The Marvelettes
The Marvelettes was an American singing group that were active from 1960 to 1972. Members of the group were Gladys Horton, Katherine Anderson, Wanda Rogers, Anne Bogan, Georgeanna Tillman, Wyanetta Cowart and Georgia Dobbins. They are probably best known for their #1 hit, "Please Mr. Postman". They were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004 and were inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame in 2007.[1]
The Marvelettes | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Inkster, Michigan, USA |
Genres | Pop, R&B, rock and roll, soul |
Years active | 1960–1970 |
Labels | Tamla |
Past members | Gladys Horton Katherine Anderson Wanda Rogers Anne Bogan Georgeanna Tillman Wyanetta (Juanita) Cowart Georgia Dobbins |
The group has received several honors, including the Vocal Group Hall of Fame and the Pioneer Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation. In 2005, two of the group's most successful recordings, "Please Mr. Postman" and "Don't Mess with Bill" earned million-selling Gold singles from the RIAA. In 2012, the Marvelettes were nominated for 2013 induction to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Other notable recordings were "Playboy", "Beechwood 4-5789", "Danger! Heartbreak Dead Ahead", "The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game", "When You're Young and in Love".
Discography
The Marvelettes released 12 albums:
Year | Album |
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1961 | Please Mr. Postman |
1962 | The Marvelettes Sing (aka Smash Hits of '62) |
1962 | Playboy |
1963 | The Marvelous Marvelettes |
1963 | The Marvelettes Recorded Live On Stage |
1966 | The Marvelettes Greatest Hits |
1967 | The Marvelettes (Pink Album) |
1968 | Sophisticated Soul |
1969 | In Full Bloom |
1970 | The Return of The Marvelettes |
1975 | The Marvelettes Anthology |
1975 | Best of The Marvelettes |
References
- ↑ "Michigan Rock and Roll Legends - MARVELETTES". www.michiganrockandrolllegends.com.
Other websites
- The Marvelettes Vocal Group Hall of Fame profile Archived 2011-03-03 at the Wayback Machine