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Gladys Horton's charming vocal delivery for The Marvelettes original version suited it very nicely, but The Beatles tightened up the harmonies and performed the song with such confidence it almost makes the original sound like an imitation. Sung by John Lennon, their version reverses the genders. “De-liver de let-ter, de sooner de better,” sang Gladys Horton on “Please Mr. Postman,” a song that made the Marvelettes, briefly, Motown’s top girl group. The Beatles & The Carpenters both did covers of it. With Pete Best still in the band, they began performing the song in December of 1961. Because The Beatles liked to pull out old chestnuts to play for BBC radio, "Please Mister Postman" was dusted off and recorded on July 10th, 1963, for "Pop Go The Beatles," which was broadcast on July 30th, 1963. "Please Mister Postman" as the first of two songs on side two. What is quite common about this song in regards to pop music of the 50’s and early 60’s is the repeating four chord pattern, which encompasses every section of the song (except the introduction). In his book "Tune In," Mark Lewisohn relates that it "became the third Tamla song in The Beatles' repertoire and all were sung by John, with Paul and George head to head at the second microphone to deliver the prominent backing vocals, and all three adding the handclaps high, at head level, as a visual attraction. Please Mr. Postman. Probably because both of those songs were already available on "The Beatles' Second Album" by this time, the EP sold poorly, only reaching #92 on the Billboard pop charts. Returning to Inkster, Georgia Dobbins contacted a local musician named William Garrett, who had an unfinished blues composition titled "Please Mr. Postman"; Garrett allowed Dobbins to use it as long as he received songwriting credit if the song became a hit. While his vocal delivery on ". Georgia Dobbins, co-writer of Motown's first No. Gladys Horton was the lead singer with the Marvelettes, who topped the American charts with "Please Mr Postman" in December 1961. Together they found their first real fame as co-writers and co-producers of the smash hit “Please Mr. Postman.”. When the Marvelettes turned up at the studio to record their first song, Georgia Dobbins was not present. This is where Capitol stepped in and saw fit to quickly put together a second US album "The Beatles' Second Album," released on April 10th, 1964, which included the song. An interesting mystery surrounding “Please Mister Postman” is the actual identity of the songwriter or songwriters. Robert Bateman, Brian Holland, William Garrett, Georgia Dobbins, Freddie Gorman. In April 1961, the Marvelettes (then known as "The Marvels") arranged an audition for Berry Gordy's Tamla label. G Please Mr. Postman. Throughout the rest of 1962, The Beatles frequently included "Please Mister Postman" in their repertoire, including their stints in Hamburg, Germany. His name was Freddie Gorman and his mail route included Brewster public housing where members of The Supremes lived. Less than a thousand of these discs were made, so they are worth a fortune. Many of the workers who read her thank-you note wrote her one back. Mr Postman was originally performed by the Marvellettes and written by Robert Bateman, Georgina Dobbins, William Garrett, Freddie Gorman and Brian Holland. 6. In The Name Of Love,” “Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch (I Can’t Help Myself),” “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “You Keep My Hangin’ On” and countless others. What is quite common about this song in regards to pop music of the 50’s and early 60’s is the repeating four chord pattern, which encompasses every section of the song (except the introduction). The single was released in late 1974, reached number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Easy Listening charts in January 1975,[18] and was the duo's 10th and final million-selling single. The November 15th, 2004 box set ". An interesting note is Lennon’s choosing to chop off the last syllable of the cute lyric “deliver the letta, the sooner the bet…” to allow for him to lead off the “wait a minute” melody line for a third alternate refrain. waited until October 29th, 1963 to create the stereo mix of the song, which was also done with the rest of the album (except for “Money (That’s What I Want),” created the next day). As for the writer..s.. The Carpenters' cover version was also sampled by rapper Juelz Santana for his single "Oh Yes". This third alternate refrain simply repeats the “. A fascinating question is: who wrote Please Mr. Postman? Common as it may have been in pop music of that time, this pattern was virtually ignored by the Lennon / McCartney songwriting team throughout their career. (Georgia Dobbins – William Garrett – Brian Holland – Robert Bateman – Freddie Gorman). On the surface, you can understand their reasoning, but after three million copies of the album had been sold by mid March, Capitol was ready to rush-release another album to cash in on the excitement. In contrast to the playfulness of the original version, The Beatles steamroller the song from beginning to end. It has been stated by some authors that when the cover versions of The Beatles outshine the originals, it was usually because of Lennon. This film, August 28: A Day in the Life of a People, tells of six significant events in African-American history that happened on the same date, August 28. Paul McCartney and George Harrison prov… The original Tamla 45 single for the Marvelettes' version credits "Dobbins/Garett/Brianbert" as the songwriters, and credits "Brianbert" as producer. The interplay between lead vocalist and background vocalists heard in this song is no doubt the inspiration for such later Beatle arrangements as “You’re Going To Lose That Girl,” “You Can’t Do That” and even “Help!”