Please Don't Turn Me On facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "Please Don't Turn Me On" |
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| Single by Artful Dodger featuring Lifford | ||||
| from the album It's All About the Stragglers | ||||
| B-side | "R U Ready" | |||
| Released | 13 November 2000 | |||
| Genre | UK garage | |||
| Length | 3:44 | |||
| Label | FFRR | |||
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| Producer(s) | Artful Dodger | |||
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"Please Don't Turn Me On" is a popular song by the British music group Artful Dodger. It was released on November 13, 2000. This song was the fifth single from their first album, It's All About the Stragglers. The song became very popular, reaching number four on the main music chart in the United Kingdom. It stayed on the charts for ten weeks. The song also did well in other countries like Australia, Ireland, and Switzerland.
The song features a singer named Lifford, whose full name is Lifford Shillingford. Lifford later appeared as a contestant on the TV show Britain's Got Talent.
About the Song
When a song is released as a "single," it means it's put out on its own, often before or after a full album. Singles usually help promote the album. "Please Don't Turn Me On" was a big hit for Artful Dodger. It helped make their album It's All About the Stragglers well-known.
Singles often come in different versions. These can include a shorter "radio edit" for playing on the radio, or longer "remixes" that change the song's style. For "Please Don't Turn Me On," different versions were released on CDs and special vinyl records.
How the Song Performed
The song was very successful, especially in the UK. Music charts show how popular songs are each week.
Where It Was Popular
Here's how "Please Don't Turn Me On" ranked in different countries:
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA) | 22 |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) | 13 |
| Ireland (IRMA) | 42 |
| Ireland Dance (IRMA) | 10 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) | 90 |
| Scotland (OCC) | 20 |
| UK Singles (OCC) | 4 |
Awards and Sales
Songs that sell or are streamed a lot can earn special awards called certifications. These awards show how popular a song has become. "Please Don't Turn Me On" received a Silver certification in the United Kingdom. This means it reached a certain number of sales or streams.
| Region | Certification | Sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI) | Silver | 200,000^ |
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