I Want You to Be My Baby
Colin James
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I (I) I want (I want) I want you (I want you) I want you to (I want you to) I want you to be (what) I want you to be my baby Will (will) Will you (will you) Will you please (will you please) Will you please tell (will you please tell) Will you please tell me (what) If you're going to be my baby Listen to your mama and you never will regret it And if anybody wonders you can tell them that I said it The only thing I know is that I never can forget ya I've been longin' for ya baby ever since the day I metcha I gotcha where I want'cha and I'm never gonna let'cha Get away from me Hear what I tell ya I'm the gal for you and so you'd better start to face it If you ever lose my love you know you can't replace it I think it's time for you to start to give me some lovin' Carryin' a torch for you that's hotter than an oven It's time for you to give me a little bit of lovin' Baby, hold me tight and do what I tell you I (I) I want (I want) I want you (I want you) I want you to (I want you to) I want you to be (what) I want you to be my baby Will (will) Will you (will you) Will you please (will you please) Will you please tell (will you please tell) Will you please tell me (what) If you're going to be my baby [Instrumental Interlude] Hear what I tell ya I'm the gal for you and so you'd better start to face it If you ever lose my love you know you can't replace it I think it's time for you to start to give me some lovin' Carryin' a torch for you that's hotter than an oven It's time for you to give me a little bit of lovin' Baby, hold me tight and do what I tell you I (I) I want (I want) I want you (I want you) I want you to (I want you to) I want you to be (what) I want you to be Want you to be Want you to be My baby
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Written by: JON HENDRICKS
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10 facts about this song
I Want You to Be My Baby": ArtistsBillie Davis: The English pop singer had a successful career in the 1960s, and her version of the song came out in 1968.
- Colin James: Colin James is a Canadian rock and blues singer and songwriter who also recorded a cover of the song for his 1988 debut album, Colin James.
- Georgia Gibbs: American singer Georgia Gibbs, also known as "Her Nibs, Miss Gibbs", recorded the most popular version of the song in 1955, which sold over a million copies and was awarded a gold disc.
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Chart SuccessGeorgia Gibbs' version of the song reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100, and number three on the UK Singles Chart.
- Billie Davis' version reached number 33 on the UK Singles Chart in 1968.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Jon Hendricks, an American jazz lyricist and singer, known for his work with the vocal trio Lambert, Hendricks and Ross.
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Musical StyleThe song has a lively rhythm and blues feel, with its roots in jazz. Each version necessarily reflects the musical style of the performer, with Georgia Gibbs' pop-oriented rendition, Billie Davis' 60s pop-rock cover, and Colin James' blues-rock interpretation.
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Song Lyrics"I Want You to Be My Baby" is characterized by its fast-paced lyrics, making the song an enjoyable challenge for the singers who perform it.
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InfluenceOver the years, "I Want You to Be My Baby" has been covered by a number of different artists in various styles, extending its influence across the genres and decades.
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Film AppearanceIn 1996, Georgia Gibbs' version of the song was featured in the film, Beautiful Thing, a British drama centered around the burgeoning relationship between two teenage boys.
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Other notable coversIn addition to Billie Davis and Colin James, "I Want You to Be My Baby" has been covered by artists like Ellie Greenwich, Lillian Briggs, and Louis Jordan, leading to a diverse range of interpretations.
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Contrasting VersionsColin James' version of the song is noticeably different from the original versions. It maintains the blues flavor and incorporates elements of rock, giving it a catchy, foot-tapping quality.
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Legacy"I Want You to Be My Baby" is considered a classic, testament to its timeless appeal and the sustained popularity it enjoys across different ages and music styles.
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