Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)

"Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)"
Single by Mötley Crüe
from the album Dr. Feelgood
Released	May 28, 1990
Recorded	1988
Genre	Glam metal, hard rock, heavy metal
Length	4:40
Writer(s)	Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars
Certification	Platinum
Mötley Crüe singles chronology
"Without You" (1990) "Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)" (1990) "Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.)" (1990)

"Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)" is a song by Mötley Crüe from their 1989 album Dr. Feelgood. Released in 1990 as the album's fourth single, it peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #13 on the Mainstream rock charts.^[1]

Bassist Nikki Sixx told Rolling Stone: "I saw that line in a movie somewhere, I can't even remember what movie. I thought, 'Great idea for a song.' A little tongue in cheek. A little sarcasm there." Vocalist Vince Neil added: "That's a great song. We've been playing it for years. I love to play guitar and sing that song. It's kind of a feel-good song. When that song comes on everybody wants to sing along with you." This song also contains lyrical references 1984's "Too Young to Fall in Love"

Personnel

• Vince Neil - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
• Mick Mars - lead guitar, backing vocals
• Nikki Sixx - bass guitar, backing vocals
• Tommy Lee - drums, backing vocals

References

1. ^ "Allmusic (Motley Crue charts & awards)Billboard singles". http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p4964. 

External links

• Official website