1974 Event "Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope" closes at Playhouse New York City after 1065 per 1972 Event "Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope" opens at Playhouse New York City for 1,065 performances 1936 Birthday Charles Pope, U.S. soul singer, Tams-Hey Girl Don't Bother Me 1933 Birthday Joseph Pope, U.S. singer, Hey Girl Don't Bother Me