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Please Forgive Me (David Gray song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Please Forgive Me'" is a song by British singer-songwriter David Gray from his fourth album, 'White Ladder' (1998). The song was originally released on 22 November 1999, then re-issued on 16 October 2000. On its first release in November 1999, it reached 72 on the UK Singles Chart, while the 2000 re-issue peaked at No. 18.
Background
David Gray said in an interview that the inspiration of the song came from "nowhere." Paul Hartnoll of Orbital was commissioned to remix the song. The remix was pressed as 10-inch and 12-inch promos and was featured as the "record of the week" on Pete Tong's 'Essential Selection', gaining massive airplay in Ibiza.
Track listings
'UK CD single (1999)'
# "Please Forgive Me" (twelve inch version)
# "Please Forgive Me" (Paul Hartnoll remix)
'UK (2000) and Australian CD single'
# "Please Forgive Me" (radio edit)
# "Please Forgive Me" (Paul Hartnoll remix)
# "Babylon" (live at the Point, Dublin, 22 December 1999)
# "Please Forgive Me" (enhanced video)
Personnel
Personnel are lifted from the 'White Ladder' album booklet.
* David Gray writing, vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, production
* Craig McClune bass, keyboards, drums, production
* Iestyn Polson production, programming, engineering
Charts
Release history
References
Category:David Gray (musician) songs
Category:1998 songs
Category:1999 singles
Category:East West Records singles
Category:RCA Records singles
Category:Songs written by David Gray (musician)
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