Most people today do not realize just how difficult it is to sing in four part harmonies, keeping time, rhythm, remembering all the words to all the verses - add to that dancing - it’s a lot to do!
One of the most underrated girl groups ever. While growing up in New York City (Harlem & Bronx) never missed a chance to see their performance at the Legendary APPOLO Theater. The MARVELETTES ARE LEGENDRY. I was in 10th grade when I saw this show.
@@thomassperduti4500 Absolutely! The Committee for The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame are White and they forget these Ladies and Chic hasn't been induced and neither has Chaka Khan. Here's another Sad Fact. A couple of Years Ago a UK Girl Group called The Saturdays were on a Tribute Special to The Carpenters and they sang their version of Please Mr. Postman, some forgot that it was done by them. I'm sure that the Phones were flooded with angry viewers. The Velvelettes were also overlooked but they were overlooked like The Contours. In Australia a Group called The Twilights die "their" version of "Needle In A Haystack" and in The UK Banarama who kicked the door open for every future UK Girl Band most notably The Spice Girls did their version of "He Was Really saying Something" and Shalamar the First Reality Show Group did a Motown Melody where they also sang HE Was Really Saying Something. Their downfall was one of the most devastating. In 1963 they were the Number One Girlband at Motown, and then One Year Later it's The Supremes.
Great Clip! They are probably Motowns most UNDER RATED GROUP, yet their Mr Postman put Motown on the map! Congrats to these ladies. Gladys Horton and Wanda Young will be forever missed!
They were NEVER UNSUNG OR UNDERRATED.....In Chicago, we heard a Marvelettes HIT EVERY YEAR....plus we had the records! From 1961 to 1969, we heard some Marvelettes on our black radio station WVON. Never unsung or underrated.
The Marvalettes were the BEST of ALL the girl groups. They had the best choreography...2 outstanding lead vocalists who didn't mind switching up. and SOUL !!
SING IT GLADYS!!!!! I loved their "off the street" sound.....less polished than the Supremes, but so much more REAL!!! I saw this show and would LOVE to own the dvd!
They really worked that last number "locking up my heart".They could show the Temptations some moves! Great group! They did not get the credit they deserved and were not even represented in the Motown special in 1983!
When you look at the intricate dance moves and choreography and the professionalism you really have to appreciate them. Remember they were in dresses and heels. And everything was on point! Thanks for posting!
Two or three shows a day, sometimes for 10 day stretches in as many different cities without a break, no time for boyfriends, missing your family, and eating poorly on too little sleep. No wonder they never wore a pound they didn't need. This is when stardom was truly earned, and it's also the reason Marvelettes fans hold them in such tender regard to this day.
A UA-camr that goes by @AshleySaysSo did a video about the Marvelettes and I just finished watching it. I was born in the 60s but only really remember “Mr. Postman“. This was fun and sad to watch. The showmanship is amazing! And that dude actually got up on the stage!😮 Wow! but to hear about what happened to them as a group is truly sad. As it is with most groups. Thank you for sharing this video clip. It’s too bad we don’t still have this type of class in showbiz anymore but… At least this type of video is proof that it once was and maybe it can be again someday🤷🏽♀️🥰
These ladies stage performance was exciting. They had talent. They were the Temptations female counterparts when it comes to performing on stage that moves that choreography wow the Marvelettes you ladies Rock back then.
A friend of mine who went to all the Motortown Revues back in the day said that, in his opinion, The Marvelettes had the best stage show out of all the other acts. That's certainly evident by their energetic performance here.
Their stage act changed considerably in the mid 60's when they became a trio and they became more subtle and polished in their choreography. Check out their performance of Don't Mess With Bill.
The Marvelettes had the voices and the moves. Homeboy looked like he didn't want to let go of Wanda. 😂 The Marvelettes and Martha and the Vandellas are my two favorite female Motown groups.
