Lover Please

The Drifters, Clyde McPhatter

About Lover Please

"Lover Please" is a 1962 song written by Billy Swan and first recorded by the Rhythm Steppers in 1960. It is most known for the version performed by Clyde McPhatter on his 1962 album Lover Please! where it went to #7 on the U. S. pop chart. Overseas, it reached #6 in Norway. The song ranked #41 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1962.


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[Chorus:]

Lover please, please come back
Don't take a train coming down the track
Don't, please don't, don't leave me
Don't leave me in misery

You would never hold me so near
You would never call me "Dear"
Don't you know I'd die for you?
Now you're gone, that's what I'll do

All those stories, not too long
About a love that went all wrong
The girl left the boy, just as bad
Now she's gone, she's so sad

You would never hold me so near
You would never have called me "Dear"
Don't you know I'd die for you?
Now you're gone, that's what I'll do

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Clyde McPhatter

Clyde Lensley McPhatter (November 15, 1932 – June 13, 1972) was an American R&B singer, perhaps the most widely imitated R&B singer of the 1950s and 1960s, making him a key figure in the shaping of doo-wop and R&B. He had high-pitched tenor, that was steeped in the gospel music he sang in much of his younger life. He is best known for his solo hit "A Lover's Question". McPhatter was lead tenor for The Mount Lebanon Singers, a gospel group he formed as a teenager.; and later, lead tenor for Billy Ward and His Dominoes. McPhatter was largely responsible for the success the Dominoes initially enjoyed. After his tenure with the Dominoes, McPhatter formed his own group, The Drifters before going solo. Only 39 at the time of his death, he had struggled … more »

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Written by: BILLY SWAN

Lyrics © LYN-LOU MUSIC INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Lover Please" by Clyde McPhatter was released in 1962.
Chart Rankings
Despite McPhatter's diminishing fame, the song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 6 on the R&B chart, proving to be one of his most successful songs.
Songwriters
The track was written by Billy Swan, who also had success as a solo artist with the hit song "I Can Help" in 1974.
Collaborations
The song also features The Rhythm Playboys, who was the backing band of country singer and songwriter Kris Kristofferson.
Cover Versions
Shortly after its release, it was since covered by various artists including Perry Como, Melissa Manchester, and even the song's writer Billy Swan.
Significance in Career
"Lover Please" is notably the last substantial hit that Clyde McPhatter had during his lifetime.
Album Inclusion
The song was included in McPhatter's album "Lover Please: The Complete MGM & Mercury Singles".
Song Style
“Lover Please” is classified as a soul song, exhibiting McPhatter's ability to convincingly convey emotional depth and passion in his singing.
Posthumous Recognition
Despite his death in 1972, McPhatter’s song “Lover Please” continues to be recognized. It is often played on oldies music stations and incorporated into various compilation albums.
Career Boost
The success of "Lover Please" helped to revive McPhatter's floundering career, albeit briefly. Despite his struggle with alcoholism and personal issues, this song allowed him to regain his position in the music industry.

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