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"'''Baby, Please Don't Go'''" is a [[blues]] song first recorded by [[Big Joe Williams]] in 1935. It is related to a group of blues and work songs that include "Alabama Bound", "Another Man Done Gone", and " |
"'''Baby, Please Don't Go'''" is a [[blues]] song first recorded by [[Big Joe Williams]] in 1935. It is related to a group of early 20th century blues and work songs that include "Alabama Bound", "Another Man Done Gone", and "Don't Leave Me Here".<ref>[http://www.earlyblues.com/BabyPleaseDont.htm "Baby Please Don't Go (Origins of a Blues)" by Max Haymes]</ref> |
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It has become a blues and [[Rock music|rock]] standard, and has been recorded by many artists (see list below). |
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It has become a blues and [[Rock music|rock]] standard, and has been recorded by many artists including [[AC/DC]], [[Aerosmith]], [[Amboy Dukes]], [[Budgie (band)|Budgie]], [[Pride and Glory (band)|Zakk Wylde's Pride & Glory]], [[Paul Butterfield]], [[The Doors]], [[Beausoleil]], [[Bob Dylan]], [[Lightnin' Hopkins]], [[Al Kooper]], [[John Mellencamp]], [[Van Morrison]], [[Ted Nugent]], [[Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers]], [[Paul Revere & the Raiders]], [[Taste (band)|Taste]], [[Them (band)|Them]], [[Muddy Waters]], and [[Bill Wyman]].<!-- alpha order!! --> |
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This song explains why a man begs his wife (perhaps his girlfriend) to come back, and what the man does for loneliless if his wife/girlfriend leaves him. |
This song explains why a man begs his wife (perhaps his girlfriend) to come back, and what the man does for loneliless if his wife/girlfriend leaves him. |
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The original single by Joe Williams' Washboard Blues Singers can be heard on [[Harry Everett Smith|Harry Smith]]'s ''[[Anthology of American Folk Music]]'', Vol. 4 (Revenant, 2000). |
The original single by Joe Williams' Washboard Blues Singers can be heard on [[Harry Everett Smith|Harry Smith]]'s ''[[Anthology of American Folk Music]]'', Vol. 4 (Revenant, 2000). |
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===Personnel=== |
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* Big Joe Williams - [[Guitar]], [[Vocals]] |
* Big Joe Williams - [[Guitar]], [[Vocals]] |
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==Notable cover versions== |
==Notable cover versions== |
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===Van Morrison and Them=== |
===Van Morrison and Them=== |
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The band [[Them (band)|Them]] fronted by [[Van Morrison]], released "Baby, Please Don't Go" as the A side of a single in late [[1964 in music|1964]]. Boosted by the B side, a ditty entitled "[[Gloria (Them song)|Gloria]]", the single became their first hit, reaching #10 on the [[UK Singles Chart]]. This version is included on the double CD compilation ''[[The Story of Them Featuring Van Morrison]]'', Van Morrison's 1990s greatest hits album, ''[[The Best of Van Morrison]]'' and |
The band [[Them (band)|Them]] fronted by [[Van Morrison]], released "Baby, Please Don't Go" as the A side of a single in late [[1964 in music|1964]]. Boosted by the B side, a ditty entitled "[[Gloria (Them song)|Gloria]]", the single became their first hit, reaching #10 on the [[UK Singles Chart]]. This version is included on the double CD compilation ''[[The Story of Them Featuring Van Morrison]]'', Van Morrison's 1990s greatest hits album, ''[[The Best of Van Morrison]]'' and various compilations of Morrison's work. |
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[[John Lee Hooker|John Lee Hooker's]] posthumously released [[DVD]] ''[[Come See About Me (DVD)|Come See About Me]]'' includes a 1992 performance where Hooker plays "Baby, Please Don't Go" on his guitar while sitting on a dock.<!-- Non-notable in relation to the vast Hooker catalog, retained for Them/Morrison interest. --> He is accompanied on [[ |
[[John Lee Hooker|John Lee Hooker's]] posthumously released [[DVD]] ''[[Come See About Me (DVD)|Come See About Me]]'' includes a 1992 performance where Hooker plays "Baby, Please Don't Go" on his guitar while sitting on a dock.<!-- Non-notable in relation to the vast Hooker catalog, retained for Them/Morrison interest. --> He is accompanied on [[harmonica]] by Them's [[Van Morrison]]. |
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===Amboy Dukes / Ted Nugent=== |
===Amboy Dukes / Ted Nugent=== |
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[[AC/DC]] recorded this song with their original singer [[Dave Evans (singer)|Dave Evans]]; this version was never released. Guitarist [[Malcolm Young]] sings it on the [[AC/DC]] bootleg album ''[[In the Beginning (AC/DC album)|In The Beginning - Sydney Hampton Court Hotel, 1974]]'', the only live recording from the band's Dave Evans period. |
[[AC/DC]] recorded this song with their original singer [[Dave Evans (singer)|Dave Evans]]; this version was never released. Guitarist [[Malcolm Young]] sings it on the [[AC/DC]] bootleg album ''[[In the Beginning (AC/DC album)|In The Beginning - Sydney Hampton Court Hotel, 1974]]'', the only live recording from the band's Dave Evans period. |
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A version with new singer [[Bon Scott]] was recorded for their |
A version with new singer [[Bon Scott]] was recorded for their 1975 Australia-only album ''[[High Voltage (Australian album)|High Voltage]]''; it was released internationally in 1984 on their compilation [[Extended play|EP]] ''[['74 Jailbreak]]''. The video, as released on ''[[Family Jewels]]'', was recorded on the Australian music program "[[Countdown (TV series)|Countdown]]", and features Bon Scott in drag, singing over a studio-recorded backing track. Scott performed the song live with AC/DC in various concerts up until 1979. |
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===Aerosmith=== |
===Aerosmith=== |
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[[Amanda Overmyer]] performed "Baby Please Don't Go" on [[American Idol (season 7)|Season 7]] of [[American Idol]] during the top 24 performances. It was released for download from the [[iTunes store]] on [[February 21]] [[2008]]. |
