Baby Let's Play House

Elvis Presley

About Baby Let's Play House

"Baby Let's Play House" is a song written by Arthur Gunter and recorded by him in 1954 on the Excello Records label and covered by Elvis Presley the following year on Sun Records.


Year:
1975
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Oh, baby, baby, baby, baby baby
Baby, baby baby, be-be-be-be-be-be baby baby, baby
Baby baby baby
Come back, baby, I want to play house with you
Well, you may go to college
You may go to school
You may have a pink Cadillac
But don't you be nobody's fool
Now baby come back, baby, come
Come back, baby, come
Come back, baby I want to play house with you

Now listen and I'll tell you baby
What I'm talking about
Come on back to me, little girl
So we can play some house
Now baby come back, baby, come
Come back, baby, come
Come back, baby
I want to play house with you (Oh let's play house, baby)

Now this is one thing, baby
That I want you to know
Come on back and let's play a little house
And we can act like we did before
Well, baby come back, baby, come
Come back, baby, come
Come back, baby I want to play house with you (Hit it)

Yeah

Now listen to me, baby
Try to understand
I'd rather see you dead, little girl
Than to be with another man
Now baby come back, baby, come
Come back, baby, come
Come back, baby, I want to play house with you
Oh, baby baby baby
Baby baby baby be-be-be-be-be-be baby baby baby
Baby baby baby
Come back, baby, I want to play house with you

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Elvis Presley

Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. A cultural icon, he is commonly known by the single name Elvis. One of the most popular musicians of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". more »

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Written by: Arthur Gunter

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11 facts about this song

Historical Significance
"Baby Let's Play House" was not only Elvis Presley's fourth RCA single, but also his first ever top-40 hit.
Authorship
The song was actually not originally written by Elvis Presley. It was written and first recorded by Arthur Gunter, a blues musician from Louisiana, in 1954.
Early Release
Elvis Presley's version of "Baby Let's Play House" was released by Sun Records in 1955 before he became a global sensation.
Popularity
According to Billboard magazine, Presley's version of the song peaked at #5 on the country music charts.
Spiritual Influence
The song includes the line “You may have religion, but you need a lot of love,” which some have speculated reflects Elvis’s deep spiritual beliefs, affected by his upbringing in the Pentecostal Church.
Influence
Elvis' version of "Baby Let's Play House," with its uptempo, raw energy, is widely cited as an incredible influence over the burgeoning rock 'n' roll genre, preparing the stage for his later, larger hits.
Cover Versions
The song was notably covered by other groups and artists including Buddy Holly, John Lennon, and Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant.
Technological Breakthrough
Elvis's recording of "Baby Let's Play House" is considered historic also because it was one of the very first records to use a delay effect. This effect, created by a tape echo, trails the sound, producing a trail of echo.
Track Length
The song is relatively short, running for just over two minutes.
Documentary Appearance
"Baby Let's Play House" appears in the 2005 miniseries "Elvis," retelling the life of the King of Rock 'n' Roll.
Live Performances
Elvis used to perform "Baby Let's Play House" often during his early live performances before he reached massive fame.

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