The Marvelettes "Don't Mess With Bill" My Extended Version!

[@calvinbealer7264]

This Ladies Definitely deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame LEGENDS 2023.

[@captainkeyboard1007]

This music deserves to be played on free [AM & FM] radio, but the broadcasters prefer junk music over fine music. That is why their listener shares are lower than the Forest Glen.🤣

[@inquiring8059]

RIP, John Perrone (1949-2020), the musical wizard behind the mosogotam extended mixes.

[@megaoldskool76]

@Inquiring I just found out a couple of weeks ago!! Imagine my shock!! I was indeed grieved by the news. So sad to hear but his remixes will live on! John will truly be missed.

[@inquiring8059]

@@megaoldskool76 ... Indeed, I endorse everything you've stated - and we can think of John every time we play his mixes.

[@michaelscott7462]

He helped me on the road to healing.

[@cdubz265]

Thank you for the information, may he RiP - he put a lot of effort into his extended remixes for us to enjoy.

[@captainkeyboard1007]

Have mercy! Perhaps I never saw the "gentleman" in my entire life, I do fervently regret that John Perrone died. His works were higher than high, and beyond outstanding.

[@rhondarhonda3452]

12/17/2021: Rest in Peace Lady Wanda Young. Thanks for your beautiful voice and the FOREVER memories of the marvelous Marvelettes 🦋 Long live the 60s

[@reneeeno-walker6234]

I was raised on this music. My older Sisters would play her recordings. Brenda had a sweet sound . Rest In Heavenly Peace Brenda !

[@captainkeyboard1007]

I must confess that when death strikes someone, one begins to rest in peace, regardless of the place where the person died. However, I am fortunate or lucky to capture this fine music on KZbin. Free [AM and FM] radio would not play it anymore, except to hear whisps of it in a commercial. This fine music is my speed, and no new stuff could replace it from me.

[@TheDarrlelennis]

As a kid my aunt played this record over and over every day This record is bonded in my head

[@mandingaprincess]

Me Too...My folks use to play this constantly.

[@sonnymarshall6090]

best voice in that decade..Wanda Young rocked it.

[@wymellwilliams1543]

I talk so fast that I forgot her last name was one of the young I'm sorry love you Wanda Young

[@carlallen3183]

They were very good

[@ronaldbarr-el6xj]

Wanda Young was married to Bobby Rogers of the miracles

[@sherrydashiell2408]

I know that’s right

[@Carlito_El_Gooner]

It's amazing that a lot of these songs from the 60s were composed by Smokey Robinson. Very talented.

[@calme-dx2dp]

Cousin Smokey, smoked 'em...all around talent

[@barbaracoxbey1011]

I had to get up and Dance ! They really sung this ! Great Music , Harmony ! Wonderful Group " Bad'

[@alatherley]

Damn the choreography is tight. Best steps for a female group!

[@captainkeyboard1007]

There are some more lady groups and more that are as sweet as the Marvelettes. You will never find them in Rap and Hip-Hop music. They are not my kind like our fine music.

[@benniebrantley1583]

Another Smokey Robinson hit. One of the greatest song writers of all time. The right song for the right group. And this is right group of ladies

[@noiricha]

La crème de la crème from the Golden Age of Popular Music - compare this to the crap they call music today - oh how far we have fallen ... thank God we have KZbin to allow us to revisit their great soulful performances ... this is the music that will be remembered.

[@pacreaugerard3291]

Yes, bien d'accord avec vous.

[@dwaynebreeden4560]

That choreography though!!!! Cholly Atkins had these girls on point!!!

[@harley5571]

Sadly Wanda just passed..The Marvellettes were one of my favs growing up in Detroit. Crazy but times were much better then in Detroit...we loved our Motown..no matter what the heck was going on.

[@robertchatman5898]

Wanda young is beautiful, and has a beautiful voice.

[@baxterjones2021]

For Sure!!!!!!!!

[@huckbarry579]

James Jamerson bass in the song was absolutely incredible!!

[@stevenjosephs9]

Rhythm guitar "fill ins" are great 😂😊

[@fromthesidelines]

Sax solo by Norris Patterson.

[@captainkeyboard1007]

I wish The Funk Brothers received the credit they deserved.

[@deborahavery9798]

Yes indeed, and also to the other half of his back beat none other than incredible drummer William Benny "Papa Zita" Benjamin Jr. Not to take anything away from the other incredible Funk Brothers musicians, but those two were the very foundation and back beat of the Motown Sound. It's kind of ironic to me how both passed at similar ages after similar professional and personal challenges.

