BJ, Motown was in Detroit Michigan, the city where almost all american cars were made. Detroit was nicknamed motortown, and Barry Gordy who start the recording studio in Detroit shortened it to Motown.
I love the awesome Marvelettes but you have to remember the girl group that paved the way for most girl groups to follow were The Shirelles. First African American group to hit #1 on Billboard with Will you Love me Tomorrow.
Those hairdos might not have been wigs, but the product of Dippity Do, big rollers, sitting under a hair dryer and lots of teasing (back combing) and hairspray! If you've seen a 60's High School or college yearbook, you know what I'm talking about!
The Marvelettes was the first female vocal group on the Motown Records label to go all the way to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with this song in 1961. The Supremes went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 three years later with Baby Love.
"Where Did Our Love Go" was the Supremes' first number 1, but you are right --- that came three years after the Marvelettes took Motown there first in 1961. Interestingly, the Marvelettes turned down "Where Did Our Love Go" and it was given to the Supremes!
Get out of town, the Marvelettes from Chicago were just so awesome! Back in the day, we had a hard time to pick up this song from our Detroit Station across the Lake Erie!
Phil Spector was a very influential music producer in the 1960's and created the "Wall of Sound" style of instrumentation and tempo which so many of the girl groups sang to in the 60's
Oh yeah.. Shirelles formed around 1957 in Passaic, New Jersey. Biggest hits were in the 60s though... Soldier Boy, Will you love me tomorrow and Dedicated to the one I love are just a few.... loved them...
They were the First Girlband to go to Number One back in 1961. Sadly they went through more heartache than even The Supremes. Quitting The Group, not getting paid, not being able to use the Name properly. They helped epitomize The Original Girl Group Phenomenon. They are not from Chicago, Ill, but Inkster, MI. right outside Detroit, MI. Georgeanna Dobbins Co Wrote The Song but never got Paid Writer's Royalties, and she had to leave The Group before they hit the Big Time. She had to take care of her Mother and Brothers. She died in 2020, Gladys Horton died 10 Years ago of a Stroke. If you can check out Unsung and see their life story. This song was also covered by The Beatles and The Carpenters who took it to Number One.
Asia, BJ the Marvelettes made the charts 23 times in their approximately 10 years. Motown’s first # 1 hit. (Please Mr. Postman) which Marvin Gaye played the drums on. They had several songs that were in the top 10. Great if underrated group. If you want to dig deeper into this rabbit hole, I’d recommend starting with, Too Many Fish In The Sea!
I have always thought the story behind this song would be a great movie. The Marvellettes were formed by lead vocalist Gladys Horton, along with Wanda Young, Katherine Anderson, Juanita Cowert and Georgeanna Dobbins, for a high school talent contest. The prize for the top three winners was an audition for Tamla/Motown Records. Although they came in fourth place, they were also allowed to audition and of the four acts, were the only ones to pass the audition. When told that nothing less than original material would be key to landing a record deal, overnight Georgeanna Dobbins wrote "Please Mr. Postman." A few days later, they were in the recording studio. There was a great deal of excitement at the session and everyone in the studio, from drummer Marvin Gaye on up felt they had a smash record and by November of that year, it was the labels first #1 record. And, as they say, the rest is history! BTW, they're from Inkster, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit.
Oh yes, the marvelous Marvelettes. Of Motown acts I think The Marvelettes were underrated. Long before 'Sister Act' Martin Scorsese used this song in 'Mean Streets' in a way you won't forget. Don't forget about Stax/Volt records for Otis and the wicked Pickett, etc. And remember 'Don't Mess with Bill'. Great stuff.
The "Carpenters" did a really cool and fun cover of this song/video that was filmed at Disneyland, you really should review this a well to see the contrast.
Yes they did, my first time seeing the Carpenters they were on American Band Stand and they started singing Please Mr. Postman and I was like oh no, but to my surprise they did it a great job and I became a fan. I still love the original best. That song was the first number one hit for Motown. The Marvelettes are from Inkster Detroit and in the book they were considered from a little hick town.
