The Mark IV were an influential American doo-wop and soul group active in the 1960s. They are most known for their hit "I Got a Wife," which peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1959. Formed in Norfolk, Virginia, the group's distinctive sound combined tight harmonies with rhythm and blues influences. Despite their brief period of prominence, The Mark IV had a significant impact on the development of soul music in the United States.