[@MrRon1124]

In the summer of 1960, I was 14 years old and was soon to begin high school. I was at the right time to catch the whole of that decade. It was unbelievable and should be studied for generations to come.

[@gregpresley1466]

Damn!! ..Those girls were beautiful!!💗💗💗💗

[@robertgonzales5038]

One of the greatest songs of all time hands down

[@jackieclark2004]

I really love this group. I sang in talent shows off their songs when I was young. Inkster’s Finest❤️🔥

[@gamingwithjayla312]

The marvelous Marvelettes was the best girl group ever. Wanda what an angelic voice. Lovedall their music.

[@omarshabazz9610]

Stunning masterpiece! The instrumentation is out of this world, check out the horns.

[@tonyturner9475]

They just grooved in their choreography moves on stage so smooth, and I will always ❤ their hit Don't Mess With Bill my favorite!!!!!

[@virgilrw]

They definitely don't make songs like this anymore! "DON'T MESS WITH BILL" We had 45's that we played over and over again and this was one that we played #countless times in the 60's! ☆☆☆☆☆

[@douglasford2257]

One of my favorite Girl groups of the late 50's& 60's,they were all great.

[@pacreaugerard3291]

Me too

[@captainkeyboard1007]

The Marvelettes were my first favorite lady group. This extended song is grand, but I regret to know that John Perrone died.

[@darnellwebb7609]

Wanda Rogers Young and Gladys Horton simply the marvelettes what more can I say Inkster on the map

[@donnie5692]

You can Cholly's choreography all over this thing - well done!

[@ronjones9128]

Straight up grown folks music heal thyself

[@oldschoolmusic2710]

The ladies were down right beautiful and could they sing? I love the extended version

[@stanfordyough8058]

Ppppp

[@stanfordyough8058]

L

[@VeronicaReveles408]

I always loved this song since I was a little girl! I love this extended version too. 🎵🎶🎙❤

[@mowestjohnquin9915]

You certainly ''Messed with Bill'' - and I love it!

[@BostonHollyAndSnoop]

I love the album cover, wow, just looking at it took me back, way back. Listened to Motown all night long all summer long , on my transistor radio (hidden under the pillow ) WABC, NY, cousin Brucie show

[@MAllen1115]

He rocked that extended version Sweet Jesus...leave my Billy alone

[@narvelancoleman8597]

Monte Allen The Name of Jesus is Sweet!

[@patriciamissie8763]

I LOVE THE SOUND OF THE FIFTYS AND SIXTYS WOW

[@kimberlyhouse1661]

I love the Marvelettes! A talented group of ladies in musical history! Truly a class act!

[@adriennerobinson1180]

This is my favorite song by the Marvelettes.Love rhem

[@MakupNluvMusic]

My favorite motown girl group.. hands down!!! The Marvelettes were bad! Wanda with that sexy but classy voice..

[@lisaellis4105]

MakupNluvMusic A

[@jedwing]

Well stated.

[@prentissbelton7508]

yes all the way

[@septiawoman2911]

Isn't Wanda married to one of the Miracles? Pete?

[@karlthomas7363]

@@septiawoman2911 pete past away.

[@langellove9467]

MY DAD'S FAVORITE SONG

[@chocolatecitygemini3832]

I dig them more than the Supremes and they were underrated. They have a body of work that is fantastic. 🗣♊️Rising

[@robertflores7376]

Love the sultry phrasing of Wanda..!! Their choreography was excellent....like a sexy flirty sway....too much.!!!....very under rated group....way better than Supremes.!!

[@prentissbelton7508]

ONCE AGAIN I TOTALLY AGREE.

[@chloeconniecarlton]

Better than the Supremes!?!?!? Not a chance in a black moon....

[@captainkeyboard1007]

I wish these [marvelous] Marvelettes were still alive and living with us.

[@user-io5fq3jv8q]

Looking back in time, I once loved the Supremes, but now I can appreciate the Marvelettes more than I did back then. So long ago, but it seems like yesterday.

[@ELPIOJOBOLUDO]

Only reason Supremes got more popular was Gordy wanted an act to crossover for white audiences, plus he was trying to get into Diana"s pants.

[@shirleyking2404]

Preach the truth

[@lindabrown2090]

Exactly. And that’s it, and that’s All.

