Baby You're Right

James Brown

About Baby You're Right

"Baby You're Right" is a song by Joe Tex. He recorded it for Anna Records in 1961. Later the same year James Brown recorded the song, altering the melody and lyrics and adding a songwriting credit for himself. Released as a single on King Records, his version was a hit, charting #2 R&B and #49 Pop in 1962. It also appeared on the album Think! in 1960, and later on Papa's Got a Brand New Bag in 1965. An alternate take of the song was included in the 1991 box set Star Time. Tex re-recorded "Baby You're Right" for Checker Records in 1965.  


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You think I love you
Well, baby, you're right
You think I wanna hug you

I wanna love you
I wanna hug you
'Cause I, yeah
I need you so bad, yeah
So come on, just me and you

I wanna love you
I wanna hug you
'Cause I need you so bad
But I can't get you
It makes me so mad

If you think I want you
Well, baby, you're right
If you think I wanna haunt you
Well, baby, you're right

I wanna love you
I wanna hug you
'Cause I, yeah
Just need you and
Everything gonna be all right
Yeah

I wanna love you
I wanna hug you
'Cause I'm so bad
When I can't get you
It makes me so mad

Everybody got to believe it
Just me and you, baby
I believe everything will
Be all right one more time, yeah

I wanna love you
I wanna hug you
'Cause I need you so bad
But I can't get you
It makes me so mad, yeah

Whoa, yeah
Come on

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James Brown

James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of funk music and is a major figure of 20th century popular music and dance. more »

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Written by: BROWN, TEX

Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Baby You're Right" is a soul ballad by James Brown, an American singer who was often referred to as the "Godfather of Soul."
Release Date
The song was first released in 1961 under the record label King.
Billboard Success
"Baby You're Right" reached the top of the Billboard R&B singles chart and number 49 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Collaboration
The song, credited with co-writing and co-arrangement by genre artist Joe Tex, was revised after Brown's initial recording and was re-recorded with James Brown & The Famous Flames later in 1961, and released as the B-side to "I Don't Mind".
Cover Versions
The song was covered by Boz Scaggs on his eponymous album in 1969.
Album Inclusion
"Baby You're Right" is also included in several compilation albums of James Brown, including "Star Time" and the "50th Anniversary Collection".
Song Popularity
Despite not being one of James Brown's most well-known songs, it remains popular among his fans due to its soulful lyrics and melody.
Chart Rankings
The song was ranked at #32 on Rolling Stone's list of the Greatest James Brown Songs.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics revolve around a man admitting his woman's right all along, expressing his deep understanding and love.
Style Transition
The song marked a transition for James Brown, as he started to pivot towards more rhythmic and dance-oriented beats in his later music.

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