Try Me

James Brown

About Try Me

"Try Me", titled "Try Me (I Need You)" in its original release, is a song recorded by James Brown and The Famous Flames in 1958. It was a #1 R&B hit and charted #48 Pop - the group's first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100. It was Brown and the Flames' second charting single, ending a two-year dry spell after the success of "Please, Please, Please".


Year:
2002
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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
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

Oh I need you
Oh oh walk with me
Talk with me
I want you to stop my heart from crying
Walk with me
Talk with me
And your love stops my heart from dying
Oh I need you

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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

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Try Me" was written and performed by American recording artist James Brown.
Chart Performance
It was the first song by James Brown to reach number 1 on the R&B charts in 1958.
Popularity
The song was one of the bestselling R&B singles of its time, eventually gaining multi-Platinum status.
Album Appearance
"Try Me" is included in James Brown's second studio album titled "Please Please Please."
Historical Significance
This song solidified James Brown's reputation as a top-tier R&B artist and was essential in his ascent to fame.
Genre
The song is generally characterized as Rhythm and Blues, featuring a slow, expressive delivery.
Musical Cover
It has been covered by several artists, including the Marvelettes, Ray Charles, and Roberta Flack.
Subsequent Versions
"Try Me" was re-recorded and released by James Brown in 1964. This version is more of a soul song than the original 1958 version.
Song's Influence
Its lyrical content inspired many other artists. For example, the Rolling Stones reference it in their song "Out of Time."
Recognition
The song is listed on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.

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