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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Wait, wait mister postman
Mister postman look and see
Is there a letter in your bag for me
I been waiting a long long time
Since I heard from that girl of mine
From my girlfriend so far away
Please Mister postman look and see
If there's a letter, a letter for me
I been standing here waiting Mister postman
So patiently
For just a card or just a letter
Saying she's returning home to me
Mister postman look and see
Is there a letter in your bag for me
I been waiting a long long time
Since I heard from that girl of mine
So many days you passed me by
See the tear standing in my eye
You didn't stop to make me feel better
By leaving me a card or a letter
So Mister postman look and see
Is there a letter in your bag for me
I been waiting a long long time
Since I heard from that girlfriend of mine
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
You gotta check it and see, one more time for me
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
Deliver the letter, the sooner the better
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
The song Please Mr. Postman by The Originals is a plea from a man to a postman to deliver a letter from his girlfriend who is far away. The man has been waiting for a long time to hear from her and has been standing patiently for a card or letter saying she is coming home to him. The lyrics are simple but powerful, conveying the raw emotion of someone who is missing their loved one and desperate to hear from them.
The song contrasts the man's patience with the postman's quickness, who often passes him by without stopping to offer any comfort. Through the use of repetition and a catchy rhythm, the song conveys a sense of urgency and hopefulness that the postman will finally deliver the long-awaited letter.
Overall, Please Mr. Postman is a timeless piece of music that transcends generations. It speaks to the universal experience of missing someone and the power of a simple letter to bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait, oh yes wait a minute mister postman
Please hold on for a moment, dear postman
Wait, wait mister postman
I implore you to halt, good sir postman
Mister postman look and see
Gentleman who delivers mail, please search for me
Is there a letter in your bag for me
If you possess any correspondence addressed to me
I been waiting a long long time
A great length of time have I waited
Since I heard from that girl of mine
Since contact was made with my paramour
There must be some word today
I presume that new message might arrive today
From my girlfriend so far away
From my beloved who is distantly stationed
Please Mister postman look and see
Kindly investigate, Mr. Postman
If there's a letter, a letter for me
If an envelope or message is meant for me
I been standing here waiting Mister postman
For a continuous period, I lingered here, Mr. Postman
So patiently
In a manner exhibiting great endurance
For just a card or just a letter
Even an individual piece of correspondence
Saying she's returning home to me
Conveying the message of her upcoming arrival
So many days you passed me by
Numerous days went by, as you strolled by me
See the tear standing in my eye
Notice the liquid produced by my eye in its duct is noticeable
You didn't stop to make me feel better
You did not attempt to console me have compassion towards my sorrow
By leaving me a card or a letter
Through the simple act of leaving me a message
Deliver the letter, the sooner the better
You should expedite the delivery of said correspondence
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Holland, Freddie Gorman, Georgia Dobbins, Robert Bateman, William Garrett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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 Pathé
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 Pathé
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