"Please Don't Go" is a song by New Zealand band Six60, released as the second single from their third album '' Six60'' in October 2019, on the same day as their song "

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Background and composition

The song is a mixed genre song, incorporating elements of rock, alternative, pop, and funk, that incorporates falsetto. The band were inspired to create a song that expressed who they were, while incorporated all aspects of their musical sound in a single track.

Release and promotion

The song was released as a single on 11 October 2019, coinciding with the release of "

" and the announcement that Six60 had been signed by United States label

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. The song's music video was shot in

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when the band visited the country for a showcase in October, which was released on 16 November.

Critical reception

The song was nominated for the

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at the

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, losing to "

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" by Benee.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from

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– producer, songwriter *Ji Fraser – guitar *Marlon Gerbes – guitar, keyboards, songwriter *Justin Gray – producer, songwriter *Dave Kutch – mastering engineer *Alan Lomax – songwriter *Chris Mac – bass guitar *

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– producer, songwriter *Manny Marroquin – mixer *Eli Paewai – drums *Eugene Roberts – keyboards *Matiu Walters – vocals, songwriter

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

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