. Postman Galaxy: The Global Virtual API Conference. With this new song, they passed the second audition, but not until their name was changed from the plain-sounding (according to Gordy) Marvels to the Marvelettes. Sign Up Below for our MONTHLY BEATLES TRIVIA QUIZ! I was struck by how tight they were. The Carpenters' version resembles an old 1950s rock & roll song. Their first single “Baby I’m For Real” became a #14 pop hit on the Billboard charts (#1 R&B) in 1969, while their follow-up “The Bells” peaked at #12 (#2 R&B) selling over a million copies. The corresponding Horizon album was belatedly released in June 1975 and went Platinum. When they entered EMI studios for recording sessions in the early years, no matter what they were recording and no matter how rushed their schedules were, they were on top of their game. Released on. The Backbeat Band released it on the album Backbeat - Songs from the Original Motion Picture in 1994. Billboard Hot 100[15] and number 30 on the Cash Box Singles chart. Capitol also released an EP disc to be sent to radio and TV stations entitled "The Beatles' Second Open-End Interview," which featured "Please Mister Postman" as the first of two songs on side two. On January 21st, 2014, this album was released as an individual compact disc for the first time, the mono and stereo mixes being contained on a single CD. They also recorded one more version for BBC radio on February 28th, 1964, for the show "From Us To You," which aired on March 30th. The original With the Beatles album cover credited it to just Brian Holland (the 1987 CD release credits it to "Dobbin-Garrett-Garman-Brianbert"). Although they performed well, they were required to come back with their own original song. Because of royalty and profit sharing issues, Holland / Dozier / Holland left Motown in early 1968 but kept busy in the music industry with their successful Invictus and Hot Wax record labels. Together, this trio worked as both songwriters and producers of an endless number of Motown hits which included 25 number one songs. It was covered by The Carnabees ‎, Gene and The Notes, The Ballroom Band, Off Our Rocker and other artists. Forming in 1966 and providing background vocals on such Motown hits as “What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted” and “For Once In My Life,” The Originals continued on, under the tutelage of Marvin Gaye, to score huge hits on the R&B charts. To Kenneth in Cleveland: I have Dobbins,Horton,Young, Anderson and Cowart (Maiden name?) The Beatles performed the song on March 7th, 1962, taping it for their first ever BBC radio performance, which was for the show "Teenager's Turn - Here We Go." On September 9th, 2009, a remastered CD re-release contained the stereo mix from 1964, the vinyl edition coming out on November 13th, 2012. Songwriter Georgia Dobbins has expressed that the lyrics are conveying the singer's distraught appeal for the mailman to deliver a letter from her boyfriend who has been away at war. To solve the mystery we need to look at the history of the song. The Songwriters Hall of Fame credits "Please Mr. Postman" to just Holland, Bateman, and Gorman. [16] In Sweden, it peaked at number 11 on the Kvällstoppen Chart.[17]. Please Mr. Postman is the debut single of The Marvelettes, featured in the band’s debut album Please Mr. Postman (1961).. The Marvels were a singing group from Inkster, Michigan made up of five high school friends Georgia Dobbins, Gladys Horton, Georgeanna Tillman, Juanita Cowart and Katherine Anderson. November 11th, 2013 was the release date for the album "On Air - Live At The BBC Volume 2" which featured yet another version of "Please Mister Postman." The double-tracked urgency and desperation displayed by Lennon’s vocals is what, in many people’s minds, outdoes the original for sheer excitement. Once The Beatles discovered "Please Mister Postman," which did not chart in Britain and was virtually unknown there, they worked up a blistering rendition and added it to their set lists. From Ringo’s open hi-hat rhythm section and the clanging rhythm guitars from both John and George to all three vocalists singing at the top of their range, the song is transformed into a rock and roll powerhouse. September 9th, 2009 was also the date the box set “The Beatles In Mono” was released which features a striking remastered mono version of the song. ^shipments figures based on certification alone, Picture sleeve for the 1964 Swedish single release, The Complete Motown Singles Vol. he hired the songwriting team of Brian Holland and Robert Bateman (collectively known as “Brianbert”) to re-work it even more. A short bass run introduces full instrumentation of the band in this first eight measure refrain, which actually features the background vocalists (Paul and George) singing the melody line while the lead vocalist (John) sings accentuating vocal lines, such as “oh yeah” and “please, please.” The first two actual eight measure verses then follow, which allow the lead vocalist to tell his story as the background vocalists “ooh” in hushed tones to allow John center stage. “Please Mister Postman” was the exception. It was written by William Garrett, a friend of the group, and re-shaped by then-lead singer Georgia Dobbins. This was the first of six songs The Beatles recorded on this day. ‘Please Mister Postman’ had been a part of The Beatles’ set since 1962, but during the recording it took some time to get right. This release reached number 68 on the U.S. Dobbins, keeping only the song’s title, turned the song into a plea for a letter from a boyfriend. Please Mister Postman Lyrics: (Wait!) These "Playtapes" are highly collectable today. Who wrote the song please Mr postman? Therefore, this album is said to be the rarest and most valuable Beatles album in the “Original Master Recording” series. After this, it appears that The Beatles retired the song for good. Originally written by William Garrett, “Please Mr. Postman” was rewritten by … She was 78. This album included "Please Mister Postman" and was prepared utilizing half-speed mastering technology from the original master tape on loan from EMI. [1] The song was produced by George Martin. Capitol Records didn’t think so. Freddie Gorman passed away in California on June 13th, 2006. 