Two Sides Of Mary Wells Mary Wells

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Album-Release:
1966

HRA-Release:
16.02.2015

Label: Warner Music Group

Genre: R&B

Subgenre: Classic Soul

Artist: Mary Wells

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  • 1Satisfaction02:33
  • 2Love Makes The World Go Round02:58
  • 3In The Midnight Hour01:59
  • 4My World Is Empty Without You Babe02:53
  • 5Good Lovin'03:20
  • 6Dear Lover02:14
  • 7Where Am I Going02:25
  • 8Shangri-La03:04
  • 9On A Clear Day You Can See Forever02:28
  • 10The Shadow Of Your Smile02:59
  • 11The Boy From Ipanema02:55
  • 12Sunrise Sunset03:30
  • Total Runtime33:18

Info for Two Sides Of Mary Wells

A rare recording from the 60s – one that showcases two different sides of singer Mary Wells, in a mode that's different than her work for other labels! The "two sides" in the title are Mary's soul side and her more sophisticated one – the former served up in a batch of great 60s soul covers that echo with an Atlantic sound that's even harder than Mary's earlier work – the latter by a host of groovy 60s pop numbers, done with fuller arrangements, and a vocal range that really surprised us! Sonny Sanders handles the soul sides, Joe Mazzu handles the sophisticated ones – and titles include "Love Make The World Go Round", "My World Is Empty Without You Babe", "Good Lovin", "Dear Lover", "In The Midnight Hour", "Where Am I Going", "The Boy From Ipanema", and "The Shadow of Your Smile".

Mary Wells, vocals
Gerald Sims, conductor

Engineered by Bob Kidder
Produced by Carl Davis

Digitally remastered


Mary Wells
Founder of the world famous “Motown Sound,” Mary Wells is considered not only one of the best female singers in the music industry, but also a vital part of the success of the prestigious label. Wells’ early years were not easy. As a small child, she suffered a bout of spinal meningitis, which left her temporarily paralyzed, with loss of hearing, and partial blindness in one eye. When she returned to good health, Wells suffered the hardship of learning to walk again. She was always grateful, however, to regain her hearing and sight.

As a talented teenager, Wells auditioned for Berry Gordy’s Tamla Records as a songwriter, but instead she got a contract to be a performer. Bye Bye Baby, a song written by Wells, was recorded in Gordy’s new label, Motown Records. In 1961, the song became a hit. Wells stayed with Motown for five years. During those years and with the help of producer and songwriter, Smokey Robinson, Wells made several recordings. Her intimate and assertive voice, mixed with a soulful urgency, gave Wells a distinctive sound.

Three major singles, The One Who Really Loves You (no. 8, 1962), You Beat Me to the Punch (no. 9, 1962) and Two Lovers (no. 7, 1962), as well as her tours of the U.S. and Europe, turned her into one of the most popular singers in the Motown label. In 1964, Wells’ career reached a significant peak when her song, My Guy, made it to no. 1 on the pop chart and became one of the year’s best recordings. She also sang duets with Marvin Gaye, such as Once Upon a Time, which made it to no. 17 in 1964. (Source: www.classic.motown.com)

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