Please Don't Make Me Cry

UB40

About Please Don't Make Me Cry

"Please Don't Make Me Cry" is the follow-up single to reggae group UB40's chart-topping cover of Neil Diamond's "Red Red Wine". Both singles were taken from the group's 1983 album Labour of Love. Written and originally recorded by Winston Groovy in 1970, the single peaked at number 10 on the singles chart in the UK, becoming their second consecutive Top 10 hit (sixth overall). It also appeared on the group's greatest hits album The Very Best of UB40 in 2000.


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2012
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You say you're gonna to leave me, I'm begging you to stay
But baby, I can't get through it anyway, no I can't
And when I wake up in the morning, you are gone
Little pretty thing, you know I'll be all alone, you'll leave me crying

Please don't make me cry
Cause I can't say goodbye
Please don't make me cry
Because I know there will be nothing left for me

All them good, good times we spent together
You said it was me and no other, yeah
And now you want to make me be pained inside
Darling, I know you are going to make me cry, you'll leave me crying

All this pain I can't stand it, you're gonna leave
You're gonna leave this poor man on his own
Yes, you are

All this pain, I can't stand it, you're gonna leave
You're gonna leave this poor man on his own
Yes, you are

Please don't make me cry
Baby, I'm pleading

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UB40

UB40 are a British reggae/pop band formed in 1978 in Birmingham, England. The band has placed more than 50 singles in the UK Singles Chart, and has also achieved considerable international success. The band has been nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album four times, and in 1984, they were nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Group. One of the world's best-selling music artists, UB40 have sold over 70 million records. more »

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Written by: Winston Groovy Tucker

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14 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Please Don't Make Me Cry" is a song by UB40, a reggae band from Birmingham, UK, known for their fusion of reggae and pop.
Release Year
The song was released in September 1983 as the second single from their third studio album, "Labour of Love".
Chart Performance
It achieved great chart success, reaching number 10 on the UK Singles Chart and number 26 on the New Zealand chart.
B-Side Track
The B-side of the single features the song "Sufferin'" which is also from the "Labour of Love" album.
Music Video
The music video for "Please Don't Make Me Cry" prominently features members of the band singing inside a small pub.
Single’s Duration
The album's version of the song runs for 3 minutes 26 seconds, while the full album version is a minute longer.
Cover Version
It's noteworthy that UB40 is famous for their cover versions. “Please Don't Make Me Cry” is originally by Winston Groovy.
Album Success
"Labour of Love", the album featuring "Please Don't Make Me Cry", is considered one of UB40's most successful albums, reaching number 1 in the UK Albums Chart. It went on to be certified double platinum.
Genre and Style
The song embodies UB40's signature sound, combining reggae rhythms with pop sensibilities.
Band Members
UB40 at the time of recording "Please Don't Make Me Cry" comprised of Robin Campbell, James Brown, Earl Falconer, Norman Hassan, Brian Travers, Mickey Virtue, Terence Wilson, and Ali Campbell.
Awards
Although "Please Don't Make Me Cry" did not secure any awards individually, UB40 received several awards and nominations during their career.
Live Performances
"Please Don't Make Me Cry" often features in UB40's live performances and continues to be a fan favorite close to four decades after its release.
Prominent Usage
The song was notably used in the movie "The Firm" (1989), directed by Alan Clarke.
Lyrics Content
The lyrics of "Please Don't Make Me Cry" are a melancholic plea of a lover not wishing to experience the pain of heartbreak. This empathetic message resonated well with listeners, contributing to the song's popularity.

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