Please Mister Postman



The Beatles included "Please Mister Postman" (a cover of a song by the Marionettes) as part of their live act in 1962, performing it regularly at the Cavern Club. By the time it was recorded for their second album, With The Beatles, it had been dropped from their set, and required some work in the studio to bring it up to an acceptable standard. Ian MacDonald criticised their version for having a "wall of sound" and for a "general airlessness." It has become a fan favourite and even considered the best version by many.

Credits
John Lennon – double-tracked lead vocal, rhythm guitar Paul McCartney – backing vocal, bass George Harrison – backing vocal, lead guitar Ringo Starr – drums George Martin – producer Norman Smith – engineer