[@merquryj]

The marvelettes have a whole bunch of really really really good songs especially the day you take one you got to take the other which is my favorite right now Martha and the vandellas got some good songs to just you just got to be on here and keep you to change my life

[@GeraBrown]

@@ELPIOJOBOLUDO El Piojo no es un nombre bueno! But you're right about Gordy!

[@johnathanshaw4029]

These ladies were the 1st money makers for the Motown sound and they still don't make great music and songs like this anymore. This brought back memories!

[@mrjerrysheldon]

Wonderful remix and wonderful Birthday wishes to lead Ms. Wands Rogers Aug 9, 1943 The Marvelous Marvelettes

[@OutsandingMan2007]

The best song ever from the Marvelettes. I loved this song; my mother and father would put on this record when I was growing up. I would listen to it when I was little. They sure introduced me to all the great classics back in the day while I was growing up in the 80s. That love developed for all music of the world. Thanks for the uploaded mosogotam. I can not wait to listen to more of your collections.

[@omarshabazz9610]

Amazing music. Wish I could've hung out at the Motown House when all this was going down.

[@graceprette5636]

Just love that oldie...beautiful voices...💕❤️

[@hprewitt]

excellent extension of the song..we need more singers like Gladys and Wanda today with this vintage music...

[@cruzsilva5004]

what's this with { Vintaged music } serious. correction { CLASSIC R & B OLDIES }

[@kurtadams3021]

Marvalettes + Smokey + FUNK brothers = classic

[@megaoldskool76]

Right!!!!! 💃🏾

[@captainkeyboard1007]

Also, include The Temptations, The Four Tops, Martha and The Vandellas, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Junior Walker and the All Stars, Mary Wells, The Contours, and The Originals. Need I continue! Hitsville worked like a factory instead of a recording studio. It is no wonder the way that many of the Motown artists left Motown, and The Funk Brothers died young.

[@gregwesley5168]

😻 The Marvelettes produced for Motown its very first number one record with Please Mr. Postman.

[@kduane1]

Splendid!

[@MrFleen6]

Best of all the Motown girl groups. Marvelettes blew Supremes & Vandellas out of the water.

[@juehlwillis4699]

Ndeed!!!

[@phillycheez6288]

The Marvelletes absolutely need to be in Rock n Roll Hall of Fame while Wanda,and Katherine are still alive to witness their hard work, and contributions to Motown Sound!!!! Please keep putting their name through. 🙏🏽

[@captainkeyboard1007]

Motown music was the greatest music of our times, not to forget Atlantic, Brunswick, Stax, Chess, Checkers, and the other record labels that were with us before. Also, The Funk Brothers would deserve the credit for helping the fine music come alive.

[@carlosmoreno9094]

Thank you for your music 🎶 I 🙏🏽 May you rest in peacefully heaven Wanda Rogers

[@prentissbelton7508]

wow in 1964 I had a girlfriend that used to love this song I was in the united states air force best years of my life.

[@cicciobenenato7379]

A group not too well known anymore, but wow these little angelic voices of Gladys Horton, Katherine Anderson, Georgeanna Tillman, and Wanda Young could probably make God smile. Some of their songs were written by some names you might know(Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson) Please search for "The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game" also great by this group.

[@PhyllisShepherd]

ALso, My Baby Must be a Musician, with Melvin Franklin of the Temps helping out at the beginning!

[@isaiahbrown335]

The best girl group ever came out of Motown

[@PlaidRicky1611]

"Your" extended version is my favorite version.

[@tonya7228]

Exceptional vocals! Clarity! Icons!!!

[@tonya7228]

I love the extended version!

[@septiawoman2911]

Loved this girl group! My fav song by the Marvelettes was "When the Hunter gets captured by the game."

[@raylopez9653]

My sister used to blast this song call my dad's old Zenith stereo

[@daveoverholt1693]

One of my favorite LP albums from my Motown era. Such classy ladies!

[@mylesken6122]

Loving the organ playing.

[@jivinman]

Used to play this a lot on the club circuit in the 60's;great soulful song and great harmonies.Love it,Motown magic will live for ever!

[@jsanders1011]

Once again, the master at work. Clean, precise, with a great understated bass line. Nothing overdone, nothing out of place. But then again, did we expect anything else?

[@mosogotam]

John....many thanks for your very kind words!!

