Try Me
James Brown
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Try me, try me Darlin' tell me I need you Try me, try me And your love will always be true Oh I need you Hold me, hold me I want you right here by my side Hold me, hold me And your love we won't hide Oh I need you Oh I need you Oh oh walk with me Talk with me I want you to stop my heart from crying Walk with me Talk with me And your love stops my heart from dying Oh I need you
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Written by: James Brown
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Try Me" was written and performed by American recording artist James Brown.
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Chart PerformanceIt was the first song by James Brown to reach number 1 on the R&B charts in 1958.
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PopularityThe song was one of the bestselling R&B singles of its time, eventually gaining multi-Platinum status.
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Album Appearance"Try Me" is included in James Brown's second studio album titled "Please Please Please."
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Historical SignificanceThis song solidified James Brown's reputation as a top-tier R&B artist and was essential in his ascent to fame.
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GenreThe song is generally characterized as Rhythm and Blues, featuring a slow, expressive delivery.
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Musical CoverIt has been covered by several artists, including the Marvelettes, Ray Charles, and Roberta Flack.
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Subsequent Versions"Try Me" was re-recorded and released by James Brown in 1964. This version is more of a soul song than the original 1958 version.
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Song's InfluenceIts lyrical content inspired many other artists. For example, the Rolling Stones reference it in their song "Out of Time."
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RecognitionThe song is listed on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
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