Baby I Love You
Aretha Franklin
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If you want my lovin' If you really do Don't be afraid baby Just ask me Ya know I'm gonna give it to you Oh and I do declare (I do) I wanna see you with it Stretch out your arms little boy Your gonna get it 'Cause I love you oh (Baby, baby, baby I love you) There ain't no doubt about it Baby I love you (Baby, baby, baby I love you) I love you, I love you, I love you I love you, baby I love you If you feel you wanna kiss me Go right ahead I don't mind All you got to do is snap your fingers And I'll come a runnin, I ain't lyin' (I ain't lyin') And oh what you want Little boy you know you got it I'd deny my own self Before I see you without it 'Cause I love you (Baby, baby, baby I love you) Ain't no doubt about it baby I love you (Baby, baby, baby I love you) I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you, baby I love you Someday ya might wanna run away And leave me sittin' here to cry But if it's all the same to ya baby I'm gonna stop you from sayin' goodbye (Goodbye) Baby I love ya (baby, baby, I love ya) Baby I need ya (baby, baby I need ya) Said I want ya (baby baby I want ya) Got ta have ya baby (baby baby I love ya) Don't let your neighbors tell ya I don't want ya (Baby, baby I want ya) Don't let your lowdown friends (Baby, baby I want ya)
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Written by: Aretha Franklin, Ronnie Shannon
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3 facts about this song
Aretha Franklin Version1. [Release Date] "Baby I Love You" by Aretha Franklin was released in July 1967.
2. [Production] The song was produced by Jerry Wexler, a leading music producer in the Atlantic Records label.
3. [Chart Success] It peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was number one for two weeks on the R&B Singles chart.
4. [Author] The song was written by Ronnie Shannon who also wrote Aretha's earlier hit, "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)".
5. [Album] It was included in Aretha's album "Aretha Arrives".
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Irma Thomas Version1. [Album] "Baby I Love You" by Irma Thomas was featured in her "Full Time Woman" album released in 1972.
2. [Sound] Thomas, known as the Soul Queen of New Orleans, gave a classic 70's soul touch to the song.
3. [Popularity] Many fans praise this version for Irma's powerful, emotional vocals.
4. [Producer] This song, along with the entire album, was produced by Swamp Dogg.
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The Bar-Kays Version1. [Style] The Bar-Kays rendition of "Baby I Love You" is primarily a Soul and Funk version.
2. [Album] The cover by The Bar-Kays was included in their 1971 album named "Black Rock".
3. [Distinction] Their cover is well-known for the ensemble's remarkable blend of guitar, bass, and drums.
4. [Record Label] The Bar-Kays were a staple of the Stax Records label, a significant player in creating the Southern Soul and Memphis Soul music styles.
5. [Founding] Originally, The Bar-Kays were formed in 1966 and had served as the backing band for Otis Redding.
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