Yes. Give Cholly Atkins a former Tapdancer did the Choreography for all of the Motown Acts back in the day. His former Partner Honi Coles would later Manage The Apollo Theater when The Miracles did their disastrous debut in 1959. Then to think that One Year later The Supremes would supersede The Marvelettes as the Biggest Girlband in the world and survive The British Invasion.
loveyouall66 Wanda gave the group a more sultry, 'adult' sound which helped as the girls got older, and Ann Bogan moved the group into slightly different territory before it all ended.
You are so lucky.I was born at the end of Disco and wish that I was in the 60s because lucky people say the greatest things about the 60s despite of the "problems"
ha ha I cut class just to see this show and stayed all eight shows Marvin Gaye was fly with those alpaca sweaters he wore Mary Wells was gorgeous and Man Claudette you talking about pretty let me stop ha ha if any body knows that the Ruben Phillips band was the Apollo house band and they was so slow they drag the songs but we had a great time what memories
Years ago a group of my friends had our own little Motown fan club and a lot of us guys voted Georgeanna the one we wanted as a girlfriend...pretty impressive for a lady old enough to be our mom...
They helped epitomize The Girl Group Phenomenon that was at it's original peak from 1960-1964. The Supremes became the Label's Biggest Girl Group and they were pretty much to the wayside. This was done around 1962, two years before "Where Did Our Love Go".
I love this rare clip of the Marvelous Marveletts, their showmanship was awesome, the dancing was flawless, not missing a beat even when that gentleman jumped up on the stage. Thanks for posting this gem.
I ❤everything about The Marvelletes especially how they command the crowd and stage etiquette before Motown started charm school. And I'm loving how Gladys &Wanda shared that song!! The Supremes could have done something along those lines just to keep everyone happy,or@ the very least keep the solos they already had for christ's sake 🙄also love Gladys' dimples and Wanda's.
GLADYS HORTON & The Marvelettes are the first group to deliver Berry Gordy/Motown Records their first # 1 HIT that put them on the map. They never got any recognition, NO GOLD RECORD ever given, NO RESPECT.
In 2004 RIAA certified gold (at last) "Don't Mess With Bill" and, of course, "Please Mr. Postman". I think Motown never paid the fees and that's the reason so many hits in this label remained without the award until recent times (seventeen gold and platinum just for The Temptations). It happened too with James Brown in the King label.
4 beautiful queens who can do it all dance and sing God gifted and talented black nubian queens who was all talented and original nothing like the old-school music they don't make them or do them like they use to love ur all marvelettes best that ever did it
If there is footage of that I wish someone would post that. There are no live performances (other than TV appearances which were lip synced) posted of the Marvelletes when they became a trio.
One of my all time favorite groups...and Gladys Catherine Horton...over fifty years later and I'm still in love with you even though you're no longer with us!!! I don't think we'll ever have another list of girl groups the likes of which Motown gave us in the '60'S...EVER!!!
Loved it. I became a fan once I heard Beechwood 4-5789, one of their most delightful records, and bought everything they put out. My other fave is Too Many Fish in the Sea; these records were pure Motown heaven! It was The Marvelettes who put Motown on the map, and for that they should always be remembered. The Supremes had about 6 or 7 flop singles before they hit with Where Did Our Love Go, but I believe The Marvelettes came right out the gate with a smash hit ("Playboy", I think). They should never be underestimated.
Steven Kerry I cant believe how many False stories are on here. Please Mr Postman was their first debut hit that went to No.1. and Only No.1. Playboy did not go to No.1. no where near it.
I don't see anywhere in my post where I say "Playboy" went to #I. All I said was it was a smash hit, (at least where I was from)and a hit on American Bandstand. I just think The Marvelettes are kind of an overlooked group from the early years on Motown, whereas they actually helped put the label on the map. I loved ALL the Motown artists from the time I first discovered Motown as a kid. I was from a small town in the Midwest, and they packaged 3 Motown singles together and sold 'em at Woolworths five and dime for a buck or two; I was in hog heaven as many of those "non-hits" then are considered classic Motown now.