Asia and BJ, there were many girls groups in Motown. If you are going down this road, listen to these female groups: Martha and the Vandellas, The Velvelettes, The Lollipops, Gladys Knight and the Pips, of course the Supremes and the Crystals.
We need to hear from the Shirelles!!! "Soldier Boy", "Baby it's You","I Met Him on a Sunday", and many more. Another great hit was "Be My Baby" by the Ronettes!
Asia and BJ, The Marvelettes were from Inkster, Mi., not Chicago. This song was recorded in April 1961 at Motown Records Hitsville USA Studio, Detroit, MI. and released August 21, 1961. Later in the year it went on to become the first Motown single to hit #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. In 1964, the Marvelettes turned down the song "Where Did Our Love Go". It was the given to The Supremes and it became the first of 5 consecutive #1 songs for them, The Supremes would go on to record 12 #1 hits from 1964 through 1969.
I see you, BJ, doing the Jerk. That was one of my all time favorite dances, along with the Bump. My favorite song by The Marvelettes is "Beechwood 4-5789."
Thank you. It is way past time that someone did this group or one of the dozen or more great Motown girl groups. This is the music my friends and I learned to dance to. Try "Don't Mess with Bill." You could seriously do a month of Motown instead of a night.
You should do some digging into the UK's Northern Soul scene of the 60's/70's. Basically, really obscure American soul tracks were discovered/rediscovered in the UK soul clubs. Marlena Shaw, Barbara Acklin, loads of others, it's an absolute blast
Asia. Since you like the wigs and the style the Motown acts were presented, take this moment to watch the Supremes on the T.A.M.I. Show play some of their most popular hits, BABY LOVE. Their look helped to promote the bouffant hairstyle made famous in 6o's. The Supemes even had commercials promoting a line of wigs called the Supreme collection. Be careful BJ. If Asia finds out, she may go on a shopping spree.
Asia and BJ. The Marvelettes just so good. The Beatles just loved this song and it was part of their act in 1963. Check out the video of them performing this song from a T.V. show. Also the Carpenters sung this song for a T.V. show at Disneyland. Thank you. Cheers, Chris Perry.
Another 1961 song that was short but so great. Chuck Jackson "I Don't Want to Cry" and shows proof of connection to Motown in the video. I was 11 yrs old in 61' so I remember all these great songs. The Marvelettes had this great sound and it always pops up over the years and for good reason.
Motown had the best song writers, producers, and musicians in the business. And Barry Gordy started it all with a small loan from his family. There will never be anything like this again.
The Beatles did a great cover of this song before they started writing their own lyrics. Motown was immensely influential on the development of Rock & Roll.
My girlfriend and I danced many times to this song at the local Teen Dances . Later on the Beatles Covered this as well as did many other artists . Great Song
Some other early girl groups: The Andrews Sisters “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” (1941) The Chantels, "Maybe" (1957) The Shirelles, "Will You Love Me Tomorrow?" (1961) The Chiffons, "He's So Fine" (1962) & "One Fine Day" (1963) The Crystals, "He's a Rebel" (1962) & "Then He Kissed Me" (1963) The Ronettes, "Be My Baby" (1963) & "Baby I Love You" (1963) The Crystals, "Da Doo Ron Ron" (1963) The Angels, "My Boyfriend's Back" (1963) Martha and the Vandellas, "Heat Wave" (1963).
As a Christian white male born in 72 my parents LOVED Elvis and Motown. That's the 2 styles they'd agreed upon. Dad also liked some country and Mom was also a beetle's fan
Hello guys love you’ll ❤️😂☝️👏 I love that song are used to get me in a lot of trouble at school I start singing that song and they would push my desk right out in the hallway for punishment brings back a lot of memories I’ve been waiting for that post man for 20 years now he still hasn’t showed up 😂 Lol 😆👏
I am in this late but so glad you are hearing this! One of my favs from the marvelous. Also, Beachwood 45789, and love, love this one (Forever), and Hope you check out their others songs and other artists like The Shirrells, Dedicated to the one I love. Soldier boy, Welcome home baby and Don't say nothing bad about my baby. And, Mama Said. PS I still have them on my 45. :)
A great timeless song. Loved it back then still do Actually was covered by the Beatles and Carpenters. To me theirs is the best. Many other good songs Don't Mess with Bill Beechwood, My Baby must be a Magician. I both may dig these, food for thought.
