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  1. The Marvelettes were an American girl group that achieved popularity in the early to mid-1960s. They consisted of schoolmates Gladys Horton, Katherine Anderson, Georgeanna Tillman, Juanita Cowart (now Cowart Motley), and Georgia Dobbins, who was replaced by Wanda Young prior to the group signing their first deal.

  2. The Marvelettes, American girl group that formed in 1961 and disbanded in the late 1960s. Its notable songs included ‘Please Mr. Postman,’ which was Motown Record’s first number one pop single; ‘Playboy’; ‘Beechwood 4-5789’; and ‘Too Many Fish in the Sea.’ Learn more about the Marvelettes.

  3. Feb 5, 2011 · The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman (1961) Writers: Georgia Dobbins, Brian Holland, Robert Bateman, Freddie Gorman, William Garrett Releasing date: August 21, 1961 ...more.

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  4. The Marvelettes were an American girl group in the Motown roster, active primarily in the 1960's. They are most notable for their 1961 smash hit "Please Mr. Postman" which set the precedent for later Motown girl groups and helped pave the way for Motown's later success. The group disbanded in 1970. Line-Up Chronology.

  5. Learn about the history, achievements, and songs of the Marvelettes, Motown's first all-girl group and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame inductees. Find out their discography, videos, FAQs, and more on Top40weekly.

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  7. Aug 21, 2023 · Learn how The Marvelettes' 1961 hit song, written by a trio of Motown writers, became the label's first pop chart No.1 and inspired many covers by The Beatles, Carpenters and others. Discover the story behind the song and its cultural impact on R&B and pop music.

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