Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
Dinah Washington
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Well, now, it takes more than a robin to make the winter go And it takes two lips of fire to melt away the snow But, it takes two hearts a-cookin' to make a fire grow And baby you've got what it takes You know it takes a lot of kissin' (Tell me about it) to make a romance sweet Ooh, it takes a lot of lovin' to make my life complete Mmm, and it takes a lot of woman to knock me off my feet and baby, you've got what it takes. I said, mm, mm, mm. uh-huh, mm, mm, mm Ah, ah, hah mm, mm You know you've got just what it takes! Because it takes more than an effort to stay away from you It'd take more than a lifetime to prove that I'll be true But it takes somebody special to make me say, "I do." "Oh, yeah" And baby, you've got what it takes. Ah, ah, hah mm, mm, uh-huh, mm, mm, mm Mmm You know you've got just what it takes Because it takes oh yeah "You're back in my spot again, honey" "I like your spot" To stay away from you "I can't stay away from you" It takes more than a lifetime, daddy, to prove that I'll be true "NOW it's you" But, it takes somebody special "Like me, baby" to make me say, "I do." And baby you've got what it takes "C'mon, let's play it again, huh?" "C'mon, let's do it one more time, all right?" And baby you've got what it takes "One more time, Brook" "Ah-ha, OK, Ah-ha" And baby you've got what it takes
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Written by: Clyde Otis, Murray Stein
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Baby (You've Got What It Takes)" is classified under the Rhythm and Blues or R&B genre.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached No.1 on Billboard's Hot R&B Sides chart and No.5 on the Hot 100 chart in early 1960.
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Recording HistoryThe duet of Brook Benton and Dinah Washington was recorded on Mercury Records.
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Song DurationThe song lasts for approximately 2 minutes and 40 seconds.
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SongwritersBrook Benton himself, Clyde Otis, and Murray Steinburg wrote the song.
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Success FactorThe song's success is largely attributed to the sassy, playful bantering and chemistry between Brook Benton and Dinah Washington.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by numerous artists including Van Morrison and Linda Gail Lewis in 2000.
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Album InclusionThe song appeared on the album "The Two of Us", which was released by Brook Benton and Dinah Washington in 1960.
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Sample Usage“Baby (You've Got What It Takes)” has been sampled in several songs, including Donna Summer's song "Love is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)" in 1982.
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Grammy AwardThe album that included this song, “The Two of Us,” was nominated for a Grammy award in 1960 in the category "Best Performance by a Vocal Group."
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Style CombinationThe song combined elements of pop, blues, and jazz, exemplifying the versatile talents of both Brook Benton and Dinah Washington.
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Influence in Music HistoryThe song was a seminal hit in the early 1960s, influencing the direction of R&B and Pop music during that period.
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Popularity Over TimeThe song remains a staple on oldies and adult standards radio stations, accrues steady digital streaming, and is often performed in revues and tributes to the classic R&B era.
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Song StoryThe song is about two people congratulating each other for being irresistible, revealing their palpable dynamic and flirtatious charm as a singing pair.
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