This 1961 single became the Marvelettes' signature song and the first No. 1 pop hit for the Motown label. It defined the sound of early Motown R&B.
- The song was written by Georgia Dobbins, Brian Holland, Robert Bateman, William Garrett, and Freddie Gorman.
- "Please Mr. Postman" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1961.
- The recording sessions took place at Hitsville U.S.A., Motown's first recording studio.
The Marvelettes were a vocal group from the Motown stable, known for their early R&B hits. "Please Mr. Postman" was their debut single, released in 1961.
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