Baby, Hold Me Close
Jerry Lee Lewis
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You're right, I'm left she's gone You're right, I'm left all alone You tried to tell me so But a fool is blind to know And Lord that woman was always foolin' me You told me all along, you're right Our love was so wrong But now, I've changed my mind That was your love all the time That live deep inside my memory I thought I knew just what she'd do But I guess I was not so smart You tried to tell me all along That you'd only break my heart You're right, I'm left, she's gone You're right, killer's left all alone She's gone for good this time Thank God she's off my mind And now, my baby's comin' back for more (Hang it in, killer) I thought I knew just what she'd do But I guess I was not so smart You tried to tell me all along That you'd only break Jerry's heart You're right, I'm left, she's gone You're right I'm left all alone She's gone for good this time Thank God, she's off my mind And now, baby, I'm comin' back to you Runnin', runnin', runnin' Runnin' my baby back to you
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Written by: BOB TUBERT, JERRY LEE LEWIS, SHELBY S SINGLETON
Lyrics © SHELBY SINGLETON MUSIC INC
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background & Genre"Baby, Hold Me Close" is a song by legendary American singer, songwriter, and musician, Jerry Lee Lewis. He is considered a pioneer in the rock and roll genre.
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ReleaseThe song was released in 1965 as a part of Lewis's album, "The Return of Rock". The album marked his transition from country and folk music back to his roots in rock and roll.
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Performance in ChartsDespite the return to his core genre, the album and the song "Baby, Hold Me Close" didn’t succeed in achieving desired sales and chart positions.
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Production Team"Baby, Hold Me Close" was produced by Jerry Kennedy, a renowned American record executive, songwriter, and guitarist. He has worked with numerous successful artists apart from Jerry Lee Lewis.
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Lyrics & InterpretationThe song showcases Lewis's exceptional songwriting with lyrics revolving around love and pleading his lover to hold him close.
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Jerry Lee Lewis' Career Context"Baby, Hold Me Close" was released at a tough time in Lewis's career when he was trying to regain his popularity following several personal controversies.
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Musical StyleCharacteristic of Lewis’s classics, "Baby, Hold Me Close" features catchy hooks and piano-guitar driven melody, manifesting his signature rock-n-roll style.
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Understated LegacyWhile "Baby, Hold Me Close" might not have been a commercial success upon release, it has since gained decent popularity among fans and has solidified its place in Lewis's comprehensive music catalog.
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Influence of His Personal LifeThe emotional undertones in the song stand as the hallmark of Lewis, who was known for often letting his tumultuous personal life seep into his music.
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Uplifting TempoUnlike many songs of that period with themes of love and loss, "Baby, Hold Me Close" has an uplifting, upbeat tempo, marking Lewis's charisma in creating danceable love songs.
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