're a Wonderful One":
Marvin Gaye; recorded Hitsville, completed 06-Jan-64 ; produced by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier ; accompaniment The Vandellas
Earl Van Dyke; recorded Hitsville, completed 21-Jan-65 ; produced by William Stevenson, Harvey Fuqua ; [instrumental 1st odb, odb on Marvin Gaye]
Earl Van Dyke; recorded Hitsville, completed 18-Feb-65 ; produced by William Stevenson, Harvey Fuqua ; accompaniment The Supremes ; [instrumental 3rd odb, odb on Marvin Gaye]
I'm confused about the accompaniment notes. It's always been understood that the Supremes back Marvin on this one, so where do the Vandellas come in at? Is there a version with them on background? Why are the Supremes listed as accompaniment on Earl's version from 1965 but there are no background vocals on the version I've heard? Is there another Earl Van Dyke version with the Supremes? Just trying to get some clarity.
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