Walkin' My Baby Back Home
Nat King Cole
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Gee, it's great after bein' out late Walkin' my baby back home Arm in arm over meadow and farm Walkin' my baby back home We go 'long harmonizing a song Or I'm recitin' a poem Owls go by and they give me the eye Walkin' my baby back home We stop for a while, she gives me a smile And snuggles her head on my chest We start in to pet and that's when I get Her talcum all over my vest After I kinda straighten my tie She has to borrow my comb Once kiss then I continue again Walkin' my baby back home She's afraid of the dark so I have to park Outside of her door till it's light She says if I try to kiss her she'll cry I dry her tears all through the night Hand in hand to a barbecue stand Right from her doorway we roam Eats and then it's a pleasure again Walkin' my baby Talkin' my baby Lovin' my baby I don't mean maybe Walkin' my baby back home
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Written by: Fred E. Ahlert, Roy Turk
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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6 facts about this song
Background Facts"Walkin' My Baby Back Home" is a popular song from the 1930s, first recorded by singer Nick Lucas.
- The song was written by Fred Ahlert and Roy Turk.
- Over many decades, it was covered by numerous artists, becoming a standard in both pop and jazz.
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Dean MartinSinger and actor Dean Martin recorded a version of "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" for his 1958 album "This Is Dean Martin."
- Martin’s version of the song is characterized by his distinctive crooner style and smooth, relaxed vocal delivery.
- Martin, a member of the "Rat Pack," typically incorporated the song into his live performances.
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Johnnie RayJohnnie Ray, an American singer known for his emotional stage performances, also covered "Walkin' My Baby Back Home."
- His version became highly popular in the United Kingdom where Ray enjoyed considerable fame in the 1950s.
- Johnnie Ray's rendition set the stage for his successful yet controversial career, as he was one of the first teen idols.
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Nat King ColeLegendary American singer and jazz pianist Nat King Cole also recorded "Walkin' My Baby Back Home."
- Cole's rendition of the song appeared on his 1952 album, "Nat King Cole Sings for Two In Love."
- His interpretation is noted for its warm and velvety vocal delivery, which embodies Cole's characteristic romantic ballad style.
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Natalie ColeNatalie Cole, the daughter of Nat King Cole, also recorded this song later in her career.
- Her version served as a tribute to her legendary father, included in her 1991 album "Unforgettable... with Love," which predominantly featured covers of her father's hits.
- The album won the 1992 Grammy for Album of the Year, reaffirming the lasting popularity of songs like "Walkin' My Baby Back Home."
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Ted WeemsBandleader Ted Weems and his orchestra recorded a more upbeat version of "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" back in 1930.
- This orchestral version of the song allowed for a variety of instruments, including brass and strings, offering a distinct flavor from the other aforementioned covers.
- The popularity of this version added to the song's status as a standard in the popular music repertoire.
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