Margo And The Marvettes - When Love Slips Away

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When Love Slips Away by Margo And The Marvettes: A Soulful Time Capsule from 1967 Man, oh man, if you’ve never heard When Love Slips Away by Margo And The Marvettes, you’re missing out on something special. This little gem came out in ‘67, smack dab in the middle of Australia’s buzzing music scene, and it still hits like a warm hug wrapped in vinyl crackle. Released under Astor Records, this album is pure soul with a dash of pop and funk sprinkled in for good measure. It’s not flashy or overproduced—it’s just honest, raw emotion poured into every track. Now, let me tell ya about two songs that really stuck with me. First up, the title track “When Love Slips Away.” Wow. Just… wow. From the second those opening chords hit, it feels like someone reached right into your chest and gave your heartstrings a gentle tug. Margo’s voice? Unreal. She doesn’t just sing; she lives these lyrics. You can feel the ache, the longing, the bittersweet goodbye she’s singing about. It’s one of those tracks where you kinda forget everything else around you while it plays. Like, whoa, did I leave the stove on? Nope, don’t care—just let this song finish first. Then there’s “I’ll Be Home,” which flips the mood entirely. If “When Love Slips Away” breaks your heart, this one mends it back together again. It’s hopeful but not cheesy, y’know? That slow build-up, the way the horns sneak in like sunlight peeking through clouds—it gives me goosebumps every time. There’s something so comforting about the promise in her voice, like no matter how far away home feels, you’ll get there eventually. Honestly, it makes me wanna call my mom after listening to it (and maybe cry a little). What gets me most about this album is how unapologetically human it feels. These aren’t perfect studio performances scrubbed clean of personality—they’re real, lived-in moments captured on tape. Sure, some bits might sound rough around the edges compared to today’s slick production standards, but that’s exactly why it works. It’s messy, beautiful, and totally unforgettable. So here’s the thing: listening to When Love Slips Away feels less like hearing an old record and more like stepping into a time machine. But weirdly enough, as much as it belongs to 1967, it also feels timeless. Like, wouldn’t it be wild if aliens landed tomorrow and this was the first Earth song they heard? They’d probably think we were all romantic poets or something. Anyway, go find yourself a copy—you won’t regret it.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
When Love Slips Away2:59
I'll Be Home3:16

Video

Margo & The Marvettes - When Love Slips Away - 1967 45rpm
MARGO & THE MARVETTES - WHEN LOVE SLIPS AWAY ( PYE )

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Catalog Numbers

AP-1450

Labels

Astor

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single

Companies

RoleCompany
Recorded ByPye Records
Published ByBelinda Music (Aust) Pty. Ltd.

About Margo And The Marvettes

Northern Irish Rock Pop group, active since the early 60s and disbanded in 1972. Led by Margo Burns (vocals, guitar) and her husband Trevor Burns (guitar), the band included also Ron Chimes (keyboards), Carson Boyd (drums), Brian Hudlestone (tenor sax) and Les McSheffery (bass guitar). After the group broke up, Margo and Trevor Burns continues their musical career as duo called "Take Two"

Name Vars

  • Margo & Mavettes
  • Margo And The Marvettes

Members

  • Margo

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *When Love Slips Away* by Margo And The Marvettes is a hidden gem from 1967. It’s packed with soulful vibes and groovy funk, blending pop and soul in a way that feels timeless. Released in Australia on the Astor label, it features tracks like “When Love Slips Away” and “I’ll Be Home.” What makes it special? It’s a piece of history that shows how soul music found its way Down Under during the swinging '60s. Not many people know about it today, but those who do treasure its raw charm.

Comments

heisjustacityboy
heisjustacityboy
2025-03-14
This is a great record, it should have been a release in the US.
viadallapazzascuola
viadallapazzascuola
2025-03-14
I love this song too and have it on a Pye CD called "You Can Be Wrong About Boys".
eugemailbox
eugemailbox
2025-03-13
Just brings tears to a 7
joyjoy108
joyjoy108
2025-03-13
Great to hear this again and to see they were from near where I came from
mshipek434efedade
mshipek434efedade
2025-03-13
Gorgeous song, Fabulous vocal, great musical arrangement! A Northern Soul Classic! dx
jacobayling
jacobayling
2025-03-12
Fashions tribute act. :-(
Nice, but it's easy to copy a performance note-for-note than create one of your own from scratch..
juliasilvac
juliasilvac
2025-03-12
Backed by the great Alan Tew. Fantastic vocal and production here.
pahscarole
pahscarole
2025-03-11
Pure Northern to my ears.
imenupi
imenupi
2025-03-11
Love it & have it , KTF
leyg3
leyg3
2025-03-11
Remember these gigging back in the day - Michael - The Blue Notes/Left Bank & Giant Bird - time passes but its not enough... same year as The Maze ~ Catari Catari
alessandroferracin6599
alessandroferracin6599
2025-03-10
I heard this for the first time many years ago (pre-Internet days) back then I was sure they came from Detriot
ncromarty
ncromarty
2025-03-10
Great sound - love the drums and the brass, nice vocals too.
abhaynishad5888
abhaynishad5888
2025-03-09
Brilliant Margo you and the Marvettes were top class, i saw you many times in the Flamingo Ballroom Ballymena..
chuckhagan
chuckhagan
2025-03-09
Really lovely! Thanks.