Baby, Please Don't Go

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About Baby, Please Don't Go

"Baby, Please Don't Go" is a traditional blues song that was popularized by Delta blues musician Big Joe Williams in 1935. Many cover versions followed, and the song been described by French music historian Gérard Herzhaft as "one of the most played, arranged, and rearranged pieces in blues history". After World War II, Chicago blues and rhythm and blues artists adapted the song to newer music styles. In 1952, a doo-wop version by the Orioles reached the top ten on the race records chart. In 1953, Muddy Waters recorded the song as an electric Chicago-ensemble blues piece, which influenced many subsequent renditions. By the early 1950s, the song became a blues standard. In the 1960s, "Baby, Please Don't Go" became a popular rock song after the Northern Irish group Them recorded it in 1964. Several music writers have identified Jimmy Page, a studio guitarist at the time, as participating in the recording, although his exact contributions are unclear. Subsequently, Them's uptempo rock arrangement also made it a rock standard. AC/DC and Aerosmith are among the rock groups who have recorded the song. "Baby, Please Don't Go" has been inducted into both the Blues and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame. 


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Baby, please don't go
Baby, please don't go
Baby, please don't go
Down to New Orleans
You know I love you so
Baby, please don't go

Baby, your mind done gone
Well, your mind done gone
Left the county farm
You had the shackles on
Baby, please don't go

Before I be your dog
Before I be your dog
Before I be your dog
To git you way down here
I make you walk alone
Baby, please don't go
Hey

Baby, please don't go 
Baby, please don't go
Baby, please don't go
Down to New Orleans
You know I love you so
Baby, please don't go

Before I be your dog
Before I be your dog
Before I be your dog
Git you way down here
Make you walk alone
Baby, please don't go

Know how I feel right now
My baby leavin', on that midnight train
And I'm cryin'

Baby, please don't go
Oh, baby please don't go
Baby, please don't go
Down to New Orleans
You know I love you so
Baby, please don't go
Let's go

Before I be your dog
Before I be your dog
Before I be your dog
To git you way down here
I make you walk alone
Baby, please don't go, yeah

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Them

Them were a Northern Irish band formed in Belfast in April 1964, most prominently known for the garage rock standard "Gloria" and launching singer Van Morrison's musical career. The original five member band consisted of Morrison, Alan Henderson, Ronnie Millings, Billy Harrison and Eric Wrixon. The group was marketed in the United States as part of the British Invasion. Their biggest hit was 1965's "Here Comes The Night", which reached Number 2 in both the UK and Ireland and Number 24 in the USA. more »

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Written by: Joseph Lee Williams

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10 facts about this song

Original Creation
"Baby, Please Don't Go" is originally a blues song which was first recorded by Big Joe Williams in 1935.
Muddy Waters Version
Muddy Waters, the "father of modern Chicago blues", also played a version of "Baby, Please Don't Go" in the 1950s.
AC/DC Version
The song was popularized in the rock genre by the band AC/DC, who included it as the first song on their album "’74 Jailbreak" in 1975.
Them Version
One of the successful early recordings of the song, "Baby, Please Don't Go," was by the band “Them,” which included Van Morrison. The track was a big hit in the UK in 1964 and 1965.
Aerosmith Version
The rock band Aerosmith cover version was released in 1974, featuring Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton playing the bass line and lead singer Steven Tyler on harmonica.
Song Recognition
Big Joe Williams's version of the song was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame in 1982.
Different Versions
The song has continued to appeal to musicians of different generations as it has been covered by numerous artists in various styles.
Song Popularity
Given the widespread popularity of "Baby, Please Don't Go", it was included on the list of "Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" in 2004.
Influence
The song "Baby, Please Don’t Go" has deeply influenced both rock and blues genres, showing its versatility and timeless appeal.
Live Performances
The song is a popular option for live performances, particularly by AC/DC, who often perform it as part of their setlist during concerts.

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