Not only were the Marvelettes the group that gave Motown its first hit, they helped put them on the map. The Marvelettes were not just the first Motown success; they were one of the better girl groups who had a distinct Pop infused sound that helped them gain cross over appeal. Carrying the weight of their label on their shoulder the Marvelettes set the stage for other Motown girl groups to follow. Sadly, the very label they helped make shifted their focus to other acts. Faced with competition form their own label and from the British Invasion, the Marvelettes quietly faded away. Considering their place in history, they should have least been nominated at one point.
The Bullet Points:
Eligible Since:
1986
Country of Origin:
U.S.A. (Inkster, MI)
Why They Will Get In:
A successful Motown act should always be up for consideration.
Why They Won’t Get In:
As they have never been nominated for twenty three years, they could be one Motown act that the Hall does not want to recognize.
Nominated In:
2013, 2015
Essential Albums:
Please Mr. Postman (1961)
Playboy (1962)
The Marvelous Marvelettes (1963)
The Marvelettes (1967)
Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee:
Please Mr. Postman (From Please Mr. Postman, 1961)
Playboy (From Playboy, 1962)
Beechwood 4-5789 (From Playboy, 1962)
Someday, Someway (From Playboy, 1962)
The Hunter Gets Captured in the Game (From The Marvelettes, 1967)
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