Go Now

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"Go Now" is a song composed by Larry Banks and Milton Bennett. It was first recorded in January 1964 by Bessie Banks, and later became associated with The Moody Blues.


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1986
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We've already said "goodbye"
Since you gotta go, oh you'd better
Go now, go now, go now (go now, ooh)
Before you see me cry?

I don't want you to tell me just what you intend to do now
'Cause how many times do I have to tell you darlin', darlin'
I'm still in love with you now
Whoa oh oh oh

We've already said "so long"
I don't want to see you go, oh you'd better
Go now, go now, go now (go now, ooh)

Don't you even try?
Tellin' me that you really don't want it to end this way
'Cause darlin', darlin', can't you see I want you to stay, yeah

Since you gotta go, oh you'd better
Go now, go now, go now (go now, ooh)
Before you see me cry
I don't want you to tell me just what you intend to do now
'Cause how many times do I have to tell you darlin', darlin'
I'm still in love, still in love with you now
Ooh ooh ooh
I don't want to see you go but darlin', you better go now

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The Moody Blues

The Moody Blues are an English rock band. Among their innovations was a fusion with classical music, most notably in their 1967 album Days of Future Passed. more »

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Written by: Larry Banks, Milton Bennett

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6 facts about this song

Song Origin
“Go Now” is a song composed by Larry Banks and Milton Bennett. Larry Banks was the second husband of Bessie Banks, who was the original performer of the song.
Bessie Banks' Version
The original version of "Go Now" by Bessie Banks was released in 1964. - Though not amazingly successful initially, Bessie Banks' version of "Go Now" has gained recognition over the years as a classic piece of mid-60's soul. - Her rendition is deemed as a deep, passionate, gospel-inspired performance.
The Moody Blues' Version
"Go Now" was covered by an English rock band called The Moody Blues. Released in 1965, the song was their second single. - The Moody Blues' version became the band's first hit, reaching #1 on the UK Singles Chart and #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1965. - This version was more stylized towards inspirational rock and has a distinctively different sound from the original. - Denny Laine was the lead vocalist of The Moody Blues' version of the song. However, he later left the band and joined Paul McCartney’s Wings.
Use in Media
The song has been covered by various other artists over the years and has been used in multiple movies and advertisements. - Bessie Banks' version was used in the closing scene of an episode of The Sopranos' final season.
Awards and Ranking
Although "Go Now" was the biggest hit for The Moody Blues in the UK, they transitioned their style and went on to achieve greater success worldwide with their later songs. - Mojo Magazine, in 2007, rated Bessie Banks’ original version of "Go Now" as the number 1 greatest single ever made based on the ‘mono’ mix.
Music Influence
"Go Now" has been an influential song, setting an example for future bands on how to successfully cover a song by adding their unique twist while still honoring the original version. - Although both versions were performed in the 1960s, they are still relevant today demonstrating the song's enduring influence in the world of music.

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