By David Meikle (62.252.128.6 - 62.252.128.6) on Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 02:48 pm:

By David Meikle (62.252.128.6 - 62.252.128.6) on Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 02:50 pm:

By David Meikle (62.252.128.6 - 62.252.128.6) on Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 02:55 pm:

By MusicFAn (64.236.243.243 - 64.236.243.243) on Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 02:57 pm:

Love that eye shadow, women just looked cooler back then..

MusicFAn

By Ralph (209.240.198.62 - 209.240.198.62) on Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 03:00 pm:

Outstanding pics David.

By David Meikle (62.252.128.6 - 62.252.128.6) on Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 03:08 pm:

Hey Katherine

Hope you get to read this because The Marvelettes have always held a special place in my record collection.

I first encountered the Marvelettes in a small deletions record box in the centre of my home town, Glasgow.

Even though I had never heard of the group before I knew that anything on Tamla (Motown) was safe and hurried home to play it.

It was "When You're Young And In Love"/"The Day You Take One".....I loved it!

On the Northern Soul scene I would discover "I'll Keep Holding On"...a true floor filler.

Later I would come across an album which I cherish to this day and from which, as you know, these pics are lifted.

"Sophisticated Soul" is a true collectors piece in this country. Music of the highest calibre and of which you can be so proud.

"My Baby Must Be A Magician" is right up there with the best of the Motown Sound.

Thanks Katherine!

David (in Scotland)

By MEL&THENSOME (195.219.7.120 - 195.219.7.120) on Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 03:19 pm:

Right-on David,what a great L.P.I always liked that My baby must be a magician,alongside Destination anywhere an d the magical Your love can save me.Lots of great records by the Marvelettes but one of my faves is Two many fish in the sea,many thanks Ladies.MEL.

By Sue (152.163.189.167 - 152.163.189.167) on Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 03:44 pm:

Katherine S. will get here eventually, I told her the web address over the phone, but I also wrote it down in a note to her, so that'll probably be clearer when she gets it in a day or so.

By AH (67.25.176.240 - 67.25.176.240) on Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 04:28 pm:

The dark skin beauty in the second picture with Kathrine and Wanda is Ann Bogan from Cleveland, Ohio who still lives here; in fact, she never moved. She previously sang with Challengers III on Tri-Phi and also did duets with Harvey Fuqua as Harvey and Ann. She later sang with Love, Peace and Happiness (on RCA) with Melvin and Leslie Wilson who also sang with New Birth at the time, as did Ann on occasion. Harvey discovered her singing in a church on Quincy Avenue.

Isn't Katherine fine!? Now you see why she's one of my Top 10 Motown Babes.

By MEL&THEN SOME (195.219.7.120 - 195.219.7.120) on Thursday, September 05, 2002 - 10:25 am:

I forgot to mention The Mavelettes outstanding Ill keep on holding on,(certainly one to fill the floor as you say,David)and The superb,The Boy From Crosstown.MEL.

By LeVan45789 (166.107.74.108 - 166.107.74.108) on Thursday, September 05, 2002 - 11:51 am:

What a great photo of my all time favorite Motown group. I hope Katherine joins the forum soon I have lots of questions. Wow!!!!

By lorne (216.26.218.9 - 216.26.218.9) on Saturday, September 07, 2002 - 08:00 am:

"Too many Fish in the Sea" always seemed like the perfect record to me. The strong into and undercurrent piano drive the song along and the vocals are coy and faultless---I especially like when they trade leads---"Short ones, tall ones, fine ones, kind ones---too many fish in the sea."
Great lyrics too.

By katherine (67.192.61.148 - 67.192.61.148) on Saturday, September 07, 2002 - 01:29 pm:

Surprise!!!
Iwas told of this sight by sue, she was so right.It is really nice to know how much you are thought of. Oh by the way my name is Katherine Anderson - Schaffner and I'm the one you talking about, what and honor. thanks for thinking so much about me. I love all of you. Kat

By Davie G (213.251.162.249 - 213.251.162.249) on Saturday, September 07, 2002 - 01:40 pm:

Hi Katherine !

I heard you'd recently suffered from a stroke -
hope you're getting over it and that you'll
soon be back to full health.

Just wanted to say thanks for so many hours of
pleasure you and the other girls have given us over the years. If you've got time drop by again
as we'd love to hear from you and ask you a few questions.

With all due respect to the other Motown girls
I always thought that "Sophisticated Soul" was
the classiest Motown album sleeve and you all
looked wonderful on the cover. It made a change
from some photos I've seen where you had to crouch down so that Wanda didn't look so tiny !

Small one - Wanda
Tall one - Katherine
Fine one - Gladys
Kind one - Georgeanna ?

