Don't Be Angry

Billy "Crash" Craddock

About Don't Be Angry

"Don't Be Angry" is a popular song written by Nappy Brown, Rose Marie McCoy, and Fred Mendelsohn and published in 1955. Brown released it in 1955, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard R&B charts. It also went to No. 25 on the US Best Seller list. A different song with the same title was written and made into a top 10 (No. 4) country hit in 1964 by Stonewall Jackson. It was covered by Billy "Crash" Craddock in 1973 reaching No. 33, and more successfully by Donna Fargo reaching US No. 3 in 1977 and No. 10 in Canada. Another song of the same title was written by Walter Donaldson in the 1920s, and played as a Fox-Trot. 


Year:
1975
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Don't be angry with me darling if I fail to understand
All your little whims and wishes all the time
Just remember that I'm dumb I guess like any foolish man
And my head stays sorta foggy cause you're mine

Well I recall the first time that I flirted with you dear
When I jokingly said come and be my bride
Now the time has turned the pages it's the sweetest joke on earth
That I have you dear forever by my side
Maybe someday you're gonna hurt me I've been hurt in love before
Only God can know and time alone will tell
But in the mean time I'll keep loving you with all my heart and soul
And pray God to let it last if it's his will
Don't be angry with me darling

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Billy "Crash" Craddock

Billy "Crash" Craddock (born June 16, 1939) is an American country and rockabilly singer. He first gained popularity in Australia in the 1950s with a string of rockabilly hits, including the Australian number one hit "Boom Boom Baby". Switching to country music, he gained popularity in United States in the 1970s with a string of top ten country hits, several of which were number one hits, including "Rub It In", "Broken Down in Tiny Pieces", and "Ruby Baby". Craddock is known to fans as "Mr. Country Rock" for his uptempo rock-influenced style of country music. more »

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Artist Background
Billy "Crash" Craddock is an American country and rockabilly singer. He first gained popularity in the 1960s with his rockabilly songs before making a successful switch to country music in the 1970s.
Song Composition
"Don't Be Angry" was first recorded by Billy "Crash" Craddock in 1960. It was one of the singles from his self-titled debut album.
Chart Performance
Though Craddock's original version did not chart, his later 1973 re-recording of the song reached #3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, making it one of his biggest hits.
Cover Versions
Donna Fargo, an American country singer-songwriter, also covered "Don't Be Angry". Fargo was best known for her hits in the 1970s, including the Grammy-winning "The Happiest Girl in the Whole USA".
Stonewall Jackson's Version
Stonewall Jackson, a prominent American country singer in the 1950s and 1960s, released his rendition of "Don't Be Angry" in 1964. His version reached the #4 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
Song Content
The song "Don't Be Angry" is a plea for forgiveness from a lover. The songwriter admits to doing something wrong and asks the other party not to be angry, promising to make things right.
Music Style
Both Craddock and Jackson's versions follow the country music genre, while Fargo's version has a bit of a pop-country feel. The rockabilly roots of the song can be best noticed in Craddock's original recording.
Song Popularity
Despite being recorded by three different artists, "Don't Be Angry" remains a popular song within the country music genre and continues to receive airplay on classic country radio stations.

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