1: 1959-1961 [liner notes]. (Please, please, Mr. Postman), G I've been waiting such a long time, A Since I heard from this boyfriend of mine. An interesting mystery surrounding “Please Mister Postman” is the actual identity of the songwriter or songwriters. The morning session ran from 10 am to 1:30 pm at EMI Studio Two, after which they left for Playhouse Theatre in London to rehearse and record a performance for the BBC radio show “Saturday Club.” Being that they were very familiar with “Please Mister Postman,” it was a pretty straightforward recording with all four musicians singing and playing live for seven straight takes. The single achieved this position in late 1961; it hit number one on the R&B chart as well. Although Capitol Records didn't think America would be interested in The Beatles version of a classic US #1 hit, their sister company Capitol of Canada didn't have such a thought. Would American audiences be interested in a young white British group covering a black R&B/pop smash hit? The original version of the song by the Motown group The Marvelettes peaked at #1 on the Billboard pop charts in December of 1961. ith this new song, they passed the second audition, but not until their name was changed from the plain-sounding (according to Gordy) Marvels to the Marvelettes. Forming in 1966 and providing background vocals on such Motown hits as “What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted” and “For Once In My Life,” The Originals continued on, under the tutelage of Marvin Gaye, to score huge hits on the R&B charts. Written by. [6], ^shipments figures based on certification alonesales+streaming figures based on certification alone. Sea shanties are making a comeback after a postman from Scotland became an internet sensation with his versions of the famous folk songs on TikTok.. Nathan Evans, 26, … Therefore, the song was somewhat back in their focus for live performances. On The Marvelettes record you will see the songwriting credit as “Dobbins/Garrett/Brianbert,” but on the label of The Beatles version of the song you will see “Holland” as the songwriter. While his vocal delivery on "Twist And Shout" and "Money (That's What I Want)" surely come to mind, "Please Mister Postman" definitely fits this category as well. [4], The song was on Billboard's top 100 chart for 23 weeks, and peaked at number 1 the week of December 11, 1961. Gladys Horton, lead singer of Motown girl group the Marvelettes whose hits included "Please Mr. Postman" - the Detroit label's first No. The Marvelettes' version later appeared in a bar fight scene in the film Mean Streets (1973), directed by Martin Scorsese. The Song, "Please Mr. Postman" was originally sang by The Marvelettes. August 21, 1961. It’s also noteworthy that "Please Mister Postman" spent another week at number one on the Billboard pop charts in early 1975. Songwriting credits for "Please Mr. Postman" seem to have changed over the years. It was a key record for boosting morale during the Vietnam War. Laquan from Birmingham, Al I think both versions are classics Jake from New Haven, Ct Anyone who says Beatles did it better is crazy. They recorded the song from approximately 10 to 11 am, before finishing the morning session with work on the much more difficult (and less familiar) original composition “It Won’t Be Long.”. 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Gladys Horton's charming vocal delivery for The Marvelettes original version suited it very nicely, but The Beatles tightened up the harmonies and performed the song with such confidence it almost makes the original sound like an imitation. Sung by John Lennon, their version reverses the genders. “De-liver de let-ter, de sooner de better,” sang Gladys Horton on “Please Mr. Postman,” a song that made the Marvelettes, briefly, Motown’s top girl group. The Beatles & The Carpenters both did covers of it. With Pete Best still in the band, they began performing the song in December of 1961. Because The Beatles liked to pull out old chestnuts to play for BBC radio, "Please Mister Postman" was dusted off and recorded on July 10th, 1963, for "Pop Go The Beatles," which was broadcast on July 30th, 1963. "Please Mister Postman" as the first of two songs on side two. What is quite common about this song in regards to pop music of the 50’s and early 60’s is the repeating four chord pattern, which encompasses every section of the song (except the introduction). In his book "Tune In," Mark Lewisohn relates that it "became the third Tamla song in The Beatles' repertoire and all were sung by John, with Paul and George head to head at the second microphone to deliver the prominent backing vocals, and all three adding the handclaps high, at head level, as a visual attraction. Please Mr. Postman. Probably because both of those songs were already available on "The Beatles' Second Album" by this time, the EP sold poorly, only reaching #92 on the Billboard pop charts. Returning to Inkster, Georgia Dobbins contacted a local musician named William Garrett, who had an unfinished blues composition titled "Please Mr. Postman"; Garrett allowed Dobbins to use it as long as he received songwriting credit if the song became a hit. While his vocal delivery on ". Georgia Dobbins, co-writer of Motown's first No. Gladys Horton was the lead singer with the Marvelettes, who topped the American charts with "Please Mr Postman" in December 1961. Together they found their first real fame as co-writers and co-producers of the smash hit “Please Mr. Postman.”