Departing from the high-energy disco and funk anthems like "That’s the Way (I Like It)," this track was the band's first sentimental love ballad.
KC recalled sitting at a piano and playing chords he found "beautiful," deciding to record the song that same day with a full orchestra including French horns and flutes. KC and The Sunshine Band Please Don't Go
"Please Don't Go" has been successfully covered by several artists, often finding new life as a dance track. Departing from the high-energy disco and funk anthems
This British group's cover reached #1 in the UK for five weeks and #6 in the US. This British group's cover reached #1 in the
Peaked at #3 on the Official UK Singles Chart .
The song was the second single from their sixth studio album, Do You Wanna Go Party . Chart Performance
"Please Don't Go" is a landmark ballad by , released on July 12, 1979 . It holds the unique distinction of being the first number-one hit of the 1980s on the US Billboard Hot 100 , reaching the top spot in the first week of January 1980. Song Overview & Background
Departing from the high-energy disco and funk anthems like "That’s the Way (I Like It)," this track was the band's first sentimental love ballad.
KC recalled sitting at a piano and playing chords he found "beautiful," deciding to record the song that same day with a full orchestra including French horns and flutes.
"Please Don't Go" has been successfully covered by several artists, often finding new life as a dance track.
This British group's cover reached #1 in the UK for five weeks and #6 in the US.
Peaked at #3 on the Official UK Singles Chart .
The song was the second single from their sixth studio album, Do You Wanna Go Party . Chart Performance
"Please Don't Go" is a landmark ballad by , released on July 12, 1979 . It holds the unique distinction of being the first number-one hit of the 1980s on the US Billboard Hot 100 , reaching the top spot in the first week of January 1980. Song Overview & Background