By Common (205.188.208.135 - 205.188.208.135) on Saturday, September 07, 2002 - 02:08 pm:

This is wonderful to know that one of the singers from the first Motown girl group has posted here in the forum! I'm just in awed by it all! Peace & blessings to you Mrs. Shaffner & I pray for your speedy recovery. Wow! I also saw you on E! entertainment, I think last summer, when they did a segment of about the life of Flo Ballard from the Supremes. Maybe we can get E! or VH1 do a behind the scenes on the Marvelettes? That would be awesome! :o)

Peace!

By AH (67.25.176.251 - 67.25.176.251) on Saturday, September 07, 2002 - 02:57 pm:

One of my favorite Marvelettes' songs is a little known Frank Wilson composition entitled "I Can't Turn Around."

By LeVan45789 (67.119.195.16 - 67.119.195.16) on Saturday, September 07, 2002 - 03:45 pm:

One of my favorite Marvelettes'songs is Don't Mess With Bill a true Smokey Robinson classic.

By AH (67.25.176.184 - 67.25.176.184) on Saturday, September 07, 2002 - 03:49 pm:

I loved all the Smokey Robinson productions on the Marvelettes except for one previously mentioned somewhere on this board, maybe this thread. Going all the way back to "I Think I Can Change Him" and "After All." I'm especially fond of "You're the One" and "The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game."

By uardanjie (205.188.208.135 - 205.188.208.135) on Saturday, September 07, 2002 - 09:19 pm:

Hi Sue,

Hello how are you? I am very interested into
talking to Katherine of a the marvalettes.
I am writing a book on my father and I like to
know if she remembers him. Please have her e-mail
me at uardanjie@aol.com or maybe she has a e-mail address I can talk to her.

Thanks
uarda

By Julian (205.188.208.135 - 205.188.208.135) on Saturday, September 07, 2002 - 11:59 pm:

Hi Katherine!

It really cool you have you around in here!

Wow, the internet is somethin' else!


Julian
Flynn Soul Records

By Ian W (213.122.57.17 - 213.122.57.17) on Monday, September 09, 2002 - 04:01 am:

Hi Katherine!

What a pleasure to 'meet' you on the Forum! The Sophisticated Soul album knocks me out too!

Do you remember recording a version of 'Keep On Loving Me' which was released by Frances Nero? I think it may have been titled 'I'll Keep On Loving You'. I still have to hear this!

Ian

By Ralph (209.240.198.62 - 209.240.198.62) on Monday, September 09, 2002 - 09:55 am:

Katherine,
On behalf of all of us at Soulful Detroit, we are honored to have you here. Our best wishes go out to you. Please visit us often.
Ralph Terrana

By katherine (67.192.54.131 - 67.192.54.131) on Monday, September 09, 2002 - 10:21 am:

Thank you, thank you very much. the e-mail
is a mess, who would have ever thought I would be able to write a note and it be viewed by so many people. I loved the photo on "sophisticated soul"
cause it gave us a chance to show how much we had grown. I was chosen to be in the photo in the back because I was told I had expressive eyes. Boy I'm sure glad you guys and gals approve. I will be checking in every now and then. by the way the person that started my note with "mrs" It is perfectly ok to call me kat, how else can we be come friends........Sincerely Kat

By KevGo (64.115.26.80 - 64.115.26.80) on Monday, September 09, 2002 - 12:58 pm:

Katherine (Kat),
I've been a longtime Marvelettes fan since I was a young boy and my brother gave me his copy of The Marvelettes Greatest Hits as a gift. You, Wanda, Ann & Georgina were the first girl group I heard in my life and by far the greatest (and sexiest!) that ever existed. The SOPHISTICATED SOUL LP is one of my favorites as well (it was great to see the photos again!). Best of luck to you always and please be in touch.
KevGo

By LeVan45789 (166.107.74.89 - 166.107.74.89) on Monday, September 09, 2002 - 02:37 pm:

Hi Katherine (Kat)
I too have been a longtime Marvelette fan since I was five years old. I remember when I bought the very last album The Return Of The Marvelettes in 1970! The Sophisticated Soul album is another favorite I think it's the classy Motown cover of that time. Please come back soon so many questions to ask.
LeVan45789

By r (165.235.75.119 - 165.235.75.119) on Monday, September 09, 2002 - 03:20 pm:

Wow, that's what is so great about this forum...we are actually communicating with one of the true legends of Motown. I always thought all of the Marvelettes were fine...I think anyone who wants to see a video of them performing live HAS to check out the volume of the "Hulaballoo Show" with them doing "Don't Mess With Bill"...Katherine, if you read this, just know that this fan loved your music and your beauty!

