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Mary Wells

Mary Esther Wells Born: May 13th, 1943 Died: July 26th, 1992

Singer. Auditioned for Tamla Records (Barry Gordy). Signed to Gordy's Motown label in 1961. Remained with Motown until 1966.

One of the signature voices of the Motown Sound.

Hit records:

Bye Bye Baby (1961) The One Who Really Loves You - #8 (1962) You Beat Me To The Punch - #9 (1962) Two Lovers - #7 (1962) My Guy - #1 (1964) Once Upon A Time - #17 (1964)