1. The … Read Full Bio ↴There have been mat least three groups called The Originals.
1. The Originals were a successful Motown R&B and soul group during the 1960s and 1970s.
The group found modest success in the first half of the decade, often working as backup singers for recordings by artists such as Jimmy Ruffin ("What Becomes of the Broken Hearted", 1966) and David Ruffin ("My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)", 1969). The Originals found their biggest success under the guidance of Motown legend Marvin Gaye, who co-wrote and produced two of the group's biggest singles, "Baby I'm For Real", and "The Bells". Both songs became seminal soul music recordings, and both songs have since been covered: 1990s R&B group After 7 re-recorded "Baby I'm For Real" and made it a hit again in 1992, while another 1990s R&B group Color Me Badd re-recorded "The Bells" for one of their albums.
While the group went on to have more modest success in both the soul and disco fields near the end of the decade, including "Down To Love Town," a #1 dance chart hit, the songs they made with Marvin Gaye are their most memorable notable.
2. The Originals were a short-lived ska band from the United Kingdom, best known for their track 'No One Like You', which was in fact released under their previous name The Volecanoes but became best known as an Originals song. Later incarnation's of the band, led by bassist Arthur Kay, were called Arthur Kay & The Originals or Arthur Kay's Originals.
3. The Originals were an alter ego of The Champs, known for their 1958 hit Tequila,
Please-Mr-Postman
The Originals Lyrics
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Please, Mister Postman, look and see.
Is there a letter, a letter for me?
I've been standing here waiting, Mr. Postman, oh, so patiently
For just a card or just a letter sayin' he'll be comin' home to me.
(Mister Postman look and see.)
Please, Mister Postman, oh yeah.
(Is there a letter, a letter for me?)
(You know it's been a long, long time.
Since I heard from that boyfriend of mine.)
So many days have passed me by.
You saw the tears in my eyes.
You wouldn't stop to make me feel better
By leavin' me a card or a letter.
(Mister Postman look and see.)
Please, Mister Postman, oh yeah.
(Is there a letter, a letter for me?)
Please, please, Mister Postman, oh yeah.
(You know it's been a long, long time.
Since I heard from that boyfriend of mine.)
You better wait a minute,
(Wait, wait a minute.)
Oh, you better wait a minute.
(Wait, wait a minute.)
Oh, you better wait a minute, wait a minute.
(Wait a minute.)
Oh you gotta wait, wait.
(Wait, wait.)
The Originals' "Please Mr. Postman" is a pleading song about a woman awaiting a letter or card from her boyfriend who is far away. She has been standing by the mailbox for days, patiently waiting for any sign of her boyfriend's return. The postman, who has noticed her daily vigil, has yet to deliver the good news, leaving the woman in tears and feeling forgotten.
The lyrics convey a feeling of desperation and longing, as the woman's emotional state is tied to her boyfriend's return. The repeated refrain of "Please, Mister Postman, look and see. Is there a letter, a letter for me?" highlights her desperation and eagerness to hear from her love.
The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody mask the melancholy nature of the lyrics. The combination of the woman's pleading voice and the driving rhythm of the music creates a sense of urgency not only in the narrative of the song but also in the listener's experience.
Line by Line Meaning
There must be some word today from my boyfriend so far away.
I am eagerly waiting for any kind of communication from my boyfriend who is currently far away from me.
Please, Mister Postman, look and see.
I am requesting the postman to check and confirm if there is any mail for me.
Is there a letter, a letter for me?
I am questioning if there is a letter or any other form of written communication specifically intended for me.
I've been standing here waiting, Mr. Postman, oh, so patiently
I have been patiently waiting for the postman to deliver any kind of mail for me.
For just a card or just a letter sayin' he'll be comin' home to me.
I am hoping to receive a card or letter from my boyfriend which assures me that he will be coming home soon.
(Mister Postman look and see.)
I am once again requesting the postman to check and see if there is any mail for me.
Please, Mister Postman, oh yeah.
My request for the postman to check and confirm if there is any mail for me still stands.
(Is there a letter, a letter for me?)
I am questioning once again if there is any letter or written communication specifically intended for me.
Please, please, Mister Postman, oh yeah.
I am pleading with the postman to please deliver any mail for me.
(You know it's been a long, long time.
It has been a significant amount of time since I last received any news from my boyfriend.
Since I heard from that boyfriend of mine.)
I have not received any communication whatsoever from my boyfriend.
So many days have passed me by.
A considerable amount of days have gone by without me receiving any communication from my boyfriend.
You saw the tears in my eyes.
I have been visibly upset and crying due to the lack of communication from my boyfriend.
You wouldn't stop to make me feel better
Even though the postman has seen my distress, he has not tried to do anything to alleviate my pain or make me feel better.
By leavin' me a card or a letter.
The postman could have made me feel better by leaving a card or a letter for me, but he did not.
(Mister Postman look and see.)
I am requesting once again for the postman to check and confirm if there is any mail for me.
Please, Mister Postman, oh yeah.
My request for the postman to check and confirm if there is any mail for me still stands.
(Is there a letter, a letter for me?)
I am questioning if there is any letter or written communication specifically intended for me once again.
Please, please, Mister Postman, oh yeah.
My plea to the postman to deliver any mail for me still stands.
(You know it's been a long, long time.
I reiterate that it has been a considerable amount of time since I last received any news from my boyfriend.
Since I heard from that boyfriend of mine.)
I have not received any communication whatsoever from my boyfriend.
You better wait a minute,
I am warning the postman to wait for me to check if there is any mail for me.
(Wait, wait a minute.)
I am repeating my warning to the postman to wait for me to check if there is any mail for me.
Oh, you better wait a minute.
I am emphasizing once again for the postman to wait for me to check if there is any mail for me.
(Wait, wait a minute.)
I am repeating my emphasis for the postman to wait for me to check if there is any mail for me.
Oh, you better wait a minute, wait a minute.
I am warning and emphasizing again that the postman should wait for me to check if there is any mail for me.
(Wait a minute.)
I am reiterating my request for the postman to wait for me to check if there is any mail for me.
Oh you gotta wait, wait.
I am insisting that the postman should wait for me to check if there is any mail for me.
(Wait, wait.)
I am repeating my insistence for the postman to wait for me to check if there is any mail for me.
Writer(s): Brian Holland, Freddie Gorman, Robert Bateman, Georgia Dobbins, William Garrett
Contributed by Nolan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dardo Gomez
Espectacular, lo bailabamos en los boliches en los 70
Dardo Gomez
Hermosa version disco, bailable 100%
frankie hunter
One of the singers of the group was a co-author of the song. I find this rendition great.
Marc PathΓ©
Freddie Gorman was one of the co-writers of Motown's first number 1 pop hit "Please Mr. Postman", recorded by the Marvelettes.
(written by Brian Holland, Robert Bateman, Freddie Gorman, Georgia Dobbins, William Garrett)
George Parker
My favorite version. Soul baby!
John Attard
The best version.
Ricky Viverette
Great song
Humboldt Bear
Horrible!
Ricky Viverette
And what year were you born
Marc PathΓ©
Dear @Ricky Viverette ,has little or nothing to do with age, someone who finds this version 'horrible ' has not an ounce of 'soul feeling' flowing through his veins