Never Let Me Go (Johnny Ace song)
"Never Let Me Go" is a blues ballad song by American R&B/blues singer Johnny Ace, written by Joseph Scott and released in 1954 under Duke Records. The song is featured on the albums My Songs and Memorial. "Never Let Me Go" was one of his eighth consecutive top ten R&B hits in a row, including "My Song", "Cross My Heart," "Please Forgive Me," "The Clock," "Pledging My Love," "Saving My Love for You," and "Anymore". The song was R&B hit and peaked to No. 9 in October 1954 on Billboards Rhythm & Blues Records chart.
Track list
US Vinyl, 10", 78 RPM Single- A1 "Never Let Me Go" - 2:48
- B1 "Burley Cutie" - 2:35
Cover versions
- Roy Hamilton released his cover of the song as a single in 1960 and included it on his 1961 album You Can Have Her.
- Aretha Franklin recorded a cover of the song on her 1967 album Aretha Arrives.
- Bob Dylan performed the song live as a duet with Joan Baez during The Rolling Thunder Revue in 1975.
- John Martyn recorded a cover of the song for his 1982 album Well Kept Secret. His version features Ronnie Scott on saxophone.
- R&B/soul singer-songwriter Luther Vandross recorded a cover of the song for his 1993 album of the same name; the saxophone solo on this version is performed by Kirk Whalum and it's the closing track of the album.
- Katie Webster recorded a cover of the song for her 1990 album "Two Fisted Mama."
Charts
Chart | Peak position |
US Billboard Hot R&B Singles | 31 |