RIP - Katherine Anderson

[Canard]

Katherine Anderson, of The Marvelettes, gone at 79.

Katherine Anderson obituary

Singer with the Marvelettes, whose single Please Mr Postman was Motown Records’ first No 1

www.theguardian.com

Mowtown's first No. 1 single:




Ealry 60s American "Girl" groups, inlcuding The Marvelettes, were large among the many influences which shaped the sound of you know who:

 

[davismanLV]

I loved the Marvelettes!! RIP my dear....

 

[twocorgis]

My favorite Marvelettes tune.

Jerry Garcia Band did a great cover of this song too, but the original is still best.

 

[WaltW]

Great music in the day; when Motown tunes were played on most AM stations right along with the pre-English invasion American bands.
Rest In Peace Katherine Anderson

 

[HeyMikey]

Great song, great group, just plain great music! Bring back Motown! RIP Katherine.

 

[Harp Tail]

Great song, great group, just plain great music! Bring back Motown! RIP Katherine.

Motown has never gone out of style with me (and John Bonham, Paul McCartney and many more..)