Somebody Loves You Baby (You Know Who It Is)
Patti LaBelle
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Somebody loves you baby Ooh ooh ooh Somebody loves you baby Ooh ooh ooh Somebody loves you baby Ooh ooh ooh Somebody loves you baby You know who it is It happened so suddenly I woke up one morning with you on my mind No matter what I did Couldn't stop thinking about you Wanted instant replay of yesterday Somebody loves you baby Ooh ooh ooh Somebody loves you baby Ooh ooh ooh Somebody loves you baby Ooh ooh ooh Somebody loves you baby You know who it is I'm under your spell I don't want to break free You can make a slave out of me I worship you and nobody else I pledge my love to you forever Somebody loves you baby Ooh ooh ooh Somebody loves you baby Ooh ooh ooh Somebody loves you baby Ooh ooh ooh Somebody loves you baby You know who it is\ Somebody loves you baby Ooh ooh ooh Somebody loves you baby Ooh ooh ooh Somebody loves you baby Ooh ooh ooh Somebody loves you baby You know who it is I need you right now Baby don't say no Cause you look like you ready to get it on Whatever you give me I give it to you back All the love you'll ever need I'll give it to you Somebody loves you baby Ooh ooh ooh Somebody loves you baby Ooh ooh ooh Somebody loves you baby Ooh ooh ooh Somebody loves you baby You know who it is Somebody loves you baby Ooh ooh ooh Somebody loves you baby Ooh ooh ooh Somebody loves you baby Ooh ooh ooh Somebody loves you baby You know who it is
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Written by: Eugene Lambchops Curry, Walter Bunny Sigler
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Somebody Loves You Baby (You Know Who It Is)" was performed by Patti LaBelle, a highly revered and famous American singer, actress and entrepreneur. She began her career in the early 1960s as part of the girl group, Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, before going solo in the 1970s.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1991 and is featured on her sixth studio album, "Burnin'."
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Chart Performance"Somebody Loves You Baby (You Know Who It Is)" topped the Billboard R&B singles chart in early 1992. It did well on both the Adult Contemporary and Pop charts.
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Award RecognitionFor her work on the "Burnin'" album, Patti LaBelle won her first Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 1992, beating out competitors like Aretha Franklin and Lisa Fischer.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was penned by Bunny Sigler and Marvin Morrow. Bunny Sigler, also known as "Mr. Emotion,” was a prolific songwriter and producer who contributed largely to the Philly Soul and Disco genre.
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Legacy and Impact"Somebody Loves You, Baby" is considered one of LaBelle’s signature hits. It has been sampled in various other artist's works and referenced in popular culture.
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Music VideoThe song’s music video starred actress Vivica A. Fox, who at the time was little known. Fox, would later gain substantial recognition as an accomplished actress.
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CamaraderieThis single is an example of Patti LaBelle's tight-knit collaborations with fellow legendary artists. It was produced in association with Prince's Paisley Park Records.
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Release PlatformsAside from the regular CD and digital platforms, the song was also released traditionally as 7" vinyl, 12" vinyl, and cassette formats.
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Genre"Somebody Loves You Baby (You Know Who It Is)" falls under the Soul/R&B genre. It showcases Patti LaBelle's transformative and emotive vocal style.
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