Guitarist Marv Tarplin started working with the Miracles in 1958, both in the studio and as a touring guitarist.
Tarplin had a knack for coming up with interesting melodies and catchy riffs. Miracles member Warren "Pete" Moore and Smokey Robinson would often listen while Tarplin noodled around on his guitar until they heard something that they liked. Either the melodic idea was taped or Robinson and Moore would rush off to Motown's recording studio to which they had around the clock access.
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