Many of us grew up with parents or grand-parents who loved the finger snapping tunes of the late 50s through 60s. Most of us cannot deny ever hearing the catchy Motown tune sung by the soul-sangin’ quintet, The Marvelettes. Their founder and lead singer, Gladys Horton was known for her sweet sultry voice on their Billboard- topping debut single, “Please Mr. Postman” at the tender age of 17. The Marvelettes later eventually became a trio and continued to make a buzz in popular music with singles like “Playboy”, “Beechwood 4-5789″ and “Too Many Fish in the Sea”. Horton was later replaced by Wanda Young as lead singer in 1965 and eventually left the Marvelettes in 1967.
♫ Please Mr. Postman – The Marvelettes
Sadly, the 65 year-old lead singer died on Wednesday evening at a nursing home facility in Sherman Oaks, California. The mother of two suffered a stroke last year and officially retired from the music business in 2009 after 48 years as a Marvelette veteran.
May Ms. Horton rest in perfect peace.
Check out this 1960s video of Gladys Horton and The Marvelettes performing their 1961 hit single, “Please Mr. Postman.”
So sad. R.I.P Ms. Gladys Horton. May she now sleep in heavenly peace…
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Awwww……=( …RIP. But why was she in a nursing home at 65 yrs old? Seems kinda young right? But i digress …GOD bless her family.
People younger than that is in the nursing home. 65 yrs old is not young in my view. I know most people are uncomfortable with the word “old.”
God bless you Ms. Horton. RIP…
R.I.P.
I LOVED Mr. Postman may her soul rest in peace and may her family find comfort in eachother through these most difficult times. There is NOTHING like loosing your mother even if their sick or if it’s sudden, you can NEVER prepare yourself for anything like that.
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Are you mentally challenged? Why are you posting this crap in this thread?
i KNOW wHOOPI IS dEVASTATED!
tHIS WAS ONE OF HER FAVS AS WELL AS MINE!
sO SAD TO HEAR
R.I.P. MS. HORTON
THAT POSTMAN IN THE SKY HAS GOT A LETTER FOR YOU….
She was hot before my time. I am familiar with some of her music. Much Respect to this Motown Legend.
RIP
I grown on this song
What a great loss! She was one of the best singers ever and will truly be missed. There will always be a special place in my heart for her and her music/voice. Wow! I remember the Marvelettes used to tear up the stage at the Apollo, and all along the east coast. Let the history of music include her as one of the finest and upstanding singer of this area.
Thank you Ms. Horton for sharing your gift with us. May you rest in peace.
Motown Great Artist Gladys Horton> thank you for gracing us with your talent! You will be missed.
RIP
I remember this song, so sad to hear this woman passed.
She was probably in a nursing home because of the stroke she suffered – may gave experience a great loss of mobility (just speculating).
Not that families are cruel and careless but it can be very difficult taking care of a motionless person – turning them to prevent bed sores and giving them baths.
My condolences go out to her loved ones, and hopefully she is resting in peace.