Mary Wells - My Guy

[@terrafirma91]

This isn't lip-synced, Mary is singing this live. Considering the quality of sound equipment available at this moment in time, everyone did a great job. This sounds great, and Mary is spot-on, too.

[@Janet-ws2go]

Da says go to hell.

[@torrencemonroe1233]

😊👍👏👏

[@UPBEATFOREVER]

Are you sure!?you don't sound legit.people do things that people not know like lip syncing.so convincing everybody believes she is actually singing.

[@simonramsay6080]

​​@@UPBEATFOREVER what do you mean they don't sound legit? Mary Wells is singing really clearly here, and it doesn't sound exactly the same as she does in the recording played by every DJ across the airwaves, and you can tell she's singing live in this video if you listen to her singing style; she's performing it a bit differently, but I think she sounds better except for 1 bit near the beginning where she went slightly off key. That all convinces me she is not lip syncing here. It's a live performance. I don't think lip syncing was done so much back then anyway. Listen properly to her singing here, and then listen to the recording which is always played on the radio; there's a difference to the sound and her performing. Maybe you don't believe it because it sounds too good to be real. Anyway, the comment you replied to was made 14 years ago!

[@DsRideservicePhx]

Spot on. I know this song like the back of my hand and she was singing it LIVE. ​@@simonramsay6080

[@AlwaysRight83]

This was written by Smokey Robinson. Smokey is amazing, he wrote so many great songs for so many other artists at motown. Not only did he write great hits for himself and his group the miracles, but he also helped everyone else at motown. He really played a huge role in making motown what it was.

[@MichaelBellJr81]

Yeah Smokey killed this, them lyrics are DOPE...

[@davidturner6022]

Have you ever heard them sing it he sang the real good

[@bevkahn3147]

❤❤❤

[@SPOOKSTR]

My mom used to sing this to my dad back in the 70's....still together today.

[@raynersabino27]

😀

[@michelturgeon2141]

Kool.

[@Joseph-ht9ef]

@@SPOOKSTR she was the best

[@bradly2007]

Mary Wells was the first female Superstar at Motown Records and her songs were stunning and Mary was always great to see in concert over the years! Bravo Mary and you are missed!!!

[@wmpetroff2307]

How lucky was I to see her and others in concert over the years. The originalFabulous 4 Tops at ACY (Atlantic City to insiders, lol), and Diana Ross many times.

[@deep71483]

Her voice is so pure, so unique, nobody sings like her. I am serious. I love the way she enunciates her words in her songs. This and "You beat me to the punch" are my favorite songs.

[@karenpinner5913]

Mary was marvelous! "My Guy" a true classic!

[@williamrolls1147]

Hello friend, how're you doing today?

[@williamsfox8740]

Absolutely you’re right and how was your day Karen

[@DsRideservicePhx]

Yes she was and Motown dogged her 😢

[@ikewilson7336]

In 1964 on today, this song hit #1. It was Motown Records first ever #1 hit.

[@nopenope2601]

Motowns first #1 hit was Please Mr. Postman

[@ikewilson7336]

nope nope I'm talking about "Motown Records" the label. You referring to Motown music the genre.

[@emmanuelmukendi9280]

+Ike Wilson Please Mr. Postman was from Motown Records. Search it up

[@ikewilson7336]

+Emmanuel Mukendi I took your advice and looked it up: www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6091979/motown-records-first-no-1-single-mary-wells

[@emmanuelmukendi9280]

+Ike Wilson Just like written on the link you sent me yourself, "My Guy" was Motown's first number one hit on the *Billboard Charts* in 1964, not their first number one hit EVER. "Please Mr. Potsman" was the first number one hit on the Motown Label in 1961. Wich proves my point.

[@1408alan]

This is one of the catchiest melodies EVER. I defy anyone to keep their toes from tapping when they hear this. Such a happy, positive song. Wonderful.

[@lawrencenoctor2703]

Fabulous Mary Wells, still sounds great after all these years.❤

[@rephead]

"He may not be a movie star,but when comes to being happy we are." I love that part.

[@elhaytemyet1272]

🔥2020🔥 in the corner, anybody?

[@bretkindell6887]

I'm sitting right beside you 2020

[@Jayybabby]

Me

[@ICgay4]

I wish I had a man so I can sing this song to.

[@wongtimothy3134]

i am

[@BriantNixon]

Smokey robinson writes Number #1 Hits in his SLEEP!!! Thanks for everything smokey

[@design17]

With the "Blossoms" singing the background. Darlene Love, Fanita James, and Jean King. And Ms. Love is still singing for the people.