Mitchell Steven Playboy hit number seven on the pop charts! Spent five weeks in the top 10 as a matter of fact that.... And clearly inspired Lauryn Hill decades later with Drop That Thang!
Sensational! Marvin Gaye Hitch Hiking all over the stage! Smoky Robinson Shopping Around! Exuberant performances giving it all they've got! The Contours doing synchronized splits in Do You Love Me!
Don't think comparing is fair with other groups as each group has it's style. The Marvelettes were just in a unique class of their own who excelled in all areas- credit due. And credit to their great performance in heels, as well!! Loved their hard work at the Apollo!!!
someone needs to write a good book about the Marvelettes each one of them ladies how they came about and even do a movie about the Marvelettes and not just a move. The Marvelettes what about the Vandellas and also a movie about The Supremes the real true life story of The Supremes.
Wanda would go on to really sing the best songs for the group and for me as a kid 10 years younger than them I grew up loving her lead , (Don't mess with bill ) and the song by Carla Thomas (baby oh Baby) was the biggest songs in those years by females. And my condolences go out for Wanda and family losing her daughter Miracle today, I Grieve with you my love!
I love the Marvelettes, awersome singers and performers, thanks for this post, brings back memories of all the great motown girl groups , Martha and the Vandella's and the Supremes.Loved this clip.
Seeing a live performance of them for the first time totally raised my already high admiration and respect for them. Wow! Long live the Girl Group era!!
jeff oliva if you search UA-cam for the Exciters live, you can see 2 live performances of them from a French Tv show that was their version of American Bandstand. If you like this, you should like the Exciters videos
This was once up and someone took it down, thank you SO MUCH for posting this back up... The ending number is so EPIC! Wanda really turned it out, she was my favorite, she was so charming!
i love this clip! it really showcases what great entertainers they were! raw and forceful and fun! i was very sad that they failed to be one of the groups inducted into the ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAME this year. i fear they will never get the credit they deserve...
The Marvelettes, amazing girl group who don't get their credit. They could sing, dance, and entertain. They were the female Temptations. The Supremes were never my favorite. This clip proves how great the Marvelettes were. They didn't get enough exposure because Gordy wanted The Supremes to get it all, talk about Motown family. Wanda was a great entertainer, she could of been a great soloist. She was pretty, vivacious, sexy, way better then Diana Ross, Gordy should have paid attention to Wanda
Omg every move was so meticulous....even when they came back out from the curtain they kinda blew a kiss in unison.....Motown was the best....wish i was there but i'd be pretty old now lol.
I was lucky enough to have seen the Motown Revue- pre Temps! These girls were great! A great combination of soul and street, Not overly polished. I loved the 2 ballads "Strange I Know and "Someday Someway." I remember this from that show! THANK YOU!!
RIP 12/26/21 Ms. Wanda Young. My condolesences to her Family....I was a Kindergartener when I first heard these songs on AM Radio decades ago in NYC. I will never forget the Girl Groups of the 1960s.
Definitely more fun and exciting to watch and listen to than the Supremes!! I guess the real problem was that the Marvelettes were too soulful. All Berry Gordy was interested in was crossing over. HIS LOSS.
Gordy was getting busy getting into Diana Ross , and knocking her up with son ( Rockwell ).. and interest in Gladys and the girls went away from being his priority .
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AshleySaySo brought me here and I am pleasantly surprised by the choreography💕
Same!
The Marvelettes are the blue print of all girl groups!!
Those beautiful faces, beautiful voices, beautiful figures, and beautiful legs...... Too much to handle. 🧡
Wanda and Kat are still with us thankfully
@@NOV123 Yes. They are Motown treasures.
Most people today do not realize just how difficult it is to sing in four part harmonies, keeping time, rhythm, remembering all the words to all the verses - add to that dancing - it’s a lot to do!
One of the most underrated girl groups ever. While growing up in New York City (Harlem & Bronx) never missed a chance to
see their performance at the Legendary APPOLO Theater. The MARVELETTES ARE LEGENDRY. I was in 10th grade when I saw this show.
