Monday, July 15, 2013

Record #0425: Two Lovers / Operator – MARY WELLS

Motown 1035 (original) USA, Oct. 29, 1962
Words & Music bySide AWilliam "Smokey" Robinson; Side B – Robinson
Musicians: Mary Wells (lead and backing vocals), The Love Tones: Joe Miles, Stan Bracely & Eddie Kendricks (backing vocals), The Funk Brothers (all instruments)
Recording sessions: Produced by Smokey Robinson at Hitsville U.S.A., Detroit, MI, 1962
Highest chart positions:  US #7, US R&B #1

This single made Wells the first female solo artist to have three consecutive singles in US Top 10.
Both tracks were included in her 1963 album "Two Lovers and Other Great Hits" (US Album #49).

List price:  Very Good+ is $10, Near Mint is $20

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