Til My Baby Comes Home
Luther Vandross
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There's a whole lot of girls messin' around trying to get me They do things cause they know my girl is away they try to upset me They cant believe I resist how can I hold out, where is that girl now but the truth really is I don't worry cause I love you baby so, That... No matter where my baby is she never leaves me without love She gives it up till I get enough then I'm alright 'Til my baby comes home if she stays away for long she calls me on the phone I jump up when I hear her voice then I'm alright 'Til my baby comes home I get weak in the knees my hands start to shakin' head gets to achin' is she thinkin' of me or feelin' the fire with some other guy, yeah I cant believe I can be worried about her I shouldn't doubt her cause our thing is for real and I don't worry cause I know, I know, I know... No matter where my baby is she never leaves me without love She gives it up till I get enough then I'm alright 'Til my baby comes home if she stays away for long she calls me on the phone I jump up when I hear her voice then I'm alright 'Til my baby comes home Bring it on Home to me She makes everything alright, she's good to me She's the best part of my life cant you tell That I'm just like a new guy, I'm doing very well cause I know she's coming back tonight Every night when I sleep I dream of my baby she's such a lady then I wake up and see that she's laying by me right there beside me I cant explain how I fell I really love her, keep dreaming of her cause our love is for real and I don't worry cause I know, I know, I know No matter where my baby is she never leaves me without love She gives it up till I get enough then I'm alright 'Til my baby comes home if she stays away for long she calls me on the phone I jump up when I hear her voice then I'm alright 'Til my baby comes home
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Written by: MARCUS MILLER, LUTHER VANDROSS
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Til My Baby Comes Home" is a track from Luther Vandross' multi-platinum album entitled "The Night I Fell in Love". The album was released in 1985 through Epic Records.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a big success, reaching number 4 on the U.S. R&B chart and number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was his first single to land in the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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CollaborationNotable funk musician Billy Preston played organ on this track. This brought a unique groove to the composition that furthered Luther Vandross's reputation as a versatile, cross-genre artist.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Til My Baby Comes Home" features actress Beverly Johnson as Vandross’ love interest. Johnson was a top fashion model and was the first African American woman to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine.
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Song LengthThe original album version of this song runs just over 5 minutes in length. However, several shorter versions were provided for radio airplay.
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SongwritingLuther Vandross co-wrote "Til My Baby Comes Home" with his long-time songwriting partner, Marcus Miller. Their collaborations were instrumental in creating Vandross' signature sound in the 1980s.
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Pop CultureIn 1985, the song was used in an episode of the American daytime soap opera "General Hospital."
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RecognitionThe song was nominated for Best R&B Song at the 1986 Grammy Awards.
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Cover VersionJapanese pop artist Ken Hirai covered the song for his 2011 album "Japanese Singer."
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Musical StyleThe song is known for its fusion of R&B and pop. Vandross's smooth and soulful vocals are set against a richly layered arrangement featuring a blend of electronic and acoustic instruments.
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