They definitely should be in the Rock and Roll hall of fame.
@@thomassperduti4500 Absolutely! The Committee for The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame are White and they forget these Ladies and Chic hasn't been induced and neither has Chaka Khan. Here's another Sad Fact. A couple of Years Ago a UK Girl Group called The Saturdays were on a Tribute Special to The Carpenters and they sang their version of Please Mr. Postman, some forgot that it was done by them. I'm sure that the Phones were flooded with angry viewers. The Velvelettes were also overlooked but they were overlooked like The Contours. In Australia a Group called The Twilights die "their" version of "Needle In A Haystack" and in The UK Banarama who kicked the door open for every future UK Girl Band most notably The Spice Girls did their version of "He Was Really saying Something" and Shalamar the First Reality Show Group did a Motown Melody where they also sang HE Was Really Saying Something. Their downfall was one of the most devastating. In 1963 they were the Number One Girlband at Motown, and then One Year Later it's The Supremes.
@@laminage Indeed
I don’t think they were underrated at all
@@laminage Mary Wells isn’t either
This is why this group should have been inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame years ago
Great Clip! They are probably Motowns most UNDER RATED GROUP, yet their Mr Postman put Motown on the map!
Congrats to these ladies. Gladys Horton and Wanda Young will be forever missed!
Ashley Says so brought me here
Right
They were NEVER UNSUNG OR UNDERRATED.....In Chicago, we heard a Marvelettes HIT EVERY YEAR....plus we had the records! From 1961 to 1969, we heard some Marvelettes on our black radio station WVON. Never unsung or underrated.
The Late Great Gladys Horton..............R.I.P.
Can’t believe she was only 18 on here
And the equally great Wanda Rogers.
this clip is a real gem! it really showcases what great live performers they were. they worked that crowd and that stage. i just love them!
This reminds me of the Apollo in Detroit back in the 60's! Great music!
@@davidoverholt251 The Apollo Theater was in New York. The Fox Theater was in Detroit.
Fox is still there downtown. Nice area all fixed up. Amazing.
The Marvalettes were the BEST of ALL the girl groups. They had the best choreography...2 outstanding lead vocalists who didn't mind switching up. and SOUL !!
Real talent! These ladies were awesome! Gladys's vocal talents were so great! They worked so hard! Underrated! Need a biopic! Yes!!!
SING IT GLADYS!!!!! I loved their "off the street" sound.....less polished than the Supremes, but so much more REAL!!! I saw this show and would LOVE to own the dvd!
Frank Czuri Exactly, this is the real deal, not some put on performance. My 3rd fave girl group x
Actually, The Marvelettes were VERY polished.
The Marvelettes were polished but had a grittier sound than the Supremes for example.
They really worked that last number "locking up my heart".They could show the Temptations some moves! Great group! They did not get the credit they deserved and were not even represented in the Motown special in 1983!
When you look at the intricate dance moves and choreography and the professionalism you really have to appreciate them. Remember they were in dresses and heels. And everything was on point! Thanks for posting!
The Marveletts still my Favorite Motown Girls, I was at the APOLLO for this Show it was Heavenly. Thank U All Motown Review
Could you imagine actually being at this show? This is something you would never forget - GREAT PERFORMERS!
Two or three shows a day, sometimes for 10 day stretches in as many different cities without a break, no time for boyfriends, missing your family, and eating poorly on too little sleep. No wonder they never wore a pound they didn't need. This is when stardom was truly earned, and it's also the reason Marvelettes fans hold them in such tender regard to this day.
Dave dvlaries I love it
Dave dvlaries Fame is till earned and isn't easy at all everyone has to work or fall off as a one-hit wonder
LIfe is a series of trade offs..that is why you have got to really love the business to stay in it.
@@fmtalks1543 Better than working some 9 to 5 gig.
@@fmtalks1543 Where was their union!!
