Hey! Baby
Bruce Channel
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Hey, heybaby I want to know if you'll be my girl Hey, hey baby I want to know if you'll be my girl When I saw you walking down the street I said that's a kind of girl I'd like to meet She's so pretty, Lord, she's fine I'm gonna make her mine, all mine Hey, hey baby I want to know if you'll be my girl When you turned and walked away That's when I want to say "C'mon baby, give me a whirl I want to know if you'll be my girl" Hey, hey baby I want to know if you'll be my girl When you turned and walked away That's when I want to say "C'mon baby, give me a whirl I want to know if you'll be my girl" Hey, hey baby I want to know if you'll be my girl Hey, hey hey hey hey, baby c'mon, baby now
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Written by: Bruce Channel, Margaret Cobb
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
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13 facts about this song
Chart Performance"Hey! Baby" was Bruce Channel's biggest hit. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. for three weeks in March 1962.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was co-written by Bruce Channel and Margaret Cobb.
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Historic MomentDuring the U.S. tour where Channel performed this song, he was supported by The Beatles, leading to a significant musical influence. In fact, Delbert McClinton, Channel's harmonica player, reportedly taught John Lennon the mouth organ.
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Use in Films"Hey! Baby" gained renewed popularity when it was used in the soundtrack of the 1987 hit movie "Dirty Dancing".
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Cover VersionsThe song has enjoyed numerous cover versions, including a notable version by British musician DJ Ötzi which reached number one in several countries in 2001.
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Harmonica SectionThe distinctive harmonica section in this song, played by Delbert McClinton, is very memorable and has had a significant influence on pop-music harmonica performances.
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Song StructureThe song follows a 12-bar blues format, but with a pop sensibility that made it accessible to a broad audience.
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Song LengthThe track is fairly short by modern standards, running at just over two minutes long.
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Inspired BeatlesThe song's harmonica sound reportedly inspired The Beatles to include the harmonica in their top hits like "Love Me Do" and "Please Please Me."
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Rerelease and SuccessDJ Ötzi's version was released almost 40 years after the original, proving the timeless appeal of the song.
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Genre"Hey! Baby" is classified under the genre of pop and blue-eyed soul.
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Backing BandThe song was recorded with Channel's backing band "The Strangers."
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Record Label"Hey! Baby" was released under the label of Smash Records, a subsidiary of Mercury Records.
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