Go Away Little Girl

Steve Lawrence

About Go Away Little Girl

"Go Away Little Girl" is a popular song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. It was first recorded by Bobby Vee for Liberty Records on March 28, 1962. The lyrics consist of a young man asking a young attractive woman to stay away from him, so that he will not be tempted to betray his steady girlfriend by kissing her. The song is notable for making the American Top 20 three times: for Steve Lawrence in 1962 (US number 1), for The Happenings in 1966 (US number 12), and for Donny Osmond in 1971 (US number 1). It is also the first song, and one of only nine, to reach US number 1 by two different artists. 


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Won't you go away (little girl)
Wish you wouldn't stay (little girl)
Won't you go away (little girl)
Woo ooh go away.

Go away little girl
Go away little girl
I'm not supposed to be alone with you
Oh yes I know that your lips are sweet
But our lips must never meet
I belong to somebody else and I must be true.

Please go away little girl
Go away little girl
It's hurting me more each minute that you delay
When you are near me like this
You're much too hard to resist
So go away little girl before I beg you to stay.

Won't you go away (little girl)
Wish you wouldn't stay (little girl)
Won't you go away (little girl)
Woo ooh go away.

Go away little girl
Go away little girl
It's hurting me more each minute that you delay
When you are near me like this
You're much too hard to resist
So go away little girl
Call it a day little girl
Please go away little girl before I beg you to stay.

Won't you go away (little girl)
Wish you wouldn't stay (little girl)
Won't you go away (little girl)
Please go away.

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Steve Lawrence

Steve Lawrence (born July 8, 1935) is an American singer and actor, perhaps best known as a member of a duo with his wife Eydie Gormé, billed as "Steve and Eydie". The two appeared together since appearing regularly on Tonight Starring Steve Allen in the mid-1950s until Gormé's retirement. more »

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Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
Go Away Little Girl" is a popular song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, recorded by various artists including Bobby Vee, Donny Osmond, Steve Lawrence and The Happenings.
Bobby Vee's Version
The song was first recorded by Bobby Vee and released in 1962. Vee's version peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Steve Lawrence's Version
Steve Lawrence also recorded the song in 1962. His version topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks and was also the first number-one hit on the newly established chart.
Donny Osmond's Version
Donny Osmond covered "Go Away Little Girl" in 1971. His version, unlike previous renditions, had a more soft rock style and it became the second time a rendition of the song was ranked number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
The Happenings' Version
The Happenings", a pop music group, also recorded the song in 1966, giving it a sunshine pop style. However, their version did not achieve the same level of commercial success as other covers.
Chart Records
The song holds an interesting record in the Billboard Hot 100 chart history – "Go Away Little Girl" is the first song, out of nine, to reach number one by two different artists.
Certification
Both Steve Lawrence's and Donny Osmond's versions were certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for selling over a million copies.
Song Theme
Despite being interpreted by several male singers, the song's lyrics are about a young man asking a young, tempting but too young girl to stay away to avert societal disapproval.
Accolades
In 2012, Steve Lawrence's version of "Go Away Little Girl" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, recognizing it as a recording of "qualitative or historical significance".
Other Covers
The song was also covered by numerous other artists like Marlene Dietrich and Percy Faith, reflecting its enduring popularity and wide appeal.

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