Please Mr. Postman

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About Please Mr. Postman

"Please Mr. Postman" is a song written by Georgia Dobbins, William Garrett, Freddie Gorman, Brian Holland, and Robert Bateman. 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 single achieved this position in late 1961; it hit number one on the R&B chart as well. "Please Mr. Postman" became a number-one hit again in early 1975 when the Carpenters' cover of the song reached the top position of the Billboard Hot 100. "Please Mr. Postman" has been covered several times, including by the British rock group The Beatles in 1963.  


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2002
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(Stop)
Oh yes, wait a minute
Mr. Postman
(Wait)
Wait Mr. Postman

(Please Mr. Postman look and see)
Oh yeah
(If there's a letter in your bag for me)
Please, please, Mr. Postman
(Why's it takin' such a long time)
Oh yeah
(For me to hear from that boy of mine)

There must be some word today
From my boyfriend so far away
Please Mr. Postman look and see
If there's a letter a letter for me

I've been standin' here
Waitin' Mr. Postman so patiently
For just a card or just a letter
Sayin' he's returning' home to me

Mister Postman
(Mister Postman look and see)
Oh yeah
(If there's a letter in your bag for me)
Please, please, Mr. Postman
(Why's it takin' such a long time)
Oh yeah
(For me to hear from that boy of mine)

So many days you passed me by
See the tears standin' in my eyes
You didn't stop to make me feel better
By leavin' me a card or a letter

Mister Postman
(Mister Postman look and see)
Oh yeah
(If there's a letter in your bag for me)
Please, please, Mr. Postman
(Why's it takin' such a long time)
Why don't you check it and see one more time for me
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
Wait a minute, wait a minute Mr. Postman
Ooh Mr. Postman
(Mr. Postman look and see)
C'mon deliver the letter, the sooner, the better
Mr. Postman
Aaah

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Carpenters

The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo of Karen and Richard Carpenter. They produced a distinct soft musical style, combining Karen's contralto vocals with Richard's arranging and composition skills. more »

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Written by: Brian Holland, Freddie Gorman, Georgia Dobbins, Robert Bateman, William Garrett

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9 facts about this song

Creation and Release - "Please Mr. Postman
• "Please Mr. Postman" is a song written by Georgia Dobbins, William Garrett, Freddie Gorman, Brian Holland, and Robert Bateman. • The song was initially recorded by the American girl group the Marvelettes and released by Motown on August 21, 1961.
Chart Success – The Marvelettes
• For the Marvelettes, "Please Mr. Postman" became the group's debut single and immediately hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making them the first Motown act to achieve this feat. • The song also topped the Billboard R&B Singles chart.
Historical Significance - The Marvelettes
• "Please Mr. Postman" is widely recognized as the song that put Motown (then Tamla Records) on the map as a major record label. • The song was the Marvelettes' most successful single and is considered a classic in the doo-wop genre.
Other Notable Covers
• The song has been covered by numerous artists including the Beatles in 1963 on their second album, "With the Beatles".
Carpenters' Version
• The song was later covered by the Carpenters, an American vocal and instrumental duo, in 1974. • Their rendition appeared on their album "Horizon" and was also released as a single in 1975.
Chart Success – The Carpenters
• The Carpenters' version of "Please Mr. Postman" also reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the second time the song achieved this ranking by different artists. • It also topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Trivia - The Carpenters
• The Carpenters are one of the few artists to have a number one single with a Beatles cover. • The song won the Carpenters a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group.
Cultural Impact
• "Please Mr. Postman" has become a notable part of popular music history, having been covered by many artists and bands over the years. • The song was included in the soundtrack of several films, including "Mean Streets," "Back to the Future Part II," and "The Postman Always Rings Twice."
Legacy
• The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2011. • "Please Mr. Postman" remains as one of the signature songs of Motown and the girl-group era of the early 1960s.

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