62K views · 2.5K reactions | Mary Wells landed a deal with Motown Records in 1960 after impressing Berry Gordy with an impromptu performance, becoming the label's first female star with her first hit, "Bye Bye Baby.” #DoYouKnowClassicMotown #MaryWells #BerryGordy #1960s | Classic Motown | Facebook
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Mary Wells' career at Motown was marked by many successes, including:First single: "Bye Bye Baby" was Wells' first single and the title of her debut album in 1961. It was Motown's first chart success. Number one hit: "My Guy" was released in 1964 and became Motown's first number one record. It sold over a million copies and earned a gold record. Hits with Smokey Robinson: Wells was the first female artist to work with Smokey Robinson as a writer and producer. Their hits include "You Beat Me to t
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3.2K views · 237 reactions | On this day in 1960, Motown released Mary Wells' debut single, "Bye Bye Baby." Written by Wells herself and showcasing a rougher R&B sound than her later work, the song was one of the label's earliest charting hits. | Motown Museum | Facebook
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82K views · 3K reactions | On this Day in Music History - May 16 1964 21 year old Mary Wells led the Billboard Pop chart with the Smokey Robinson written "My Guy". The record was Wells' 9th Top 40 entry and would prove to be her highest charting US single. It made #5 in the UK. | Johnny Rock and Roll Radio | Facebook
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