LTAI: Please Mr. Postman - Life, Legacy, and the Jim Crow Era with Marvelettes Legend, Brenda Watty

Join Dora Sherry for a lively discussion with the legendary Brenda Watty, best known for her iconic time with The Marvelettes, the group behind the timeless hit "Please Mr. Postman."

In this episode, Brenda shares:

• The true meaning behind "Please Mr. Postman" and its connection to the Vietnam War.
• Her early start in music with the group The Toys ("The Lover's Concerto").
• Her candid and powerful experiences touring the segregated American South during the Jim Crow era.
• Her advice for aspiring musicians—shoot for the stars, but be a working musician.
• Stories from the road, including touring with music icons like The Temptations, Ricky Nelson, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, and her favorite tour at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
• Details about her humanitarian work feeding the homeless.
• Where you can catch her performing today in the Sarasota area, including her upcoming plan to perform a jazz version of "Please Mr. Postman."

A must-listen for Motown fans and anyone interested in the history of a legendary Black woman in the girl-group era.

Find Brenda Watty online at brendawatty.com.