. When the Marvelettes turned up at the studio to record their first song, Georgia Dobbins was not present. This is where Capitol stepped in and saw fit to quickly put together a second US album "The Beatles' Second Album," released on April 10th, 1964, which included the song. An interesting mystery surrounding “Please Mister Postman” is the actual identity of the songwriter or songwriters. Robert Bateman, Brian Holland, William Garrett, Georgia Dobbins, Freddie Gorman. In April 1961, the Marvelettes (then known as "The Marvels") arranged an audition for Berry Gordy's Tamla label. G Please Mr. Postman. Throughout the rest of 1962, The Beatles frequently included "Please Mister Postman" in their repertoire, including their stints in Hamburg, Germany. His name was Freddie Gorman and his mail route included Brewster public housing where members of The Supremes lived. Less than a thousand of these discs were made, so they are worth a fortune. Many of the workers who read her thank-you note wrote her one back. Mr Postman was originally performed by the Marvellettes and written by Robert Bateman, Georgina Dobbins, William Garrett, Freddie Gorman and Brian Holland. 6. In The Name Of Love,” “Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch (I Can’t Help Myself),” “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “You Keep My Hangin’ On” and countless others. What is quite common about this song in regards to pop music of the 50’s and early 60’s is the repeating four chord pattern, which encompasses every section of the song (except the introduction). The single was released in late 1974, reached number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Easy Listening charts in January 1975,[18] and was the duo's 10th and final million-selling single. The November 15th, 2004 box set ". An interesting note is Lennon’s choosing to chop off the last syllable of the cute lyric “deliver the letta, the sooner the bet…” to allow for him to lead off the “wait a minute” melody line for a third alternate refrain. waited until October 29th, 1963 to create the stereo mix of the song, which was also done with the rest of the album (except for “Money (That’s What I Want),” created the next day). As for the writer..s.. The Carpenters' cover version was also sampled by rapper Juelz Santana for his single "Oh Yes". This third alternate refrain simply repeats the “. A fascinating question is: who wrote Please Mr. Postman? Common as it may have been in pop music of that time, this pattern was virtually ignored by the Lennon / McCartney songwriting team throughout their career. (Georgia Dobbins – William Garrett – Brian Holland – Robert Bateman – Freddie Gorman). On the surface, you can understand their reasoning, but after three million copies of the album had been sold by mid March, Capitol was ready to rush-release another album to cash in on the excitement. In contrast to the playfulness of the original version, The Beatles steamroller the song from beginning to end. It has been stated by some authors that when the cover versions of The Beatles outshine the originals, it was usually because of Lennon. This film, August 28: A Day in the Life of a People, tells of six significant events in African-American history that happened on the same date, August 28. Paul McCartney and George Harrison prov… The original Tamla 45 single for the Marvelettes' version credits "Dobbins/Garett/Brianbert" as the songwriters, and credits "Brianbert" as producer. The interplay between lead vocalist and background vocalists heard in this song is no doubt the inspiration for such later Beatle arrangements as “You’re Going To Lose That Girl,” “You Can’t Do That” and even “Help!”. Postman Galaxy: The Global Virtual API Conference. With this new song, they passed the second audition, but not until their name was changed from the plain-sounding (according to Gordy) Marvels to the Marvelettes. Sign Up Below for our MONTHLY BEATLES TRIVIA QUIZ! I was struck by how tight they were. The Carpenters' version resembles an old 1950s rock & roll song. Their first single “Baby I’m For Real” became a #14 pop hit on the Billboard charts (#1 R&B) in 1969, while their follow-up “The Bells” peaked at #12 (#2 R&B) selling over a million copies. The corresponding Horizon album was belatedly released in June 1975 and went Platinum. When they entered EMI studios for recording sessions in the early years, no matter what they were recording and no matter how rushed their schedules were, they were on top of their game. Released on. The Backbeat Band released it on the album Backbeat - Songs from the Original Motion Picture in 1994. Billboard Hot 100[15] and number 30 on the Cash Box Singles chart. Capitol also released an EP disc to be sent to radio and TV stations entitled "The Beatles' Second Open-End Interview," which featured "Please Mister Postman" as the first of two songs on side two. On January 21st, 2014, this album was released as an individual compact disc for the first time, the mono and stereo mixes being contained on a single CD. They also recorded one more version for BBC radio on February 28th, 1964, for the show "From Us To You," which aired on March 30th. The original With the Beatles album cover credited it to just Brian Holland (the 1987 CD release credits it to "Dobbin-Garrett-Garman-Brianbert"). Although they performed well, they were required to come back with their own original song. Because of royalty and profit sharing issues, Holland / Dozier / Holland left Motown in early 1968 but kept busy in the music industry with their successful Invictus and Hot Wax record labels. Together, this trio worked as both songwriters and producers of an endless number of Motown hits which included 25 number one songs. It was covered by The Carnabees ‎, Gene and The