Go Away Little Girl
The Happenings
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Won't you go away (little girl) Wish you wouldn't stay (little girl) Won't you go away (little girl) Wooo ooo go away. Go away little girl Go away little girl I'm not supposed to be alone with you Oh yes I know that your lips are sweet But our lips must never meet I belong to somebody else and I must be true. Please go away little girl Go away little girl It's hurting me more each minute that you delay When you are near me like this You're much too hard to resist So go away little girl before I beg you to stay. Won't you go away (little girl) Wish you wouldn't stay (little girl) Won't you go away (little girl) Wooo ooo go away. Go away little girl Go away little girl It's hurting me more each minute that you delay When you are near me like this You're much too hard to resist So go away little girl Call it a day little girl Please go away little girl before I beg you to stay. Won't you go away (little girl) Wish you wouldn't stay (little girl) Won't you go away (little girl) Please go away.
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Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song BackgroundGo Away Little Girl" is a popular song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, recorded by various artists including Bobby Vee, Donny Osmond, Steve Lawrence and The Happenings.
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Bobby Vee's VersionThe song was first recorded by Bobby Vee and released in 1962. Vee's version peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Steve Lawrence's VersionSteve Lawrence also recorded the song in 1962. His version topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks and was also the first number-one hit on the newly established chart.
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Donny Osmond's VersionDonny Osmond covered "Go Away Little Girl" in 1971. His version, unlike previous renditions, had a more soft rock style and it became the second time a rendition of the song was ranked number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
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The Happenings' VersionThe Happenings", a pop music group, also recorded the song in 1966, giving it a sunshine pop style. However, their version did not achieve the same level of commercial success as other covers.
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Chart RecordsThe song holds an interesting record in the Billboard Hot 100 chart history – "Go Away Little Girl" is the first song, out of nine, to reach number one by two different artists.
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CertificationBoth Steve Lawrence's and Donny Osmond's versions were certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for selling over a million copies.
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Song ThemeDespite being interpreted by several male singers, the song's lyrics are about a young man asking a young, tempting but too young girl to stay away to avert societal disapproval.
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AccoladesIn 2012, Steve Lawrence's version of "Go Away Little Girl" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, recognizing it as a recording of "qualitative or historical significance".
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Other CoversThe song was also covered by numerous other artists like Marlene Dietrich and Percy Faith, reflecting its enduring popularity and wide appeal.
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