Don't Let Him Go
REO Speedwagon
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So you figure that you've got him all figured out He's a sweet talkin' stud Who can melt a girl's heart with his pout He's the kind of lover that the ladies dream about Oh, yes he is He's got plenty of cash He's got plenty of friends He drives women wild Then he drives off in a Mercedes-Benz He's got a long wick with a flame at both ends He's hot But don't let him go Just give him a chance to grow Take it easy, take it slow And don't let him go Don't let him go He makes you so angry He makes you so sore The wait may be worth it But how can you wait any more? When you're wonderin what you're waitin' for Baby I don't know But don't let him go Just give him a chance to grow Take it easy, take it slow And don't let him go Don't let him go
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Written by: KEVIN PATRICK CRONIN
Lyrics © HORI PRO ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
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14 facts about this song
Song Composition"Don't Let Him Go" is written by the band's lead vocalist Kevin Cronin.
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Album InformationThe song is from the ninth studio album of REO Speedwagon called "Hi Infidelity" released in 1980.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1981.
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Album Success"Don't Let Him Go" is one of the hits of the album which became the biggest selling rock LP that year, selling over 10 million copies.
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Signature SoundThe song carries the signature sound of REO Speedwagon which is a combination of hard rock and power pop.
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ContemporariesThe song was released in the era when other bands like Journey and Styx were also gaining popularity.
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TourAfter the release of "Don't Let Him Go", REO Speedwagon embarked on several tours, including the "Hi Infidelity" tour.
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Live PerformancesThe band often play "Don't Let Him Go" during their live performances.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of the song point towards the theme of not a letting a lover go despite their flaws.
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Changing Band LineupThe song was released in a period of REO Speedwagon's history when the band was going through significant lineup changes.
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Backing VocalsBand members Neal Doughty, Bruce Hall, and Gary Richrath provided backing vocals for the song.
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Song LegacyThe song remains one of REO Speedwagon's enduring hits and is often included in their set lists for live performances.
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RecordingLike the rest of the "Hi Infidelity" album, "Don't Let Him Go" was recorded at Sound City Studios in Los Angeles.
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Re-releasesThe song has been included in several of REO Speedwagon's greatest hits compilations.
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