Try It Baby

Diana Ross

About Try It Baby

"Try It Baby" is a slow blues ballad recorded by American soul singer Marvin Gaye, released on the Tamla label in 1964. It was written and produced by Gaye's brother-in-law, Motown chairman Berry Gordy, and talked of a woman who was "moving up" and "leaving (her man) behind". To help him along the way, the Temptations (fresh off scoring their first few hits) assisted Gaye in the track providing background vocals. The song reached number 15 on the pop singles chart and number six on the R&B singles chart. "Try It Baby" was covered in 1968 as a joint effort by Diana Ross & the Supremes and the Temptations. Featuring Melvin Franklin, Diana Ross, and Paul Williams on leads, the track was included on the 1968 LP Diana Ross & the Supremes Join The Temptations, their first of four joint albums. 


Year:
1993
3:44
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Now you're moving on up, pretty baby
You're leaving me behind
Everybody seems to love you
Oh, you're doing just fine, fine, fine
But take away your good looks
And all your fancy clothes
Why don't you just
Try it baby
Try it baby
Try it baby
Try it baby
You'll see
Nobody loves you but me

Now you tell me that you're so busy, pretty baby
You ain't got much time
Oh, how will I remember
When all your time was mine, mine, mine
Well move on back cross the track, baby
Where you came from
Why don't you just
Try it baby
Try it baby
Try it baby
Try it baby
You'll see
That nobody loves you but me
Nobody loves you but me

I really want to hold you, pretty baby
In my arms again
But I can't get close to you
For all your loving friend, friend, friend
But take your name from the bright lights baby
And tell me that you are all through
Come on and

Try it honey
Try it baby
Try it sweetheart
Try it honey
You'll see, nobody loves you but me

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Diana Ross

Diana Ross is a Grammy Lifetime Award Winning entertainer and actress. She was born on March 26, 1944 to Fred and Ernestine Ross. Her birth name was Diane Ernestine Earle Ross. She is known for being the lead vocalist of the Supremes, who were Motown’a best selling act during the 1960’s and is one of the greatest girl groups of all time. Diana Ross is the mother of 5 children; Tracee Ellis Ross, Rhonda Ross Kendricks, Evan Ross, Ross Näess, and Chudney Ross. She has starred in many movies including Lady Sings The Blues, Mahogany, The Wiz, Double Platinum, and etc. She has 6 number ones, has made 116 singles, and has 25 studio albums. more »

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Written by: BERRY GORDY JR, BERRY JR GORDY

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Try It Baby" is originally a song by The Supremes, of which Diana Ross was a member. It originally appeared in their 1964 album "Where Did Our Love Go".
Other Artists
Aside from Diana Ross and The Supremes, the song was also performed by Marvin Gaye and Berry Gordy, both solo and as a duet.
Billboard Ranking
Despite not being as famous as some of their other hits, "Try it Baby" by The Supremes, including Diana Ross, still managed to reach number 15 on the "Billboard Hot R&B Singles" chart.
Songwriter
This song was written by Berry Gordy, the founder of the Motown record label, which is home to Diana Ross and the Supremes.
Album Release
"Try It Baby" was included in the album 'Motown Lost & Found: Love, Marvin' which was released in 2006. The album features Marvin Gaye's tracks from his tenure at Motown Records.
Collaboration
The song features a compelling duet between Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye, epitomizing the power of Motown’s talent pool during its peak.
Cover Version
Diana Ross and the Supremes and The Temptations covered "Try It Baby" in their collaborative 1968 special album 'Diana Ross & the Supremes Join The Temptations'.
Genre
“Try It Baby” is characterized as a soul and rhythm and blues song, staying true to the classic Motown sound that Diana Ross and the Supremes were known for.
Composition
The song runs for approximately 2 minutes and 59 seconds, delivering a short and sweet melody that was common with the pop hits of the 60s.
Live Performances
"Try It Baby" has been performed by Diana Ross in several of her concerts as a solo artist, showcasing her profound connection to her Supremes roots despite her successful career as a standalone artist.

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