Now that you've touched the 60s girl goups' topic, please, go on...with The Ronettes (BE MY BABY and WALKING IN THE RAIN) with The Shirelles (BABY IT'S YOU and WILL YOU LOVE ME TOMORROW) with Martha and the Vandellas (DANCING IN THE STREET and NOWHERE TO RUN) with The Crystals ( DA DOO RON RON and THEN HE KISSED ME) with many many more !!
Soul/R&B has been blowing up here in Canada over the last few years. Check out Tanika Charles - Two Steps, Tell Me Something and Silly Happy Wild, The Julian Taylor Band - Back Again, Chloe Charles - I'm Smilin' and BADBADNOTGOOD featuring ft. Charlotte Day Wilson - In Your Eyes. Every one of these songs is great! Thank me later!
I said right at the beginning if this that my introduction was with Whoopi Goldberg in Sister Act 2!! That's awesome!! That movie was my shittttt and this song is too!!
Beatles did an extra cover of this. they were very influenced by the Marvelettes. The Carpenters had a number one remake of this in the mid 1970's as well. at a music fest I was fortunate to see them in the late 1980's, probably 2 of 3 were the originals. looks at one point in the video photos there were 4 of them.
BJ, Motown was in Detroit Michigan, the city where almost all american cars were made. Detroit was nicknamed motortown, and Barry Gordy who start the recording studio in Detroit shortened it to Motown.
His name is Berry Gordy.
@@andrewwright9378 Actually he's Mr. Berry Gordy Jr. 🙂
When you look at the Mo Town artists, the guys are suited and booted the girls in their glamour dresses, taking pride in them selves, wonderful.
I love this song so much... 60s where great when it comes to music
I love the awesome Marvelettes but you have to remember the girl group that paved the way for most girl groups to follow were The Shirelles. First African American group to hit #1 on Billboard with Will you Love me Tomorrow.
Love the raspiness on Gladys Horton voice.
Wow this takes me back i was raised on oldies. It takes me back to riding in my dads truck.
The Girl Group era was awesome. This beauty defined the harmony style for a lot of what followed.
Those hairdos might not have been wigs, but the product of Dippity Do, big rollers, sitting under a hair dryer and lots of teasing (back combing) and hairspray! If you've seen a 60's High School or college yearbook, you know what I'm talking about!
I grew up with this and the Beatles version as well. They toured together in 61 and became good friends.
The Marvelettes was the first female vocal group on the Motown Records label to go all the way to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with this song in 1961. The Supremes went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 three years later with Baby Love.
"Where Did Our Love Go" was the Supremes' first number 1, but you are right --- that came three years after the Marvelettes took Motown there first in 1961. Interestingly, the Marvelettes turned down "Where Did Our Love Go" and it was given to the Supremes!
Great song ! I always remember my late dad playing records . That’s where I got my love of all types of music!
Yeah, my mother and her sisters would act & sing this one out. Reminds me of when people use to write each other. I still got love letters 40 yrs old.
I was 10 years old when this came out and I loved it!! Then in '63 the Beatles covered it and I lost my mind. Haha. Love you guys, PJ
Great song!! Please take a listen to Martha and the Vandellas "Dancing' in the Street."
And don’t forget Heat Wave!!
DAMN! Asia can sing!!!!!
Barry Gordon (Motown Records) made sure all his acts exemplified back excellence, in all ways.
*Berry* *Gordy*
Get out of town, the Marvelettes from Chicago were just so awesome! Back in the day, we had a hard time to pick up this song from our Detroit Station across the Lake Erie!
This is when music moved your soul instead of taking it from you ❤️💯❤️
Phil Spector was a very influential music producer in the 1960's and created the "Wall of Sound" style of instrumentation and tempo which so many of the girl groups sang to in the 60's
The Shirelles were around in the late 50s. Smokey Robinson wrote a great many Motown songs. You ought to watch the
Motown Story on RUclips.
