Everybody Loves My Baby

Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra, Louis Armstrong

About Everybody Loves My Baby

"Everybody Loves My Baby", also known as "Everybody Loves My Baby, but My Baby Don't Love Nobody but Me", is a popular and jazz standard song composed by Spencer Williams in 1924. Lyrics were written by Jack Palmer. One important early recording was by the young Louis Armstrong with Clarence Williams' Blue Five on November 6, 1924, New York, NY. Released as a single: "Everybody Loves My Baby (but My Baby Don't Love Nobody But Me)" (Palmer, Jack; Williams, Spencer) [master S-72-959-B] – Okeh 8181. Featuring: Williams, Clarence (Piano, Director); Taylor, Eva (Vocal); Armstrong, Louis (Cornet); Thompson, Aaron (Trombone); Bailey, Buster (Soprano Saxophone); and Christian, Buddy (Banjo). Another popular recording in 1925 was by Aileen Stanley. The song remained popular for decades and continues to be performed regularly in the 21st century. 


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1991
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Yeah, everybody loves my baby
But my baby don't love nobody but me, nobody but me
Oh, everybody wants my baby
But my baby don't want nobody but me; that's plain to see

Yes, she got a foam like Venus
Honest, I ain't talking Greek
No one can come between us
She's my Sheba, I am her Sheik

Yes, everybody loves my baby
But my baby love nobody but me, yeah, nobody but me

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Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana. more »

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Written by: Jack Palmer, Spencer Williams

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10 facts about this song

Classic Jazz
"Everybody Loves My Baby" is considered a classic jazz standard that embodies the spirit and evolution of American jazz in the 1920s.
Released Date
The song was first recorded and released in November 1924.
Artistic Lineup
The recording featured industry greats like powerhouse musician Louis Armstrong, legendary composer and publisher Clarence Williams, and the prolific songwriter Spencer Williams.
Song Structure
The song is presented in AABA form, which is a common song structure in pop and jazz.
Popular Cover
The song has been covered by many artists, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Cab Calloway, attesting to its enduring popularity and influence in the music world.
Unique Lyrics
The lyrics of "Everybody Loves My Baby" are known for being tongue-in-cheek, embodying the playful energy that's central to much of early Jazz.
Song Origin
It was originally composed for the Broadway comedy "Spice of 1922".
Cultural Significance
"Everybody Loves My Baby" encapsulates the vibrant nightlife and carefree spirit of the Roaring Twenties, an era marked by economic prosperity and cultural dynamism in the U.S.
Musical Features
The song features characteristic Jazz elements such as syncopated rhythms, blue notes, and improvisation.
Notable Record Label
The original version of "Everybody Loves My Baby" was released by the iconic record label Okeh Records, renowned for its dedication to Jazz and Blues music.

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