Mary Wells was a Detroit singer and songwriter who entered Motown with her own composition Bye Bye Baby. Berry Gordy signed her and produced that early recording. Work with Smokey Robinson then developed a gentler...
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About Mary Wells
Mary Wells was a Detroit singer and songwriter who entered Motown with her own composition Bye Bye Baby. Berry Gordy signed her and produced that early recording. Work with Smokey Robinson then developed a gentler vocal setting on songs including The One Who Really Loves You, You Beat Me to the Punch and Two Lovers. My Guy became a central recording in her 1960s repertoire.
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Mary Wells - Classic Motown biography
Detroit identity, self-written Bye Bye Baby, Gordy signing/production, Robinson collaboration and representative repertoire. Chart dates are not treated as release dates; international-first claims and personal medical history are omitted. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-17. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
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1962
The One Who Really Loves You
Mary WellsReported release: 1962Date needs verification
Source year-end #19Written by Smokey Robinson, the song was one of Wells' early Motown hits.
View background statusMary Wells was a Detroit singer and songwriter who entered Motown with her own composition Bye Bye Baby. Berry Gordy signed her and produced that early recording. Work with Smokey Robinson then developed a gentler...
View background statusWritten by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White, showcasing Wells' vocal talents.
View background status1964
Written and produced by Smokey Robinson, inspired by his observations of relationships.
View background statusWritten by Smokey Robinson, one of Wells' last singles for Motown.
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1960-2025. Each year contains 150 selections.