Don't Go

Hothouse Flowers

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"Don't Go" is the first single released by Irish rock group Hothouse Flowers from their 1988 album People. It is their most successful single worldwide, reaching the top 10 in New Zealand and Sweden as well as the top 40 in several other European countries. In the band's native Ireland, the song peaked at number two on the Irish Singles Chart, their highest chart position until the release of their next single "Feet On the Ground", which reached number one. In the United States the song did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but it did reach number seven on the Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 16 on the Album Rock Tracks chart. The single version is different from the LP version. It has never been released on CD. 


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There's smell of fresh cut grass
And it's filling up my senses
And the sun is shining down 
On the blossoms in the avenue.
There's a buzzing fly hanging
Around the bluebells and the daisies
And there's a lot more loving left in this world.

Don't go
Don't leave me now now now
While the sun smiles
Stick around and laugh a while yeah.

And I lie on warm and soft sancly beaches
And my toes are submerged in the water
And it feels good.
Children playing building castles on the shoreline
Like a painted little love and lord
It feels so fine.

Don't go
Don't leave me now now now
While the sun smiles
Stick around and laugh a while yeah.
Uh Huh
Uh Huh

There's white horses and they're
Coming at me and they face now
And there's a blue sirocco 
Blowing warm into my face.
The sun is shining on the other side of the bridges
The cars going by with smiles in the windows.

There's a black cat Iying in the
Shadow of the gate-post
And the black cat keeps telling me
That love is on it's way. Yeah

There's a black cat Iying in the
Shadow of the gate-post
And the black cat tells me that 
Love is on it's way.

Don't go
Don't ieave me now now now
While the sun smiles
Stick around and laugh a while yeah.

Stick around and laugh a while. - Don't go! -

Don't go
Don't leave me now now now
While the sun smiles
Stick around and laugh a while yeah.
Uh huh 
Uh huh

Don't go
Don't leave me now now now
While the sun smiles
Stick around and laugh a while yeah.

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Hothouse Flowers

The Hothouse Flowers are an Irish rock group that combines traditional Irish music with influences from soul, gospel and rock. more »

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Written by: Fiachna Seosamh O'Braonain, Liam Tadg O'Maonlai, Peter Mary O'Toole

Lyrics © BARDIS MUSIC, USA ATTN: PETER BARDON

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12 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Don't Go" is a song by Hothouse Flowers, a rock group originating from Dublin, Ireland.
Release Date
The song was released in 1988, as part of their debut album "People."
Chart Performance
"Don't Go" was the band's most successful release. It reached number two on the Irish Singles Chart and number 11 on the UK Singles Chart.
Genre
The song is often classified as rock, but Hothouse Flowers is known for incorporating elements of folk, gospel, and soul into their music.
Song Legacy
"Don't Go" is one of Hothouse Flowers' most popular songs, and it's still often played on Irish radio stations today.
Band Members Contribution
Each member of Hothouse Flowers contributed to "Don't Go." Lead vocals and keyboard were handled by Liam Ó Maonlaí, Fiachna Ó Braonáin played the guitar, Peter O'Toole was on bass, Leo Barnes played the saxophone, and Jerry Fehily was on drums.
Live Performances
"Don't Go" was a staple of Hothouse Flowers' live performances during their peak, and it often included an improvisational middle section.
Recognition
The song was recognized by Q magazine as one of the "1001 Best Songs Ever."
Impact on Band's Career
The success of "Don't Go" was pivotal in establishing Hothouse Flowers as a major act, and it helped their debut album "People" reach number one in Ireland and number two in the UK.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "Don't Go" center around the theme of loss and longing.
Music Video
The music video for "Don't Go" features the band performing the song in what appears to be a church or cathedral, showcasing their roots in soulful, gospel-inspired music.
Band’s Devotion
Hothouse Flowers are known to have a devout fan base, with "Don't Go" often cited as a fan favorite. Due to this, the song is still performed at their concert setlists even over 30 years after its initial release.

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