Baby, Hold Me Close

Jerry Lee Lewis

About Baby, Hold Me Close

"Baby, Hold Me Close" is a song written by Jerry Lee Lewis and Bob Tubert and released as a single by Lewis in the U. S. in February 1965 on Smash Records. The song was also released in the UK in 1965 as a 45 single on Philips Records.


Year:
1989
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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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Jerry Lee Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis (born September 29, 1935) is an American rock and roll and country music singer-songwriter and pianist. He is known by the nickname "The Killer". more »

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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.
Release
The 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.
Performance in Charts
Despite 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.
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.
Lyrics & Interpretation
The song showcases Lewis's exceptional songwriting with lyrics revolving around love and pleading his lover to hold him close.
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.
Musical Style
Characteristic of Lewis’s classics, "Baby, Hold Me Close" features catchy hooks and piano-guitar driven melody, manifesting his signature rock-n-roll style.
Understated Legacy
While "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.
Influence of His Personal Life
The 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.
Uplifting Tempo
Unlike 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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