SHOCKING PREMIERE – RHONDA VINCENT UNVEILS HER BRAND-NEW VIDEO FOR “PLEASE MR. PLEASE”: A BLUEGRASS TWIST ON A TIMELESS CLASSIC
For more than four decades, Rhonda Vincent has been known as the “Queen of Bluegrass,” a title earned through tireless touring, virtuoso musicianship, and a voice that continues to dazzle audiences worldwide. Now at 62, Vincent has added another jewel to her crown with the premiere of her brand-new video for “Please Mr. Please,” a song that originally made waves in 1975 when performed by the late, great Olivia Newton-John.
The release is both a tribute and a reinvention. Newton-John’s original recording was a heartfelt country-pop ballad that reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, cementing its place as one of her most memorable crossover hits. By revisiting the track through the lens of bluegrass, Rhonda Vincent has breathed new life into the song, layering it with banjo rolls, fiddle lines, and the unmistakable shimmer of her mandolin.
The video itself captures the heart of Vincent’s artistry. Filmed in a rustic yet elegant setting that evokes the spirit of Appalachia, it blends simplicity with emotional depth. Vincent, joined by her longtime band The Rage, delivers the performance with the kind of authenticity that has made her a fan favorite. The arrangement is driving but tender, bringing out both the ache and resilience in the lyrics. As her voice soars through the plea “Please, Mr. Please, don’t play B-17…” listeners are reminded of how music can be both memory and confession.
“This song has always touched me,” Vincent explained in behind-the-scenes comments. “Olivia gave it such heart, and I wanted to honor her while showing how bluegrass can reveal a whole new side to the story. For me, it’s about taking something timeless and giving it a new voice.”
Critics have already praised the release as one of Vincent’s most inspired reinterpretations. By blending the soulful vulnerability of Newton-John’s version with the high-energy drive of bluegrass, Vincent has created a recording that feels both fresh and faithful. Fans online have echoed the sentiment, with one admirer writing: “It gave me chills. Rhonda took a song I’ve loved for decades and made it her own.”
The timing of the shocking premiere also aligns with a pivotal chapter in Vincent’s career. She continues to prepare for her farewell collaboration tour “One Last Ride” with Gene Watson in 2026, a series of performances that will celebrate not only her own legacy but also the enduring partnership of two of country and bluegrass’s most respected voices. Meanwhile, her forthcoming collaborative album Destinations and Fun Places is set to feature appearances from Dolly Parton, Trisha Yearwood, and Alison Krauss, underscoring her role as a bridge between the traditions of bluegrass and the broader landscape of American roots music.
More than just another video release, “Please Mr. Please” serves as a reminder of what makes Vincent unique. She is both a preservationist and an innovator — someone who honors the past while fearlessly shaping the future. By choosing a song associated with Olivia Newton-John, she connects bluegrass to global pop culture while reinforcing its universal themes of love, memory, and heartache.
For fans, the video is more than entertainment. It is an invitation into the emotional core of Vincent’s artistry: music not as spectacle, but as truth. In her hands, “Please Mr. Please” becomes both a tribute to a beloved singer and a new anthem for bluegrass audiences.
As the final notes fade and the camera lingers on Vincent’s expression, the message is unmistakable: some songs never grow old — they simply find new ways to live.