Come with Me (Puff Daddy song) explained

Come with Me
Cover:	Come with Me (Puff Daddy song).jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Puff Daddy featuring Jimmy Page
Genre:	Rap rock^[1]
Label:	Epic
Producer:	Sean "Puffy" Combs
Chronology:	Puff Daddy
Prev Title:	Lookin' at Me
Prev Year:	1998
Next Title:	Hate Me Now
Next Year:	1999

"Come with Me" is a song recorded by the American rapper Puff Daddy, featuring English guitarist Jimmy Page, from the soundtrack to the 1998 film, Godzilla. The song samples the 1975 Led Zeppelin song "Kashmir". Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and producer Tom Morello also supplied live guitar parts, with Morello also playing bass on the song. The song also features heavy orchestral elements.

Released as a single on June 9, 1998, "Come with Me" reached number one in Iceland, number two in the United Kingdom, number three in New Zealand, and number four in the United States, and it became a top-five hit in several European countries. A music video, directed by Howard Greenhalgh featuring both Puff Daddy and Jimmy Page, was made for the song.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1998)	Peak position
Canada (Nielsen SoundScan)^[2]	7
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[3]	3
Greece (IFPI)^[4]	3
Hungary (Mahasz)^[5]	2
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)^[6]	1

Year-end charts

Chart (1998)	Position
Australia (ARIA)^[7]	62
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)^[8]	17
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)^[9]	47
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)^[10]	16
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[11]	17
France (SNEP)^[12]	47
Germany (Official German Charts)^[13]	15
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)^[14]	4
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)^[15]	37
Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[16]	46
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[17]	41
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)^[18]	39
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[19]	11
UK Singles (OCC)^[20] ^[21]	89
US Billboard Hot 100^[22]	47
US Hot Rap Singles (Billboard)^[23]	28

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)
United States	May 18, 1998	Modern rock radio	Epic	^[24]
	May 19, 1998			^[25] ^[26]
	June 9, 1998
United Kingdom	July 27, 1998			^[27]

In popular culture

• Combs and Page performed the song on Saturday Night Lives 23rd season finale, hosted by David Duchovny which aired on May 9, 1998.^[28]
• In France, the song is played when football club Olympique de Marseille scores a goal.
• The song played for New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter when he would come up to the plate.
• The song is used as an intro to the final stage in the Italian game show, Avanti un altro!.
• The song has frequently been played during the popular and historical Swedish ski-race Vasaloppet.

Notes and References

1. News: Jimmy Page's Monster Comeback. The Washington Post. 30 March 2023. 3 July 1998. Richard Harrington.
2. Puff Daddy Chart History (Canadian Digital Songs). Billboard. April 2, 2019.
3. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 15. 33. 19. August 15, 1998. January 26, 2020.
4. Top National Sellers. Music & Media. 15. 44. 10. October 31, 1998. March 6, 2020.
5. Top National Sellers. Music & Media. 15. 42. 12. October 17, 1998. March 6, 2020.
6. News: Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (16.7.–23.7. 1998). Dagblaðið Vísir. is. July 17, 1998. August 3, 2019.
7. Web site: ARIA Top 100 Singles for 1998. ARIA. September 25, 2020.
8. Web site: Jahreshitparade Singles 1998. de. April 2, 2019.
9. Web site: Jaaroverzichten 1998. Ultratop. nl. April 2, 2019.
10. Web site: Rapports annuels 1998. Ultratop. fr. April 2, 2019.
11. Year in Focus – Eurochart Hot 100 Singles 1998. Music & Media. 15. 51. 8. December 19, 1998. February 6, 2020.
12. Web site: Tops de L'année Top Singles 1998. SNEP. fr. September 25, 2020.
13. Web site: Top 100 Single–Jahrescharts 1998. GfK Entertainment. de. August 7, 2015.
14. News: Íslenski Listinn Topp 100 – Vinsælustu Lögin '98. Dagblaðið Vísir. is. 34. January 2, 1999. February 8, 2020.
15. Web site: Top 100–Jaaroverzicht van 1998. Dutch Top 40. March 9, 2020.
16. Web site: Jaaroverzichten – Single 1998. MegaCharts. nl. April 2, 2019.
17. Web site: End of Year Charts 1998. Recorded Music NZ. February 6, 2020.
18. Web site: Årslista Singlar, 1998. Sverigetopplistan. sv. September 25, 2020.
19. Web site: Schweizer Jahreshitparade 1998. de. April 2, 2019.
20. Best Sellers of 1998 – Singles Top 100. Music Week. 7. January 16, 1999.
21. Web site: Najlepsze single na UK Top 40–1998 wg sprzedaży. pl. April 30, 2019. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150604184020/http://hosting1642755.az.pl/sp%20uk%20best%201998.html. June 4, 2015.
22. Web site: Billboard Top 100 – 1998. August 28, 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090309202636/http://longboredsurfer.com/charts.php?year=1998. March 9, 2009.
23. The Year in Music 1998: Hot Rap Singles. Billboard. 110. 52. YE-53. December 26, 1998.
24. Upcoming New Releases. Hits. 12. 593. 40. May 15, 1998.
25. New Releases / AddVance Notice. Radio & Records. 1248. 41, 47, 54. May 15, 1998.
26. Puffy's Rock-Tinged 'Come with Me' Gets a Lukewarm Reception at R&B Radio. Samuels. Anita M.. Billboard. 110. 25. 23. June 20, 1998.
27. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 31. July 25, 1998.
28. News: Kaufman. Gil. Puff Daddy Rocks 'SNL' With Guitar Legend Jimmy Page. https://web.archive.org/web/20140904104143/http://www.mtv.com/news/151868/puff-daddy-rocks-snl-with-guitar-legend-jimmy-page/. dead. September 4, 2014. June 24, 2016. May 7, 1998.