Kc And The Sunshine Band Please Don't Go -

"Please Don't Go" is a landmark ballad by , released on July 12, 1979 . It holds the unique distinction of being the first number-one hit of the 1980s on the US Billboard Hot 100 , reaching the top spot in the first week of January 1980. Song Overview & Background

It was written and produced by frontman Harry Wayne Casey (KC) and bassist Richard Finch . KC and The Sunshine Band Please Don't Go

A techno-styled remake that reached #2 in the UK and #6 in Sweden. A Turning Point for the Band "Please Don't Go" is a landmark ballad by

Departing from the high-energy disco and funk anthems like "That’s the Way (I Like It)," this track was the band's first sentimental love ballad. A techno-styled remake that reached #2 in the

Topped the charts in Australia (ARIA) and Canada (RPM). It also reached the top 10 in Belgium, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Legacy & Famous Covers

KC recalled sitting at a piano and playing chords he found "beautiful," deciding to record the song that same day with a full orchestra including French horns and flutes.