Baby What You Want Me to Do

Jimmy Reed

About Baby What You Want Me to Do

"Baby What You Want Me to Do" (sometimes called "You Got Me Running" or "You Got Me Runnin'") is a blues song that was written and recorded by Jimmy Reed in 1959. It was a record chart hit for Reed and, as with several of his songs, it has appeal across popular music genres, with numerous recordings by a variety of musical artists.


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Got me runnin' 
Got me hidin'
Got me run hide hide runnin'
Anyway you want to let it roll
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Got me doin' what you want me
Baby what you want me to do

Goin' up
Goin' down
Goin' up down down up
Anyway you want to let it roll
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Got me doin' what you want me
Baby what you want me to do

Got me peepin' 
Got me hidin'
Got me peep hide hide peepin'
Anyway you want to let it roll
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Got me doin' what you want me
Baby what you want me to do

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Jimmy Reed

Mathis James "Jimmy" Reed (September 6, 1925 – August 29, 1976) was an American blues musician and songwriter, notable for bringing his distinctive style of blues to mainstream audiences. Reed was a major player in the field of electric blues, as opposed to the more acoustic-based sound of many of his contemporaries. His lazy, slack-jawed singing, piercing harmonica and hypnotic guitar patterns were one of the blues' most easily identifiable sounds in the 1950s and 1960s, and had a significant impact on many rock and roll artists who followed, such as Elvis Presley, Billy Gibbons and the Rolling Stones. more »

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11 facts about this song

RELEASE DATE
"Baby What You Want Me to Do" is a song by Jimmy Reed, originally released in December 1959.
CHART PERFORMANCE
The song reached number 10 on the Billboard R&B chart and number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Reed's most successful songs.
SONGWRITER
Jimmy Reed wrote the song himself. He is renowned as an influential figure in defining the Chicago blues sound of the 1950s.
GENRE
The song is often classified under the Blues genre but also features elements of Rock and Roll.
COVER VERSIONS
"Baby What You Want Me to Do" has been covered widely by many artists, spanning genres from blues and rock to country. Some notable artists who have covered the song include Elvis Presley, Etta James, and Neil Young.
RANKINGS
The song has been ranked as one of the greatest songs in the history of rock music. In 2004, it was included in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, securing the 447th spot.
RECORD LABEL
"Baby What You Want Me to Do" was released under the iconic Vee-Jay Records, one of the first African-American owned record companies in the USA.
LIVE PERFORMANCE
Elvis Presley famously performed the song in his 1968 "Comeback Special", which helped introduce a younger generation to Reed's music.
REED'S STYLE
The song showcases Jimmy Reed's signature laid-back, shuffle-based rhythm. His unique harmonica playing and 'talking blues' style of singing are also distinctive features of this track.
LYRICAL CONTENT
The song is noted for its simple yet relatable lyrics, expressing a lover's frustration and confusion, a common theme in blues music.
CULTURAL IMPACT
"Baby What You Want Me to Do" continues to be a staple in the repertoire of many blues and rock musicians, outlining its enduring influence even decades after its original release.

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