'Please Mr. Postman' Motown star dies, aged 66

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[JoeProBono]

LOS ANGELES — Gladys Horton, the lead singer of Motown girl group the Marvelettes whose hits included "Please Mr. Postman," has died at the age of 66, her son said Thursday.

Horton died Wednesday in a nursing home north of Los Angeles where she had been recovering from a stroke, said her son Vaughn Thornton said in a statement released by the Detroit-based Motown Alumni Association.

The singer was only 15 when the Marvelettes released "Please Mr. Postman" in 1961

[JoeProBono]

Gladys Horton (original "legendary" lead singer of the Marvelettes) sings her massive #1 Pop hit "Please Mr. Postman" and hits "Beachwood 45789",

[ConorMacNessa]

Rest in Peace and thanks for the memories.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[hampdenkid]

That’s very sad. If anyone shares my interest in and admiration for Motown Records, make sure to watch the movie, “The Temptations.’ It’s based on Otis Warren’s auto-bio, and it will remind you anew of what a great generation of young black singers gave us giants like Gladys Horton.

[RedMDer]

Only 66. Prayers for her and her family.

[FrogMom]

I loved your work, Ms. Horton, I hope you are with God and pray for comfort for your family.

[JoeProBono]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nuEY6fQgzk

[JoeProBono]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=925ecJOXkx0

[chopperman]

My favorite:

Forever

[JoeProBono]

The Vocal Group hall of Fame.

[blam]

All us guys named Bill remember this one.

[JoeProBono]

On a lighter note:

The Pips: Jack Black, Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr.

[blam]

LOL.

While you were posting that one, I was listening to this one.

I love this one.

[LottieDah]

Those girl groups from the 60s sure had style unlike the crass pop stars of today. RIP Ms. Horton.

[JoeProBono]

Whereas

The Pips (without Gladys Knight)

[JoeProBono]

[andy58-in-nh]

Music was better then. Me and Mrs. Jones was a hit in December of '72. I remember that for one of the usual odd reasons that we all remember songs. My grandfather had passed away that year and my parents were with my maternal grandmother while I was at home taking care of my younger sister. As always, I had the radio for comfort. Black Dog, by Led Zeppelin, was the other big song at the time.

In any event, I am very sorry to hear about Gladys Horton's passing at such a young age. Popular music was most certainly better then; so much more evocative of what matters in life. Please Mr. Postman is one of my wife's absolute favorite songs. My memory might be playing tricks on me, but I believe I played it on the guitar the night I proposed to her. ;-)

[LottieDah]

My big sister had the best Motown record collection. She had 45s of all the girl groups and many others.

[JoeProBono]

Please Mister Postman (acoustic rhythm guitar and vocals)

[blam]

" I had the radio for comfort. Black Dog, by Led Zeppelin, was the other big song at the time. "

I saw Led Zepplin in concert at the Filmore West in 1969 in San Francisco. They have always been one of my favorites.

However I'm sad to report:

Whole Lotta Stupidity—Jimmy Page Visits Cuba, Honors Che Guevara

[BenLurkin]

Sad news. Old Ben has some particular special memories associated with this song — oh well we are on on the conveyor belt.