Girls Get TWO Gold Records Instead Of One!

[Emerald City]

This review is from a Soulful Detroit fan who was able to attend the ceromony on Saturday....Enjoy

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To everyone's surprise who came out in woodlets attending The Marvelettes 'GOLD RECORD' Celebration, Ceromony at Inskter High School last night, were in for some historical exctitng celebration if not "S-H-O-C-K".

Not only did the original members receive a 'GOLD RECORD' for "Please Mr.Postman" but, they also received another one for "Don't Mess With Bill" just the same. Two 'GOLD RECORDS' were presented to this Motown's most underated and most dis-respected female recording star group at the same time on the same night.What a knowledgable, memorable, thrill it was to attend such an historical and emotional event.

Until last night, I was unaware "Please Mr. Postman" was recorded (one-hundred-fifty-eight)diffe rent times. Yes, I said (158)different times. The Marvelettes were the first to record this recording and was the first to take it to number one on both Pop and R&B charts.
The Carpenters re-recorded this same re-cording some years later and took it to number one again on the Pop charts.

We all know The Beatles also had a big hit with "Please Mr. Postman" just to name a few. Another piece of history and highlight last night, Georgia Dobbins who wrote this song for The Marvelettes was an orignal member but, had to drop-out of group and did not record with them at Motown because her parents would not sign the contract."WELL"

Georgia Dobbins made her very rear but, grand appearance last night to support The Marvelettes. Very attractive is not the word, a real "KNOCK-OUT" beauty indeed, classy, jazzy and very sweet inteligent lady I find her to be.[/b]

[Emerald City]

Unexpectedly, Georgia Dobbins received an award for writing "Please Mr. Postman" on this very special night. Thunderous applause were non-stop througout this well put together event. The Mayor of Inkster presented the Marvelettes with a key to this town. Letters from politicians from many high up places were sent to the ladies and read out loud for all in attendance to hear. Look like some respect and appreciation is beginning to become recognized.

It was a shame Gladys Horton who sang lead on "Please Mr. Postman" could not attend. It was rather sad Wanda Young Rogers could not attend due to being hospitalized. Let's all just keep Wanda in our prayers. One of Wander's sisters and her baby daughter name Miracle informed me, Wander entered the hospital on Wendsday due to very high blood pressure and they kept her. Miracle accept her mother's awards and Georgeanna Tillman's the only original Marvelettes member that's deceased, daughter accepted her awards.

Many people were expecting to see all four members present. Katherine, Anderson,Schaffner and Juanita Cowart, along with many of their family members were there. Wander had many family members in attendance too. Katherine will be sending Gladys awards to her via mail out on the west-coast.

The ladies received a few other nice awards and flowers. Mary Wilson sent flowers. Some other Motown artist were in the house like the orginal Vandellas, Funk Brothers, The Velelettes sent a nice letter of congratulations.

I can't forget the video's and film clips shown on Marvelettes performing "Live" at The Apollo Theater at one of The Motown Review Shows. The crowd went off with Wanda singing bringing the house down, tearing the stage up with "Locking Up My Heart". This would have lift and pump Wanda spirits making her feel better than she's been feeling in years to see and hear all this appreciation with such excitment showing her so much love and sincere appreciation. Wanda's family members told me they were going to take Wanda's many receiving acheivement awards, and cards that was signed by many fans to her in hospital today.

The audience were clapping and jamming on "Two Many Fish In The Sea", "Beechwood 45789 for Gladys as well. These two lead singers will never be able to recapture this historical missed special night. Those that did not attend really missed something. I must acclaim the
town of Inkster, they really came out to support this special evening and it was announced last night, November 13th will be "Forever Marvelettes Day" in Inkster. The group will be getting their name printed on a street sign.There were lots of press and media. The
evening was taped "LIVE" for local cable TV.

[Emerald City]

:sweetsorry: Get well soon (((Wanda))) :bestwishes:

[Motorcity]

This was a great review!

Get Well Soon, Ms. Wanda :bestwishes: :goodluck: :balloons:

[rainymourning]

I was so overwhelmed when I first heard this news last year. These ladies should have gotten their gold record before anyone else at the company, I'm very happy for them.

[Diamond Girl]

I thought Georgeanna only had a son

[fantagurl]

I enjoyed the article. Congratulations ladies!! Wanda get well soon.