Please Be Kind
Red Norvo, Mavis Rivers
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This is my first affair, so please be kind Handle my heart with care, oh, please be kind This is all so grand, my dreams are on parade If you'll just hold my hand, they'll never, ever fade So tell me your love's sincere, oh, please be kind Tell me I needn't fear, oh, please be kind 'cause if you leave me dear, I know my heart will lose its mind If you love me, please be kind Tell me your love's sincere, oh, please be kind Tell me I needn't fear, oh, please be kind 'cause if you leave me dear, I know my heart will lose its mind If you love me please please be kind
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Written by: SAMMY CAHN, SAUL CHAPLIN
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5 facts about this song
Musicians"Please Be Kind" is a piece performed by notable musicians Benny Goodman, Mildred Bailey, and Red Norvo.
- Benny Goodman, also known as the "King of Swing", was an influential figure in the jazz and swing music era.
- Mildred Bailey, often referred to as "Mrs. Swing", was renowned for her vocal jazz and her voice was considered as instrumental as the musicians who accompanied her.
- Red Norvo was a noted vibraphonist, known for his work in the jazz genre.
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Song Origin and CompositionThe song "Please Be Kind" was written by Sammy Cahn and Saul Chaplin.
- It was first published in 1938.
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Song PerformanceOver the years, "Please Be Kind" has been covered by several other artists besides Goodman, Bailey, and Norvo.
- These three artists, however, are particularly known for their rendition of the song.
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Song Genre and StyleLike much of Goodman's, Bailey's, and Norvo's work, "Please Be Kind" falls under the big band and swing genres.
- The song features a prominent combination of vocal and instrumental music, displaying the talents of all three performers.
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Cultural ImpactAs influential musicians, all three artists left their mark on the world of music, influencing subsequent generations of musicians and music styles.
- The song "Please Be Kind" is often considered a classic of the swing and jazz genres.
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