The group moved from Mercury to RCA Records in 1958 and eventually broke up in 1964, but they all moved to the U.S. and reunited in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1977. In the 1990s they were inducted into the Juno Hall of Fame. In recent years, the three remaining members have appeared on a PBS special filmed in Atlantic City's Trump's Taj Mahal. The program. "Magic Moments: The Best of '50s Pop" continues to air as part of the fund raising efforts for the Public Broadcasting System.
The Crew-Cuts were
* Rudi Maugeri (January 21, 1931 - May 7, 2004) (baritone)
* John Perkins (born August 28, 1931) (lead)
* Ray Perkins (born November 28, 1932) (bass) (John Perkins' brother)
* Pat Barrett (born September 15, 1933) (1st or high tenor)
Don’t Be Angry
The Crew Cuts Lyrics
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Doop, do, do, do, do, doop
Don't be angry
And drive me away
I know I was wrong, dear
Please let me stay
For you I know
But I realize now
That I love you so
If you will forgive me
For causing you this pain
I promise you, my darling
I won't hurt you again
Don't be angry
Please hear what I say
Well, give me a chance, dear
Don't drive me away
[Instrumental Interlude]
Give me just one more chance
To prove my love is true
And you won't regret it dear
'Cause I'll make it up to you
Don't be angry
Please hear what I say
Well, give me a chance, dear
Don't drive me away
Don't drive me away
Don't drive me away
Aaaaaaaaaah, well
The Crew Cuts's song Don't Be Angry is a pleading love song from a person who has made a mistake in their relationship and is now asking for forgiveness. The song begins with an upbeat melody that feels like a plea and a promise that they have learned from their mistake and won't repeat it. It's almost like the person is trying to spark joy in the other person's heart so that they don't drive them away. The repetition of the words "don't be angry" and "don't drive me away" reiterate the fear of being abandoned by the person they love.
In the second verse, the person admits to their foolishness and begs for forgiveness for their wrongdoings. They promise to make it up to the other person and won't hurt them again. They want the other person to give them a chance to prove their love and dedication. The instrumental interlude that follows is a moment of reflection and contemplation, almost as if the person is waiting for a response from their loved one. The final verse serves as a hopeful plea where the person is expressing their desire to be together with the other person, and not just receiving forgiveness but also a chance to start over.
Line by Line Meaning
Doop, do, do, do, do, doop
Instrumental introduction
Don't be angry
Please don't get angry with me
And drive me away
Don't push me away from you
I know I was wrong, dear
I acknowledge that I made a mistake, my love
Please let me stay
Please don't ask me to leave
Well I've been a fool, dear
I admit that I have been foolish, my love
For you I know
It is because of my love for you
But I realize now
That I understand now
That I love you so
How much I truly love you
If you will forgive me
If you can find it in your heart to pardon me
For causing you this pain
For having hurt you
I promise you, my darling
I pledge to you, my beloved
I won't hurt you again
That I won't cause you any more pain
Don't be angry
Please don't get angry with me
Please hear what I say
Please listen to what I am saying
Well, give me a chance, dear
Please give me an opportunity, my love
Don't drive me away
Please don't push me away from you
Instrumental Interlude
Music only, no lyrics
Give me just one more chance
Please allow me the chance to redeem myself
To prove my love is true
To demonstrate that my love is genuine
And you won't regret it dear
And I promise that you won't be disappointed, my love
'Cause I'll make it up to you
As I will make it right for you
Don't be angry
Please don't get angry with me
Please hear what I say
Please listen to what I am saying
Well, give me a chance, dear
Please give me an opportunity, my love
Don't drive me away
Please don't push me away from you
Don't drive me away
Please don't push me away from you
Don't drive me away
Please don't push me away from you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WADE JACKSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ron Hennessy
I remember when it came out in the '50s. It became and has remained one of my favorites of their great recordings. I love the blasting trumpet solo! :)
Ian Blakesley
What a real swinger! Who does that amazing trumpet solo on this disc? I can see this as ideal for a TV commercial. Much the best Crew Cuts disc I've heard for a long time.
gloria kinsley
Love the Crewcuts...I have so many of their 45's , and also a small 45 album.
Mike Hudson
Love this version too but Nappy Brown 's version is excellent.
Better than you
I love this old vintage type of music 3
bethwistful
All these years, and this is still a great song! Can anyone tell me if this "preceeded" or "proceeded" Sha Boom ? Thank you and Beth Wishes!
CatsPjamas1
This one came after "Sh-Boom".
Robert Huge
one year later
cvueguy
Crew-Cuts formed in Toronto, 1952. Honed their skills singing in church choirs. First called the Canadaires, changed name in '54. Disbanded in '63
"Don't Be Angry" the third of eleven hits charted by Jockey, Best Seller & Juke Box.
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TheAloweWolf
Nice Song!