Welcome to a truly iconic episode of Let's Talk About It with Dora Sherry! This week, Dora sits down with the one and only Brenda Watty, a powerful voice and former member of the legendary Motown group, The Marvelettes.

Brenda opens up about her incredible 17-year journey in the music business, discussing everything from her start with the group The Toys (singing The Lover's Concerto) to joining The Marvelettes and making history with the timeless hit, Please Mr. Postman.

In this candid conversation, you'll hear about:

• The Unseen Struggle: Brenda shares what it was like touring in the Jim Crow South during the era of segregation, having to rely on The Green Book, dealing with the KKK, and dressing in kitchens for performances at country clubs.
• Life as a Working Musician: Her practical advice for today's young artists: shoot for the stars, but understand the value of being a "working musician."
• The Power of Giving: Her commitment to humanitarian work, including her church's outreach and personally feeding the homeless, a passion that stems from her "middle class with no money" childhood.
• A Life of Music: Recounting her favorite tour—opening for Ricky Nelson at the Royal Apple Hall in London—and how Please Mr. Postman was originally inspired by the girls waiting for letters during the Vietnam War.
• Still Rocking: Find out where you can catch Brenda performing jazz and R&B today in the Sarasota area.

Tune in for a remarkable interview that is equal parts music history, social commentary, and inspiring life advice.