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"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 No. 72 on the UK Singles Chart, while the 2000 re-issue peaked at No. 18.

"Please Forgive Me"
Single by David Gray
from the album White Ladder
Released	22 November 1999 (1999-11-22)
Length	5:35
Label	IHT, EastWest
Songwriter(s)	David Gray
Producer(s)	David Gray, Craig McClune, Iestyn Polson
David Gray singles chronology
"Babylon" (1999) "Please Forgive Me" (1999) "Babylon" (2000)
"Babylon" (2000) "Please Forgive Me" (2000) "This Year's Love" (2001)
Alternative covers
US promo CD cover

Background

David Gray said in an interview that the inspiration of the song came from "nowhere."[1] Paul Hartnoll of Orbital was commissioned to remix the song. The remix 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.[1]

Track listings

UK CD single (1999)[2]

1. "Please Forgive Me" (twelve inch version)
2. "Please Forgive Me" (Paul Hartnoll remix)

UK (2000) and Australian CD single[3]

1. "Please Forgive Me" (radio edit)
2. "Please Forgive Me" (Paul Hartnoll remix)
3. "Babylon" (live at the Point, Dublin, 22 December 1999)
4. "Please Forgive Me" (enhanced video)

Personnel

Personnel are lifted from the White Ladder album booklet.[4]

• David Gray – writing, vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, production
• Craig McClune – bass, keyboards, drums, production
• Iestyn Polson – production, programming, engineering

Charts

Chart (2000–2001)	Peak position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[5]	79
Ireland (IRMA)[6]	26
Scotland (OCC)[7]	15
UK Singles (OCC)[8]	18
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[9]	10
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[10]	23

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United Kingdom	22 November 1999	12-inch vinyl CD	IHT	[11]
United Kingdom (re-release)	16 October 1999	CD cassette	EastWest	[12]

References

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