This was such a rare interview. God bless Joan and everyone for doing this show. Mary Wells is and was a legend and deserved better treatment by Motown. I'm glad many artists and celebrities came to Mary's aid. May she continue to R.I.P.
I never knew Motown wronged her so much on her Royalties. RIP our Beautiful Mary Wells. And bless all the wonderful people like Little Richard, Smokey and Anita Baker and Stevie Wonder and Supremes for monetarily helping Mary Wells when she was dying.
Mary unfortunately wanted out of her Motown contract so badly she signed away her right to receive her royalties. Motown in her final years settled out of court to out of court with a six figure amount. Her book is out now..
Berry Gordy should be crying in shame watching one of his greatest artists suffer like this! Rest In Peace Mary Wells for you are truly a legend that no one will ever forget!
Robert Velez unfortunately she jumped the gun and went to MGM who promised her movie career and big success they did nothing and dropped her and Berry was unfortunately crafty individual he a genius but very shifty he did Bobby Taylor wrong told him straight out *You suing me? You won't get a penny from me*
@@DJGary0910 perhaps nitpicking but I thought it was 20th Century Fox records,a division of the movie studios,where she went after departing Motown.She actually made some good records there,but the Motown magic was gone
Her music has given me a lot of joy; I still listen to her hits nowadays just like I have every year since I first experienced her vocal talent. Whatever mistakes were made with her career will not tarnish or dim the legendary voice of Mary Wells. This is heartbreaking to watch, but she was not only brave as a young girl making it in show biz, but brave as a grown woman facing cancer. Do not believe anyone who says she had no great tunes after Motown; check out "Ain't It the Truth", "Dear Lover", or "The Doctor", and there were others! Her fans love her, and there are legions of them even today. Mary Wells had a certain magic, and that magic defies the passage of time. Motown should be proud they had Mary Wells as long as they did, for she helped build their reputation as "The Sound of Young America". ( and Mr, Gordy knows that.. )
Her daughter is young, she had her late. This is sad. She had have children with both Womack Brothers , interesting Motown stories.Cigarettes are the culprit.RIP
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Great interview...Rip, Ms Mary Wells, the original Queen of Motown!...
such a rare but classic interview of My Mary Wells...
Did you know Mary wells ❤️
@@officialRickyRomance Nope. I didn't mean to say My Mary Wells. 🤣 Typo.
This was such a rare interview. God bless Joan and everyone for doing this show. Mary Wells is and was a legend and deserved better treatment by Motown. I'm glad many artists and celebrities came to Mary's aid. May she continue to R.I.P.
She got teary eyes listening to Little Richard 😭
I never knew Motown wronged her so much on her Royalties. RIP our Beautiful Mary Wells. And bless all the wonderful people like Little Richard, Smokey and Anita Baker and Stevie Wonder and Supremes for monetarily helping Mary Wells when she was dying.
Mary unfortunately wanted out of her Motown contract so badly she signed away her right to receive her royalties. Motown in her final years settled out of court to out of court with a six figure amount. Her book is out now..
Berry Gordy should be crying in shame watching one of his greatest artists suffer like this! Rest In Peace Mary Wells for you are truly a legend that no one will ever forget!
Robert Velez unfortunately she jumped the gun and went to MGM who promised her movie career and big success they did nothing and dropped her and Berry was unfortunately crafty individual he a genius but very shifty he did Bobby Taylor wrong told him straight out
*You suing me? You won't get a penny from me*
Berry wouldn’t want her to go coz she was the original’s Motown leading singer.
@@DJGary0910 perhaps nitpicking but I thought it was 20th Century Fox records,a division of the movie studios,where she went after departing Motown.She actually made some good records there,but the Motown magic was gone
It's hard to listen to Mary and feel the depth of her pain. Thanks for the memories Mary.
Stevie is so sweet 💜
MY MARY WELLS, THE GREATEST FIRST MOTOWN LADY. I HAD NEVER SEEN THIS INTERVIEW OF HER. IT MADE ME CRY. SO SORRY TO SEE HER SUFFER.
Her music has given me a lot of joy; I still listen to her hits nowadays just like I have every year since I first experienced her vocal talent. Whatever mistakes were made with her career will not tarnish or dim the legendary voice of Mary Wells. This is heartbreaking to watch, but she was not only brave as a young girl making it in show biz, but brave as a grown woman facing cancer. Do not believe anyone who says she had no great tunes after Motown; check out "Ain't It the Truth", "Dear Lover", or "The Doctor", and there were others! Her fans love her, and there are legions of them even today. Mary Wells had a certain magic, and that magic defies the passage of time. Motown should be proud they had Mary Wells as long as they did, for she helped build their reputation as "The Sound of Young America". ( and Mr, Gordy knows that.. )
Don't forget my favorite - "Soul Train" from the album 'Servin' Up Some Soul': ruclips.net/video/B4p2BKIgckY/видео.html.
It was so sweet seeing Mary Wells and Lamont Dozier reunited. They were friends and grew up together
Stevie Wonder so handsome & sweet . Love u💜♥️♥️💜
Her daughter is young, she had her late. This is sad. She had have children with both Womack Brothers , interesting Motown stories.Cigarettes are the culprit.RIP
Wait huh?
Thanks for uploading!
Life isn't easy! RIP
Joan got Richard started lol
God bless Lil Richard for paying proper homage to Mary
Little Richard? This Is Stevie Wonder on this video! Smh
@@shonmosley4215 lol
Little Richard was on it too
Shon watch the WHOLE video
I didn’t see Little Richard. I just saw Stevie Wonder and Lamont Dozier
I wonder if Ms. Rivers helped Mary Wells financially?
Probably, but even if she didn’t, she helped her a lot by giving her major exposure on her talk show
Lamont Dozier just passed away.
Wow never knew she had lung cancer too. Love you Mary Wells
Do you have more of Stevie wonder ?
This is not the Joan that we all knew.