Don't Hang Up
The Orlons
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Don't hang up (no no) Oh don't you do it now,don't hang up (No No) Don't hang up like you always do I know you think our love is true I'll explain the facts to you,don't hang up Give me a chance or our romance is through Don't hang up, oh don't you do it now,don't hang up I took a walk with Mary Lou I ran around to visit Sue She had some boys I never knew Don't hang up They took a ride so baby I went too Stopped at the record hop I had to be a sport We jumped and we did the slop Then you walked in, and I was caught Don't hang up, Oh don't you do it now Don't hang up Ah you got some explain'in too Ah like that chick I saw with you So talk fast like you always do Don't hang up, you've got one chance Or our romance is through Then you walked in and you were caught Don't hang up, oh don't you do it now don't hang up I didn't say our love was through But if we made a fool for two Cause making up is fun to do Don't hang up Cause no one Ellis will ever do but you Don't hang up, oh don't you do it now Or you'll be sorry baby You know I love you baby
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15 facts about this song
Group FormationThe Orlons originally started as an all-girl acapella quartet in high school before expanding their lineup to include a male vocalist.
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Release Date"Don't Hang Up" was released in October 1962.
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Album InformationThis song is included in the Orlons' album entitled "All Their Hits And More".
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Chart Success"Don't Hang Up" hit number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart.
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls into the genre of Rhythm and Blues (R&B) and Doo-Wop.
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Songwriters"Don't Hang Up" was written by Kal Mann and Dave Appell.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Don't Hang Up," including Cliff Richard and the Pointer Sisters.
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Song LengthThe song's duration is around 2 minutes and 20 seconds.
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Record LabelThe track was released under the label Cameo-Parkway Records.
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Cultural InfluenceIt was featured in the soundtracks of multiple films, including "The Help" and "Desperately Seeking Susan", which speaks of its cultural impact.
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Band's Success"Don't Hang Up" was one of The Orlons' most successful hits, establishing them as one of the most popular "girl groups" of the early 1960s.
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Unique QualityThe song was noted for its telephone-like ring at the beginning and end.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Don't Hang Up" are about a girl pleading with her boyfriend over the phone not to break up with her.
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InspirationThe beginning phone ringing sound was inspired by the Marvelettes song “Beechwood 4-5789.”
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Music Video ElementsWhile music videos were not popular in the 1960s, performances of the song feature the group engaging in synchronized dance moves characteristic of the era.
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