Never Let Me Go (Johnny Ace song)
| "Never Let Me Go" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Burley Cutie" (Instrumental) |
"Never Let Me Go" is a blues ballad song by American R&B/blues singer Johnny Ace, written by Joseph Scott and released in 1954 under Duke Records. The song is featured on the albums My Songs and Memorial.[1] "Never Let Me Go" was one of his eighth consecutive top ten R&B hits in a row, including "My Song", "Cross My Heart," "Please Forgive Me," "The Clock," "Pledging My Love," "Saving My Love for You," and "Anymore". The song was R&B hit and peaked to No. 9 in October 1954 on Billboards Rhythm & Blues Records chart.[2]
Track list
US Vinyl, 10", 78 RPM Single (1954)[3]
- A1 "Never Let Me Go" - 2:48
- B1 "Burley Cutie" - 2:35
Cover versions
- Aretha Franklin recorded a cover of the song on her 1967 album Aretha Arrives.
- John Martyn recorded a cover of the song for his 1982 album Well Kept Secret. His version features Ronnie Scott on saxophone.
- R&B singer Luther Vandross recorded a cover of the song for his 1993 album Never Let Me Go.
- Australian jazz trumpeter and singer Vince Jones recorded a cover on his 1984 album "For All Colours.
Charts
| Chart (1954) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Rhythm & Blues Records | 9 |
| Chart (1993) | Peak position[4] |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot R&B Singles | 31 |
References
- ^ Memorial Album For Johnny Ace at Discogs
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 7.
- ^ "Never Let Me Go" at Discogs
- ^ Luther Vandross - Singles Chart history.Billboard.com