Mary wells will always be berry gordys first solo superstar, and my guy, in particular, will endure as one of his companys most endearing anthems. I thought the tracks of the songs was when she first recorded them but they are not. As such, it is just about all the mary wells anyone reasonably needs. Each disc contains all of the major hits from an artist, plus important bsides, album tracks and minor hits. Mary wells greatest hits is a greatesthits compilation album released by motown singer mary wells in 1964 on the motown label. Features song lyrics for mary wells s 22 greatest hits album.
Since mary wells left motown in 1964, this 12song compilation, released at the time, contains all her successful singles for the label, from bye bye baby to my guy, with the exception of i dont want to take a chance. Along with the miracles, the temptations, the supremes, and the four tops, wells was said to have been part of the charge in black music onto radio stations and record shelves of mainstream america bridging the color lines in music at the time. Mary wellsmary wells sings my guyflac 192khz24bit download. Each etsy seller helps contribute to a global marketplace of creative goods. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Aug, 2016 voting by thousands of fans and music professionals determined our list of detroits 100 greatest songs, a monthslong free press countdown that wrapped up in july. Greatest hits film this is mary wells preforming live at her later years. All links to this blog is for evaluation purposes only. Mary wells mary esther wells may, 1943 july 26, 1992 was an american singer who helped to define the emerging sound of motown in the early 1960s. Mary wells listen and stream free music, albums, new. Jul 03, 2009 listen to your favorite songs from alltime greatest hits by mary wells now. At etsy, we pride ourselves on our global community of sellers.
These 22 lost classics of motown deserve to be rediscovered. Mary wells is known for her collaborations with smokey robinson, but not all of her hits were penned by the miracles crooner. Download the mary wells22 greatest hits torrent or choose other verified torrent downloads for free with torrentfunk. Mary wells greatest hits full album best of pop youtube. Mary wells download high quality complete mp3 albums. Alltime greatest hits by mary wells on amazon music unlimited.
Every motown fan has heard mary wells sing about my guy, but most dont know this standout track, which features an incredible miniaria from motown session singer liz lands. Jan 22, 2019 all kinds of music is good for the soul play all. Wells had a pop voice that could be sweet and alluring at the same time, like tuesday weld from dobie gillis flowing out of your speakers. Official mary wells my guy single version lyrics at cd universe. Whether this was an act of fate or berry gordy is still debated by pundits. If you want to support the artists, please, purchase their music, if. Mary esther wells may, 1943 july 26, 1992 was an american singer who helped to define the emerging sound of motown in the.
Mary wells greatest success came with motown records, climaxing in her enduring 1964 hit my guy, and for most, the story ends there. Get all the lyrics to songs by mary wells and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Along with the supremes, the miracles, the temptations, and the four tops, wells was said to have been part of the charge in black music onto radio stations and record shelves of mainstream america. Women of motown the marvelettes when youre young and in love greatest motown wedding songs. Listen to your favorite songs from alltime greatest hits by mary wells now. Listen free to mary wells 22 greatest hits bye bye baby, i dont want to take a chance and more. Mary wells songs top songs chart singles discography. The motown collection includes 10 cds full of memorable hits by your favorite motown artists from the early 60s through the mid 70s. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page.
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Mary wells sings my guy is the fourth studio album and fifth overall album released by motown vocalist mary wells. The motown songwriting trio hollanddozierholland brian holland, lamont dozier and edward holland jr. Sign in deleted video deleted video mary wells your old stand by by mcaztlan. Mary wells greatest hits by mary wells on amazon music unlimited. Nothing you could say could tear me away from my guy, my guy nothing you could do cause im. In and out of love remastered mary wells the ultimate collection mary wells. Mary wells s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Wells left motown after my guy and signed with 20th century, which by all accounts was a disaster, and she left 20th century in 1965 for atlantic subsidiary atco records, where she remained until 1967. Mary wells all the best full album best of soul music. Listen to your favorite songs from mary wells greatest hits by mary wells now. Mary wells greatest hits get email alerts for mary wells. This is what it says, that the record is still held fast in shrinkwrap.
Gordy teamed wells with the famous smokey robinson, who was a writer, producer, and performer with motown. The women of motown mary wells whats easy for two is so hard for one. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Oh little boy was inexplicably tacked onto the end of wells 1964 greatest hits record. This is the voice which gives motown its first three consecutive top 10 pop hits by one single artist, and the vehicle for the compelling early songs of smokey robinson.
The greatest hits collection by mary wells on spotify. Mary wells was on her way to becoming motowns brightest star when diana ross replaced her in their constellation. Which was another excellent collection which contained. Mary wells greatest hits by mary wells on amazon music.
The motown singles collection 19591971, one kiss can lead to another. As the standout early star of motown records, wells, thanks to producers such as berry gordy and smokey robinson, rose to prominence as motowns first crossover star for a brief period between 1961 and 1964 before she left the label that year for 20th century fox records. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Her mother did domestic work in order to support her three children. Motown is notorious for recycling their catalog as endless hit collections, but the ultimate collection is one of the finest series of greatest hits cds they have ever assembled. We tend to be pretty suspicious about these things, so if the shrinkwrap doesnt look original, or if the record seems to have undergone some damage over time, well probably take it out of the wrapper to ensure that its in good shape which is why we dont have more of these. Which was another excellent collection which contained 11 unreleased tracks by mary. Mary wells greatest hits is a greatest hits compilation album released by motown singer mary wells in 1964 on the motown label. Listen free to mary wells mary wells greatest hits radio. Mary wells was motowns first great star the miracles had a hit with smokey robinsons shop around in 1960, but it was wells string of hits in 1962 that really made their reputation. Wells early years were not easy growing up without a father. Listen free to mary wells you lost the sweetest boy.
If you like mary wells i guess this is the best you are going to get. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Whats so easy for two is so hard for one by mary wells from mary wells greatest hits. The one who really loves you, you beat me to the punch, and two lovers, all of which hit the top 10 on the pop charts. Gordy was so impressed that he not only bought the song but he also signed wells to a contract. Mary esther wells may, 1943 july 26, 1992 was an american singer who defined the early sound of motown records in the early sixties. Then motown discontinued this and released looking back 19611964. Mary esther wells was born may, 1943 in detroit michigan near wayne state university.
This concert program features mary wells performing many of her most popular tracks at the rock n roll palace in orlando, florida. Wells, mary mary wells greatest hits music skip to main content. Mary wells my guy single version mp3 download and lyrics. Mary wells 22 greatest hits cd motown mcd09058md 1986 rare mint. Mary wells sings my guy reissued 1986 mary wells mary wells vinyl mary wells together with marvin gaye remastered 2014 mary wells servin up some soul vinyl mary wells. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. The greatest hits collection, an album by mary wells on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. My guy single version by mary wells free listening on.