Marvin and Tamara
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Marvin and Tamara were a duo
from the United Kingdom
who were active from 1999 to 2000. Their first single
, "Groove Machine", peaked at #11 in the UK Singles Chart
in August 1999. The track was played on UK
radio station
s, and became one of the more popular UK summer song
s of 1999. However, their success was short-lived when in January 2000, their second single, "North, South, East, West", only reached #38. They were subsequently dropped by their record label
, Epic
.
Marvin and Tamara were known for supporting Steps on their 'The Next Step Live' tour.
Duet (music)
A duet is a musical composition for two performers. In classical music, the term is most often used for a composition for two singers or pianists; with other instruments, the word duo is also often used. A piece performed by two pianists performing together on the same piano is referred to as...
from the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
who were active from 1999 to 2000. Their first single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
, "Groove Machine", peaked at #11 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
in August 1999. The track was played on UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
radio station
Radio station
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s, and became one of the more popular UK summer song
Song
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
s of 1999. However, their success was short-lived when in January 2000, their second single, "North, South, East, West", only reached #38. They were subsequently dropped by their record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
, Epic
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
.
Marvin and Tamara were known for supporting Steps on their 'The Next Step Live' tour.
Single discography
| First released | Title | UK Singles Chart |
|---|---|---|
| 12 July 1999 | "Groove Machine" | #11 |
| 13 December 1999 | "North, South, East, West" | #38 |