You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)

Dawn Penn

About You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)

"You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)" is a song by Jamaican recording artist Dawn Penn from her first studio album, No, No, No (1994). The song's lyrics are credited to Penn, Bo Diddley and Willie Cobbs, and production was handled by Steely & Clevie. Penn had originally recorded a version of Cobbs' 1960 song "You Don't Love Me" in 1967, incorporating elements of its music and lyrics. It is claimed that the Cobbs song was, in turn, based on Diddley's 1955 song "She's Fine, She's Mine". Thus, both are credited as songwriters on Penn's recording. In 1994, after a 17-year break from the music industry, she re-recorded a dancehall version of the song retitled "You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)". Penn's 1994 version of the song became a commercial success worldwide. In the United Kingdom, it peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart. The song also reached the top 20 in Austria and Switzerland, and the top 40 in the Netherlands and New Zealand. In the United States, the single also charted at number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and at number 42 on the Hot R&B Singles chart. Multiple recording artists have performed cover versions and sampled "You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)" in their own works. Barbadian singer Rihanna remade the song for her debut studio album, Music of the Sun (2005), and American entertainer Beyoncé performed the song on her I Am... World Tour concert tour (2009–10). 


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No no no
You don't love me
and I know now

No no no
You don't love me
as I know now

Coz you left me
Baby
And I got no place to go now

No no no
I'd do anything to stay boy

No no no
I'd do anything to stay boy

Coz if you asked me
Baby
I'll get on my knees and pray boy

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Dawn Penn

Dawn Penn (born 1952, Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae singer. more »

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Written by: Ellas McDaniel, Willie Cobbs

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)" is a song by Jamaican recording artist Dawn Penn from her first studio album, "No, No, No" (1994).
Beyoncé and Rihanna’s Version
Both Beyoncé and Rihanna have covered this track. Beyoncé performed the song during her headlining set at the Glastonbury Festival in 2011, while Rihanna covered the song for her 2005 album "A Girl Like Me".
Billboard Ranking
Dawn Penn's original version reached number three on the UK Singles Chart in 1994.
Song Genre
The song's genre mixes reggae with world music and Penn's unique vocal style.
Song Inspiration
"You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)" is a remake of a song of the same name by Jamaican singers Willie Cobbs and Bo Diddley which was released in 1960.
Rihanna’s Live Performances
During Rihanna's early live performances, she often included "You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)" in her sets.
Influence and Impact
Despite its age, the song has enjoyed significant sustainability and is considered a classic in reggae music.
Recognition
In 2012, the song was ranked number 443 on the NME's 500 greatest songs of all time.
Cover Variants
Other than Beyoncé and Rihanna, artists such as Steely & Clevie, Eve, and The Black-Eyed Peas have also covered the song.
Awards
Despite not winning any awards, Dawn Penn received several nominations for her performance on the song, including the Mercury Prize in the UK.
Song Structure
"You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)" has a simple structure with a repeated bass line and chorus, showcasing Dawn Penn's unique and rhythmic vocal abilities.
Longevity
Despite being released in the mid-90s, the song continues to receive significant radio play and has remained popular in the reggae genre.

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