[@violetvalentine5040]

Ain't no smoke without FIRE

[@irismcooper]

Thank you for sharing that information, design 17.

[@juliebraun9425]

smokey

[@brayfentos5889]

The Smoke man has so many classics. The Tracks of My Tears is the last true love song ever written. God, what wasn't his?

[@ChasBeauregarde]

This song was a monster hit in 1964. Great feat considering the pop radio stations in the US were dominated by the British Invasion of the time. Very touching, even today. Sweet and pure.

[@ronniebishop2496]

She had a mysterious life, and the way she sang was so different and we need a movie about her life.

[@1950Grendel]

Back when a song appealed to everybody, not just a segmented audience. As many white kids as blacks bought Motown music.

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

Good Lord! I haven’t seen Shindig in a long long time. Used to love watching that show and others like it back in the day 👩🏻‍🏫👵🏻👏🏻🥰‼️

[@政美黒沼]

この曲は40年前に私が高校生の時に友達と湘南をドライブした時聞いた曲です💕懐かしくて涙が出ます😭

[@bradly2007]

It is well known that Mary Wells was kept off the radio after she exited Motown as she made many, many hit worthy recordings after...I know as I have them all and Mary sounded great on them & was great in concert over the years!

[@Allhoney33]

I left a comment under another video saying that I believed Gordy had her blacklisted for leaving Motown, so seeing your comment is refreshing.

[@Papi.Pharaoh]

You can tell by the movements of her face that she wasn’t lip-syncing, Mary was actually singing this live. Smokey was a fantastic writer and producer. He wrote so many great songs for so many acts at Motown, and this song fitted Mary Wells perfectly with her angelic voice.

[@thathawaiiandude787]

Love it when we’re treated to rare Live footage of the musical greats of the past….Mary had such smooth, beautiful vocals. Being born in ‘68, I wasn’t aware of her original release until the early 80’s(1982) because I actually heard a cover of “My Guy” first done by the awesome, Sister Sledge. Then, it actually dawned on me that I heard this “My Guy”-tune somewhere before. After borrowing some books on Motown history, etc…(when we ACTUALLY had to go into a real library to research answers😂😆)…I put two and two together and realized it was Mary Wells’ original that I had heard as a little kid from the radio and my Mom playing her 45rpm record of this very song. AND!…it was just a couple more years into the future from that moment in ‘82…that I figured out just WHY “My Guy” had such a familiar flow I thoroughly enjoyed, and would enjoy for a lifetime….because it was written by a HUGE favorite musical artist I loved since I was around 4 or 5….the GREAT, Smokey Robinson! It was just the year prior, in ‘81…that I had bought the 45 of Smokey’s,”Being With You”, a tiny white Teddy Bear and drafted up a school boy crush Valentines Day letter for one of the prettiest girls in my 8th grade class at Ilima Intermediate here in Hawai'i🫣😍😀 🤭. Being the shy, introvert loser I was…(and, kinda still am😬😬😬😬🤦🏽😆and, yet, ALWAYS the Hopeless Romantic)…I had, eventually, chickened out and left the teddy bear tucked into her school desk where it stuck out a little bit, along with the 45 record and the note. The note, being nervous and just BURSTING with full blown anxious energy, had been rolled into a tight 4-5 inch….”thing”, that NOW….embarrassingly, resembled an amazing replica of one of Cheech and Chong’s signature spliff’s from one of their iconic film masterpieces we’ve all come to know, and love😳😳😶‍🌫️ 🤭🤘🏾 Before I knew it…..I saw the 45 rpm record, which was found by one of the male students(apparently, I did not put it far enough into her desk, and, unknowingly to myself, it fell onto her chair), being shown around to a few students…which, in my 12yr old “horror-nightmarish-stressed-out” little brain. …started to freak me out into panic mode🥸🥶😱🫥 So, to my during lunch recess…a handful of my amazingly compassionate compadres were flinging the 45rpm record back and forth to one another like a fresbie having a jolly ol’ good time😂🤣😁 But….I did see her walking off campus clutching the bear, which did ease some of the tightness that had been putting a constant bear hug around my chest up until that point😀

[@Nestor123057]

What a monster hit this was on the streets of New York City. I remember starting second grade in September and hearing this song, EVERYWHERE!. It was a warm and sunny, end of summer, and life was good. This song made it even better.

[@imjustpassinthru]

I like the way she walks on stage. Wow, what self-confidence.

