The Fabulettes

The Fabulettes were a soul music girl group who formed in Florida in the early 1960s. Initially using the name The Mar-Vells, they performed live concerts and did session work for other Florida musicians as well as releasing two singles.[1] Singer-songwriter Paul Kelly worked with them during their first years.[2]

From 1963 until 1968, the line-up consisted of Annette Snell[3], Mattie Lovett, Addie Williams, and Loretta Ludlow.[4]

Their name was changed to The Fabulettes for their first single on Monument Records, a move likely made by the record company to avoid confusion with other similarly named groups.[4] This was followed in 1966 by two releases on soul label Sound Stage 7.[5] When Snell left the group to pursue a solo career, The Fabulettes attempted to find a replacement, but split up after cutting two more records.[1]

Discography

Singles

The Mar-vells:

• "Go On And Have Yourself A Ball" / "How Do I Keep The Girls Away" (With D. Jones & The Continentals) (Butane 1963)
• "This Can't Go On" / "Dizzy Jones Birdland" (Yorey Records 1964)[6]

The Fabulettes:

• "Mister Policeman" / "The Bigger They Are (The Harder They Fall)" (Monument Records 1965)
• "Try The Worryin' Way" / "Money" (Sound Stage 7 1966)
• "Screamin' And Shoutin'" / "I'm In The Mood For Love" (Sound Stage 7 1966)
• "Because Of Love" / "If The Morning Ever Comes" (Kangi Records 1969)
• "Muddy Waters" / "Stickin Kind Of Man" (Access Records Inc. 1971)[5]

References

1. Doowopheaven, "The Mar-Vells aka The Marvells aka The Fabulettes (Miami, Florida)". March 8, 2014
2. In the Basement, "Paul Kelly interview". May 22, 2003
3. Clifford Davids, "Annette Snell: The Soul Diva aboard Flight 242", June 16, 2013. Retrieved October 16, 2013
4. Boogalooinvestigator.com, "The Fabulettes story"
5. Discogs.com, "The Fabulettes"
6. Discogs.com, "Mar-vells"