.She was at one time regarded as the Queen Of Motown. Her life story was somewhat tragic, both before and after her Motowb heyday, peaking with “My Guy” in 1964. She brought some of it on herself. But, she had a lovely voice and as I said, I’ve always had a soft spot for her, may she rest in peace.
http://www.biography.com/people/mary-wells
“...Having surrendered the royalties from her biggest hits, Wells continued touring even as she struggled with drug abuse. However, a longtime smoking habit resulted in the diagnosis of larynx cancer in 1990, reducing her once powerful voice to a whisper....”
Just damn... a shame.
Pretty lady, too.
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