Uploaded by John1948NineB on Apr 11, 2011
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Probably the most pop-oriented of Motown's major female acts, the Marvelettes didn't project as strong an identity as the Supremes, Mary Wells, or Martha Reeves, but recorded quite a few hits, including Motown's first number one single, "Please Mr. Postman" (1961). "Postman," as well as other chirpy early-'60s hits like "Playboy," "Twistin' Postman," and "Beechwood 4-5789," were the label's purest girl group efforts. Featuring two strong lead singers, Gladys Horton and Wanda Young, the Marvelettes went through five different lineups, but maintained a high standard on their recordings. After a few years, they moved from girl group sounds to up-tempo and mid-tempo numbers that were more characteristic of Motown's production line. They received no small help from Smokey Robinson, who produced and wrote many of their singles; Holland-Dozier-Holland, Berry Gordy, Mickey Stevenson, Marvin Gaye, and Ashford-Simpson also got involved with the songwriting and production at various points. After the mid-'60s Wanda Young assumed most of the lead vocal duties; Gladys Horton departed from the group in the late '60s. While the Marvelettes didn't cut as many monster smashes as most of their Motown peers after the early '60s, they did periodically surface with classic hits like "Too Many Fish in the Sea," "Don't Mess With Bill," and "The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game." There were also plenty of fine minor hits and misses, like 1965's "I'll Keep Holding On," which is just as memorable as the well-known Motown chart-toppers of the era. The group quietly disbanded in the early '70s after several years without a major hit.
~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide
8 videosYouTube Mix for The Marvelettes- 5:12
The Marvelettes "The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game" My Extended Version!by mosogotam2,665 views
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The Marvelettes "Too Many Fish In The Sea" My Extended Version!by mosogotam1,150 views
- 4:18
Mary Wells - Bye Bye Baby (Live from the Apollo Theatre 1962)by John1948NineB2,323 views
- 2:57
Marvin Gaye - Stubborn Kind Of Fellow (Live, 1963) [HD video]by SixtiesPopGold111,906 views
- 2:52
Mary Wells - Bye Bye Babyby John1948NineB6,796 views
- 9:59
Top 25 Songs of 1962: The Progression of Modern Musicby Opguip15,555 views
- 2:41
Mary Wells - Your Old Stand Byby John1948NineB1,308 views
- 2:36
Martha & The Vandellas - Come And Get These Memories (Live, 1963)by SixtiesPopGoldExtra9,658 views
- 3:42
PAUL McCARTNEY APOLLO THEATRE NY DEC 13, 2010 HIGHLIGHTSby teenscrapbook2,420 views
- 2:13
Mary Wells - My Guy [Very Good(+) quality (Live, 1964)by SixtiesPopGold146,100 views
- 2:51
Marvelettes - The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game (Original Stereo)by Nocaro4,531 views
- 2:28
The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman (1961)by ticktock70872,937 views
- 2:23
The Marvelettes `Too Many Fish In The Sea`.by jmfudgie3,969 views
- 2:45
Marvelettes - Dont Mess With Bill - HQby FunkSoBrudda47,466 views
- 3:53
The Apollo Theatreby Lennon8220,732 views
- 10:47
Top 10 hits of 1962 ,Melbourne radio 3db - Barry Ferber DJby AussieOldies6,005 views
- 4:10
Diana Ross Rare Piano Rehearsal Medley 1965by mosogotam2,733 views
- 2:50
Marvelettes - The Hunter Gets Captured By The Gameby Dawsy5116,673 views
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PATTI LABELLE & THE BLUEBELLS Down The Aisle [ Wedding Song ] .wmvby SuperXavier3013,352 views
Great choreography and stage presence
cbjrcher 3 days ago
I jumped up and down when I heard them sing "Strange I Know". That's my favorite along with "He's a Good Guy"!
PrinceMontrey 3 months ago
This is pretty good, especially since it was recorded/filmed way back in 1962.
Covellos1 3 months ago