[@elderhardaway5674]

**Mary Wells** **UnSung** And **UnRecognized** She Had A Beautiful, Pure, Natural, GOD-GIVEN Voice That Man Could Not Imagine Nor Imitate!!!!** She Had Her "Highs And Lows" But Her Music Will **Forever Blend With The Test** Of **Time.**

[@enriquetheprofessor]

love her!! she was always so classy, poised, and mature for her age!!!!! thank you mary for your gift.

[@Gman3thousand]

Quite rare that she sings live, especially in that era. Props to her.

[@SpeegBJ]

Still know every word of this tune; 50 years later. Mary, loved you all the way, from the very start. Hope all is well in your Celestial world of song.

[@williamrolls1147]

Hello friend, how're you doing today?

[@bday121]

I love this song! So cute, good flow, happy simplicity.

[@JeffLyons-r5j]

60 years on and this remains ageless and wonderful! Terrific ❤

[@DsRideservicePhx]

61 next month. Older than me ❤

[@feeleffect1]

Crazy about this song as a child. Reminds me of the deeply emotional good feeling music of the unforgettable 60's.

[@UPBEATFOREVER]

Crazy at it sounds!!!sounds like she is singing "My God!" once you hear it,you can't unhear it!🤪

[@BOBBIE041957]

OMG did he say Shin Dig? wow im old i loved that show and yes i seen her and i remember seeing Manfred Man who sang "do wa ditty" omg i loved that song it was on a saturday morning & it came on and my friend and i ran down the stairs to watch them sing it. We were so excited to see them lol. those were the days. I do like todays artist & I respect their music too hip hop R&B. Snoop dog, Dr. Dre, 3 6 mafia, Ludacris, Eminem, the list is too long but you know what I mean. I'm 53 and I appreciate

[@williamrolls1147]

Hello friend, how're you doing today?

[@Officialpaulsimon1]

One of my favorite songs by Mary Wells. ❤

[@joaquinalva200]

Mary wells is THE QUEEN OF OLDIES!

[@aliceconnolly5275]

The summer of '64 was a pivotal moment in my life, & this song was a huge part of it!! I was 12, a talent show in Morris Park, Philly. Bonnie, you won!!!

[@williamrolls1147]

Hello friend, how're you doing today?

[@kathymichael7224]

When this song was on and I was six, I used to sing along. I wanted to sing with Mary Wells whenI was in first grade.

[@desert3347]

I loved her music! I saw an interview of her shortly before her death. She had lost most of her voice. She was very worried about her little girl! RIP Mary...so missed

[@williamrolls1147]

Hello friend, how're you doing today?

[@noelmcmahon3407]

who is listening to this masterpiece in August 2020

[@jessalirio9832]

2021! (:

[@carltonpiercey9220]

Who listening to it in Feb 2021? Uh, I am!

[@spactick]

ah......."let me check the calendar" "yep it's 2021 good ol' Noel and I'm listening"

[@davidgilbertson858]

I’m listening to this (again) in August 2021, Noel. Fabulous Mary Wells - unfortunately, she signed with 20th Century & “the rest is history”.

[@fredjohnson6513]

My music era! Am really glad!

[@Gh0stthatwalks]

One day i was driving with my GF who liked R&B & Two lovers came on the radio. The song grabbed my attention and I fell in love instantly with Mary Wells' music. How ironic is it that the sweetest voice of all time, succumbed to throat cancer?

[@UPBEATFOREVER]

This is the first time i watched this video.back then i would hear this in my dad's car.

[@singinjohnny]

Reminds me of around the time shortly before I turned 14, crushes on girls, the usual stuff at that age. 1964 was quite a year. How great it is to see this lady sing live for the first time. She was, and still is, my favorite female Motown artist.

[@TheSunlitLeaf]

I grew up listening to all these great songs and it's amazing to me to be able to watch the original performances. Thanks for sharing!

[@williamrolls1147]

Hello friend, how're you doing today?

[@Mnasu]

Still listening in 2019? Anyone ? Love this song

[@normanmeitei4338]

I do

[@anacristinaoliveira4605]

Me too.

[@Muziekgenot]

Ofcourse, a day without Motown is unthinkable. And I do love the unforgettable Mary Wells, who so sadly left the label in 65 and died much too young in 92.

[@gregoryzago]

Me 2

[@julie-annehansen741]

2020

[@rollerchickable]

I LOVE This Song Mary Wells At Her Best R I P You Are Gone But Never Forgotten.