Oh yeah.. Shirelles formed around 1957 in Passaic, New Jersey. Biggest hits were in the 60s though... Soldier Boy, Will you love me tomorrow and Dedicated to the one I love are just a few.... loved them...
I still have this old 45 - great song.
They were the First Girlband to go to Number One back in 1961. Sadly they went through more heartache than even The Supremes. Quitting The Group, not getting paid, not being able to use the Name properly. They helped epitomize The Original Girl Group Phenomenon. They are not from Chicago, Ill, but Inkster, MI. right outside Detroit, MI. Georgeanna Dobbins Co Wrote The Song but never got Paid Writer's Royalties, and she had to leave The Group before they hit the Big Time. She had to take care of her Mother and Brothers. She died in 2020, Gladys Horton died 10 Years ago of a Stroke. If you can check out Unsung and see their life story. This song was also covered by The Beatles and The Carpenters who took it to Number One.
Please don't think me disrespectful but The Shirelles were the first Afican Americcan girl group to go #1 in 1960 with Will you Love Me Tomorrow.
Asia, BJ the Marvelettes made the charts 23 times in their approximately 10 years. Motown’s first # 1 hit. (Please Mr. Postman) which Marvin Gaye played the drums on. They had several songs that were in the top 10. Great if underrated group. If you want to dig deeper into this rabbit hole, I’d recommend starting with, Too Many Fish In The Sea!
I have always thought the story behind this song would be a great movie. The Marvellettes were formed by lead vocalist Gladys Horton, along with Wanda Young, Katherine Anderson, Juanita Cowert and Georgeanna Dobbins, for a high school talent contest. The prize for the top three winners was an audition for Tamla/Motown Records. Although they came in fourth place, they were also allowed to audition and of the four acts, were the only ones to pass the audition. When told that nothing less than original material would be key to landing a record deal, overnight Georgeanna Dobbins wrote "Please Mr. Postman." A few days later, they were in the recording studio. There was a great deal of excitement at the session and everyone in the studio, from drummer Marvin Gaye on up felt they had a smash record and by November of that year, it was the labels first #1 record. And, as they say, the rest is history! BTW, they're from Inkster, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit.
Oh yes, the marvelous Marvelettes. Of Motown acts I think The Marvelettes were underrated. Long before 'Sister Act' Martin Scorsese used this song in 'Mean Streets' in a way you won't forget. Don't forget about Stax/Volt records for Otis and the wicked Pickett, etc. And remember 'Don't Mess with Bill'. Great stuff.
Not Chicago! DETROIT!!!
INKSTER!!!! 😀
The "Carpenters" did a really cool and fun cover of this song/video that was
filmed at Disneyland, you really should review this a well to see the contrast.
Yes they did, my first time seeing the Carpenters they were on American Band Stand and they started singing Please Mr. Postman and I was like oh no, but to my surprise they did it a great job and I became a fan. I still love the original best. That song was the first number one hit for Motown. The Marvelettes are from Inkster Detroit and in the book they were considered from a little hick town.
The beatles too!
@@Felipe-u8p Didn't know that either, got to look for that version. Thank you.
Asia and BJ, there were many girls groups in Motown. If you are going down this road, listen to these female groups: Martha and the Vandellas, The Velvelettes, The Lollipops, Gladys Knight and the Pips, of course the Supremes and the Crystals.
We need to hear from the Shirelles!!! "Soldier Boy", "Baby it's You","I Met Him on a Sunday", and many more. Another great hit was "Be My Baby" by the Ronettes!
The Motown Girl groups were so influentially dominant, that even the Beatles covered this song !!!
Asia and BJ, The Marvelettes were from Inkster, Mi., not Chicago. This song was recorded in April 1961 at Motown Records Hitsville USA Studio, Detroit, MI. and released August 21, 1961. Later in the year it went on to become the first Motown single to hit #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. In 1964, the Marvelettes turned down the song "Where Did Our Love Go". It was the given to The Supremes and it became the first of 5 consecutive #1 songs for them, The Supremes would go on to record 12 #1 hits from 1964 through 1969.
