Mary wells born

Biography

Founder of the world famous "Motown Sound," Mary Wells is considered not only one of the best female singers in the music industry, but also a vital part of the success of the prestigious label.

Wells' early years were not easy. As a small child, she suffered a bout of spinal meningitis, which left her temporarily paralyzed, with loss of hearing and partial blindness in one eye.

When she returned to good health, Wells suffered the hardship of learning to walk again.

Mary wells born

She was always grateful, however, to regain her hearing and sight. As a talented teenager, Wells auditioned for Berry Gordy's Tamla Records as a songwriter, but instead received a contract to be a performer. "Bye Bye Baby," a song written by Wells, was recorded in Gordy's new label, Motown Records.

In 1961, the song became a hit. Wells stayed with Motown for five years.

During those years, and with the help of producer and songwriter Smokey Robinson, Wells made several recordings. Her intimate and assertive