Notes, The Ballroom Band, Off Our Rocker and other artists. Forming in 1966 and providing background vocals on such Motown hits as “What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted” and “For Once In My Life,” The Originals continued on, under the tutelage of Marvin Gaye, to score huge hits on the R&B charts. To Kenneth in Cleveland: I have Dobbins,Horton,Young, Anderson and Cowart (Maiden name?) The Beatles performed the song on March 7th, 1962, taping it for their first ever BBC radio performance, which was for the show "Teenager's Turn - Here We Go." On September 9th, 2009, a remastered CD re-release contained the stereo mix from 1964, the vinyl edition coming out on November 13th, 2012. Songwriter Georgia Dobbins has expressed that the lyrics are conveying the singer's distraught appeal for the mailman to deliver a letter from her boyfriend who has been away at war. To solve the mystery we need to look at the history of the song. The Songwriters Hall of Fame credits "Please Mr. Postman" to just Holland, Bateman, and Gorman. [16] In Sweden, it peaked at number 11 on the Kvällstoppen Chart.[17]. Please Mr. Postman is the debut single of The Marvelettes, featured in the band’s debut album Please Mr. Postman (1961).. The Marvels were a singing group from Inkster, Michigan made up of five high school friends Georgia Dobbins, Gladys Horton, Georgeanna Tillman, Juanita Cowart and Katherine Anderson. November 11th, 2013 was the release date for the album "On Air - Live At The BBC Volume 2" which featured yet another version of "Please Mister Postman." The double-tracked urgency and desperation displayed by Lennon’s vocals is what, in many people’s minds, outdoes the original for sheer excitement. Once The Beatles discovered "Please Mister Postman," which did not chart in Britain and was virtually unknown there, they worked up a blistering rendition and added it to their set lists. From Ringo’s open hi-hat rhythm section and the clanging rhythm guitars from both John and George to all three vocalists singing at the top of their range, the song is transformed into a rock and roll powerhouse. September 9th, 2009 was also the date the box set “The Beatles In Mono” was released which features a striking remastered mono version of the song. ^shipments figures based on certification alone, Picture sleeve for the 1964 Swedish single release, The Complete Motown Singles Vol. he hired the songwriting team of Brian Holland and Robert Bateman (collectively known as “Brianbert”) to re-work it even more. A short bass run introduces full instrumentation of the band in this first eight measure refrain, which actually features the background vocalists (Paul and George) singing the melody line while the lead vocalist (John) sings accentuating vocal lines, such as “oh yeah” and “please, please.” The first two actual eight measure verses then follow, which allow the lead vocalist to tell his story as the background vocalists “ooh” in hushed tones to allow John center stage. “Please Mister Postman” was the exception. It was written by William Garrett, a friend of the group, and re-shaped by then-lead singer Georgia Dobbins. This was the first of six songs The Beatles recorded on this day. ‘Please Mister Postman’ had been a part of The Beatles’ set since 1962, but during the recording it took some time to get right. This release reached number 68 on the U.S. Dobbins, keeping only the song’s title, turned the song into a plea for a letter from a boyfriend. Please Mister Postman Lyrics: (Wait!) These "Playtapes" are highly collectable today. Who wrote the song please Mr postman? Therefore, this album is said to be the rarest and most valuable Beatles album in the “Original Master Recording” series. After this, it appears that The Beatles retired the song for good. Originally written by William Garrett, “Please Mr. Postman” was rewritten by … She was 78. This album included "Please Mister Postman" and was prepared utilizing half-speed mastering technology from the original master tape on loan from EMI. [1] The song was produced by George Martin. Capitol Records didn’t think so. Freddie Gorman passed away in California on June 13th, 2006. 1: 1959-1961 [liner notes]. (Please, please, Mr. Postman), G I've been waiting such a long time, A Since I heard from this boyfriend of mine. An interesting mystery surrounding “Please Mister Postman” is the actual identity of the songwriter or songwriters. The morning session ran from 10 am to 1:30 pm at EMI Studio Two, after which they left for Playhouse Theatre in London to rehearse and record a performance for the BBC radio show “Saturday Club.” Being that they were very familiar with “Please Mister Postman,” it was a pretty straightforward recording with all four musicians singing and playing live for seven straight takes. The single achieved this position in late 1961; it hit number one on the R&B chart as well. Although Capitol Records didn't think America would be interested in The Beatles version of a classic US #1 hit, their sister company Capitol of Canada didn't have such a thought. Would American audiences be interested in a young white British group covering a black R&B/pop smash hit? The original version of the song by the Motown group The Marvelettes peaked at #1 on the Billboard pop charts in December of 1961. ith this new song, they passed the second audition, but not until their name was changed from the plain-sounding (according to Gordy) Marvels to the Marvelettes. Forming in 1966 and providing background vocals on such Motown hits as “What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted” and “For Once In My Life,” The Originals continued on, under the tutelage of Marvin Gaye, to score huge hits on the R&B charts. Written by. [6], ^shipments figures based on certification alonesales+streaming figures based on certification alone. Sea shanties are