By LeVan45789 (166.107.74.89 - 166.107.74.89) on Monday, September 09, 2002 - 07:03 pm:

Hi R I have that volume on DVD of the Marvelettes sing "Don't Mess With Bill" I get goose bumps everytime I play it!

By Sue (64.12.96.230 - 64.12.96.230) on Monday, September 09, 2002 - 07:31 pm:

Hey Katherine,
Glad to see you made it here! I hope you got the newspapers I sent you. A lot of fun has come out of this forum, you'll find out.

By Eli (152.163.189.167 - 152.163.189.167) on Monday, September 09, 2002 - 08:01 pm:

Hi Katherine,

I will never forget the first time that I heard Please Mr Postman. I almost broke my neck running to Kae Williams record shop in North Philly to buy it. Deliver the letter with that echo just floored me.
I was just starting out in the music biz myself at the time and I actually was playing guitar with an act on the same bill with you. I plainly remember the FIVE of you coming in with a female chaperone who was guiding you towaed the dressing room. I since went on to be a record producer/ songwriter and musician as part of the emerging
sound of Philadelphia.

God Bless!!!!!

Bobby Eli

By dowoplady (24.46.200.124 - 24.46.200.124) on Monday, September 09, 2002 - 10:23 pm:

Katherine...What a honor to see you here on this forum! Everyone seems very nice and helpful here, and it's especially nice to have the original group members join in! I understand that in 1959 some the Marvelettes were then the Del-Rhythmetts who recorded "Chic-A-Boomer" a light Latin-tingled rocker for the tiny JVB Label. Were you on this session or was Gladys the only Marvelette on this? Also, as the Darnells w/The Andantes in 1963 on "Come on Home Gordy" (on Tamla I believe), were you on that song? I'm trying to piece together my discographical notes I have from various sources. Again, welcome aboard, and I hope to hear more from you!

In harmony,

Nikki
http://www.harmonytrain.com

By Common (209.2.55.114 - 209.2.55.114) on Tuesday, September 10, 2002 - 01:03 pm:

Hello Kat,

I forgot to name my favorite Marvelettes songs: "When you're young & in love", "The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game, & "Knock On My Door". I've never gotten a chance to actually hear more songs by the Marvelettes. Unfortunately, I was born way almost decade later when Motown was established. I'm hoping to get the Marvelettes "Ultimate Collection" to hear more great tunes. Besides being beautiful women, you guys wore some nice outfits!

Peace!:o)

By r (165.235.75.119 - 165.235.75.119) on Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 03:47 pm:

Hey LeVan...me too! I play that tape to death, and I'm glad to hear its on DVD...you can skip right to it...I also have a tape from a website called "The Video Beat". The tape is called "Apollo Presents The Motortown Revue"...this contains a live performance by the Marvelettes doing a medley of most of their hits at that time...I think around 1963...then, they perform a highly charged rendition of "Locking Up My Heart" wherein Wanda really takes it home, and the rest of the group are obviously having a great deal of fun with the song...check it out.

By Soul Councillor (193.113.57.163 - 193.113.57.163) on Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 06:20 pm:

Dear Kat
Can you imagine a freezing cold winters night in an East of Scotland youth club circa 1974.D.J. plays My Baby Must Be a Magician ,the floor fills and the cold is forgotten.Thank you very much for bringing an ageing soulboy so much pleasure.
David,after listening in to the forum for some time I,ve decided to do my first post.Ta for a 1st class site.Bishop,Tranent, East Lothian ,Scotland

By LeVan45789 (67.119.192.143 - 67.119.192.143) on Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 06:56 pm:

Hi R I have that same video tape of the Motortown Revue and I have to said my girls
the Marvelettes really turn it out. I won it
on EBAY. Maybe some day it will make it DVD.
Again The Marvelettes the best.

By David Meikle (213.122.173.68 - 213.122.173.68) on Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 03:39 am:

Hi Soul Councillor

Nice to hear from someone in Tranent.

Hope you stay tuned for the Golden World story which commences on 4th October, our first anniversary.

By I wont Tell (66.73.180.204 - 66.73.180.204) on Sunday, September 15, 2002 - 08:23 am:

Katherine, Katherine,
I've always had a warm spot in my heart for you even before I had a chance to work with you as a producer.
I always felt you were the finest young lady in the group and the most mysterious. I never said a word due to my respect for J,but had it not been for that I probably would have got myself in trouble LOL.
You have been and always will be my favorite Marvelette. It was nice to hear about the Stamp the group was honored with and I got the word on the pajama party after the awards LOL. I know you're saying who in the heck is this. Well, it's just an old friend who's always had a quiet respect for you
and a schoolboy crush LOL and of course That's How
Heartaches are Made" Stay strong and keep getting better.