[@captainkeyboard1007]

You got pure taste. You act like a gentleman more than you would ever say. If anyone does not like it, they had better "kiss off" and get with the program, while they continue to live on borrowed time. Life is too short to be miserable.👌

[@epmarvelous01]

Now, This is MARVELOUS!!!!!! Motowns first and BEST group Motown has ever produced!!! Thanks

[@stefaniedejesus5070]

Wanda Young passed away recently at age 78. Condolences to the family⚘

[@rollerchickable]

I Love This Song , And Your Extended Version, Thank you For Sharing.

[@TheTRAINOR11]

All the ladies of Motown were fine. Every single one of them were gorgeous ladies.

[@captainkeyboard1007]

They were gorgeous outside and inside.

[@jkwhite1692]

MISS Wanda you will be Missed RIP.

[@jedwing]

Always loved this greatest hits album. And I always loved the rawness and swing of their songs, even as I like the Supremes, like us kids did back then.

[@theawalker1803]

These beautiful ladies did the dam thing on this cut!!! Killing it props to each of them love it⭐️⭐️⭐️💕❤️😍👍🏾

[@niyankharimama23]

My dad was called Bill at times , this was once of his songs ...rip daddy

[@thomaschaptonjr.5594]

CHI- TOWN BOPPERS OF THE DAY..UNDERSTAND THIS KOOL CUT....JAMMMMMM RIGHT.

[@thomaschaptonjr.5594]

WHAT A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ALL.

[@thomaschaptonjr.5594]

HARD STEPPING , WELL DRESSED COOL YOUNG MEN THAT WERE MEN BY THE AGE OF 18 AND PROVED THIER WORTH IN EVERY REALM OF OUR LIVES., WE WERE RESPONSIBLE YOUNG TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS..

[@rev.dr.gregoryshardaway7617]

Southside!

[@blzcharles4212]

Chi town Woodlawn bopping

[@sheddski]

that was totally AWSOME you can hear everything drums background even the pluck of the bass nice job i love that song

[@brandx01]

Finding and listening to your extended versions is a true joy and blessing! Please know that all us Motown lovers do appreciate your hard work on these gifts!! Thank you so very much.

[@mosogotam]

brandx....thanks so much for your kind words!

[@megaoldskool76]

brandx01 I second that!!

[@urbansetter1]

What a great song and they are all fully dressed tastefully. What a shame what our entertainers have become. All half naked to make up for the lack of talent.

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Sad but True SMH

[@yolandaulibas1358]

@@adriennerobinson1180 most dont have talent anymore,sad.

[@captainkeyboard1007]

Also, today's music artists do not dress, behave or speak with refined manners and thoughtfulness as did the musicians of old.

[@annettewilliams4831]

Don't Mess with Bill, I LOVE this Version.

[@zelmabradford2702]

love this jam and every song they sing

[@geronimorootman5117]

The bomb. Forever. From the deep. And I'm Syrian. Background music is liquid

[@donalddavis6689]

I Love This Song!! Memories From Childhood.

[@paulodelorios8482]

Did you guys check out that step for that song? Baddest!!

[@abowlofsoul]

You killed this remix!!!! I love it. Keep it up.

[@waltercarpenter9121]

wanda not to be played with gladys was my girl love you all raw talent

[@John60s70s]

Walter Carpenter I saw Gladys Horton on tv three times and in-person performing two times. She sang this same song on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin Eve Show. Gladys was the keeper of the flame for the Marvelletes.

[@paulturnet4572]

Not at all, looks capable of doing something dangerous to to someone.

[@waynebrasler]

Smokey was so pleased with what Wanda was giving his songs. There was never a plan to replace Gladys with Wanda as lead singer. Many people on the label have told me that. It just happened at the time that what Wanda was recording just stood out more; in time Gladys would be singing leads on singles again. Or as Martha said, "They just wanted to give someone else a chance." Unfortunately, neither Gladys nor Wanda could handle the situation comfortably but, then again, who could?

[@jacquelinerussell8530]

Two badass lead singers What can I say They both contributed to the legacy of Motown

[@MrDwb721]

Maybe because Wanda was married to Bobby Rodgers that Smokey preferred her to Gladys. Wanda was the lead on the Smokey written cuts.

[@markedwarddavidson1385]

Interesting insight thank you for your imput much appreciated.

[@GeraBrown]

Wayne Brasler I really like your inside info! I thought that was a Smokey Robinson song! I know Jameson was on bass, but do you know who was on the lead guitar?

[@NOV123]

Did Katherine ever lead a song?

[@anthonychavez1906]

Classy ladies. It’s sad most of them are gone 😞 💔.

[@Kelticgirl1]

How I love this song, such a classic!