making a comeback after a postman from Scotland became an internet sensation with his versions of the famous folk songs on TikTok.. Nathan Evans, 26, … Therefore, the song was somewhat back in their focus for live performances. On The Marvelettes record you will see the songwriting credit as “Dobbins/Garrett/Brianbert,” but on the label of The Beatles version of the song you will see “Holland” as the songwriter. While his vocal delivery on "Twist And Shout" and "Money (That's What I Want)" surely come to mind, "Please Mister Postman" definitely fits this category as well. [4], The song was on Billboard's top 100 chart for 23 weeks, and peaked at number 1 the week of December 11, 1961. Gladys Horton, lead singer of Motown girl group the Marvelettes whose hits included "Please Mr. Postman" - the Detroit label's first No. The Marvelettes' version later appeared in a bar fight scene in the film Mean Streets (1973), directed by Martin Scorsese. The Song, "Please Mr. Postman" was originally sang by The Marvelettes. August 21, 1961. It’s also noteworthy that "Please Mister Postman" spent another week at number one on the Billboard pop charts in early 1975. Songwriting credits for "Please Mr. Postman" seem to have changed over the years. It was a key record for boosting morale during the Vietnam War. Laquan from Birmingham, Al I think both versions are classics Jake from New Haven, Ct Anyone who says Beatles did it better is crazy. They recorded the song from approximately 10 to 11 am, before finishing the morning session with work on the much more difficult (and less familiar) original composition “It Won’t Be Long.”. 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Postman Galaxy is a global, virtual Postman user conference. The song was originally written by William Garnet, he then gave it to Georgia Dobbins of the Marvelettes who then rewrote it. September 9th, 2009 was also the date the box set “The Beatles In Mono” was released which features a striking remastered mono version of the song. The Beatles Cover is on the "With The Beatles" album. 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Gladys Horton's charming vocal delivery for The Marvelettes original version suited it very nicely, but The Beatles tightened up the harmonies and performed the song with such confidence it almost makes the original sound like an imitation. Sung by John Lennon, their version reverses the genders. “De-liver de let-ter, de sooner de better,” sang Gladys Horton on “Please Mr. Postman,” a song that made the Marvelettes, briefly, Motown’s top girl group. The Beatles & The Carpenters both did covers of it. With Pete Best still in the band, they began performing the song in December of 1961. Because The Beatles liked to pull out old chestnuts to play for BBC radio, "Please Mister Postman" was dusted off and recorded on July 10th, 1963, for "Pop Go The Beatles," which was broadcast on July 30th, 1963. "Please Mister Postman" as the first of two songs on side two. What is quite common about this song in regards to pop music of the 50’s and early 60’s is the repeating four chord pattern, which encompasses every section of the song (except the introduction). In his book "Tune In," Mark Lewisohn relates that it "became the third Tamla song in The Beatles' repertoire and all were sung by John, with Paul and George head to head at the second microphone to deliver the prominent backing vocals, and all three adding the handclaps high, at head level, as a visual attraction. Please Mr. Postman. Probably because both of those songs were already available on "The Beatles' Second Album" by this time, the EP sold poorly, only reaching #92 on the Billboard pop charts. Returning to Inkster, Georgia Dobbins contacted a local musician named William Garrett, who had an unfinished blues composition titled "Please Mr. Postman"; Garrett allowed Dobbins to use it as long as he received songwriting credit if the song became a hit. While his vocal delivery on ". Georgia Dobbins, co-writer of Motown's first No. Gladys Horton was the lead singer with the Marvelettes, who topped the American charts with "Please Mr Postman" in December 1961. Together they found their first real fame as co-writers and co-producers of the smash hit “Please Mr. Postman.”. When the Marvelettes turned up at the studio to record their first song, Georgia Dobbins was not present. This is where Capitol stepped in and saw fit to quickly put together a second US album "The Beatles' Second Album," released on April 10th, 1964, which included the song. An interesting mystery surrounding “Please Mister Postman” is the actual identity of the songwriter or songwriters. Robert Bateman, Brian Holland, William Garrett, Georgia Dobbins, Freddie Gorman. In April 1961, the Marvelettes (then known as "The Marvels") arranged an audition for Berry Gordy's Tamla label. G Please Mr. Postman. Throughout the rest of 1962, The Beatles frequently included "Please Mister Postman" in their repertoire, including their stints in Hamburg, Germany. His name was Freddie Gorman and his mail route included Brewster public housing where members of The Supremes lived. Less than a thousand of these discs were made, so they are worth a fortune. Many of the workers who read her thank-you note wrote her one back. Mr Postman was originally performed by the Marvellettes and written by Robert Bateman, Georgina Dobbins, William Garrett, Freddie Gorman and Brian Holland. 