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!

The Late Great Gladys Horton..............R.I.P.

@NOV123

3 жыл бұрын

Can’t believe she was only 18 on here

@thomassperduti4500

3 жыл бұрын

And the equally great Wanda Rogers.

Those beautiful faces, beautiful voices, beautiful figures, and beautiful legs...... Too much to handle. 🧡

@NOV123

3 жыл бұрын

Wanda and Kat are still with us thankfully

@rozchristopherson648

3 жыл бұрын

@@NOV123 Yes. They are Motown treasures.

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

4 жыл бұрын

They definitely should be in the Rock and Roll hall of fame.

@laminage

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@thomassperduti4500

4 жыл бұрын

@@laminage Indeed

@NOV123

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t think they were underrated at all

@NOV123

3 жыл бұрын

@@laminage Mary Wells isn’t either

AshleySaySo brought me here and I am pleasantly surprised by the choreography💕

@cupofchi_

Жыл бұрын

Same!

@reggiecarter7167

3 ай бұрын

The Marvelettes are the blue print of all girl groups!!

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!

@tiffanycotter9675

Жыл бұрын

Ashley Says so brought me here

@beverlyhoward3512

Жыл бұрын

Right

@michellekirkendall818

10 ай бұрын

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.

These young ladies were all under 21 during this performance with so much professionalism as if they were veterans of the game.

@sirblack1619

3 жыл бұрын

@@fmtalks1543 Wanda would have been either 19 or 20 if this was after her b'day in August.

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!

@davidoverholt251

3 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of the Apollo in Detroit back in the 60's! Great music!

@tonyrussi7777

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidoverholt251 The Apollo Theater was in New York. The Fox Theater was in Detroit.

@chasbodaniels1744

2 жыл бұрын

Fox is still there downtown. Nice area all fixed up. Amazing.

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.

@shmayahudson498

7 жыл бұрын

Dave dvlaries I love it

@lunasky4697

4 жыл бұрын

Dave dvlaries Fame is till earned and isn't easy at all everyone has to work or fall off as a one-hit wonder

@jackanthony976

4 жыл бұрын

LIfe is a series of trade offs..that is why you have got to really love the business to stay in it.

@jackanthony976

4 жыл бұрын

@@fmtalks1543 Better than working some 9 to 5 gig.

@jackjules7552

2 жыл бұрын

@@fmtalks1543 Where was their union!!

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!

@clareons

6 жыл бұрын

Frank Czuri Exactly, this is the real deal, not some put on performance. My 3rd fave girl group x

@superjohnnicholson

5 жыл бұрын

Actually, The Marvelettes were VERY polished.

@philb.1502

Жыл бұрын

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!

Wow Dem girls could dance

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 !!

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.

@ceeceetracey9839

2 жыл бұрын

obviously Wanda was gorgeous but I saw a few pictures of her without the make up and glamour and she was even MORE gorgeous

@marcusalli8778

2 жыл бұрын

Suzy Scott,Yong Tenders in 1963, really Talented.

This is why this group should have been inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame years ago

Could you imagine actually being at this show? This is something you would never forget - GREAT PERFORMERS!

they had those dance steps down man lol

@johnanders3440

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@clarancecrump2145

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnanders3440 by

@laminage

2 жыл бұрын

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.

Real talent! These ladies were awesome! Gladys's vocal talents were so great! They worked so hard! Underrated! Need a biopic! Yes!!!

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.

@jackanthony976

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@babak6409

3 жыл бұрын

For sodyas 4 sho. An ffor. Brothas the contours

@babak6409

3 жыл бұрын

A true soul sistas message group. Feisty teacher's they are needed eternally

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.

@phillycheez6288

3 жыл бұрын

Yesss...👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽The Marvelletes could sing 🎶and dance 🕺and so could Martha and the Vandellas. The Supremes could not however 😄but I love them too...

@wayne5552

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely right as Temptations counterparts

They were so talented.

A KZreadr 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🤷🏽‍♀️🥰

I can't believe they still aren't in the Rock and Roll Hall of fame

@usmale49

Жыл бұрын

Me too and I like them a tad bit more than the Supremes!

@patrickryan1515

Жыл бұрын

Still?

