The Marvelettes

The Marvelettes was an American singing girl 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.

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 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

 Other websites 
The Marvelettes Vocal Group Hall of Fame profile 

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