6. In The Name Of Love,” “Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch (I Can’t Help Myself),” “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “You Keep My Hangin’ On” and countless others. What is quite common about this song in regards to pop music of the 50’s and early 60’s is the repeating four chord pattern, which encompasses every section of the song (except the introduction). The single was released in late 1974, reached number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Easy Listening charts in January 1975,[18] and was the duo's 10th and final million-selling single. The November 15th, 2004 box set ". An interesting note is Lennon’s choosing to chop off the last syllable of the cute lyric “deliver the letta, the sooner the bet…” to allow for him to lead off the “wait a minute” melody line for a third alternate refrain. waited until October 29th, 1963 to create the stereo mix of the song, which was also done with the rest of the album (except for “Money (That’s What I Want),” created the next day). As for the writer..s.. The Carpenters' cover version was also sampled by rapper Juelz Santana for his single "Oh Yes". This third alternate refrain simply repeats the “. A fascinating question is: who wrote Please Mr. Postman? Common as it may have been in pop music of that time, this pattern was virtually ignored by the Lennon / McCartney songwriting team throughout their career. (Georgia Dobbins – William Garrett – Brian Holland – Robert Bateman – Freddie Gorman). On the surface, you can understand their reasoning, but after three million copies of the album had been sold by mid March, Capitol was ready to rush-release another album to cash in on the excitement. In contrast to the playfulness of the original version, The Beatles steamroller the song from beginning to end. It has been stated by some authors that when the cover versions of The Beatles outshine the originals, it was usually because of Lennon. This film, August 28: A Day in the Life of a People, tells of six significant events in African-American history that happened on the same date, August 28. Paul McCartney and George Harrison prov… The original Tamla 45 single for the Marvelettes' version credits "Dobbins/Garett/Brianbert" as the songwriters, and credits "Brianbert" as producer. The interplay between lead vocalist and background vocalists heard in this song is no doubt the inspiration for such later Beatle arrangements as “You’re Going To Lose That Girl,” “You Can’t Do That” and even “Help!”. Postman Galaxy: The Global Virtual API Conference. With this new song, they passed the second audition, but not until their name was changed from the plain-sounding (according to Gordy) Marvels to the Marvelettes. Sign Up Below for our MONTHLY BEATLES TRIVIA QUIZ! I was struck by how tight they were. The Carpenters' version resembles an old 1950s rock & roll song. Their first single “Baby I’m For Real” became a #14 pop hit on the Billboard charts (#1 R&B) in 1969, while their follow-up “The Bells” peaked at #12 (#2 R&B) selling over a million copies. The corresponding Horizon album was belatedly released in June 1975 and went Platinum. When they entered EMI studios for recording sessions in the early years, no matter what they were recording and no matter how rushed their schedules were, they were on top of their game. Released on. The Backbeat Band released it on the album Backbeat - Songs from the Original Motion Picture in 1994. Billboard Hot 100[15] and number 30 on the Cash Box Singles chart. Capitol also released an EP disc to be sent to radio and TV stations entitled "The Beatles' Second Open-End Interview," which featured "Please Mister Postman" as the first of two songs on side two. On January 21st, 2014, this album was released as an individual compact disc for the first time, the mono and stereo mixes being contained on a single CD. They also recorded one more version for BBC radio on February 28th, 1964, for the show "From Us To You," which aired on March 30th. The original With the Beatles album cover credited it to just Brian Holland (the 1987 CD release credits it to "Dobbin-Garrett-Garman-Brianbert"). Although they performed well, they were required to come back with their own original song. Because of royalty and profit sharing issues, Holland / Dozier / Holland left Motown in early 1968 but kept busy in the music industry with their successful Invictus and Hot Wax record labels. Together, this trio worked as both songwriters and producers of an endless number of Motown hits which included 25 number one songs. It was covered by The Carnabees ‎, Gene and The Notes, The Ballroom Band, Off Our Rocker and other artists. Forming in 1966 and providing background vocals on such Motown hits as “What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted” and “For Once In My Life,” The Originals continued on, under the tutelage of Marvin Gaye, to score huge hits on the R&B charts. To Kenneth in Cleveland: I have Dobbins,Horton,Young, Anderson and Cowart (Maiden name?) The Beatles performed the song on March 7th, 1962, taping it for their first ever BBC radio performance, which was for the show "Teenager's Turn - Here We Go." On September 9th, 2009, a remastered CD re-release contained the stereo mix from 1964, the vinyl edition coming out on November 13th, 2012. Songwriter Georgia Dobbins has expressed that the lyrics are conveying the singer's distraught appeal for the mailman to deliver a letter from her boyfriend who has been away at war. To solve the mystery we need to look at the history of the song. The Songwriters Hall of Fame credits "Please Mr. Postman" to just Holland, Bateman, and Gorman. [16] In Sweden, it peaked at number 11 on the Kvällstoppen Chart.