Jackson startd out as a gospel singer in The Raspberry Singers. He was in the Dell-Vikings from 1957 to 1959.
After recording as Charles Jackson for the Clock label in 1959 he signed with Wand Records in 1961. He was immediately successful with his first single I Don't Want To Cry which reached No. 5 R&B, No. 36 Pop in the USA. He was with Wand through most of the sixties, scoring several R&B and Pop hits. In 1969 he moved to Motown but didn't do so well there. He continued to record throughout the seventies for labels like ABC, All Platinum and EMI America, scoring his last R&B hit in 1980.
Although never hugely successful his soulful voice resulted in 23 R&B top 100 singles in the USA and the same number of US Pop 100 hits over the course of 20 years.
Several of Jackson's songs later became hits for other artists including Ronnie Milsap, whose 1982 cover version of "Any Day Now" reached No. 1 on the Country and Adult Contemporary charts. Michael McDonald covered "I Keep Forgettin'" with much success. "I Keep Forgettin'" was also covered by David Bowie on his album "Tonight".
On 4 October 2015, Chuck Jackson was inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame.
Beg Me
Chuck Jackson Lyrics
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Leaving me in misery
Now you want me back aga - -in
But Ive got news for you my friend
I wanna know do you want me (yeah)
Do you love me (yeah?)
Do you need me (yeah)Real bad (yeah) real bad (yeah)
the -e en Beg me (beg) (Please)
Beg me (beg) (Please)
Beg me (beg) (Please)
In the morning (beg) (Please)
beg me (beg) (Please)
In the evening (beg) (Please)
Beg me (beg) (Please)
Now get down on your knees (beg) (Please)
And let me hear you say please (beg) (Please)
I want you to beg me (beg) (Please)
In this song, Chuck Jackson is addressing a person who left him in misery and now wants to come back to him. The lyrics suggest that he is not going to take the individual back easily, but instead they will have to show him how much they truly want him, love him, and need him. He repeats the phrase "Beg me, please" throughout the song, indicating that he wants the person to beg for his forgiveness and love. He urges the person to get down on their knees and say "please."
The repetition of the phrase "Beg me, please" carries a lot of emotional weight. It is an expression of pain and anger from Jackson, who has been hurt by this person's departure. It also exposes the vulnerability of the person who is begging. The lyrics suggest that the power dynamic has shifted, and now Jackson holds the upper hand. The repetition of the phrase is also catchy and memorable, adding to the overall appeal of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby you walked out on me-ee-ee
You left me alone in sorrow
Leaving me in misery
You caused me immense pain and distress
Now you want me back aga - -in
You desire to reconcile with me once again
But Ive got news for you my friend
I have some information that you may not like
I wanna know do you want me (yeah)
Do you truly desire me?
Do you love me (yeah?)
Do you genuinely care about me?
Do you need me (yeah)
Do you depend on me?
Real bad (yeah) real bad (yeah)
Is your need for me strong?
the -e en Beg me (beg) (Please)
Do me the favor of pleading for my love
Beg me (beg) (Please)
Ask me earnestly
Beg me (beg) (Please)
Request me with sincerity
In the morning (beg) (Please)
Ask me when the day starts
beg me (beg) (Please)
Beseech me humbly
In the evening (beg) (Please)
Ask me when the day ends
Beg me (beg) (Please)
Implore me sincerely
Now get down on your knees (beg) (Please)
Kneel before me and request my love
And let me hear you say please (beg) (Please)
Ask me politely and respectfully
I want you to beg me (beg) (Please)
I want you to plead with me for my affection
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RUDY CLARK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JBlingBling03
I listen to this song on repeat! What a powerful voice this man has. I love him!❤️
@looksrdeceivn
sad to hear of his passing... met him at the Apollo theatre... real sweet, fine and down to earth...
@ronaldgarner4222
"Beg Me" This was one of the favorite songs around 1967 at the Club Blue note in Toronto. At 1:30 am everyone we would stop dancing. The chairs would be put out and the floor show would go to 3:00 am in the morning. Most people at that time didn't smoke grass. We would bring in a flask of alcohol, get inebriated to the dancing and music. When Beg Me was played the audience would go into a little frenzy. Brings back happy, joyful memories.
@richardleonard4281
Great place , great memories. The Nest , Gogue Inn , Chez Monique ,Modern Age and so on.
@Starz723
Im a huge Chuck Jackson fan. When I was recording my first album with the band "Flame" on RCA back in 1977, we covered this tune and made into a rock n roll tune. It was the first single off the album and still gets airplay on the radio to this day.
@johnmoore8032
That was before An' T to proud to Beg , But not before please please please
@billholmes6933
FLAMEs two albums are killer! Best version of "This Old Heart of Mine" I have ever heard.
@Starz723
@@billholmes6933 Thank you! Its such a great tune by the Isley Brothers. We just made it rock n roll. I put my rock spin on it.
@looksrdeceivn
love this!!!!.... get down on your knees.... i saw this fine man perform this at the Apollo..2000 and something.... FINE
@fncz
I loved his string of early soul sides. Powerful vocalist.