The Crew-Cuts were a Canadian vocal quartet (formed in 1952 - Toronto, Onta… Read Full Bio ↴The Crew-Cuts were a Canadian vocal quartet (formed in 1952 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada) that made a number of popular records that charted in the United States and worldwide. They named themselves after the popular crew cut haircut, one of the first connections made between pop music and hairstyle. While the crew-cut hair style came as a result of the name change, the original intent was that the name crew-cuts denoted the music they sang (pop) as opposed to Longhair (classical). They were most famous for their recording of The Chords "Sh-Boom."

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
Doop, do, do, do, do, doop

Don't be angry
And drive me away
I know I was wrong, dear
Please let me stay

Well I've been a fool, dear
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

Overall Meaning

The Crew Cuts's song "Don't Be Angry" is about a man apologizing to his lover for his mistakes and pleading with her not to push him away. The chorus repeats the phrase "don't be angry" and asks for forgiveness and another chance to prove his love. He acknowledges that he was a fool to hurt her but realizes now that he truly loves her. He promises not to hurt her again and asks her to hear him out, not to simply drive him away. The bridge repeats the theme of giving him a chance to prove his love and promising that she won't regret it.

This song is a classic example of a love ballad, with simple and straightforward lyrics that convey a heartfelt message. It taps into the universal experience of making mistakes in relationships and yearning for forgiveness and reconciling.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't be angry
Please don't be mad at me and push me away.

And drive me away
Please don't force me to leave you.

I know I was wrong, dear
I acknowledge that I made a mistake.

Please let me stay
Please allow me to remain with you.

Well I've been a fool, dear
I have acted foolishly.

For you I know
It was because of my feelings for you.

But I realize now
I understand now.

That I love you so
That I love you very much.

If you will forgive me
If you would pardon me.

For causing you this pain
For what I have done to hurt you.

I promise you, my darling
I swear to you, my love.