Please, Please, Please

James Brown

About Please, Please, Please

"Please, Please, Please" is a rhythm and blues song performed by James Brown and The Famous Flames. Written by Brown and Johnny Terry and released as a single on Federal Records in 1956, it reached number six on the R&B charts. The group's debut recording and first chart hit, it has come to be recognized as their signature song.


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Please, please, please, please
(Please, please don't go)
Please, please, please
(Please, please don't go)

Honey, please don't
(Go)
Yeah, oh yeah, love, I love you so
(Please, please don't go)

Baby, you did me wrong
(So you got me woman)
Well, well you done me wrong
(So you got me woman)

So you done, done me wrong
(Go)
Well, oh yeah, took my love, now you're gone
(Please, please don't go)

Please, please, please, please, please
(Please, please don't go)
Please, please, please, please, please
(Please, please don't go)

Honey, please don't
(Go)
Well, oh yeah, love, I love you so
(Please, please don't go)

I just wanna hear you say I, I, I, I, I
(Please, please don't go)
I, I, I, I
(Please, please don't go)

Honey, please don't
(Go)
Oh, oh yeah, love, I love you so
(Please, please don't go)

Baby, take my hand
(Please, please don't go)
I wanna be your lover man
(Please, please don't go)
Oh yeah, slipped out of my head

Honey, please don't
(Go)
Well, oh yeah, love, I love you so
(Please, please don't go)

Please don't go
(Please, please don't go)
Please don't go
(Please, please don't go)

Honey, please don't go
Ha, I love you so, please, please
(Please, please don't go)

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James Brown

James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of funk music and is a major figure of 20th century popular music and dance. more »

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Written by: James Brown, Johnny Terry

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.
Chart Success
The song did not hit on the main Billboard chart but was a No. 6 hit on R&B stations across the country.
Co-writing
The 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.
Iconic Live Performances
The 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.
Album Namesake
James Brown's debut album, released in 1959, was named after this single – “Please, Please, Please.”
Recording Difficulties
The 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.
Frequent Rereleases
The song was rereleased multiple times throughout Brown's career and included on a large number of his albums due to its popularity.
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.
High Sale Numbers
The song has sold over a million copies since its release.
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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