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"Please Mr. Please" is a song from 1975 by the British-Australian singer Olivia Newton-John. The song was written by Bruce Welch and John Rostill, both members of British pop singer Cliff Richard's backing band, The Shadows. Welch had originally recorded the song himself in 1974 with no commercial success. The song appears on Newton-John's album, Have You Never Been Mellow. Released as a single in 1975, "Please Mr. Please" reached the Top 10 on three major Billboard charts in the US that year. On the pop chart, the song peaked at number three in August 1975, remaining in the Top 40 for 12 weeks: Newton-John's fifth consecutive Top Ten hit, "Please Mr. Please" would also mark Newton-John's last appearance in the top ten for a three-year period. On the country chart, the song reached #5, while on the adult contemporary chart, the song spent three weeks at number one. The single was a certified Gold record by the RIAA. 


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Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John, AO, OBE (born 26 September 1948) is an English-born Australian singer and actress. She is a four-time Grammy award winner who has amassed five No. 1 and ten other Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 singles and two No. 1 Billboard 200 solo albums. Eleven of her singles (including two platinum) and 14 of her albums (including two platinum and four double platinum) have been certified gold by the RIAA. Her music has been successful in multiple formats including pop, country and adult contemporary and has sold an estimated over 100 million albums worldwide. She co-starred with John Travolta in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical Grease, which featured one of the most successful film soundtracks in Hollywood history. more »

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Please Mr. Please" is classified under the Country Pop genre which combines elements of traditional country music with pop music.
Chart Success
In the US, "Please Mr. Please" peaked at Number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1975, showcasing its popularity during that time.
Album Placement
"Please Mr. Please" was featured on Olivia Newton-John's album "Have You Never Been Mellow," which was released in 1975.
Song Creators
The song was written by Bruce Welch and John Rostill, both of whom were members of the British band, The Shadows.
B-Side Song
The B-side of the "Please Mr. Please" single was "And in the Morning," another song from the "Have You Never Been Mellow" album.
Cover Versions
Numerous artists have covered this song, including Dottie West, Billy "Crash" Craddock, and Bonnie Raitt, demonstrating its wide appeal across different artists.
Hit in Multiple Countries
Besides being a hit in the US, "Please Mr. Please" also reached the Top 10 in several other countries, including Canada and Australia.
Significant Popularity on Country Charts
In the U.S., the song enjoyed significant success on the Country charts, peaking at No. 5.
Distinctive Theme
The song’s lyrics tells a story of a request not to play a certain song on the jukebox because it reminds the singer of a lost love.
Grammy Awards
In 1976, Olivia Newton-John was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for "Have You Never Been Mellow," the album in which "Please Mr. Please" is included.

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