[[Amanda Overmyer]] performed "Baby Please Don't Go" on [[American Idol (season 7)|Season 7]] of [[American Idol]] during the top 24 performances. It was released for download from the [[iTunes store]] on [[February 21]] [[2008]]. |
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==Selective list of recorded versions== |
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*1935 [[Big Joe Williams]] (Bluebird label), also re-recorded in 1941 |
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*1936 Tampa Kid (Decca records) |
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*1939 Leonard 'Baby Doo' Caston |
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*1964 [[Them (band)|Them]] |
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*1967 [[Amboy Dukes]] |
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*1975 [[AC/DC]] |
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*2004 [[Aerosmith]] |
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*[[Budgie (band)|Budgie]] |
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*[[Pride and Glory (band)|Zakk Wylde's Pride & Glory]] |
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*[[Paul Butterfield]] |
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*[[The Doors]] |
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*[[Beausoleil]] |
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*[[Bob Dylan]] |
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*[[Lightnin' Hopkins]] |
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*[[Al Kooper]] |
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*[[John Mellencamp]] |
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*[[Van Morrison]] |
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*[[Ted Nugent]] |
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*[[Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers]] |
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*[[Paul Revere & the Raiders]] |
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*[[Taste (band)|Taste]] |
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*[[Muddy Waters]] |
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*[[Bill Wyman]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.earlyblues.com/BabyPleaseDont.htm "Baby Please Don't Go (Origins of a Blues)" by Max Haymes] |
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"Baby, Please Don't Go" is a blues song first recorded by Big Joe Williams in 1935. It is related to a group of early 20th century blues and work songs that include "Alabama Bound", "Another Man Done Gone", and "Don't Leave Me Here".[1]
It has become a blues and rock standard, and has been recorded by many artists (see list below).
This song explains why a man begs his wife (perhaps his girlfriend) to come back, and what the man does for loneliless if his wife/girlfriend leaves him.
1935 version
The original single by Joe Williams' Washboard Blues Singers can be heard on Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music, Vol. 4 (Revenant, 2000).
1941 version
Personnel
- Big Joe Williams - Guitar, Vocals
- Sonny Boy Williamson I - Harp[citation needed]
- Ransom Knowling - Double Bass
- Judge Riley - Drums
Notable cover versions
Van Morrison and Them
The band Them fronted by Van Morrison, released "Baby, Please Don't Go" as the A side of a single in late 1964. Boosted by the B side, a ditty entitled "Gloria", the single became their first hit, reaching #10 on the UK Singles Chart. This version is included on the double CD compilation The Story of Them Featuring Van Morrison, Van Morrison's 1990s greatest hits album, The Best of Van Morrison and various compilations of Morrison's work.
John Lee Hooker's posthumously released DVD Come See About Me includes a 1992 performance where Hooker plays "Baby, Please Don't Go" on his guitar while sitting on a dock. He is accompanied on harmonica by Them's Van Morrison.
Amboy Dukes / Ted Nugent
Since it was the Amboy Dukes' debut single, former Dukes guitarist Ted Nugent has covered the song in live performances throughout his career.
The single is included on the 1967 album Amboy Dukes, and also appears on the Nuggets compilation. A live version from Nugent's 1978 Double Live Gonzo! is included on his greatest hits collections Great Gonzos and The Ultimate Ted Nugent.
AC/DC
AC/DC recorded this song with their original singer Dave Evans; this version was never released. Guitarist Malcolm Young sings it on the AC/DC bootleg album In The Beginning - Sydney Hampton Court Hotel, 1974, the only live recording from the band's Dave Evans period.
A version with new singer Bon Scott was recorded for their 1975 Australia-only album High Voltage; it was released internationally in 1984 on their compilation EP '74 Jailbreak. The video, as released on Family Jewels, was recorded on the Australian music program "Countdown", and features Bon Scott in drag, singing over a studio-recorded backing track. Scott performed the song live with AC/DC in various concerts up until 1979.
Aerosmith
Aerosmith released a version of "Baby, Please Don't Go" on their blues cover album, Honkin' on Bobo in 2004. It was the only single from the album, and hit #7 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Since its release, it has been a staple song in the band's concert performances. As it followed a period in the 1990s and early 2000s when the band charted with several power ballads, this recording is considered a return to hard rock music for Aerosmith.[citation needed]
American Idol
Amanda Overmyer performed "Baby Please Don't Go" on Season 7 of American Idol during the top 24 performances. It was released for download from the iTunes store on February 21 2008.
Selective list of recorded versions
- 1935 Big Joe Williams (Bluebird label), also re-recorded in 1941
- 1936 Tampa Kid (Decca records)
- 1939 Leonard 'Baby Doo' Caston
- 1964 Them
- 1967 Amboy Dukes
- 1975 AC/DC
- 2004 Aerosmith
- Budgie
- Zakk Wylde's Pride & Glory
- Paul Butterfield
- The Doors
- Beausoleil
- Bob Dylan
- Lightnin' Hopkins
- Al Kooper
- John Mellencamp
- Van Morrison
- Ted Nugent
- Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
- Paul Revere & the Raiders
- Taste
- Muddy Waters
- Bill Wyman
References
External links
Wirz, Stefan. "Big Joe Williams (10/16/1903 - 12/17/1982) Discography". Archived from the original on 2007-03-12. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |accessdaymonth=, |month=, |accessmonthday=, and |coauthors= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
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