[@jerryj920]

May 13th: Happy birthday R&B-Soul Singer Mary Esther Wells, The Queen of Motown (1943-1992) Grammy Hall of Fame, Rhythm & Blues Foundation Pioneer Award; the song "My Guy" has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Thank you and God bless. RIP. Thanks for the upload, Dj Jazzy Bless. Blessings

[@Buttercuprunit]

I'm 18 years old and I LOVE Mart Wells. My Papa would always play her tapes when I was younger. 🙌☺️

[@davidgilbertson858]

Mary always presented herself in a very respectful way. She was one of the first true ladies of Motown❗️

[@ronniebishop2496]

So elegant and classy.

[@RobertHarrison-q9l]

I could listen to Mary all day long

[@geraldjohnson848]

May 13: Happy birthday Singer Mary Wells; Rhythm and Blues Foundation Pioneer Award; the song "My Guy" is in the Grammy Hall of Fame." (1943-1977) Thank you and God bless. Thanks for the upload / video Dj Jazz blues. RIP Mary Wells, Motown Queen. Blessings

[@TedDead1]

I still love her even though she's been dead for a long time.

[@Msredtulip1990]

This was my Mom's wedding song to my Dad. Love this song

[@sayanneogy3079]

One of the greatest music piece ever...

[@alexondraasp7380]

I'm so glad I was raised on music like this. Thanks to my wonderful grandparents

[@karenpinner5913]

Loved Mary's Greatest Hits album....When I'm listening I turn back into a 1960s teenager!

[@nwezetx1]

It's great that after almost 50 years it seems like yesterday to you and able to remember things like that, as I've met many people who can't. Hoping I'm always blessed with a tomorrow to able to do that one day. I only know this song, as I grew up on my father's Motown music in the '90s.

[@hollandjamess]

Why, thank you. :] I'm only 23 & I adore this song. Can't get more classic than this.

[@jerometrailer4121]

Mary did the damn thing!!!!!… Smokey Robinson, greatest story teller in recorded music history!!!!!

[@FlexinGains]

Such a unique time in the music generation . You see kids... This here is when music was at its best, music had a msg in it. Loving and beauty

[@BOBBIE041957]

P.S. i loved Mary Wells, she came to Sacramento all the time she was great and such a nice woman. She looked beautiful up to the end. R.I.P. Mary you are still heard and remain in our hearts XOX God bless and much love.

[@williamrolls1147]

Hello friend, how're you doing today?

[@ruthbashford3176]

Love this record....Love this lady's voice...

[@FMHammyJ]

No auto tune, lip synching here.....just pure talent......don't make singers like this anymore.....or rather, the music industry doesn't want singers like this anymore.....

[@twain103]

Mary Wells WAS THE QUEEN OF MOTOWN.

[@1950Grendel]

The sad part is, I think most of them today probably could sing live but their promoters and managers wouldn't let them.

[@pavlegrebenarevic382]

Look at the lyrics, they're so simple, the production sounds soooo dated, and on top of that, whichever album this song is from, probably doesn't have a concept to it. See you're just full of nostalgia, but their musical skills were so inferior

[@auntshirl9493]

Well singers actually did lip sync but that was not very often

[@4cuttime]

@@pavlegrebenarevic382 this comment is laughable lol

[@janetlucero2473]

It was a pleasure meeting u in person MARY WELLS..

[@annae.9006]

Gosh, when music was still music... She's brilliant.

[@johnmurphy7316]

Great live performance

[@ITPMark]

May 16, 1964 - Mary Wells started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with her signature hit, "My Guy". Written and produced by Smokey Robinson, it made No.5 in June of 1964 in the UK. Mary became recognized as "The Queen of Motown" until her departure from the company in 1964, at the height of her popularity. She was one of Motown's first singing superstars.

[@MiamiPush2theLimit]

lol, this song is so fierce. "There's not a man today who can take me away from my guy..." Love how she sings it lower at the end. So timeless. God bless you, Mary.

[@PCBLOCKH1]

Complete and utter class!! An absolute master class in smooth, easy, cool vocals. From an era when the young were young and fun was fun (>10 years before my birth). Makes me wish I was there.

[@TheyCallMeGroucho]

Great voice, wonderful presence. Glad that videos like this exist. Larry, Taiwan

[@richardbarton7]

remember enjoying this while i was chilling in the back of our car on a family trip to Scotland in the 60 s ,still enjoy it now !

[@Joseph-ht9ef]

She was a great singer

[@vinsnan6259]

I cant imagine life without Mary Well's Oldies back in the late 70's playing on my 8 track in my 65 Impala in EMF, it just wouldn't have been the same. Love it!!