A UA-camr that goes by @AshleySaysSo did a video about the Marvelettes and I just finished watching it. I was born in the 60s but only really remember “Mr. Postman“. This was fun and sad to watch. The showmanship is amazing! And that dude actually got up on the stage!😮 Wow! but to hear about what happened to them as a group is truly sad. As it is with most groups. Thank you for sharing this video clip. It’s too bad we don’t still have this type of class in showbiz anymore but… At least this type of video is proof that it once was and maybe it can be again someday🤷🏽♀️🥰
These ladies stage performance was exciting. They had talent. They were the Temptations female counterparts when it comes to performing on stage that moves that choreography wow the Marvelettes you ladies Rock back then.
Yesss...👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽The Marvelletes could sing 🎶and dance 🕺and so could Martha and the Vandellas. The Supremes could not however 😄but I love them too...
Absolutely right as Temptations counterparts
Marvelettes were the best of the best! Love Gladys!
A friend of mine who went to all the Motortown Revues back in the day said that, in his opinion, The Marvelettes had the best stage show out of all the other acts. That's certainly evident by their energetic performance here.
Their stage act changed considerably in the mid 60's when they became a trio and they became more subtle and polished in their choreography. Check out their performance of Don't Mess With Bill.
For sodyas 4 sho. An ffor. Brothas the contours
A true soul sistas message group. Feisty teacher's they are needed eternally
The Marvelettes had the voices and the moves. Homeboy looked like he didn't want to let go of Wanda. 😂 The Marvelettes and Martha and the Vandellas are my two favorite female Motown groups.
obviously Wanda was gorgeous but I saw a few pictures of her without the make up and glamour and she was even MORE gorgeous
Suzy Scott,Yong Tenders in 1963, really Talented.
I was young but old enough to enjoy their sound. It still sounds good now. A wonderful group
they had those dance steps down man lol
Didn't they tho! Gladys Horton had such a unique sound. Like they say just wait your turn and I will happen. It came for Bobby's wife.
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Yes. Give Cholly Atkins a former Tapdancer did the Choreography for all of the Motown Acts back in the day. His former Partner Honi Coles would later Manage The Apollo Theater when The Miracles did their disastrous debut in 1959. Then to think that One Year later The Supremes would supersede The Marvelettes as the Biggest Girlband in the world and survive The British Invasion.
I love me some Marvelous Marvelettes! I just wish somebody would put more of their performances on UA-cam from the late 60's!
Marvelousmartian5379 hell yeah damn
They are amazing performers ❤️
Wow Dem girls could dance
These young ladies were all under 21 during this performance with so much professionalism as if they were veterans of the game.
@@fmtalks1543 Wanda would have been either 19 or 20 if this was after her b'day in August.
I LOVE THEM!!!! , They were great performers.
That was classic. I love the choreography!
They were the best girl grp in the Motown revue! I saw them in Philly @ The Uptown Theatre. On a Labor Day weekend. ❤
They were so talented.
GLADYS HORTON HAD A BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE VOICE. AFTER SHE LEFT, THE GROUP WAS NOT THE SAME.
Agreed!
i really think it didnt go down i think Wendy eventually took it to the top with her sultry voice1
tonya stepter Wanda*
loveyouall66 Wanda gave the group a more sultry, 'adult' sound which helped as the girls got older, and Ann Bogan moved the group into slightly different territory before it all ended.
Gladys' voice was awsome. Pure soul.
Rest In peace Wanda Young-Rogers 😔🙏🏽December 17,2021you will live on through The Marvelletes music forever!
They maintained their amazing showmanship and professionalism even when that man jumped on the stage. Impressive.
These ladies blend beautiful! I have loved the Marvelettes. Saw them sing live in Newark, back in the 1960's. They rock!
Wonderful! These girls have the moves. Sometimes I stay in my room and do some of their dances.
I saw this show back in '63...went to every Motown Revue at the Apollo
how cool!
