The Four Tunes
This New York City group's origins dated back to the mid-'40s, when they were known as Deek Watson & the Brown Dots. Former Ink Spots member Watson, Pat Best, Jimmy Gordon, and Jimmie Nabbie were the founding lineup. The Four Tunes made their recording debut for Regis in 1945. They did a session for Manor in 1946 as the Sentimentalists, minus Watson, with Danny Owens taking his place. They then became the Four Tunes. Best and Watson's composition "I Love You for Sentimental Reasons" became a smash for Nat "King" Cole and several other performers, while Nabbie's "You Are My Love" was a hit for Jonie James. The Four Tunes did score a pair of triumphs themselves, with "Marie" peaking at number two on the R&B charts (number 13 pop) in 1953 and "I Understand Just How You Feel" becoming a number seven R&B hit in 1954. It was also their lone Top Ten pop single, peaking at number six. Both were for Jubilee Records. The Sid Bass Orchestra backed them on both songs. The Four Tunes continued until 1963. Nabbie maintained a solo career heading an Ink Spots ensemble.
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Discography
13 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Wrapped Up In a Dream 1946-58
Soul - Released by Jasmine Records on 22 Mar 2010
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The Best of The Four Tunes Vol 2
Soul - Released by Hallmark on 1 Jan 2017
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The Best of The Four Tunes Vol 1
Soul - Released by Hallmark on 1 Jan 2017
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Anthology: The Definitive Collection (Remastered)
Pop - Released by Master Tape Records on 4 Sep 2020
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Titanium Hits
Pop - Released by Black & Partner Licenses LLC on 2 Apr 2019
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I Understand (Just How You Feel) (Billboard Hot 100 - No. 06)
Pop - Released by Music Manager on 19 Dec 2018
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Singles Collection 1947-59
Soul - Released by ACROBAT on 4 Jun 2021
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Marie (Billboard Hot 100 - No 13)
Rock - Released by Music Manager on 5 Nov 2020
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Wrapped Up In A Dream
Pop - Released by Vintage Jukebox on 27 Oct 2023
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I Understand Just How You Feel
Soul - Released by MVE on 6 Sep 2012
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