B-A-B-Y

Carla Thomas

About B-A-B-Y

"B-A-B-Y" is a song written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter, which was first recorded in 1966 by Carla Thomas. Her version was released as the opening track of her album Carla, and as a single by Stax Records. The single reached no. 14 on the US pop chart and no. 3 on the R&B chart. The song was recorded in the UK in 1967 by The Ferris Wheel, featuring singer Diane Ferraz. It was also recorded in 1977 by American singer Rachel Sweet, whose version on the Stiff label reached no. 35 on the UK singles chart. The song was featured in the 2017 film Baby Driver. 


Year:
1994
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Baby, ooh baby
I love to call you baby
Baby, oh oh baby
I love for you to call me baby

When you squeeze me real tight
You make wrong things right
And I can't stop loving you
And I won't stop calling you

Baby, oh baby
You look so good to me baby
Baby, ooh baby
You are so good to me baby
Just one look in your eye
And my temperature goes sky high
I live for you and can't help it
You know I really don't want to help it

B-a-b-y, baby
B-a-b-y, baby

Whenever the sun don't shine
You go out to light my hind
Then I get real close to you
And your sweet kisses see me through

I said baby, ooh baby
You look so good to me baby
Baby, ooh baby
How I love for you to call me baby
When you squeeze me real tight
You know you make wrong things right
And I can't stop loving you
And I won't stop calling you

B-a-b-y-, baby

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Carla Thomas

Carla Thomas (born December 21, 1942, Memphis, Tennessee) is an American singer, who is often referred to as the Queen of Memphis Soul. She is the daughter of Rufus Thomas. more »

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Written by: David Porter, Isaac Hayes

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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3 facts about this song

Musical Fact
"B-A-B-Y" by Carla Thomas was released in 1966 as a single from her album "Comfort Me". The song was written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter, becoming a major hit for her.
Chart Fact
The song reached number 3 on the Billboard R&B chart and peaked at number 14 on the US Pop Top 100 in 1966.
Legacy Fact
"B-A-B-Y" was Thomas' biggest hit since "Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)" and is considered one of her signature songs.

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