Baby What You Want Me to Do
Jimmy Reed
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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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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.
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CHART PERFORMANCEThe 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.
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SONGWRITERJimmy Reed wrote the song himself. He is renowned as an influential figure in defining the Chicago blues sound of the 1950s.
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GENREThe song is often classified under the Blues genre but also features elements of Rock and Roll.
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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.
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RANKINGSThe 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.
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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.
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LIVE PERFORMANCEElvis Presley famously performed the song in his 1968 "Comeback Special", which helped introduce a younger generation to Reed's music.
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REED'S STYLEThe 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.
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LYRICAL CONTENTThe song is noted for its simple yet relatable lyrics, expressing a lover's frustration and confusion, a common theme in blues music.
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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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