Private Number
William Bell, Judy Clay
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Since I've been gone you've had your number changed But my love for you girl still, remains the same Now I've been lovin' you, and you been lovin' me, so long Baby, what's wrong So I'm beggin' Baby, baby, baby Please let me have your number Baby, baby, baby Please let me have your number I'm sorry you couldn't call me when you got home But other fellahs kept on callin' while you were gone So I had the number changed But I'm not actin' strange Welcome home Nothin's wrong So I'm saying Baby, baby, baby You can have my private number Baby, baby, baby You can have my private number Baby, baby, baby You can have my private number (thank you, baby) Baby, baby, baby You can have my private number (thank you, baby) Baby, baby, baby For giving me your private number (you can have it) Baby, baby, baby Thank you baby (you can have it) Baby, baby, baby Thank you honey (anytime you want it) Thank you baby You can have my private number (thank you Judy)
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Written by: BOOKER T. JR. JONES, WILLIAM BELL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release DateThe song "Private Number" by Judy Clay and William Bell was released in the year 1968.
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ArtistsJudy Clay was a notable American soul and gospel singer, and William Bell is an acclaimed American soul singer and songwriter. They collaborated to create "Private Number."
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Record Label"Private Number" was recorded under the famous American record label named Stax Records.
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Chart Performance"Private Number" reached number 75 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 17 on the R&B chart.
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UK Chart PerformanceInterestingly, the song performed even better in the UK where it peaked at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart, marking it as a significant international hit.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists including 911 and Chrissie Hynde. The version of the song by 911 featuring Natalie Jordan reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Sampled in Other SongsThe melody of "Private Number" was sampled in the Shapeshifters' song "Lola's Theme," which was a number-one hit in the UK in 2004.
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Duets"Private Number" is one of Judy Clay's most known duets. She and William Bell were one of the first racially integrated duos of the time.
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Tragic EndUnfortunately, Judy Clay's career was cut short by a car accident that caused her death in 2001.
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Song recognitionDespite not attaining massive commercial success, "Private Number" has remained a cult classic among fans of Northern soul and classic pop-soul.
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