Please Don't Ask About Barbara
Bobby Vee
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Please don't ask about Barbara Don't ask me if she's found somebody new 'Cause I would try to smile but in a little while My tears would show and then you'd know it's true Please don't ask about Barbara The hurt will bring the teardrops to my eyes Though I would pretend that now she's just a friend You'd look at me and see right through the lies Tears, tears, go away, come again another day How can I hide this pain I feel inside When little teardrops give my heart away Don't you ever tell Barbara I'd rather die than let her know I'm cryin' Let her run around until the day she's found She needs me back again but this I ask till then "Please don't ask about Barbara"
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Written by: JACK KELLER, WILLIAM V BUCHANAN
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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9 facts about this song
Release and Popularity"Please Don't Ask About Barbara" was released in 1962.
- It was a hit and peaked at No.15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- The track stayed in the chart for a total of 8 weeks.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe lyrics of the song are about a man pleading with friends not to ask about his former lover, Barbara, as it brings him pain to discuss their relationship.
- Its theme touches on love, loss, and heartbreak.
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ArtistBobby Vee, whose real name was Robert Thomas Velline, was a popular artist in the 1960s.
- He was known for his clear vocal tones that were often compared to those of Buddy Holly.
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Songwriter"Please Don't Ask About Barbara" was penned by Bill Buchanan and Jack Keller.
- Besides Bobby Vee’s hit song, the duo wrote for other well-known artists of the time including Elvis Presley and Connie Francis.
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AlbumThe song was featured on Bobby Vee's album, "A Bobby Vee Recording Session."
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Cover VersionsThe song was so popular that it has been covered by various artists over the years.
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Music StyleThe track is a perfect blend of pop and rock & roll style, which was popular during the 1960s.
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TributeIn 2013, a tribute album to Bobby Vee was released where various artists covered his songs, including "Please Don't Ask About Barbara."
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Influencing Other SongsThe phrase "Please don't ask about" became a popular song title format, influencing other songs like "Please Don't Ask About Becky" by The Lettermen and "Please Don't Ask About Barbara" by The Raindrops.
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