Please Mr. Please
Olivia Newton-John
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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.
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Chart SuccessIn the US, "Please Mr. Please" peaked at Number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1975, showcasing its popularity during that time.
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Album Placement"Please Mr. Please" was featured on Olivia Newton-John's album "Have You Never Been Mellow," which was released in 1975.
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Song CreatorsThe song was written by Bruce Welch and John Rostill, both of whom were members of the British band, The Shadows.
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B-Side SongThe B-side of the "Please Mr. Please" single was "And in the Morning," another song from the "Have You Never Been Mellow" album.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered this song, including Dottie West, Billy "Crash" Craddock, and Bonnie Raitt, demonstrating its wide appeal across different artists.
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Hit in Multiple CountriesBesides being a hit in the US, "Please Mr. Please" also reached the Top 10 in several other countries, including Canada and Australia.
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Significant Popularity on Country ChartsIn the U.S., the song enjoyed significant success on the Country charts, peaking at No. 5.
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Distinctive ThemeThe 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.
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Grammy AwardsIn 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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