Go Away Little Boy
Etta Jones · Other Songs - Etta Jones
Wish you wouldn't stay (little girl)
Won't you go away (little girl)
Wooo ooo go away.
Go away little girl
Go away little girl
I'm not supposed to be alone with you
Oh yes I know that your lips are sweet
But our lips must never meet
I belong to somebody else and I must be true.
Please go away little girl
Go away little girl
It's hurting me more each minute that you delay
When you are near me like this
You're much too hard to resist
So go away little girl before I beg you to stay.
Won't you go away (little girl)
Wish you wouldn't stay (little girl)
Won't you go away (little girl)
Wooo ooo go away.
Go away little girl
Go away little girl
It's hurting me more each minute that you delay
When you are near me like this
You're much too hard to resist
So go away little girl
Call it a day little girl
Please go away little girl before I beg you to stay.
Won't you go away (little girl)
Wish you wouldn't stay (little girl)
Won't you go away (little girl)
Please go away.
Go Away Little Boy
Etta Jones delivers a tender, jazz-inflected performance on 'Go Away Little Boy,' a classic standard that showcases her signature warmth and vocal control. Recorded in the soulful R&B and jazz tradition of the 1960s, the track highlights her ability to blend smooth phrasing with emotional depth. As a staple of her discography, the song reflects the era's focus on intimate storytelling and melodic sophistication. Jones' interpretation emphasizes the song's underlying message of longing and gentle dismissal, capturing the nuanced interplay between affection and distance. This recording stands as a testament to her enduring influence on vocal jazz and soul, offering listeners a timeless example of her artistry within the broader context of mid-century American music.