Marilyn Maye discography

Marilyn Maye discography
Marilyn Maye promotional photo, 1960s.
Studio albums13
Live albums2
Compilation albums2
Lead artist singles13
Promotional singles2
Other album appearances4

The discography of American singer Marilyn Maye contains 13 studio albums, two compilation albums, two live albums, 13 lead artist singles, two promotional singles and four additional album appearances. Her debut studio album appeared in 1961 called Marilyn...the Most. Signing with RCA Victor, her second studio album was released in 1965 titled Meet Marvelous Marilyn Maye. It was followed in 1966 by the live album, The Second of Maye, and a studio album, The Lamp Is Low.

In February 1967, her fourth studio album A Taste of "Sherry!" spawned four singles. Two of its singles reached the top ten of the American Billboard adult contemporary chart: the title track "Cabaret". It was followed by the top 25 adult contemporary single "When We All Get Together". In November 1967, Step to the Rear was released. Its title track was Maye's most commercially successful single, reaching number two on the Billboard adult contemporary chart.

In September 1968, her seventh studio album The Happiest Sound in Town was released. It included the promotional single "Sing Me a Tune". Her eighth studio album followed in April 1970 titled Marilyn Maye, Girl Singer. Its lead single "Feelin'" reached number 14 on the Billboard adult contemporary chart and number 26 on Canada's RPM adult contemporary chart. In 1969, she collaborated with Ed Ames on the single "Think Summer", reach reached the top 20 of the Billboard adult contemporary chart. It was re-released in 1970 and reached the top 40 on the same chart.

Through her own record company, Marilyn Maye Records, she continued recording and releasing studio albums. This began with 1985's Marilyn Maye Sings All of Jerry Herman's "Hello Dolly". She collaborated with Mark Frank on the 2000 album Rapport: Marilyn Maye and Mark Frank Communicate. In 2005, she paid tribute to Johnny Carson with Super Singer – A Tribute to Johnny Carson. A 2016 live album with the Dukes of Dixieland was released in 2016.

Albums

Studio albums

List of studio albums, showing all relevant details
Title Album details
Marilyn...the Most[1]
  • Released: 1961
  • Label: Holly
  • Formats: LP
Meet Marvelous Marilyn Maye
  • Released: August 1965
  • Label: RCA Victor
  • Formats: LP
The Lamp Is Low
  • Released: October 1966
  • Label: RCA Victor
  • Formats: LP
A Taste of "Sherry!"
  • Released: February 1967
  • Label: RCA Victor
  • Formats: LP
Step to the Rear
  • Released: November 1967
  • Label: RCA Victor
  • Formats: LP
The Happiest Sound in Town
  • Released: September 1968
  • Label: RCA Victor
  • Formats: LP
Marilyn Maye, Girl Singer
  • Released: April 1970
  • Label: RCA Victor
  • Formats: LP
Marilyn Maye Sings All of Jerry Herman's "Hello Dolly"[2]
  • Released: 1985
  • Label: Marilyn Maye
  • Formats: LP
Rapport: Marilyn Maye and Mark Franklin Communicate
(with Mark Franklin)[3][4]
  • Released: 2000
  • Label: Marilyn Maye
  • Formats: CD
Super Singer – A Tribute to Johnny Carson[5][3]
  • Released: 2005
  • Label: Marilyn Maye
  • Formats: CD
Maye Sings Ray[6][3]
  • Released: 2005
  • Label: Marilyn Maye
  • Formats: CD
Studio albums unknown release dates
The Presence of Marilyn Maye[7]
  • Released: Unknown
  • Label: Soundtrek Studios
  • Formats: Cassette
The Singing Side of Life[3]
  • Released: Unknown
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: CD

Live albums

List of live albums, showing all relevant details
Title Album details
The Second of Maye
  • Released: April 1966
  • Label: RCA Victor
  • Formats: LP
Super Singer – Live in New Orleans
(with the Dukes of Dixieland)[8]
  • Released: January 14, 2016
  • Label: Leisure
  • Formats: Digital

Compilation albums

List of compilation albums, showing all relevant details
Title Album details
Meet Marvelous Marilyn Maye/
The Lamp Is Low[9]
  • Released: 2001
  • Label: BMG/Collectables
  • Formats: CD
Sounds of Maye[10][3]
  • Released: 2011
  • Label: Marilyn Maye
  • Formats: CD

