Don't Be Angry

Donna Fargo

About Don't Be Angry

"Don't Be Angry" is a popular song written by Nappy Brown, Rose Marie McCoy, and Fred Mendelsohn and published in 1955. Brown released it in 1955, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard R&B charts. It also went to No. 25 on the US Best Seller list. A different song with the same title was written and made into a top 10 (No. 4) country hit in 1964 by Stonewall Jackson. It was covered by Billy "Crash" Craddock in 1973 reaching No. 33, and more successfully by Donna Fargo reaching US No. 3 in 1977 and No. 10 in Canada. Another song of the same title was written by Walter Donaldson in the 1920s, and played as a Fox-Trot. 


Year:
1990
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Don't be angry with me, you darling
If I fail to understand
All your little whims and wishes all the time

Just remember, I'm kind of dumb
I guess like any foolish girl
And my head stays sorta foggy 'cause you're mine

Now I recall the first time
That you flirted with me, dear
And you jokingly said, "Come and be my bride"

But now the time has turned the pages
Why, it's the sweetest joke on earth
But I have you here forever by my side

And maybe someday you're gonna hurt me
Well, I've been hurt in love before
Only God can know and time alone will tell

But in the mean time, well, I'll be loving you
With all my heart and soul
And pray God to let it last if it's his will

So don't be angry with me, you darling
If I fail to understand
All your little whims and wishes all the time

Just remember, I'm kind of dumb
I guess like any foolish girl
And my head stays sorta foggy 'cause you're mine
Yes, my head stays sorta foggy 'cause you're mine

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Donna Fargo

Donna Fargo (born Yvonne Vaughan, November 10, 1945, Mount Airy, North Carolina) is an American country music singer-songwriter, who is best known for a series of Top 10 country hits in the 1970s. These include "The Happiest Girl In the Whole USA" and "Funny Face," which both became crossover pop hits in 1972. more »

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8 facts about this song

Artist Background
Billy "Crash" Craddock is an American country and rockabilly singer. He first gained popularity in the 1960s with his rockabilly songs before making a successful switch to country music in the 1970s.
Song Composition
"Don't Be Angry" was first recorded by Billy "Crash" Craddock in 1960. It was one of the singles from his self-titled debut album.
Chart Performance
Though Craddock's original version did not chart, his later 1973 re-recording of the song reached #3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, making it one of his biggest hits.
Cover Versions
Donna Fargo, an American country singer-songwriter, also covered "Don't Be Angry". Fargo was best known for her hits in the 1970s, including the Grammy-winning "The Happiest Girl in the Whole USA".
Stonewall Jackson's Version
Stonewall Jackson, a prominent American country singer in the 1950s and 1960s, released his rendition of "Don't Be Angry" in 1964. His version reached the #4 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
Song Content
The song "Don't Be Angry" is a plea for forgiveness from a lover. The songwriter admits to doing something wrong and asks the other party not to be angry, promising to make things right.
Music Style
Both Craddock and Jackson's versions follow the country music genre, while Fargo's version has a bit of a pop-country feel. The rockabilly roots of the song can be best noticed in Craddock's original recording.
Song Popularity
Despite being recorded by three different artists, "Don't Be Angry" remains a popular song within the country music genre and continues to receive airplay on classic country radio stations.

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