[@jojamful]

Beautiful ladies! Beautiful song!

[@lionkingdom2563]

Their lead singer Wanda had it going on.

[@raybenson7200]

jojamful Everything about them is elegant! Their presence, hair and 👗 dress! I think that they were before the Supremes, but I am not sure; if they were, they are a great way for Mrs Ballard and Co. to start their own careers- Barry Gordy's done it again!( with the help of Bill "Smokey" Robinson,who wrote the smart,catchy tune)...

[@mjc5509]

The choreography of the marvellettes is super cool.on this track...great extended version...the lead singers of marvelettes WANDA ROGERS AND ANN BOGAN were the best at MOTOWN I guess the backing vocals are predominantly THE ANDANTES and other studio session singers which was the norm at MOTOWN The SUPREMES and THE VANDELLAS were basically MISS ROSS And MARTHA REEVES on recordings and the full group singing at live shows..

[@wymellwilliams1543]

Wonder was so sexy oh my God

[@wymellwilliams1543]

I love you Wanda Rogers

[@jduwayne1]

@mjc5509: ACCORDING TO MARY WILSON’S BOOK THE ANDANTES SANG ON 90% OF ALL ARTISTS AT MOTOWN! BUT THE THE WAY YOU COMMENTED AS IF THE OTHER MEMBERS (other-than-the-lead singers) DIDN’T CONTRIBUTE OR WERE INSIGNIFICANT TO PARTICIPATING WITH THEIR VOCALS IS NOT TRUE! YES THE STUDIO RECORDINGS WERE ENHANCED BY THE ANDANTES & OTHER STUDIO ARTISTS (like THE ORIGINALS, etc) BUT THE THE GROUP MEMBERS WERE JUST AS TALENTED & THEIR VOCALS WERE NECESSARY!

[@MA-yh2ko]

They probably had the best female group choreography at Motown.

[@wymellwilliams1543]

Yes siree

[@wymell9724]

And you better know it best choreography of all time I'm a female group I love me some Wanda Young

[@stannote8312]

The marvelettes choreography, like that of most of the early Motown acts, was designed by the legendary cholly Atkins, who was on staff in Detroit as the label’s chief stage choreographer. He designed steps for the Supremes, temptations, Smokey Robinson and the miracles, Gladys knight and the Pips, and the Jackson 5, among many others. Even after Motown let Atkins go when the company made the move from Detroit to Hollywood, some of the acts, including the Spinners, during their Atlantic Records years, independently commissioned Cholly to create their steps.

[@Leatherbro]

They had a better stage presence than that of the Supremes.

[@jeffreychandler8666]

I was 9 when this was released, and I remember this song on the radio station, WVON, AM Chicago. Although I was a youngster, I certainly recall older teen's playing the 45 on a RCA record player. So much fun in the "HOOD," and plenty of joy and unity. A time when people cared for each other, and music like this song, and countless songs brought youth together and very often parents too!

[@shirleycrooms774]

BEAUTIFUL LADIES BEAUTIFUL SONG.

[@kanikahlemon4449]

Oh , the SWEET, Sweet Memories ‼️

[@TheShabazzProduction]

These were some badd soulful sisters! The steps they are doing to this song is so nice.

[@tyronerobinson9239]

i enjoyed it

[@samtrak1204]

Incredible! Motown Sound just keeps getting better thanks to mosogotam💓

[@mosogotam]

You're too good to me, Sam!!!

[@Muziekgenot]

Utterly beautifull and perfect

[@sheddski]

i have to comment AGAIN! i can hear the horns and the strumming of the lead guitar last time i heard the bass every time i hear something new thats totally awsome

[@theseeker61]

Wow! Thanks alot for the extended mix. Great work to honor The original Great Marvelettes.

[@darnellwebb1671]

Fallen star marvelette it rest in heaven Gladys Horton

[@PhyllisShepherd]

Also Georginna Tillman... RIH

[@captainkeyboard1007]

I am with you on this one.😢

[@donaldcook2484]

One of my favorites of all time!! Timeless

[@lilly1ize]

Absolutely 💯!!! I Remember My Parents Dancing To This Song !!!!!!!! Thank You For Reminding Me!!

[@kathyjohson1273]

Oooh yeah, i was quite young when this came out, but remember it clearly, like it was yesterday!!! 😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏

[@joevillagrana183]

love the marvaletts

[@samthesham5294]

Who?

[@helenbestman5338]

Best girl group ever ❤️