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Mr. Postman was the first hit (talk about 3 million copies!) by the Marvelettes , a Motown girl group, in 1961.
(on their album With The Beatles) and in 1974,
by the Carpenters who ranked number 1 in the US charts and were awarded a golden record for this song. One could also mention Diana Ross's version, but the point is that Les Calamités were the ones who managed the best to respect the original's spirit while adding a personal touch, which is the secret of really successful covers.
Lyrics/Music: Willam Garrett, Georgia Dobbins,
[Freddie Gorman], Brian Holland, Robert Bateman
Publisher: Jobete Music Co. / Stone Agate Music
(Stop)
Oh yes, wait a minute Mister Postman
(Wait)
Wait Mister Postman
Please Mister Postman, look and see
(Oh yeah)
If there's a letter in your bag for me
(Please, Please Mister Postman)
Why's it taking 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 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 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 Mister Postman)
Why's it taking 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 standing in my eyes
You didn't stop to make me feel better
By leaving 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 Mister Postman)
Why's it taking 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
(Mister Postman)
Mister Postman, look and see
(C'mon deliver the letter, the sooner the better)
Mister Postman