While we’re on the topic of Wanda Young of the Marvelettes, here’s a song that was one of their rare covers. She was the lead singer on their version of Van McCoy’s “When You’re Young and in Love” in 1967. The original version was by Ruby & the Romantics in 1964.
Wanda Young of the Marvelettes
A belated post about the death of Wanda Young of the Marvelettes. I personally preferred their rougher sound to the slicker sound of the Supremes. She was a great singer on some outstanding records.
Katherine Anderson, Co-Founder Of The Marvelettes, Dead At 79
Jules and Jim – 60th Anniversary
A. Hoen & Company Lithograph building in Baltimore
This building has been renovated. Here are new and old stories on the process. There are lots of old industrial buildings in Baltimore.
Jacques Kelly: At former A. Hoen & Co. lithography plant, ‘audacious’ hope for East Baltimore
Where the first down line on TV football broadcasts originated
I watched a lot of football yesterday. Have you ever wondered where the first down line and other imaginary lines on the field came from?
The story behind football’s innovative yellow first down line
Covers: Whipped Cream
“Whipped Cream” by Allen Toussaint is best known in the version by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass from 1965. (Actually, it may be the album cover that is well known). That version was used in the TV show The Dating Game. The Alpert version is very similar to the original one by the Stokes from 1964.
Second Hand Songs, a great website, lists all of the versions.
Covers: Downtown
I thought of “Downtown” because Anya Taylor-Joy performs it in the film Last Night in Soho which I just watched. If you’ve never heard it, try the unreal cover by Mrs. Miller. Yes, people listened to this stuff in the 1960s. I can’t explain it to you.
The hit version was recorded by Petula Clark in 1964.
Gerrymandering in Kentucky
Captain Isaac Emerson Mansion in Baltimore
Another spectacular house on Eutaw Place
Captain Isaac Emerson Mansion from Baltimore Heritage. I encourage you to support them.
Hawley-Hutzler House in Baltimore
My first apartment was only a block away from this magnificent house. Eutaw Place, in its prime, must have been really elegant, It has mansions and a large median strip.
The Hawley-Hutzler House is located at 1801 Eutaw Place.
Maryland Historical Trust architectural survey
Sad! 