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I was just wondering what Motown group and what solo artist took the longest amount of time to reach #1 on Billboard pop charts, and which did the same in the shortest amount of time?
I'm thinking Smokey Robinson and the Miracles took the longest time [[1958 to 1970) and either the Jackson 5 or the Marvelettes took the shortest time for the groups. For the solo it would be Stevie Wonder.
Am I missing someone? I'm not too well versed on the mid 70s and beyond artists.
I think you are correct with your facts.
I think the shortest time for groups goes to the Jackson 5, beating the Marvelettes by a month or two.
Not sure, but maybe the longest time for a solo might be Marvin Gaye, around seven years.
"Please Mr. Postman" took along time to reach#1, new label, new artist at the time.
I think it took the longest time to reach #1 up until that point.Quote:
Originally Posted by motony
I'm assuming you mean from the time they signed at Motown until they reached #1.
J5 signed with Motown in March of 69 and hit #1 in Jauary of 70. The Marvelettes were signed in the spring [[I think) of 61 and hit #1 that summer in August. So I'd say the Marvelettes for shortest.
Yes, I meant from the time they signed with the label.Quote:
Originally Posted by marybrewster
I was talking about from the time it got on the charts until it made it to Number 1.