[@simba30]

I used to play this song all the time in a juke box in Bethesda Md at lunch time loved it

[@LOVEFOREVERBLUE]

This is so true, love my guy.💖💖💖

[@Komet67]

Nothing u can say can tear me away from my guy ♫ (May 13, 1943 July 26, 1992) Great footage. Thanks for posting this

[@floaton9865]

Amazing, AMAZINGGG❤ thanks ms wells for this beautiful masterpiece ..

[@GGE47]

This brings back memories to me too,including watching her sing this on Shindig.It is exactly like I remember it.It is hard to forget Mary Wells.Always thought she was very attractive.A great singer too.

[@Thatsembarrassing2]

I love this song! Can't wait to sing it at a couple of events this summer!

[@waynesobolik4350]

What a singer and a half - truly awesome

[@martindewilde9478]

in 1964 a number 17 hit in Vlaanderen (Belgium)... great song... great composition... great performance...

[@Montery12]

Just beautiful and what passion in the song. A great song for all the ages! You will always be missed...Thank you for sharing, DJ.

[@mariannereid-brown9387]

When I think of my college years in the 60's,Mary Wells "My Guy" is at the top of the list.Love!!Marianne

[@glennondaly3052]

When I first heard this - I was amazed anyone could sound so Great - 1963 - back in the old country - She was Wow! at that time .

[@balotelli2327]

this women singing style was slick. i truly think the way she pulled this off was ahead of her time. she is also stunning. she looks like a uniquely rare woman

[@kathytappy33music]

Couldn't have sung any better. I remember this at the very time she sang it and it was awesome as well as it still is today. Thank you Mary Wells

[@williamrolls1147]

Hello friend, how're you doing today?

[@jeannettedodge5886]

I loved her growing up, couldn't crank her music up loud enough!!!! luckily my parents did too so I got away with it once in awhile. ❤❤❤❤ lots of love Mary Wells!!!

[@jeannettedodge5886]

in fact I'd always relate this song to my very first love.... many many good memories!!

[@mrshad544]

Jeannette Dodge y

[@slateblk1]

This song was written by Smokey Robinson. Mary Wells hit this one out of the park. We have an acoustic trio w/2 female singers and do this song. It ALWAYS gets a good response no matter what the age group. Inevitablely someone will ask between sets about where the song came from if they're young. Shows that great songs and singers are forever. RIP, Ms. Wells

[@babyRoses7]

I was 13 years old when I bought this song! I am now 65 ad I still dance to this! Loool! But at least I can still dance to this song! Ha ha!! Peace and Love people!

[@steveoliver2317]

What a star she was!!

[@Alexi7666]

One of favs of all time. Back when music lifted you up.

[@larrywillard9316]

Lmfao. Born in 1969..and I can still remember this song when 🤔 😍 I was baby 👶 🎶 ❤

[@marcusulrich5948]

She very Beautiful may she rest In Peace I love u Mary wells can someone please tell me how old would Mary wells be today if she was with us

[@jackanthony976]

Why should she rest in peace? I hope her next life is super exciting with all the glitter and glamour that she deserves. Let's face it...an eternity of peace can be mind numbing and depressing.

[@CharlesBeaumont1961]

Mary would be 72

[@marcusulrich3482]

Gregory Beaumont thanks man

[@colinhughes916]

Iam sticking like glue to Mary Wells

[@joseeugenio6831]

i love this song and Mary

[@beaverstandig1747]

First #1 hit for Motown

[@SBlack-hy7oi]

Mary Wells, one of the all time soul greats. Beautiful, make you feel real, woman. I absolutely am more real and loving because of her.

[@muhmoudmakkawi2347]

I really loved this song ♥️ with no any editing her voice was so pure.

[@honeymoonlady]

You are correct, that is Darlene Love in the middle of the 3 ladies singing back up. A very excellent singer, who never quite got her due in the field. She later played Danny Glovers wife in all the Lethal Weapon movies and I was quite surprised. When the first Lethal weapon movied came out, I kept sitting in the theatre thinking I know this woman, but not as an actress. She has really paid her dues in the recording field, great voice.

[@stephengoldstein6983]

My wife and I are getting married again in a religious ceremony. I hope she will sing this song for me on our wedding day. I played it for her tonight.

[@Tejano44]

Mary Rest in peace ! I will always be a fan dear Soul .Semper Fidelis,Sinton,Texas .

[@panzade]

Gracias Pablo Que calidad! I was 14 when this came out. Good times!!

[@alb.fuctifino2974]

Beautiful singing voice! And she was taurus! :3