"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 remixed version 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
Weekly charts Chart (2000–2001)PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA) N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column represents the release's peak on the national chart.186Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)79
Year-end charts Chart (2001)PositionUS Adult Top 40 (Billboard)70US Triple-A (Billboard)26
Certifications
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United Kingdom22 November 1999IHTUnited Kingdom (re-release)16 October 2000EastWestAustralia6 August 2001CD
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