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The Marvelettes: "Please Mr. Postman" live footage (1961) This year marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of Motown in 1959. The first number 1 hit record for Motown was The Marvelettes, “Please Mr. Postman” on December 11th 1961. "Please Mr. Postman" is a song written by Georgia Dobbins, William Garrett, Freddie Gorman, Brian Holland, and Robert Bateman. It is the debut single by the Marvelettes for the Tamla (Motown) label, notable as the first Motown song to reach the number-one position

The Marvelettes hit the stage at the Apollo Theater in 1962, bringing their infectious blend of harmony and soul to the legendary venue! #TheMarvelettes #ApolloTheatre #Motown | Classic Motown

🎶Oh yes - wait a minute Mr. Postman!🎶 In the 50s, 60s and 70s, girl groups like The Supremes, the Marvelettes and the Vandellas took the Apollo stage by storm...and THURSDAY we'll celebrate their legacy at #ApolloLiveWire: She's A Rebel, presented by Education at the Apollo Theater! http://bit.ly/32sJ4Xk Martha Reeves (Martha and the Vandellas), Joshie Jo Armstead (The Ikettes), and Sarah Dash (Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles) will go down memory lane with music journalist Christian John Wika