Go Now
The Moody Blues
Struggling with Go Now? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!
We've already said "goodbye" Since you gotta go, oh you'd better Go now, go now, go now (go now, ooh) Before you see me cry? I don't want you to tell me just what you intend to do now 'Cause how many times do I have to tell you darlin', darlin' I'm still in love with you now Whoa oh oh oh We've already said "so long" I don't want to see you go, oh you'd better Go now, go now, go now (go now, ooh) Don't you even try? Tellin' me that you really don't want it to end this way 'Cause darlin', darlin', can't you see I want you to stay, yeah Since you gotta go, oh you'd better Go now, go now, go now (go now, ooh) Before you see me cry I don't want you to tell me just what you intend to do now 'Cause how many times do I have to tell you darlin', darlin' I'm still in love, still in love with you now Ooh ooh ooh I don't want to see you go but darlin', you better go now
Struggling with Go Now? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!
Written by: Larry Banks, Milton Bennett
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
6 facts about this song
Song Origin“Go Now” is a song composed by Larry Banks and Milton Bennett. Larry Banks was the second husband of Bessie Banks, who was the original performer of the song.
|
Bessie Banks' VersionThe original version of "Go Now" by Bessie Banks was released in 1964.
- Though not amazingly successful initially, Bessie Banks' version of "Go Now" has gained recognition over the years as a classic piece of mid-60's soul.
- Her rendition is deemed as a deep, passionate, gospel-inspired performance.
|
The Moody Blues' Version"Go Now" was covered by an English rock band called The Moody Blues. Released in 1965, the song was their second single.
- The Moody Blues' version became the band's first hit, reaching #1 on the UK Singles Chart and #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1965.
- This version was more stylized towards inspirational rock and has a distinctively different sound from the original.
- Denny Laine was the lead vocalist of The Moody Blues' version of the song. However, he later left the band and joined Paul McCartney’s Wings.
|
Use in MediaThe song has been covered by various other artists over the years and has been used in multiple movies and advertisements.
- Bessie Banks' version was used in the closing scene of an episode of The Sopranos' final season.
|
Awards and RankingAlthough "Go Now" was the biggest hit for The Moody Blues in the UK, they transitioned their style and went on to achieve greater success worldwide with their later songs.
- Mojo Magazine, in 2007, rated Bessie Banks’ original version of "Go Now" as the number 1 greatest single ever made based on the ‘mono’ mix.
|
Music Influence"Go Now" has been an influential song, setting an example for future bands on how to successfully cover a song by adding their unique twist while still honoring the original version.
- Although both versions were performed in the 1960s, they are still relevant today demonstrating the song's enduring influence in the world of music.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Go Now Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 5 Jun 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/14286002/The+Moody+Blues/Go+Now>.
Discuss the Go Now Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In