So hyped for Motown Monday!
I see you, BJ, doing the Jerk. That was one of my all time favorite dances, along with the Bump. My favorite song by The Marvelettes is "Beechwood 4-5789."
I grew up during this era and learned the value of pure talent in the world of music.
The Marvellettes on this song is like listening to heaven. The Beatles also did a good job on this.
The beatles do sing this song take a listen
such a great era of music
Thank you. It is way past time that someone did this group or one of the dozen or more great Motown girl groups. This is the music my friends and I learned to dance to.
Try "Don't Mess with Bill." You could seriously do a month of Motown instead of a night.
You should do some digging into the UK's Northern Soul scene of the 60's/70's. Basically, really obscure American soul tracks were discovered/rediscovered in the UK soul clubs. Marlena Shaw, Barbara Acklin, loads of others, it's an absolute blast
Asia. Since you like the wigs and the style the Motown acts were presented, take this moment to watch the Supremes on the T.A.M.I. Show play some of their most popular hits, BABY LOVE. Their look helped to promote the bouffant hairstyle made famous in 6o's. The Supemes even had commercials promoting a line of wigs called the Supreme collection. Be careful BJ. If Asia finds out, she may go on a shopping spree.
The Beatles also recorded this in their early years.
The Marvelettes recording is the original, the Beatles and Carpenters recorded what is called "cover versions"
@@Nomad-vv1gk I know, that’s why I said they also recorded it😎
Great era of music...
The Beatles had a cover of this song.
I love Motown
They are from Inkster, Michigan. A surburb of Detroit.
Asia and BJ. The Marvelettes just so good. The Beatles just loved this song and it was part of their act in 1963. Check out the video of them performing this song from a T.V. show. Also the Carpenters sung this song for a T.V. show at Disneyland. Thank you. Cheers, Chris Perry.
Used to listen to this on my record player all the time as a kid.
Don't Mess With Bill is another banger by The Marvelettes!
Another great song by the Marvelettes is Beechwood 4-5789. You will like it!
Another 1961 song that was short but so great. Chuck Jackson "I Don't Want to Cry" and shows proof of connection to Motown in the video. I was 11 yrs old in 61' so I remember all these great songs. The Marvelettes had this great sound and it always pops up over the years and for good reason.
What a damn great song this is!
Love this song ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Motown had the best song writers, producers, and musicians in the business. And Barry Gordy started it all with a small loan from his family. There will never be anything like this again.
Check The Marvalettes song, " The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game" !
This is oldie but goodies
Have you ever seen the documentary about the Funk Brothers? They were the house band for Motown that played on so many Giant hits. Worth the view !!
The IN HOUSE go to band on most motown songs were known as the Funk Band.
Love this old music...Sounds great
The Beatles did a great cover of this song before they started writing their own lyrics. Motown was immensely influential on the development of Rock & Roll.
I love the Marvelettes
Where did the idea that they were from Chicago come from? As someone mentioned below, they were from Inkster, MI. MOTOWN is DETROIT.
great song, personally i think " don't mess with bill" is their best
My girlfriend and I danced many times to this song at the local Teen Dances . Later on the Beatles Covered this as well as did many other artists . Great Song
Of course The Beatles did a great cover of this. My favorite Marvelettes song is When You’re Young and in Love.
Great reaction, the Marvelettes are Detroit.. check out Hunter gets captured by the Game and My Baby must be a Magician
I’m 66 grew up with this and rock and country
Some other early girl groups: The Andrews Sisters “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” (1941) The Chantels, "Maybe" (1957) The Shirelles, "Will You Love Me Tomorrow?" (1961) The Chiffons, "He's So Fine" (1962) & "One Fine Day" (1963) The Crystals, "He's a Rebel" (1962) & "Then He Kissed Me" (1963) The Ronettes, "Be My Baby" (1963) & "Baby I Love You" (1963) The Crystals, "Da Doo Ron Ron" (1963) The Angels, "My Boyfriend's Back" (1963) Martha and the Vandellas, "Heat Wave" (1963).
The Marvelettes are originally from Inkster, MI.
