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Mary Wells. 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. Mary Wells will always be Berry Gordy’s first solo superstar, and “My Guy,” in particular, will endure as one of his company’s most endearing anthems.
Jul 26, 1992 · Explore Mary Wells's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Mary Wells on AllMusic.
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Jul 27, 1992 · Mary Wells, one of the soul singers of the early 1960s credited with helping carry what was known as the Motown sound into the consciousness of all America, died Sunday of cancer.
Mary Esther Wells was born in 1943. She rarely saw her father and was brought up single-handedly by her mother. With two siblings to provide for, the family never had much money, and daily life was a struggle. At the age of 2, Mary was an unfortunate victim of spinal meningitis.
3. Mary Wells was one of the first artists to sign onto the Motown label in 1960. Fresh out of high school, inspired by the success of other Detroit artists like Jackie Wilson and the Miracles, she began to pursue a career in the music industry. One of the first songs she wrote, “Bye Bye Baby” was with the singer Jackie Wilson in mind to ...
Jun 11, 2018 · Mary Wells. Singer. The first star to bring consistent sales and recognition to Detroit's Motown label in the 1960s, Mary Wells was also the first of many Motown stars to break away from that label acrimoniously. Her signature hit, "My Guy," is known to virtually all Americans who came of age in the 1960s, and she notched a string of other hits ...