@NOV123

Жыл бұрын

Mary Wells isn’t either

@brucescott4261

Жыл бұрын

T. Campuzano ...Sickening, isn't it?

They maintained their amazing showmanship and professionalism even when that man jumped on the stage. Impressive.

GLADYS HORTON HAD A BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE VOICE. AFTER SHE LEFT, THE GROUP WAS NOT THE SAME.

@fjohnson5906

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@tonyastepter4254

5 жыл бұрын

i really think it didnt go down i think Wendy eventually took it to the top with her sultry voice1

@LeimertDreamer

4 жыл бұрын

tonya stepter Wanda*

@andrewthornhill7042

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@clarkewi

3 жыл бұрын

Gladys' voice was awsome. Pure soul.

I love me some Marvelous Marvelettes! I just wish somebody would put more of their performances on KZread from the late 60's!

@stackdollarschitownsfinest

2 ай бұрын

Marvelousmartian5379 hell yeah damn

They are amazing performers ❤️

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!

I saw this show back in '63...went to every Motown Revue at the Apollo

@Alejandro-xm3sx

8 жыл бұрын

how cool!

@givenname2317

7 жыл бұрын

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"

@williamwatt7874

5 жыл бұрын

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

@helenbestman5338

4 жыл бұрын

So did my mommy.

@arnoldamaral7406

4 жыл бұрын

David Diaz WORD!!!

The Marveletts still my Favorite Motown Girls, I was at the APOLLO for this Show it was Heavenly. Thank U All Motown Review

They were Far more rhythmical than most of the girl groups back!

@drummerc1795

7 жыл бұрын

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

That was classic. I love the choreography!

Georgianna hairstyle is ridiculously fly ....you Go girl

@ThePizzaPoPo

6 жыл бұрын

i love it!

@ccth22

4 жыл бұрын

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...

REMEMBERNG GEORGEANNA TILLMAN GORDON (FEBRUARY 6, 1944 - JAN 6, 1980)

@ccth22

4 жыл бұрын

Sh was my favorite...so adorable

@TheDannyroy69

3 жыл бұрын

God bless her talent

MY FAVORITE GIRL GROUP FROM MOTOWN. THANK YOU FOR THE POST

@givenname2317

7 жыл бұрын

My Ladies also

They were the best girl grp in the Motown revue! I saw them in Philly @ The Uptown Theatre. On a Labor Day weekend. ❤

I LOVE THEM!!!! , They were great performers.

Rest In peace Wanda Young-Rogers 😔🙏🏽December 17,2021you will live on through The Marvelletes music forever!

Wonderful! These girls have the moves. Sometimes I stay in my room and do some of their dances.

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.

@alexandradillard2077

5 жыл бұрын

Therone Dawson someone did write a book about the Marvelettes, entitled The Original Marvelettes: Motown's Mystery Girl Group. It's on Amazon.

@jackanthony976

4 жыл бұрын

@@alexandradillard2077 Yes, it was a very good book.

What a great performance.

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.

THE MOST TALENTED GIRL GROUP AT MOTOWN

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 was just reading about The Marvelettes complicated dance routines and having never seen them onstage this is pretty awesome to watch!

@paulodelorios8482

3 жыл бұрын

The Marvelettes steps for Dont Mess With Bill was flawlessly impeccable!!

@judethaddeus9856

2 жыл бұрын

This wasn’t a complicated dance routine at all they just walked back and forth a few times and waved they arms and hands

@Jocelyn_Jade

2 жыл бұрын

@@judethaddeus9856 👧

@laobok

2 жыл бұрын

@@judethaddeus9856 Ok, then let us see you do it💀

@rorycastillo8015

2 жыл бұрын

What does he know about there amazing moves

I was young but old enough to enjoy their sound. It still sounds good now. A wonderful group

this clip is a rare gem and showcases their raw talent and showmanship...

These ladies blend beautiful! I have loved the Marvelettes. Saw them sing live in Newark, back in the 1960's. They rock!

The Ladies were supreme before the Supremes, simply Brilliant unforgettable music thank you Ladies.

@laminage

7 жыл бұрын

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 saw Gladys, Wanda & Kat LIVE in 1966 on the Otis Redding Tour & they were GREAT!!

@jackjules7552

Жыл бұрын

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.

