Mary Wells: The First Lady of Motown 🎵

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The Liberation of Black Music Podcast

Kevaun, the Music Lover

23 episodes

1 week ago

The Liberation of Black Music Podcast is designed for audiences to learn about black artists that don't get much credit for the contributions they made in the music industry. We play a few games here and there, and create a safe space for upcoming black artists, musicians, and/or producers to showcase their talents and discuss their music journeys. This is a podcast FOR US BY US.

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Mary Wells: The First Lady of Motown 🎵

The Liberation of Black Music Podcast

41 minutes 30 seconds

3 months ago

Mary Wells: The First Lady of Motown 🎵

Hello big music lover fans! We are here discussing our TENTH (not so) criminally underrated Black artist!

Today’s artist features Mary Wells, who was the only artist on the biggest music labels and became a huge star just by her first record, Bye Bye Baby! Listen as Kevaun shares her story about her early life, her biggest hit My Guy and so much more!

Ms. Wells, here are your flowers. 💐

Timestamps

0:01 Mary Wells talks disappointment when signed to MOTOWN label.

1:23 The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Theme Song.

2:26 Preamble of Mary Wells.

4:33 Early Life.

5:57 Motown Days.

18:31 Life after Motown.

27:09 Time Away.

29:44 Health Problems.

31:58 Impact.

32:30 What Mary Wells Taught Me/Performance of My Guy in 1982.