Dawn (Go Away)
The Four Seasons
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Pretty as a midsummer's morn' They call her Dawn Dawn Go away I'm no good for you Oh Dawn Stay with him, he'll be good to you Hang on (hang on) Hang on to you Think (think) What a big man he'll be Think Of the places you'll see Now think what the future would be with a poor boy like me Dawn go away Please go away Although I know I want you to stay Dawn go away Please go away Baby, don't cry It's better this way Ah, ah, ah Oh Dawn Go away back where you belong Girl we can't Change the places where we were born Before you say That you want me I want you to think (think) What your family would say Think (think) What your throwing away Now think what the future would be with a poor boy like me Me Dawn Go away I'm no good for you Dawn Go away I'm no good for you Dawn Go away I'm no good for you Dawn Go away I'm no good for you Dawn
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Written by: BOB GAUDIO, SANDY LINZER
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5 facts about this song
General Facts"Dawn (Go Away)" is a popular song by American rock band The Four Seasons.
- The song was released as a single in January 1964 under the Philips Records label.
- It is one of the group's bigger hits, reaching No. 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on Cashbox in February and March 1964.
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CompositionThe song's lyrics tell a story of a young man who loves a girl who comes from a high-class family, urging her to "go away" for her own good.
- The melody of "Dawn (Go Away)" is simple but catchy, making it an audience favorite.
- It was written by Bob Gaudio, a band member of The Four Seasons, and his writing partner Sandy Linzer.
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ProductionBob Crewe, a renowned American songwriter, dancer, singer, manager, record producer and fine artist, produced "Dawn (Go Away)".
- The song, like many other Four Seasons' hits, features a prominent use of the falsetto voice of lead singer Frankie Valli.
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ReceptionAfter being released, the song quickly climbed the charts and ultimately solidifying the band's place in 1960s pop music.
- Critics applauded "Dawn (Go Away)" for its infectious chorus, powerful vocals, and memorable lyrics.
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LegacyThe track appears on The Four Seasons' 1964 album "Dawn (Go Away) and 11 Other Great Songs".
- The song's success led The Four Seasons to be in high demand for live performances throughout the 1960s.
- "Dawn (Go Away)" continues to be popular, regularly appearing on oldies and classic rock radio stations.
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