Motown Is a whole VIBE, and was super pivotal to the civil rights movement!
The Carpenters have really great cover of this song!
You are quite welcome Ungha - keep in mind that was a cover of the Marvelettes.
As a Christian white male born in 72 my parents LOVED Elvis and Motown. That's the 2 styles they'd agreed upon. Dad also liked some country and Mom was also a beetle's fan
Who told you that these young ladies were from Chicago?
They attended Inkster High School in Wayne County, Michigan.
I absolutely love 50s music, just very special music. This song though, makes me think of my favorite movie, Goodfellas.
Love me some Motown! Keep On Rockin'
Hello guys love you’ll ❤️😂☝️👏 I love that song are used to get me in a lot of trouble at school I start singing that song and they would push my desk right out in the hallway for punishment brings back a lot of memories I’ve been waiting for that post man for 20 years now he still hasn’t showed up 😂 Lol 😆👏
Wow you have a great voice
I am in this late but so glad you are hearing this! One of my favs from the marvelous. Also, Beachwood 45789, and love, love this one (Forever), and Hope you check out their others songs and other artists like The Shirrells, Dedicated to the one I love. Soldier boy, Welcome home baby and Don't say nothing bad about my baby.
And, Mama Said.
PS I still have them on my 45. :)
This was Motown’s first #1 pop hit
Another song that’s great Let me go the right way ( early Supremes)
A great timeless song. Loved it back then still do Actually was covered by the Beatles and Carpenters. To me theirs is the best. Many other good songs Don't Mess with Bill Beechwood, My Baby must be a Magician. I both may dig these, food for thought.
"Hunter Captured By the Game" on this CD, great.
Great song!
I also like the 70s Carpenters version.
Those lady’s were a class act back in the day YES
Motown, Detroit MI. Back when people sent letters! Great time for music; what I grew up on. Please do Mary Wells, "The One Who Really Loves You."
Now that you've touched the 60s girl goups' topic, please, go on...with The Ronettes (BE MY BABY and WALKING IN THE RAIN) with The Shirelles (BABY IT'S YOU and WILL YOU LOVE ME TOMORROW) with Martha and the Vandellas (DANCING IN THE STREET and NOWHERE TO RUN) with The Crystals ( DA DOO RON RON and THEN HE KISSED ME) with many many more !!
The Beatles did a cover of this song a few years later, but I think I like this one better. 60 years ago. W O. W. .
They’re from Detroit like most of the early acts...oh do the sequel of this song..TWISTING POSTMAN...everyone had a twist song back then...
That's when music was so fun.
Other female groups in that time period were the Ronettes, The Chiffons. There's others but I can't think of them right now.
I had dinner with them in 1986-87 at a Sheriff's dinner. lol
the shirelles the first super star girl group
Soul/R&B has been blowing up here in Canada over the last few years. Check out Tanika Charles - Two Steps, Tell Me Something and Silly Happy Wild, The Julian Taylor Band - Back Again, Chloe Charles - I'm Smilin' and BADBADNOTGOOD featuring ft. Charlotte Day Wilson - In Your Eyes. Every one of these songs is great! Thank me later!
Best music is from the mid 50s to early/mid 69s. You can’t be angry or depressed while listening to this music…
Marvin Gaye on the drums.
I know all these songs it was my mom's jams ♥️♥️♥️
Motown Records was Detroit, MI, my hometown, not Chicago, IL
I said right at the beginning if this that my introduction was with Whoopi Goldberg in Sister Act 2!! That's awesome!! That movie was my shittttt and this song is too!!
Beatles did an extra cover of this. they were very influenced by the Marvelettes. The Carpenters had a number one remake of this in the mid 1970's as well. at a music fest I was fortunate to see them in the late 1980's, probably 2 of 3 were the originals. looks at one point in the video photos there were 4 of them.
You guys should check out "R.O.C.K. In the USA" by John (Cougar) Mellancamp. He mentions a lot of these types of groups in his song.
Great song, made even better by the Carpenters in the 70s. Hope you eventually get into some Carpenters music.
I agree Ken, that version is excellent and highly underrated and underplayed.