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Special mention goes to these gorgeous ballads, which are the final tracks on this splendid CD: "Never,Never Leave Me" and "Dear Lover". In addition to the aforementioned singles, this collection contains some absolutely great songs. Sadly, Ms. I must add that there are 2 duets with Marvin Gaye. Wells earliest recordings reflect a doo-wop, bluesy tone, and the latter recordings demonstrate Ms. No appreciation of soul music, particularly female vocalists, is complete without the acknowledgment and recognition of Mary Wells.
Wells was Motown's top female artist, and it is noteworthy that the Beatles selected her to tour with them in the U.K. Among my favorites: "Laughing Boy", "Whisper You Love Me Boy", "When I'm Gone", "You Lost the Sweetest Boy". The Ultimate Collection contains all of her hits: "The One Who Really Loves You", "You Beat Me to the Punch", "Two Lovers", and the classic-"My Guy". Wells' silky smooth vocal renditions. I believe that despite her untimely death, Mary Wells remains one of the most influential R&B artists of all time. In her heyday, Ms.
Wells died at the age of 49 in 1992.This collection takes the listener on an historical journey: Ms.
Listen: you'll hear it, and it's like cool, sensual water and absolutely gorgeous. Mary Wells is timeless, a forever diva, unlike many of the forgettable "artists" of today who won't be remembered in 20 years. Don't forget her timeless legacy: she put Motown on the map, baby. Thanks for all the pleasure you have given us. I saw her live one night in a disco in L.A. First of all, it must be said: every musician recognizes some sensual quality to Mary Wells that many singers do not possess. It is a mystery but it is true. I wanted to touch her.
She also shone on a cut on 20th Century Fox called "Ain't it the Truth", "Dear Lover"," and Motown's beautiful "What Love Has Joined Together", and a really fun song called "Operator," She is the girl with the X factor in her voice. Her music will never die: Bye Bye baby; We'll always be Your Old Standby. Without her there might not have been a Motown at all. We love you always.(; (That was in a lost era when they actually invested in artists , not just automatic sound bites out the box). I was just an anonymous dancer at a disco, a kid really, smitten, absolutely smitten by her. Remember, The Supremes put out at least 3 or 4 singles before hitting it big ( Let Me Go the Right Way, When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes) all good and all not quite catching fire at radio. She did not write music, so obviously was reliant upon songwriters.Smokey Robinson gave her the best material she had, including a #1 single, perfectly sung and produced called My Guy.
She was their first killer artist. These are her best cuts, among many: You Lost the Sweetest Boy, You Beat Me to the Punch, My Guy, and Two Lovers, which was a big hit. She had a new single out on Epic called "Gigolo" and it didn't quite catch fire, although it was hardly bad. I would've gladly given her my cocktail for her cigarette.
If you like this type of sound, this is a terrific cd. Great collection of vintage Mary Wells.
Definitely one worth buying. I've always liked Mary Wells's voice, but I never knew she had so many great songs. Now this CD is right beside the Supremes and Miracles on my shelf.
I guess it's cheaper to digitally remaster mono than stereo.This disc includes the great H/D/H track "Whisper, You Love Me Boy" which was slated to be released as M-1065 but was withdrawn.It also includes "when I'm Gone" isssued as M-1061 but no known stock copies exist(I've never seen any for sale).All these tracks are timeless and still as fresh as when they were recorded.You will not be disapointed in your purchase of this disc. She has a very impressive track record on the Soul charts.If you are a true Mary wells fan seek out "Looking Back 1961-1964". It covers her Motown Years along with tracks from 20th Century Fox and Atco.
And why is she not in the rock and roll hall of fame. It's out of print but worth it for the unreleased tracks. She was a pioneer in the early days of rock and roll, bringing soul/r&b music to the pop charts.She had several top 10 hits a #1 hit and many reaching the top 40.
This is an excellent collection spanning her career from 1961 to 1966. A new box set would be nice and in stereo. Mary may be gone but she will not be forgotten with the body of work she left behind.
The only drawback to this collection is it is presented in mono instead of stereo. Mary died tragically in 1992 of throat cancer but it seems even in death she is still punished by Bery Gordy/Motown records.Many tracks still lay in the vaults of Motown waiting for release.
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