By KevGo (64.115.26.80 - 64.115.26.80) on Monday, September 16, 2002 - 11:15 am:

David:
I can't wait for the upcoming Golden World feature. It's about time Ed Wingate/Joanne Bratton's story comes to light.
Regards,
KevGo

By uardanjie (67.216.251.124 - 67.216.251.124) on Monday, September 16, 2002 - 12:25 pm:

Hey kat,

Hi I've tried to get to you thur Sue.
and that didn't work so now maybe you will personally answer my e-mail.
I know it's been so long ago but do you remember my father Mike Hanks. I heard
that the Marvalettes came from Inkster
where he was from. You might remember him
when you were the group Del Rhymetts, please
say something be curteous. Thanks
uarda Mah's daughter

By Nish (128.239.202.115 - 128.239.202.115) on Friday, September 20, 2002 - 11:20 am:

While we are talking about the Marvelettes, I might as well interject that the harmonies are just beautiful in "Don't Make Hurting Me A Habit" and of course, my all-time favorite "Don't Mess With Bill." I also love the remake of Baby Washington's "That's How Heartaches Are Made." Beautiful.

I hope you are doing well, Ms. Katherine, health wise (and otherwise too!) :-).

NISH

By katherine (67.192.61.58 - 67.192.61.58) on Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 11:59 am:

Well,well.
1st. i'am so grateful to all of you for being so kind. But I think I'd better clear up somethings** We never song or did any work before 1961, so therefore we never song with Del Rymics (sp) or any other group. we were just 16 or 17,still in school and trying out for our school talent show. We loved singing and dancing, we were just kids having fun.
So many of you wanted to know if I had and e-mail address, no I don't at the moment. It's hard enough to answer you here,because It takes me so long to read anything since my stroke. I don't process things as I feel I should, but I still try. Iwill let you know when I get one.

By katherine (67.192.61.58 - 67.192.61.58) on Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 12:05 pm:

Oh, i forgot to tell you. There is a book coming out about us (Marvelettes)it will probably be out around the first of the year, I'm looking forward to it, I dont know what the name is yet. I real excited about it. See you again soon

By Davie Gordon (213.18.222.35 - 213.18.222.35) on Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 12:14 pm:

Hi Katherine,

Good to hear from you. It'll take time for you
to get back to how you were before the stroke
but you'll get there.

That's good new about the book - I'll look forward
to more information when it's ready for issue

Take care of yourself

By Common (209.2.55.114 - 209.2.55.114) on Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 12:20 pm:

Hello Katherine,

Thanks for giving us the heads up on the book. I would love to purchase it as soon as its available. Much respect to you & hope you continue to get stronger, healthwise.

Peace!

By LeVan45789 (166.107.78.45 - 166.107.78.45) on Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 06:57 pm:

Hi Katherine

I hope your recovery is going well. We want you around so get well. I can't wait for this book!!

Peace & Love

By Greg C. (209.71.79.214 - 209.71.79.214) on Saturday, September 28, 2002 - 05:54 pm:

It is a great pleasure to give props to my favorite lady, Katherine from my favorite Motown group, The Marvelettes.

As a native Detroiter, I had the pleasure of seeing you ladies perform many holiday seasons in Detroit at the Fox Theatre and you always tore it up! My favorite performance had to be when you ladies did "Danger! Heartbreak Dead Ahead" with those picket signs. Great! I'd never see four ladies in tight black skirts with spiked heels and bouffant hair-dos put on a show that brought the house down! Oh, what a show and what memories!

My favorite album has to be "Playboy" with that classic cover of you ladies up in the windows looking down on that guy and the sign on the door that says "Marvelettes-Not Home." That was only cover I recall that had all five of the Marvelettes pictured. Priceless!

Heard you're a little under the weather, Katherine. My blessings for a speedy recovery..

By soulboy (213.105.224.5 - 213.105.224.5) on Saturday, September 28, 2002 - 06:23 pm:

Katherine,you've given us so much great music over the years, i'd just like to take this opportunity to say thank you. if i had to choose a particular favourite of mine it would be 'the hunter gets captured by the game' but there are so many great records by you to choose from.
I wish you all the best, and hope you are back to good health soon.

By katherine (67.243.199.64 - 67.243.199.64) on Sunday, October 13, 2002 - 10:21 am:

here's my favorite record, of course postman has to be one because it got it all started, but let me see. (1) when you young and in love (2)danger, heartbreak dead ahead (3)tie a string around your finger.
I'm a romanic, as you can see, but it was all good. until the next time......Katherine

By David Meikle (62.252.128.6 - 62.252.128.6) on Sunday, October 13, 2002 - 10:36 am:

Thanks Katherine.

Item 3 is the flip of Tamla54082.

I've never heard it; anyone like to comment on it?