About The Song
“James Brown and The Famous Flames – Please Please Please – 1956” refers to the debut single by James Brown and his backing vocal group The Famous Flames. Here are five facts about the song:
- Debut Single: “Please Please Please” was released in 1956 as James Brown’s first single with The Famous Flames. The song marked the beginning of James Brown’s prolific career and laid the foundation for his influential contributions to soul and funk music.
- Signature Vocal Style: The song showcases James Brown’s distinctive vocal style, characterized by impassioned, emotional delivery. Brown’s vocal performance in “Please Please Please” demonstrated his ability to convey deep emotion and soulfulness, setting him apart as a powerful and dynamic vocalist.
- Live Performance: The recording of “Please Please Please” is notable for capturing the raw energy of James Brown’s live performances. Brown’s intense and dramatic delivery, combined with the fervent screams and responses from The Famous Flames, made the song a dynamic and engaging experience.
- Commercial Success: While “Please Please Please” did not initially achieve significant commercial success upon its release, it became a hit in 1959 when a live version was issued. The song’s success helped establish James Brown as a formidable force in the music industry.
- Cultural Impact: “Please Please Please” is recognized for its cultural impact and its influence on the development of soul and funk music. The song’s emotional intensity and the energetic interplay between James Brown and The Famous Flames set a standard for live performances that would become a hallmark of Brown’s career.
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Lyrics
Please, please, please, please
(Please, please don’t go)
Please, please, please
(Please, please don’t go)Honey, please don’t
(Go)
Yeah, oh yeah, love, I love you so
(Please, please don’t go)Baby, you did me wrong
(So you got me woman)
Well, well you done me wrong
(So you got me woman)So you done, done me wrong
(Go)
Well, oh yeah, took my love, now you’re gone
(Please, please don’t go)Please, please, please, please, please
(Please, please don’t go)
Please, please, please, please, please
(Please, please don’t go)Honey, please don’t
(Go)
Well, oh yeah, love, I love you so
(Please, please don’t go)I just wanna hear you say I, I, I, I, I
(Please, please don’t go)
I, I, I, I
(Please, please don’t go)Honey, please don’t
(Go)
Oh, oh yeah, love, I love you so
(Please, please don’t go)Baby, take my hand
(Please, please don’t go)
I wanna be your lover man
(Please, please don’t go)
Oh yeah, slipped out of my headHoney, please don’t
(Go)
Well, oh yeah, love, I love you so
(Please, please don’t go)Please don’t go
(Please, please don’t go)
Please don’t go
(Please, please don’t go)Honey, please don’t go
Ha, I love you so, please, please
(Please, please don’t go)