Something 'Bout You Baby I Like
Tom Jones, Rita Coolidge
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I see you everyday walking down the avenue I'd like to get to know you, but all I do is smile at you 'Cause when it comes to talking, my tongue gets uptight This sidewalk love affair has got me high as a kite Yeah, yeah, there's something 'bout you, baby, I like Well, I'm a slow walker, but, girl, I'd race a mile for you To get there in time for a peek-a-boo rendez-vous Now maybe it's the way you wear your blue jeans so tight I can't put my finger on what you're doing right Yeah, yeah, there's something 'bout you, baby, I like Now when I go home to sleep, I turn out the light You come strolling through my dreams 'most every night Yeah, yeah, there's something 'bout you, baby, I like I'm standing on a corner hiding by the telephone I'd like to check you over; I know you like a fine-toothed comb Now I don't need astrology to tell me what's right The sign I'm looking at is such a beautiful sight Yeah, yeah, there's something 'bout you, baby, I like, ah, ah I said, yeah, yeah, there's something 'bout you, baby, I like I said, yeah, yeah, there's something 'bout you, baby, I like, ah, ah I said, yeah, yeah, there's something 'bout you, baby, I like, mmm I said, there's something 'bout you, baby, I like Gotta say it again I said, yeah, yeah, there's something 'bout you, baby, I like, uh, oh I said, yeah, yeah, there's something 'bout you, baby, I like
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Written by: RICHIE SUPA
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11 facts about this song
Original AuthorThe song "Something 'Bout You Baby I Like" was originally written and recorded by the musician Richard Supa in the 1970s.
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Glen CampbellCountry star Glen Campbell released his own version of "Something 'Bout You Baby I Like" in 1981. This version appeared on his album "It's the World Gone Crazy."
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Chart Performance - Glen CampbellGlen Campbell's rendition of the song reached number 39 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in the United States, and number 14 on the RPM country singles chart in Canada.
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Rita CoolidgeRita Coolidge also covered "Something 'Bout You Baby I Like" for her album "Heartbreak Radio", released in 1981.
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Tom JonesWelsh singer Tom Jones released his rendition of "Something 'Bout You Baby I Like" as a single in 1974, seven years before Glen Campbell and Rita Coolidge's versions.
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Chart Performance - Tom JonesThe Tom Jones version of the song was a modest success, reaching number 36 on the UK Singles Chart.
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CollaborationIn 1980, Glen Campbell and Rita Coolidge performed their versions of "Something 'Bout You Baby I Like" together on Campbell's television show, "The Glen Campbell Music Show."
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SignificanceThe song is significant in that it has been covered by a diverse range of artists from different genres, demonstrating its broad appeal.
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GenreThe song can be classified as belonging to both the country and pop genres, thanks to its varying interpretations by different artists.
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LegacyDespite not being a chart-topper, "Something 'Bout You Baby I Like" has remained popular over the years, and is often included in compilation albums for the artists who covered it.
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Music ArrangementThe song is known for its upbeat rhythm and catchy choruses, making it a crowd-pleaser at concerts.
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