Let Me Go Lover

Peggy Lee · Other Songs - Peggy Lee

Let Me Go, Lover

- Artist: Joan Weber

- peak Billboard position # 1 for 4 weeks in 1955

- competing versions charted by Teresa Brewer with The Lancers (#6),

Patti Page (#8), Sunny Gale (#17), and Peggy Lee (#26)

- Words and Music by Jenny Lou Carson and Al Hill

(Go . . . go . . . go)

Oh, let me go

Let me go

Let me go, lover

Let me be

Set me free

>From your spell

You made me weep

Cut me deep

I can't sleep, lover

I was cursed

>From the first

Day I fell

You don't want me

But you want me

To go on wanting you

Now I pray that

You will say that

We're through

Please turn me loose

What's the use?

Let me go, lover

Let me go

Let me go

Let me go

You made me weep

Cut me deep

I can't sleep, lover

I was cursed

>From the first

Day I fell

You don't want me

But you want me

To go on wanting you

Now I pray that

You will say that

We're through

Please turn me loose

What's the use?

Let me go, lover

Let me go

Let me go

Let me go

Let Me Go Lover

Peggy Lee's "Let Me Go Lover" stands as a testament to her mastery of intimate, emotionally charged vocal delivery. Throughout her extensive career, Lee cultivated a unique style that blended jazz sophistication with pop sensibility, often characterized by her distinctive phrasing and breathy tone. This recording captures her ability to convey deep vulnerability and longing without relying on theatrical excess. As part of her broader discography, the song reflects her consistent exploration of romantic themes and complex relationships. Lee's work remains influential for her seamless integration of swing rhythms and balladry, creating a timeless sound that resonates across generations. Her recordings continue to be celebrated for their artistic depth and emotional authenticity within the American popular music landscape.