Please Don't Make Me Cry
UB40
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Please Don't Make Me Cry You say you are going to leave me I'm begging you to stay My baby I can't get through any way No I can't And when I wake up in the morning You are gone Little pretty thing You know I'll be all alone Chorus You'll hear me crying (mmmmmmm) Please don't make me cry (mmm mmmm) 'cos I can't say good-bye (mmmmm) Please don't make me cry Because I know There will be nothing left for me All them good good times We spent together You said it was me and no other (yeah) And now you want to make me pain inside Darlin' I Know you are going to make me cry Chorus You'll hear me ..... etc All this pain I can't stand it You're going to leave You're going to leave this poor man on his own Yes you are (mmmmm) Chorus You'll hear me ..... etc All this pain I can't stand it You're going to leave You're going to leave this poor man on his own Yes you are Please don't make me cry Baby I'm Pleading
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Written by: Winston Groovy Tucker
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14 facts about this song
Song Origin"Please Don't Make Me Cry" is a song by UB40, a reggae band from Birmingham, UK, known for their fusion of reggae and pop.
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Release YearThe song was released in September 1983 as the second single from their third studio album, "Labour of Love".
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Chart PerformanceIt achieved great chart success, reaching number 10 on the UK Singles Chart and number 26 on the New Zealand chart.
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B-Side TrackThe B-side of the single features the song "Sufferin'" which is also from the "Labour of Love" album.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Please Don't Make Me Cry" prominently features members of the band singing inside a small pub.
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Single’s DurationThe album's version of the song runs for 3 minutes 26 seconds, while the full album version is a minute longer.
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Cover VersionIt's noteworthy that UB40 is famous for their cover versions. “Please Don't Make Me Cry” is originally by Winston Groovy.
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Album Success"Labour of Love", the album featuring "Please Don't Make Me Cry", is considered one of UB40's most successful albums, reaching number 1 in the UK Albums Chart. It went on to be certified double platinum.
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Genre and StyleThe song embodies UB40's signature sound, combining reggae rhythms with pop sensibilities.
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Band MembersUB40 at the time of recording "Please Don't Make Me Cry" comprised of Robin Campbell, James Brown, Earl Falconer, Norman Hassan, Brian Travers, Mickey Virtue, Terence Wilson, and Ali Campbell.
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AwardsAlthough "Please Don't Make Me Cry" did not secure any awards individually, UB40 received several awards and nominations during their career.
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Live Performances"Please Don't Make Me Cry" often features in UB40's live performances and continues to be a fan favorite close to four decades after its release.
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Prominent UsageThe song was notably used in the movie "The Firm" (1989), directed by Alan Clarke.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics of "Please Don't Make Me Cry" are a melancholic plea of a lover not wishing to experience the pain of heartbreak. This empathetic message resonated well with listeners, contributing to the song's popularity.
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