You are so lucky.I was born at the end of Disco and wish that I was in the 60s because lucky people say the greatest things about the 60s despite of the "problems"
ha ha I cut class just to see this show and stayed all eight shows Marvin Gaye was fly with those alpaca sweaters he wore Mary Wells was gorgeous and Man Claudette you talking about pretty let me stop ha ha if any body knows that the Ruben Phillips band was the Apollo house band and they was so slow they drag the songs but we had a great time what memories
So did my mommy.
David Diaz WORD!!!
Georgianna hairstyle is ridiculously fly ....you Go girl
i love it!
Years ago a group of my friends had our own little Motown fan club and a lot of us guys voted Georgeanna the one we wanted as a girlfriend...pretty impressive for a lady old enough to be our mom...
Excellent showmanship!! Harmonies, Choreography, and Stage presence!! Very entertaining!!
I was just reading about The Marvelettes complicated dance routines and having never seen them onstage this is pretty awesome to watch!
The Marvelettes steps for Dont Mess With Bill was flawlessly impeccable!!
This wasn’t a complicated dance routine at all they just walked back and forth a few times and waved they arms and hands
@@judethaddeus9856 👧
@@judethaddeus9856 Ok, then let us see you do it💀
What does he know about there amazing moves
REMEMBERNG GEORGEANNA TILLMAN GORDON
(FEBRUARY 6, 1944 - JAN 6, 1980)
Sh was my favorite...so adorable
God bless her talent
MY FAVORITE GIRL GROUP FROM MOTOWN. THANK YOU FOR THE POST
My Ladies also
They were Far more rhythmical than most of the girl groups back!
Alex Riddick yes I agree. I saw them many times in the motor town review shows. They had very cool and kind of tough moves
The Ladies were supreme before the Supremes, simply Brilliant unforgettable music thank you Ladies.
They helped epitomize The Girl Group Phenomenon that was at it's original peak from 1960-1964. The Supremes became the Label's Biggest Girl Group and they were pretty much to the wayside. This was done around 1962, two years before "Where Did Our Love Go".
I love this rare clip of the Marvelous Marveletts, their showmanship was awesome, the dancing was flawless, not missing a beat even when that gentleman jumped up on the stage. Thanks for posting this gem.
I ❤everything about The Marvelletes especially how they command the crowd and stage etiquette before Motown started charm school. And I'm loving how Gladys &Wanda shared that song!! The Supremes could have done something along those lines just to keep everyone happy,or@ the very least keep the solos they already had for christ's sake 🙄also love Gladys' dimples and Wanda's.
What a great performance.
THE MOST TALENTED GIRL GROUP AT MOTOWN
GLADYS HORTON & The Marvelettes are the first group to deliver Berry Gordy/Motown Records their first # 1 HIT that put them on the map. They never got any recognition, NO GOLD RECORD ever given, NO RESPECT.
It was sad when Gladys died...she died just down the street from my high school in Sherman Oaks.
In 2004 RIAA certified gold (at last) "Don't Mess With Bill" and, of course, "Please Mr. Postman". I think Motown never paid the fees and that's the reason so many hits in this label remained without the award until recent times (seventeen gold and platinum just for The Temptations). It happened too with James Brown in the King label.
4 beautiful queens who can do it all dance and sing God gifted and talented black nubian queens who was all talented and original nothing like the old-school music they don't make them or do them like they use to love ur all marvelettes best that ever did it
I saw Gladys, Wanda & Kat LIVE in 1966 on the Otis Redding Tour & they were GREAT!!
If there is footage of that I wish someone would post that. There are no live performances (other than TV appearances which were lip synced) posted of the Marvelletes when they became a trio.
One of my all time favorite groups...and Gladys Catherine Horton...over fifty years later and I'm still in love with you even though you're no longer with us!!! I don't think we'll ever have another list of girl groups the likes of which Motown gave us in the '60'S...EVER!!!
I just bought Glady's newly published autobiographical book which was just publshed..630 pages.
