Please Don't Tease

Cliff Richard

About Please Don't Tease

"Please Don't Tease" is a 1960 song recorded by Cliff Richard and the Shadows. Recorded in March and released as a single in June, the song became their third No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart spending three weeks at the summit. The song was written by the Shadows' rhythm guitarist Bruce Welch together with Pete Chester. To decide upon the release of this track as a single, Richard's record company recruited a teenage panel to listen to and vote on a selection of his unreleased tracks. "Please Don't Tease" won the vote and was duly released, "Nine Times Out of Ten" came second and was the follow-up single. The single also reached number 1 in India, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway and Thailand. The single sold 1.59 million copies worldwide."Please Don't Tease" was included on the EP Cliff's Silver Discs, released December 1960. Its first inclusion on an LP was Cliff's Hit Album, released July 1963. In 1978, the song was revisited in a contemporary arrangement and added to his live repertoire. It was played without The Shadows at their reunion concerts in March 1978 (as recorded on Thank You Very Much), and recorded in the studio and released as the B-side of "Please Remember Me" in July 1978. 


Year:
1979
29 
#1

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer

You tell me that you love me baby, then you say you don't
You tell me that you'll come on over, then you say you won't
You love me like a hurricane, then you start to freeze
I'll give it to you straight right now, please don't tease

You come right out and tell me, you're out with someone new
You play it oh so doggon cool, I don't know what to do
You never seem to answer me, you just don't here my pleas
I'll give it to you one more time, please don't tease

Oh please don't tease me, you know it hurts so much
Come on and squeeze me, you know I need your tender touch

But you tell me that you love me baby, then you say you don't
You tell me that you'll come on over, then you say you won't
You love me like a hurricane, then you start to freeze
I'll give it to you straight right now, please don't tease

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!


Cliff Richard

Sir Cliff Richard, OBE (born Harry Rodger Webb, 14 October 1940, Lucknow, India) is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist. He is the third biggest selling singles artist of all time in the United Kingdom, with total sales of over 21 million in the UK and has reportedly sold an estimated 250 million records worldwide. more »

3 fans

Written by: BRUCE WELCH, PETE CHESTER

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Please Don't Tease" was released in the United Kingdom on 26th May 1960 by Columbia (EMI).
Chart Success
The song was a massive hit and reached number one on the UK Singles Chart on July 28, 1960, where it remained for five consecutive weeks.
Band Composition
The Shadows were Cliff Richard's backing band and played on this track. The Shadows included Hank Marvin on lead guitar, Bruce Welch on rhythm guitar, Jet Harris on bass, and Tony Meehan on drums.
Authorship
"Please Don't Tease" was written by Bruce Welch, rhythm guitarist of The Shadows, and songwriter Peter Chester.
Genre and Style
The song falls under the genre of pop and rock and roll, typical of Cliff Richard's early career. It features catchy, upbeat melodies and smooth vocals.
US Release
Despite its success in the UK, the song was never officially released as a single in the United States.
Album Inclusion
"Please Don't Tease" was later included in Cliff Richard and The Shadows' 1961 album "21 Today."
Consecutive Number One
It was Cliff Richard's third consecutive number one single in the UK, following "Living Doll" and "Travellin' Light."
Re-Recording for Album
Richard re-recorded this song for his 1962 album, "32 Minutes and 17 Seconds with Cliff Richard."
Cover Versions
Over the years, "Please Don't Tease" has been covered by several artists, including John D. Loudermilk, an American singer and songwriter known for his country and pop hits of the 1960s and 1970s.
B-Side
The song was released with "Where is My Heart" as the B-side, a song also performed by Cliff Richard and The Shadows.
Music Video
The music video for the song features Cliff Richard and The Shadows performing the song in a studio setting, with Richard on vocals and the Shadows on their respective instruments.

Discuss the Please Don't Tease Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Please Don't Tease Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 29 Mar. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/457994/Cliff+Richard/Please+Don%27t+Tease>.

    Missing lyrics by Cliff Richard?

    Know any other songs by Cliff Richard? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Please Don't Tease

    294.1K
    1,586     75

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    "Hey, teacher! _____________".
    A Eat some more melon!
    B Leave those kids alone!
    C Leave them kids alone!
    D Don't be hard like stone!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Cliff Richard tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!

    Movies soundtrack

    Please Don't Tease

    »