Baby I'm-A Want You
Bread
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Baby I'm-a want you Baby I'm-a need you You're the only one I care enough to hurt about Maybe I'm-a crazy But I just can't live without your lovin' and affection Givin' me direction Like a guiding light to help me through a darkest hour Lately I'm a-prayin' That you'll always be a-stayin' beside me Used to be my life was just emotions passing by Feeling all the while and never really knowing why Lately I'm a-prayin' That you'll always be a-stayin' beside me. Used to be my life was just emotions passing by Then you came along and made me laugh and made me cry You taught me why Baby I'm-a want you Baby I'm-a need you Oh, it took so long to find you, baby Baby I'm-a want you Baby I'm-a need you
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Written by: David Gates
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13 facts about this song
Release Information"Baby I'm-A Want You" is a popular song by the American soft rock band "Bread." It was released as a single in 1971.
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WriterThe song was written by David Gates, a member of Bread.
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Album InformationThe song is the title track for Bread's album also named "Baby I'm-A Want You". This fourth album was released in January 1972, following the successful single.
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Chart Performance"Baby I'm-A Want You" reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Bread's highest-charting singles.
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Notable CoversThe song was covered by various artists, showing its wide appeal. Some of these artists include country singers, Englebert Humperdinck and The Lettermen.
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David Gates' MasteryAs the lead singer of Bread, David Gates' voice and writing were the highlight of this song. His soft, romantic style matched the sentimental lyrics and melody of "Baby I'm-A Want You".
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LegacyThis song, with its memorable chorus, remains one of Bread's most popular songs and is a staple of classic rock radio stations.
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Backing VocalsThe backing vocals were performed by other Bread members - James Griffin and Larry Knechtel.
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Genre Classification“Baby I’m-A Want You” is usually classified under soft rock or sometimes adult contemporary due to its mellow, soothing sound and romantic lyrics.
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ReceptionThe song got mixed reviews from critics, but was loved by the audiences, which is indicated by its high chart performance and covers by various artists.
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Record Label"Baby I'm-A Want You" was released under Elektra Records.
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Musical StyleThe song is renowned for its beautiful, elaborate arrangement that combines acoustic guitars with lush string sections and a distinctive Wurlitzer electric piano sound.
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Song LengthThe song runs for a length of about 2 minutes and 25 seconds. Despite its short duration, it had a huge impact on the audience due to its unique soft rock style and lovable lyrics.
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