The Marvelettes were the 1st hit girl group and the 1st Motown act to reach a #1 spot on the pop charts in 1961. The group consists of Georgeanna Tillman, Gladys Horton, Katherine Anderson, Georgia Dobbins, and Juanita Cowart. All five of the girls attended Inskter High in Wayne County, and were discovered through a high school talent contest. The Marvelettes helped write their own hits. This particular track features Marvin Gaye on the drums and the accompaniment is provided by the Funk Brothers. This song was also covered by the Beatles in 1962.
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