"Please Don't Touch" is the debut single by English rock and roll group Johnny Kidd & the Pirates, released in 1959 and reaching number 25 on the UK Singles Chart.
Personnel Johnny Kidd – vocals Mike West, Tom Brown – backing vocals Alan Caddy – lead guitar Tony Doherty – rhythm guitar Johnny Gordon – bass Ken McKay – drums (McKay was replaced during the session by Don Toye)
Cover versions In 1981, Lemmy chose to record the song as the A-side of the Headgirl (Motörhead and Girlschool) collaboration St. Valentine's Day Massacre.Kilmister, Ian and Garza, Janiss White Line Fever (2002) — Simon & Schuster pp. 126,143-144 . In 1987, The psychobilly band, I Spit on Your Gravy included a cover on their album, Fruit Loop City In 1989, The Meteors on their recording, Attack of the Chainsaw Mutants. In 1992, the Stray Cats recorded a rockabilly version of the song for their album Choo Choo Hot Fish. In 2003 the song was covered by Throw Rag on their Desert Shores album.
Chart performance Johnny Kidd & the Pirates Chart (1959) Peakposition
Headgirl (Motörhead and Girlschool) Chart (2021) Peakposition
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