About the song
*Them**’s “Baby Please Don’t Go” is a timeless blues-rock classic that has resonated with audiences for decades. Released in 1965, the song became a major hit for the band, showcasing their raw energy and soulful performances.
The song’s simple, repetitive structure belies its emotional depth. The lyrics, expressing a heartfelt plea for a loved one to stay, are delivered with a sense of urgency and desperation. The band’s tight harmonies and Van Morrison’s distinctive vocals add a layer of vulnerability and intensity to the performance.
“Baby Please Don’t Go” is a quintessential example of the British Invasion era’s blend of American blues and rock ‘n’ roll. Them’s interpretation of the song, with its energetic guitar riffs and driving rhythm section, captures the spirit of the time while adding their own unique flavor.
The song’s enduring popularity can be attributed to its universal theme of love and loss. Its raw emotion and timeless appeal have made it a staple of rock and blues music, inspiring countless artists and continuing to resonate with audiences today.
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Lyrics
Baby, please don’t go
Baby, please don’t go
Baby, please don’t go down to New Orleans
You know I love you so
Baby, please don’t go
Baby, your man done gone
Well, your man done gone
Well, your man done gone, left the county farm
He had his shackles on
Baby, please don’t go
Before I be your dog
Before I be your dog
Before I be your dog to get you way down here
I make you walk alone
Baby, please don’t go
Hey
Baby, please don’t go
Baby, please don’t go
Baby, please don’t go down to New Orleans
You know I love you so
Baby, please don’t go
Before I be your dog
Before I be your dog
Before I be your dog get you way down here
Make you walk alone
Baby, please don’t go
Know how I feel right now
My baby leavin’, on that midnight train
And I’m cryin’
Baby, please don’t go
Oh, baby please don’t go
Baby, please don’t go down to New Orleans
You know I love you so
Baby, please don’t go, yeah
Before I be your dog
Before I be your dog
Before I be your dog to get you way down here
I make you walk alone
Baby, please don’t go, yeah
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