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing other relevant details
Title Year Peak chart
positions 		Album
US
AC
[11] 		CAN
AC
[12]
"Long Ago"[13] 1965 — — A Taste of "Sherry"!
"I've Learned the Way to Sing the Blues"[14] 1966 — —
"Cabaret" 9 —
"Sherry!" 1967 8 —
"When We All Get Together" 25 — —
"Step to the Rear" 2 — Step to the Rear
"Till You Come Back" 1968 35 — —
"Montage from How Sweet It Is"[15] — —
"Feelin'" 14 26 Marilyn Maye, Girl Singer
"I'll Never Fall in Love Again"[16] 1969 — —
"Think Summer" (with Ed Ames) 17 — —
"Jimmy"[17] — —
"Applause"[18] 1970 — —
"Think Summer" (with Ed Ames) 38 —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles, showing all relevant details
Title Year Album Ref.
"Sing Me a Tune" 1969 The Happiest Sound in Town [19]
"The Chiefs Are on the Warpath" 1970 — [20]

Other album appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album Ref.
"Goodbye" 1958 Sammy Tucker Trio Cool Sounds from Kansas City [21]
"I'd Like to Recognize the Tune"
"Looking at You"
"Christmas Is..." 1969 Air Force Dance Orchestra The United States Air Force Presents Christmas Programs [22]

References

  1. ^ Maye, Marilyn (1961). "Marilyn...the Most (Disc Information)". Holly Record Company. H-04.
  2. ^ Maye, Marilyn (1985). "Marilyn Maye Sings All of Jerry Herman's "Hello Dolly" (Disc Information)". Marilyn Maye Records. MM-52885.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Purchase CD's". Marilyn Maye.com. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  4. ^ Franklin, Mark; Maye, Marilyn (2000). "Rapport: Marilyn Maye & Mark Franklin Communicate (Disc Information)". Marilyn Maye Records. MAYE-K01119-04 A.
  5. ^ Maye, Marilyn (2005). "Super Singer – A Tribute to Johnny Carson (Disc Information)". Marilyn Maye Records. MM-52885.
  6. ^ Silvers, Jason E. (November 16, 2006). "'Tonight Show' favorite to perform at Liberty". Fort Scott Tribune. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  7. ^ Maye, Marilyn. "The Presence of Marilyn Maye (Disc Information)". Soundtrek Studios. ST-3790.
  8. ^ "Super Singer - Live in New Orleans by Marilyn Maye and the Dukes of Dixieland". Apple Music. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  9. ^ Maye, Marilyn (2001). "Meet Marvelous Marilyn Maye / The Lamp Is Low (Disc Information)". Sony BMG/Collectables. COL-CD-2807.
  10. ^ Maye, Marilyn (2011). "Sounds of Maye (Disc Information)". Marilyn Maye Records. M-00331.
  11. ^ "Marilyn Maye chart history (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  12. ^ "Search results for "Marilyn Maye" (Adult Contemporary tracks)". RPM. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  13. ^ Maye, Marilyn (August 1965). ""Long Ago"/"A Time to Love (A Time to Cry)" (7 inch vinyl single)". RCA Victor. 47-8661.
  14. ^ Maye, Marilyn (June 1966). ""I've Learned the Way to Sing the Blues"/"You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" (7 inch vinyl single)". RCA Victor. 47-8873.
  15. ^ Maye, Marilyn (June 1968). ""Montage from How Sweet It Is"/"On to Something New" (7 inch vinyl single)". RCA Victor. 47-9560.
  16. ^ Maye, Marilyn (April 1969). ""I'll Never Fall in Love Again"/"Celebration" (7 inch vinyl single)". RCA Victor. 74-0144.
  17. ^ Maye, Marilyn (October 1969). ""Jimmy"/"Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May" (7 inch vinyl single)". RCA Victor. 74-0276.
  18. ^ Maye, Marilyn (February 1970). ""Applause"/"Show Me Where the Good Times Are" (7 inch vinyl single)". RCA Victor. 47-9843.
  19. ^ Maye, Marilyn (May 1969). ""Sing Me a Tune"/"Sing Me a Tune" (7 inch vinyl single)". RCA Victor. SPS-45-195.
  20. ^ Maye, Marilyn (1970). ""The Chiefs Are on the Warpath"/"We're Number One!" (7 inch vinyl single)". Kansas City. ZTSC-142954/142955.
  21. ^ "Cool Sounds from Kansas City (Disc Information)". Modern Jazz Workshop. 1958. MJW-101.
  22. ^ "The United States Air Force Presents Christmas Programs (Disc Information)". U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service. 1969. GXTV-222008.