I can't believe they still aren't in the Rock and Roll Hall of fame
Me too and I like them a tad bit more than the Supremes!
Still?
Mary Wells isn’t either
T. Campuzano ...Sickening, isn't it?
Loved it. I became a fan once I heard Beechwood 4-5789, one of their most delightful records, and bought everything they put out. My other fave is Too Many Fish in the Sea; these records were pure Motown heaven! It was The Marvelettes who put Motown on the map, and for that they should always be remembered. The Supremes had about 6 or 7 flop singles before they hit with Where Did Our Love Go, but I believe The Marvelettes came right out the gate with a smash hit ("Playboy", I think). They should never be underestimated.
The Marvelettes came out the gate with Motowns 1st #1 hit "Please Mr.Postman", then Playboy,and then a string of hits in a row
Steven Kerry I cant believe how many False stories are on here. Please Mr Postman was their first debut hit that went to No.1. and Only No.1. Playboy did not go to No.1. no where near it.
Mitchell Steven Actually, "Playboy" was a Top Ten hit in '62. Not too bad ...
I don't see anywhere in my post where I say "Playboy" went to #I. All I said was it was a smash hit, (at least where I was from)and a hit on American Bandstand. I just think The Marvelettes are kind of an overlooked group from the early years on Motown, whereas they actually helped put the label on the map. I loved ALL the Motown artists from the time I first discovered Motown as a kid. I was from a small town in the Midwest, and they packaged 3 Motown singles together and sold 'em at Woolworths five and dime for a buck or two; I was in hog heaven as many of those "non-hits" then are considered classic Motown now.
Mitchell Steven Playboy hit number seven on the pop charts! Spent five weeks in the top 10 as a matter of fact that.... And clearly inspired Lauryn Hill decades later with Drop That Thang!
Great respect ✊🏾 to these ladies, ❤🎉🎉
Sensational! Marvin Gaye Hitch Hiking all over the stage! Smoky Robinson Shopping Around! Exuberant performances giving it all they've got! The Contours doing synchronized splits in Do You Love Me!
Don't think comparing is fair with other groups as each group has it's style. The Marvelettes were just in a unique class of their own who excelled in all areas- credit due. And credit to their great performance in heels, as well!! Loved their hard work at the Apollo!!!
someone needs to write a good book about the Marvelettes each one of them ladies how they came about and even do a movie about the Marvelettes and not just a move. The Marvelettes what about the Vandellas and also a movie about The Supremes the real true life story of The Supremes.
Therone Dawson someone did write a book about the Marvelettes, entitled The Original Marvelettes: Motown's Mystery Girl Group. It's on Amazon.
@@alexandradillard2077 Yes, it was a very good book.
Wanda would go on to really sing the best songs for the group and for me as a kid 10 years younger than them I grew up loving her lead , (Don't mess with bill ) and the song by Carla Thomas (baby oh Baby) was the biggest songs in those years by females. And my condolences go out for Wanda and family losing her daughter Miracle today, I Grieve with you my love!
I love the Marvelettes, awersome singers and performers, thanks for this post, brings back memories of all the great motown girl groups , Martha and the Vandella's and the Supremes.Loved this clip.
this clip is a rare gem and showcases their raw talent and showmanship...
I must say that the Marvellettes put on a performance at the Apollo for the Motown Revue . 🎵🎤
Awesome clip, a true treasure! Love The Marvelettes! ❤️
Seeing a live performance of them for the first time totally raised my already high admiration and respect for them. Wow! Long live the Girl Group era!!
jeff oliva if you search UA-cam for the Exciters live, you can see 2 live performances of them from a French Tv show that was their version of American Bandstand. If you like this, you should like the Exciters videos
Katherine Anderson, the tall one in the middle has a recent performance here on UA-cam. She’s performing with her cane
ooooooo The Marvelettes were fierce!! looking french couture chic!
