Originally Posted by
Philles/Motown Gary
Methuselah2, thanks for sharing this touching article. I already have a copy of Marc Taylor's excellent Marvelettes book, yet, still, the article attacks the emotions on so many levels -- sadness, shock, disbelief -- it hardly seems possible that so many of our musical heroes and heroines were hurt by the same Motown Record Corporation that we all grew to know and love. I was surprised, however, that Gladys felt that The Marvelettes popularity decreased after the release of "Too Many Fish In The Sea". I mean, sure, Motown's main priorities were suddenly devoted to The Supremes, but, when Wanda took over with all lead vocals for singles release, to me, that was when The Marvelettes became the most popular. My first Marvelettes single was "Too Many Fish In The Sea", and I remained faithful by purchasing each and every single/album release thereafter. In fact, all of their singles got AM radio airplay in the small-town area where I grew up -- right up through and including "That's How Heartaches Are Made." After that, the airplay seemed to stop.
I was shocked and saddened to learn that, after all she has been through, Wanda is now in a nursing home suffering from Alzheimers. It strikes especially close to home since my own grandmother was stricken with it, as is my mother. There oughta be a law.
Despite what The Marvelettes may have felt, they have remained one of my all-time favorite Motown groups. I can only hope they know that.
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