Great respect ✊🏾 to these ladies, ❤🎉🎉

i'm so glad you enjoyed it! it truly showcases what great live performers they were!

I must say that the Marvellettes put on a performance at the Apollo for the Motown Revue . 🎵🎤

HAPPY 72ND BIRTHDAY KATHERINE ANDERSON (JANUARY 16, 2016)

@Fredshitzencrap

7 жыл бұрын

Melody Sanger 73 now

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!!!

@jackjules7552

Жыл бұрын

I just bought Glady's newly published autobiographical book which was just publshed..630 pages.

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...

Who else is here because of "Ashley says so"? ❤❤

Excellent showmanship!! Harmonies, Choreography, and Stage presence!! Very entertaining!!

Katherine Anderson, the tall one in the middle has a recent performance here on KZread. She’s performing with her cane

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!

@Sportshooter-rr4iw

2 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace, Ms. Young.

@Nina513

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sportshooter-rr4iw Yes! One of the greatest to EVER do it and one of my biggest inspirations. May she rest in eternal peace. 🌹🎶

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.

@epmarvelous01

10 жыл бұрын

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

@mitchellsteven6189

10 жыл бұрын

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.

@Ransomhandsome

9 жыл бұрын

Mitchell Steven Actually, "Playboy" was a Top Ten hit in '62. Not too bad ...

@FriendofDorothy

8 жыл бұрын

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.

@SmoothCinnamonX

7 жыл бұрын

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!

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.

@jackjules7552

2 жыл бұрын

It was sad when Gladys died...she died just down the street from my high school in Sherman Oaks.

@miguelangelolmo5335

2 жыл бұрын

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.

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!!!

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'd trade this band for 90% of the singers today

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!

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!

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!!!

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

That Leo fired up when she got the mic! Wanda Rogers!!!!!

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.

@jackanthony976

4 жыл бұрын

Girl power in unison!! Love it!

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!!

@drummerc1795

7 жыл бұрын

jeff oliva if you search KZread 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

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.

Queens of Motown. Period!

Ashley said so brought me here to check out ❤😂

Awesome clip, a true treasure! Love The Marvelettes! ❤️

They walked right on stage and got it in whew

7-17-20: THE MARVELOUS MARVELETTES- ALWAYS ALWAYS IMITATED BUT NEVER EVER EQUALED BY THE SUPREMES NOR ANY OTHER FEMALE GROUP TO THIS DAY ⭐️❤️✅🌹

The Great and the BEST ❤

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.

@glennhfriedman4571

6 жыл бұрын

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 .

@NOV123

3 жыл бұрын

@@glennhfriedman4571 He would’ve tried it with Gladys but she was too young. After all, he was an ex pimp.

@opheliumzone4671

3 жыл бұрын

Florence Ballard wasn't from singing lead so it was boring.

Kickin it outside listening to oldies on the front yard swing!! :-)

Man, how I Truly Love KZread ❤️!!! This was a very Important Time in my growing up, heading towards, MANHOOD, Especially in the PROJECTS!!!

Wow, how I remember those days. What a great time that was.

i'm so glad you enjoyed it!

ooooooo The Marvelettes were fierce!! looking french couture chic!

Sublime Motown sound.

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.

Listen to that 3-part and 4-part Harmony. MARVELOUS FOREVER✅⭐️❤️

They were a total power house! They didn’t get the credit they definitely deserved..

Class act and I bet they all where just sweethearts

I’m loving the Marvelettes!! This clip was so dope!!! Sooooooooo underated!

R.I.P. Katherine Anderson

@NOV123

8 ай бұрын

Yes! Just found out 😢today

loved gladys hortons voice, and also wanda when she took over

This is FANTASTIC!!

Wanda was doing the "Moon Walk" back in 1963!👏🏾

Please Mr.Postman was all Motown needed to put them on the charts Internationally,only too DUMP them (The Marvelettes) along with many other Fabulous artists; The Four Tops,Mary Wells, Martha/Vandellas etc.who contiued paving the way for The Supremes.Jacksons etc. Some GRADITUDE for nothing

My favorite live performance of all time

Danh. The dude just jumped on the stage and start dancin with th Marvelettes like yeah yeah yeah baby