7-17-20: THE MARVELOUS MARVELETTES- ALWAYS ALWAYS IMITATED BUT NEVER EVER EQUALED BY THE SUPREMES NOR ANY OTHER FEMALE GROUP TO THIS DAY ⭐️❤️✅🌹
i'm so glad you enjoyed it! it truly showcases what great live performers they were!
Ashley said so brought me here to check out ❤😂
This was once up and someone took it down, thank you SO MUCH for posting this back up... The ending number is so EPIC! Wanda really turned it out, she was my favorite, she was so charming!
Rest In Peace, Ms. Young.
@@Sportshooter-rr4iw Yes! One of the greatest to EVER do it and one of my biggest inspirations. May she rest in eternal peace. 🌹🎶
Awesome. These girls could work the crowd. Love the guy at the end just having a good time and the girls were letting him join in.
i love this clip! it really showcases what great entertainers they were! raw and forceful and fun! i was very sad that they failed to be one of the groups inducted into the ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAME this year. i fear they will never get the credit they deserve...
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The Marvelettes, amazing girl group who don't get their credit. They could sing, dance, and entertain. They were the female Temptations. The Supremes were never my favorite. This clip proves how great the Marvelettes were. They didn't get enough exposure because Gordy wanted The Supremes to get it all, talk about Motown family. Wanda was a great entertainer, she could of been a great soloist. She was pretty, vivacious, sexy, way better then Diana Ross, Gordy should have paid attention to Wanda
Awesome clip! It's cool to see Georgeanna Tillman in there. She doesn't show up in much of the extant Marvelettes footage.
Shows that great music doesn't need a studio!!!
Queens of Motown. Period!
I’m loving the Marvelettes!! This clip was so dope!!! Sooooooooo underated!
The Great and the BEST ❤
Omg every move was so meticulous....even when they came back out from the curtain they kinda blew a kiss in unison.....Motown was the best....wish i was there but i'd be pretty old now lol.
Girl power in unison!! Love it!
Man, how I Truly Love UA-cam ❤️!!! This was a very Important Time in my growing up, heading towards, MANHOOD, Especially in the PROJECTS!!!
That Leo fired up when she got the mic! Wanda Rogers!!!!!
Kickin it outside listening to oldies on the front yard swing!! :-)
Wow, how I remember those days. What a great time that was.
I'd trade this band for 90% of the singers today
Listen to that 3-part and 4-part Harmony. MARVELOUS FOREVER✅⭐️❤️
This is so awesome ! I’m 28 and listening bro this I would’ve love to be in this era singing in a group
Class act and I bet they all where just sweethearts
I was lucky enough to have seen the Motown Revue- pre Temps! These girls were great! A great combination of soul and street, Not overly polished. I loved the 2 ballads "Strange I Know and "Someday Someway." I remember this from that show!
THANK YOU!!
This is live ,harmonization!!! Personality , this is a real show!! This is what you go to a show for!! To have a good time!!
The marvellettes tore this up at the Apollo. Tore it up!!!!
Who else is here because of "Ashley says so"? ❤❤
They walked right on stage and got it in whew
They were a total power house!
They didn’t get the credit they definitely deserved..
Sublime Motown sound.
My favorite live performance of all time
RIP 12/26/21 Ms. Wanda Young. My condolesences to her Family....I was a Kindergartener when I first heard these songs on
AM Radio decades ago in NYC. I will never forget the Girl Groups of
the 1960s.
This is FANTASTIC!!
Definitely more fun and exciting to watch and listen to than the Supremes!! I guess the real problem was that the Marvelettes were too soulful. All Berry Gordy was interested in was crossing over. HIS LOSS.
Gordy was getting busy getting into Diana Ross , and knocking her up with son ( Rockwell ).. and interest in Gladys and the girls went away from being his priority .
@@glennhfriedman4571 He would’ve tried it with Gladys but she was too young. After all, he was an ex pimp.
Florence Ballard wasn't from singing lead so it was boring.
Great performance and these young ladies could dance!!! All under the age of 21 during this performance!!