Please Mr. Postman Written by William Garrett, Georgia Dobbins, Brian Holland, Freddie Gorman and Robert Bateman Sung by Kevin Costner (uncredited) The Sound Of Music Written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. It was these early songs that grabbed me. Wait mister postman, (Mister postman look and see) oh yeah (If there’s a letter in the bag for me) Please, please mister postman (I’ve been waiting a long long time) oh, yeah (Since I heard from that girl of mine), There must be some word today From my girlfriend so far away Please mister postman look and see If there’s a letter, a letter for me, I’ve been standing here waiting Mister Postman So patiently For just a card or just a letter Saying she’s returning home to me, Please Mister Postman (Mister postman look and see) oh yeah (If there’s a letter in the bag for me) Please mister postman (I’ve been waiting a long long time) oh, yeah (Since I heard from that girl of mine), So many days you past me by See the tears standing in my eye You didn’t stop to make me feel better By leaving me a card or letter, Mister Postman, look and see Is there a letter, yeah, for me I’ve been waiting such a long long time Since I heard from that girlfriend of mine, You gotta, wait a minute wait a minute oh yeah Wait a minute wait a minute oh yeah (You gotta) check and see one more time for me, You gotta, wait a minute wait a minute oh yeah Mister Postman, oh yeah Deliver the letter, the sooner the better, You gotta, wait a minute wait a minute oh yeah Wait a minute wait a minute oh yeah you gotta, wait a minute wait a minute oh yeah you gotta, wait a minute wait a minute oh yeah. The copyright lists Georgia Dobbins, Brian Holland, Freddie Gorman and Robert Bateman, but the music publishing agencies (the ones who send the checks), list just Holland, Bateman and Gorman. Share it here! Oh yes, wait just a minute mister postman Wait! This song is one of my all-time favourites, and can only compare its awesomeness to e.g. Great vocal. Georgia and a friend, William Garrett, write “Please Mr. Postman.” With help from Motown’s Brian Holland, Freddie Gorman – by day an actual postman – and Robert Bateman – who gain co-writer credits – the song is recorded and released in August 1961. These versions of ‘Do You Want To Know A Secret’, ‘Till There Was You’, and ‘Please Mister Postman’ were all included on 2013’s On Air – Live At The BBC Volume 2. One of my favourite covers by the band. Good cover. Verified "Please Mr. Postman" was the debut single from The Marvelettes in 1961. The Beatles' songs – complete A-Z list! This site is not associated with The Beatles, Apple Corps Ltd, related organisations, or any members of The Beatles or their representatives. Please, Mister Postman, oh yeah. eval(ez_write_tag([[336,280],'beatlesbible_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_2',140,'0','0']));It took nine takes to perfect, and was completed in the morning of 30 July 1963, the same day that they recorded ‘It Won’t Be Long’, ‘Till There Was You’, ‘Roll Over Beethoven’, and ‘All My Loving’, plus edit pieces for ‘Money (That’s What I Want)’. "Mickey" by Toni Basil was originally a song called "Kitty" by a male group. ‘Please Mister Postman’ was the last of three songs recorded, the others being ‘Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream? This was the first #1 hit for Motown Records. Don't miss our sister site, the Bowie Bible, now live! Always one I go back to. John Lennon took lead vocals on ‘Please Mister Postman’, double tracking his performance for added weight. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. The Postman (1997) Soundtracks. (Mister Postman look and see.) Motown's first number one single, the Marvelettes' 1961 blockbuster "Please Mr. Postman" tailors the girl group sound to label specifications, rejecting the polished sweetness typical of the genre in favor of a tougher-minded, more urbanized approach. It is the debut single by the Marvelettes for the Tamla (Motown) label, notable as the first Motown song to reach the number-one position on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart. The songs performed by The Beatles were ‘You Can’t Do That’, ‘Roll Over Beethoven’, ‘Till There Was You’, ‘I Wanna Be Your Man’, ‘Please Mister Postman’, ‘All My Loving’, ‘This Boy’, and ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’. The Marvelettes' follow-up single "Twistin' Postman" (a #34 American hit) tried to capitalize on the dance craze and also continued the story of the woman who waits for a letter from her boyfriend. ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’. They went through many member changes before breaking up in 1969. Since I heard from that (boy)girlfriend of mine.) (Is there a letter, a letter for me?) And despite they did not compose it, they could perfectly play it in my opinion. Do you have music on the internet? William Garrett is listed as one of the writers in some publications. You saw the tears in my eyes. “Please Mr. Postman” was released in August 1961, hit the charts the following month, and after a 14-week climb, finally reached Number One on December 11th. Waiting for a letter and other mail-related storylines were common in songs of this era, when the postal service provided a primary means of communication (". 'Please Mr Postman' by the Carpenters made the Hot 100 on November 23, 1974. " Please Mr. Welch had originally recorded the song himself in 1974 with no commercial success. Inspiring covers by everyone from The Beatles to Carpenters, The Marvelettes’ ‘Please Mr. Postman’ song put Motown on the map as a true cultural force. Marvin Gaye played drums on this song. Note that by this point the group was a trio, with Gladys Horton on the right. The first was on their debut radio session, for Teenager’s Turn – Here We Go. Even now, 49 years on, the postman from my boyhood comes to mind every time I hear this song! That’s what came to my mind as well. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Gorman also sang with the Motown group The Originals. He passed away in 2006. I always liked this very much as a kid. Lou Reed's 11-minute "Street Hassle" features a spoken part by Bruce Springsteen. Nine weeks later, it followed the Marvelettes' original to No.1. Love David Bowie? But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Th… Of course you do. eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'beatlesbible_com-box-4','ezslot_4',141,'0','0']));The show was recorded on 7 March 1962, and broadcast the following day. >> Vocal coaches, etiquette teachers, fashion advisors, and others also worked on the group's image, and in the summer of 1961 their first single, "Please Mr. Postman," was released on the Tamla imprint, with Gladys Horton as the lead voice. You wouldn't stop to make me feel better By leavin' me a card or a letter. The song "Knock On Wood" was confusing to UK listeners because the saying there is "Touch Wood.". Not to mention, its just an awesomely crafted pop song underneath it all. Song facts. I’m in love with Cyn so go man go!”. Although Gladys Horton ended up singing lead on “Please Mr. Postman,” Georgia Dobbins was gratefully still credited as co-author of the song, which spent a week at number one on the Billboard pop charts (as well as the R&B charts) in December of 1961. Billy Joel's "My Life" was used as the theme song to the 1980 TV show Bosom Buddies, which starred a young Tom Hanks as a guy who lives in a hotel for women by dressing up as a girl. He seems to sing, although it’s not totally clear really, ‘some day’ instead of ‘today’, and he seems to sing a plural which doesn’t even exist, ‘somedays’. The original version with his group Brinsley Schwarz was kind of somber, but Elvis Costello made it a classic with his 1978 uptempo take. A top New York studio musician, Ralph played guitar on many '60s hits, including "Lightnin' Strikes," "A Lover's Concerto" and "I Am A Rock.". I was 7 years old when this came out, and I remember so distinctly imagining that it was OUR postman that John was singing to. It was also covered by Union of Sound, Judson Mancebo, Rock n' Roll Baby Lullaby Ensemble, Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star and other artists. Mary McCartney to direct Abbey Road Studios documentary, Peter Jackson releases ‘sneak peek’ at documentary The Beatles: Get Back, Paul McCartney announces new album McCartney III, Celebrations take place for John Lennon’s 80th birthday. This was their first single and their only #1. "Please Mr. Postman" is a song written by Georgia Dobbins, William Garrett, Freddie Gorman, Brian Holland, and Robert Bateman. Sam later enters Rebecca's office with a tape player playing the song to tempt her; when the episode originally aired, the song was "You've Lost That Loving Feeling," but in the show's reruns in syndication and on home video (including DVD and streaming), the song is a different Righteous Brothers hit, "Unchained Melody." Here are the Marvelettes singing Please Mr. Postman at a ‘live’ performance in the mid-60s. "We were all tight - petrified," Gladys Horton said. He passed away in 2006. The third and final BBC recording was the only version of the song recorded after the release of With The Beatles. Part of this song was written by a postman who helped complete the lyrics. When I was a kid . Seeing as he wrote a lot of letters during this time and the lyrics? William Garrett, a songwriter friend of group member Georgia Dobbins, offered this to The Marvelettes when she asked if he had anything for them to sing. Originally the debut single in 1961 by Motown group The Marvelettes, ‘Please Mister Postman’ was recorded two years later by The Beatles for their second album With The Beatles.