Please, Please, Please
James Brown
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Try me Try me Darlin' tell me I need you Try me Try me And your love will always be true Oh I need you (I need you) Hold me Hold me I want you right here by my side Hold me Hold me And your love we won't hide Oh I need you (I need you) Oh I need you (I need you) Oh oh walk with me (walk with me) Talk with me (talk with me) I want you to stop my heart from crying Walk with me (walk with me) Talk with me (talk with me) And your love stops my heart from dying Oh I need you (I need you hoo hoo)
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Written by: James Brown
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Debut Release"Please, Please, Please" marked the start of James Brown's legendary career. It was his debut recording, released as a single in 1956.
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Chart SuccessThe song did not hit on the main Billboard chart but was a No. 6 hit on R&B stations across the country.
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Co-writingThe song was co-written by James Brown and his bandmate Johnny Terry. Brown initially received sole credit due to a contract error, but the error was rectified years later.
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Iconic Live PerformancesThe live performances of "Please, Please, Please" were critical to James Brown's early success. His dynamic, engaging stage presence, which included dropping to his knees and throwing his cape off, helped him to gain popularity in the R&B circuit.
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Album NamesakeJames Brown's debut album, released in 1959, was named after this single – “Please, Please, Please.”
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Recording DifficultiesThe recording of the song was not a simple process. It was recorded in a single take due to budget constraints, despite the band finding it difficult to perfect the rhythm.
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Frequent RereleasesThe song was rereleased multiple times throughout Brown's career and included on a large number of his albums due to its popularity.
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Cover Versions"Please, Please, Please" has been covered by several other artists, including James Brown's contemporary Wilson Pickett and the soul-influenced band The Smithereens.
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High Sale NumbersThe song has sold over a million copies since its release.
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Notable Influence"Please, Please, Please" had a significant influence on the formation of the genre of funk. James Brown would go on to be known as "The Godfather of Soul."
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