Mercy, Mercy
Don Covay, Don Convay, Jimi Hendrix
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Have mercy Have mercy baby Have mercy Have mercy on me Well I went to see a gypsy And had my fortune read She said Don, your baby's gonna leave you Her back is packed up under the bed And I cry Have mercy Have mercy baby Have mercy Have mercy on me I say, if you leave me baby Girl if you put me down Well I'm a goin' to the nearest river, child And jump from above to the ground Don't leave me Have mercy Have mercy baby Mercy yeah Have mercy Have mercy on me Well hey hey baby, hey hey now What you tryin' to do, huh? Hey hey baby, hey hey now Please don't say we're through I said if you stay, baby I tell you what I'm gonna do I'm gonna work to a job seven days a week And bring my money home to you Well I say mercy, mercy, mercy, mercy...
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Written by: Don Covay, Ronald Miller
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10 facts about this song
Song's Origin"Mercy, Mercy" is a popular song that was originally recorded by American soul singer Don Covay in 1964.
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Song's ThemeThis song is an appeal for mercy or leniency, appears to have a strong emotional context, and is generally considered to be under the genres of Soul and R&B.
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Song's Composition"Mercy, Mercy" was co-written by Don Covay and Ronald Alonzo "Ronnie" Miller.
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Album Success"Mercy, Mercy" was a big hit and peaked at #1 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart and at #35 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Rolling Stones' VersionIn 1965, the British rock and roll group The Rolling Stones covered "Mercy, Mercy" for their third British and fourth American studio album "Out of Our Heads."
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Influence on Popular MusicThe song's catchy riff and emotive lyrics have made it a classic of the soul genre. It’s been recorded by many artists across different musical genres, indicating its high influence on popular music.
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Spectacular Music LineupThe original recording featured some great musicians including Jimi Hendrix, who played guitar on the track.
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Impact on Covay's Career"Mercy, Mercy" set the stage for Don Covay's successful music career. Following this, he continued to write and perform hit songs.
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Recognitions"Mercy, Mercy" has been recognized across the globe for its unique blend of soulful lyrics and beats.
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Lasting LegacyDespite being released over five decades ago, "Mercy, Mercy" continues to be popular today. It's still played on radio stations worldwide and is considered a significant song in American music history.
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