Inside 15 classic Motown songs
Mary Wells, 'My Guy'. The success of this track, released in 1964, brought Wells to the attention of The Beatles, who asked her to support them in the UK. Wells was therefore instrumental in 'breaking' Motown in Europe. However, a contractual dispute led to Wells leaving Motown the following year, and she never again achieved scaled such commercial heights. Pic: Redferns
- Mary Wells, 'My Guy'. The success of this track, released in 1964, brought Wells to the attention of The Beatles, who asked her to support them in the UK. Wells was therefore instrumental in 'breaking' Motown in Europe. However, a contractual dispute led to Wells leaving Motown the following year, and she never again achieved scaled such commercial heights. Photo: Redferns
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