My Baby
Pretenders
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I want you to love me That's all I want from you I want you to love me One day I know I'm a peasant Dressed as a princess But that doesn't mean you have To take my clothes away If I could show you Some happiness Then I would feel Like a real princess That to me would be success My baby I seen you dancin' A natural beauty You make this dive Seem sublime You really get To the heart of the music You're the poetry of time If there's a method To writing a song How come I'm getting it wrong You write the beautiful songs Baby C'mon, c'mon, c'mon baby Take my hand , yeah C'mon, c'mon, c'mon show me To the love land, to the love land Can this really happen In this day and age Suddenly to just turn the page Like walking on stage My baby
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Written by: CHRISTINE HYNDE
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13 facts about this song
Background Information"My Baby" is a song by The Pretenders, a rock band that was formed in 1978 in Hereford, England.
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Album InformationThe song is included in their fourth studio album, "Get Close." This album was released in 1986 under the label Sire Records and Warner Bros Records.
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Chart Performance"My Baby" peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
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Song CreditsThe song was written by the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band, Chrissie Hynde.
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Musical StyleThe Pretenders are known for their new wave and punk sound, but "My Baby" showcases a more soulful and pop side of their music.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of "My Baby" express the feeling of joy and emotion a mother experiences while watching her child grow.
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Live Performances"My Baby" is one of the regular songs performed in their live concerts, demonstrating its popularity among the band's fans.
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Song's Influence"My Baby" is one of the few songs by The Pretenders to achieve a high degree of success on American radio during the mid-'80s.
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Music VideoThe music video for "My Baby" was shot in black and white and features the band performing the song.
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ReceptionAlthough not as globally recognized as their earlier hits like “Brass in Pocket”, "My Baby" is still appreciated by fans for its catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics.
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LineupThe lineup of The Pretenders during the time "My Baby" was recorded included Chrissie Hynde, Robbie McIntosh, T.M. Stevens and Blair Cunningham.
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Personal Context"My Baby" was written about Hynde's daughter, Natalie, who was born in 1983.
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Song's LegacyThe song holds a special place in Pretenders' discography as it showcases Hynde's tender side amid the band's predominantly rock-oriented image.
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