[17]. Please Mr. Postman is the debut single of The Marvelettes, featured in the band’s debut album Please Mr. Postman (1961).. The Marvels were a singing group from Inkster, Michigan made up of five high school friends Georgia Dobbins, Gladys Horton, Georgeanna Tillman, Juanita Cowart and Katherine Anderson. November 11th, 2013 was the release date for the album "On Air - Live At The BBC Volume 2" which featured yet another version of "Please Mister Postman." The double-tracked urgency and desperation displayed by Lennon’s vocals is what, in many people’s minds, outdoes the original for sheer excitement. Once The Beatles discovered "Please Mister Postman," which did not chart in Britain and was virtually unknown there, they worked up a blistering rendition and added it to their set lists. From Ringo’s open hi-hat rhythm section and the clanging rhythm guitars from both John and George to all three vocalists singing at the top of their range, the song is transformed into a rock and roll powerhouse. September 9th, 2009 was also the date the box set “The Beatles In Mono” was released which features a striking remastered mono version of the song. ^shipments figures based on certification alone, Picture sleeve for the 1964 Swedish single release, The Complete Motown Singles Vol. he hired the songwriting team of Brian Holland and Robert Bateman (collectively known as “Brianbert”) to re-work it even more. A short bass run introduces full instrumentation of the band in this first eight measure refrain, which actually features the background vocalists (Paul and George) singing the melody line while the lead vocalist (John) sings accentuating vocal lines, such as “oh yeah” and “please, please.” The first two actual eight measure verses then follow, which allow the lead vocalist to tell his story as the background vocalists “ooh” in hushed tones to allow John center stage. “Please Mister Postman” was the exception. It was written by William Garrett, a friend of the group, and re-shaped by then-lead singer Georgia Dobbins. This was the first of six songs The Beatles recorded on this day. ‘Please Mister Postman’ had been a part of The Beatles’ set since 1962, but during the recording it took some time to get right. This release reached number 68 on the U.S. Dobbins, keeping only the song’s title, turned the song into a plea for a letter from a boyfriend. Please Mister Postman Lyrics: (Wait!) These "Playtapes" are highly collectable today. Who wrote the song please Mr postman? Therefore, this album is said to be the rarest and most valuable Beatles album in the “Original Master Recording” series. After this, it appears that The Beatles retired the song for good. Originally written by William Garrett, “Please Mr. Postman” was rewritten by … She was 78. This album included "Please Mister Postman" and was prepared utilizing half-speed mastering technology from the original master tape on loan from EMI. [1] The song was produced by George Martin. Capitol Records didn’t think so. Freddie Gorman passed away in California on June 13th, 2006. 1: 1959-1961 [liner notes]. (Please, please, Mr. Postman), G I've been waiting such a long time, A Since I heard from this boyfriend of mine. An interesting mystery surrounding “Please Mister Postman” is the actual identity of the songwriter or songwriters. The morning session ran from 10 am to 1:30 pm at EMI Studio Two, after which they left for Playhouse Theatre in London to rehearse and record a performance for the BBC radio show “Saturday Club.” Being that they were very familiar with “Please Mister Postman,” it was a pretty straightforward recording with all four musicians singing and playing live for seven straight takes. The single achieved this position in late 1961; it hit number one on the R&B chart as well. Although Capitol Records didn't think America would be interested in The Beatles version of a classic US #1 hit, their sister company Capitol of Canada didn't have such a thought. Would American audiences be interested in a young white British group covering a black R&B/pop smash hit? The original version of the song by the Motown group The Marvelettes peaked at #1 on the Billboard pop charts in December of 1961. ith this new song, they passed the second audition, but not until their name was changed from the plain-sounding (according to Gordy) Marvels to the Marvelettes. Forming in 1966 and providing background vocals on such Motown hits as “What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted” and “For Once In My Life,” The Originals continued on, under the tutelage of Marvin Gaye, to score huge hits on the R&B charts. Written by. [6], ^shipments figures based on certification alonesales+streaming figures based on certification alone. Sea shanties are making a comeback after a postman from Scotland became an internet sensation with his versions of the famous folk songs on TikTok.. Nathan Evans, 26, … Therefore, the song was somewhat back in their focus for live performances. On The Marvelettes record you will see the songwriting credit as “Dobbins/Garrett/Brianbert,” but on the label of The Beatles version of the song you will see “Holland” as the songwriter. While his vocal delivery on "Twist And Shout" and "Money (That's What I Want)" surely come to mind, "Please Mister Postman" definitely fits this category as well. [4], The song was on Billboard's top 100 chart for 23 weeks, and peaked at number 1 the week of December 11, 1961. Gladys Horton, lead singer of Motown girl group the Marvelettes whose hits included "Please Mr. Postman" - the Detroit label's first No. The Marvelettes' version later appeared in a bar fight scene in the film Mean Streets (1973), directed by Martin Scorsese. The Song, "Please Mr. Postman" was originally sang by The Marvelettes. August 21, 1961. It’s also noteworthy that "Please Mister Postman" spent another week at number one on the Billboard pop charts in early 1975. Songwriting credits for "Please Mr. Postman" seem to have changed over the years. It was a key record for boosting morale during the Vietnam War. Laquan from Birmingham, Al I think both versions are classics Jake from New Haven, Ct Anyone who says Beatles did it better is crazy. They recorded the song from approximately 10 to 11 am, before finishing the morning session with work on the much more difficult (and less familiar) original composition “It Won’t Be Long.”. 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