Please Don't Ask About Barbara

Bobby Vee

About Please Don't Ask About Barbara

"Please Don't Ask About Barbara" is a song written by Bill Buchanan and Jack Keller. The song was produced by Snuff Garrett, and performed by Bobby Vee. It reached #15 on the Billboard Hot 100, #18 in Canada, and #29 in the UK in 1962. It was featured on his 1962 album, A Bobby Vee Recording Session. The single's B-side, "I Can't Say Goodbye", reached #90 in Canada and #92 on the Billboard chart.


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Please don't ask about Barbara
Don't ask me if she's found somebody new
'Cause I would try to smile but in a little while
My tears would show and then you'd know it's true
Please don't ask about Barbara
The hurt will bring the teardrops to my eyes
Though I would pretend that now she's just a friend
You'd look at me and see right through the lies
Tears, tears, go away, come again another day
How can I hide this pain I feel inside
When little teardrops give my heart away
Don't you ever tell Barbara
I'd rather die than let her know I'm cryin'
Let her run around until the day she's found
She needs me back again but this I ask till then
"Please don't ask about Barbara"

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Bobby Vee

Robert Thomas Velline (born April 30, 1943), known as Bobby Vee, is an American pop music singer. According to Billboard magazine, Vee has had 38 Hot 100 chart hits, 10 of which hit the Top 20. more »

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Written by: JACK KELLER, WILLIAM V BUCHANAN

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing

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9 facts about this song

Release and Popularity
"Please Don't Ask About Barbara" was released in 1962. - It was a hit and peaked at No.15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. - The track stayed in the chart for a total of 8 weeks.
Lyrics and Theme
The lyrics of the song are about a man pleading with friends not to ask about his former lover, Barbara, as it brings him pain to discuss their relationship. - Its theme touches on love, loss, and heartbreak.
Artist
Bobby Vee, whose real name was Robert Thomas Velline, was a popular artist in the 1960s. - He was known for his clear vocal tones that were often compared to those of Buddy Holly.
Songwriter
"Please Don't Ask About Barbara" was penned by Bill Buchanan and Jack Keller. - Besides Bobby Vee’s hit song, the duo wrote for other well-known artists of the time including Elvis Presley and Connie Francis.
Album
The song was featured on Bobby Vee's album, "A Bobby Vee Recording Session."
Cover Versions
The song was so popular that it has been covered by various artists over the years.
Music Style
The track is a perfect blend of pop and rock & roll style, which was popular during the 1960s.
Tribute
In 2013, a tribute album to Bobby Vee was released where various artists covered his songs, including "Please Don't Ask About Barbara."
Influencing Other Songs
The phrase "Please don't ask about" became a popular song title format, influencing other songs like "Please Don't Ask About Becky" by The Lettermen and "Please Don't Ask About Barbara" by The Raindrops.

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