Do You Wanna Be My Baby?
Per Gessle
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1,2,3,4 I saw you rushin' down the street People were pushin' in the heat Well, I was stuck behind the wheel I guess why'all know how it feels Well, I was tryin' to keep your pace You kicked me flat out on my face You sent me cravin' on the moon Up to the air like a ballon How come your're looking' so good? How come you're looking so fine? I wasn't ready for you Well, I was just passin' my time Do you do you do you do you Do you want to be my baby? Do you do you do you do you Do you want to be my baby? I really gotta know, Oh oh I really gotta know, Oh oh It's really tricky to explain It's really crazy to stay sane Some things they happen really fast Some things are born and bred to last How come you're looking so cool? How come you're looking so fine? No one is ready for you I'm only passin' my time Do you do you do you do you Do you want to be my baby? Do you do you do you do you Do you want to be my baby? (wanna be my girl?) I really gotta know, Oh oh I really gotta know, Oh oh I really have to know, Oh oh Really want to know, Oh oh 2x
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Written by: PER HAKAN GESSLE
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10 facts about this song
Artist InformationPer Gessle is a Swedish musician and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the pop rock band, Roxette. He released "Do You Wanna Be My Baby?" as a solo artist.
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Album DetailsThe song "Do You Wanna Be My Baby?" was a part of Per Gessle's second English solo album titled "The World According to Gessle", released in 1997.
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Commercial Success"Do You Wanna Be My Baby?" was a significant commercial success for Per Gessle, peaking at number 1 on the Swedish music charts.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Jonas Åkerlund, who is a renowned music video director and has worked with artists like Madonna, The Rolling Stones, and Metallica.
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Inspiration & StyleThe music style of "Do You Wanna Be My Baby?" is heavily influenced by 70's rhythm and blues, fused with pop rock, a style Per Gessle is recognized for.
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LanguagesInterestingly, Gessle has an alternate version of the song in Swedish, titled "Vill du bli min fru?"
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Legacy"Do You Wanna Be My Baby?" remains one of Gessle's most popular solo songs up to this day, frequently featured in live performances and compilations.
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AwardThe song won the 'Song of the Year' award at Sweden's Rockbjörnen music awards in 1997.
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Backing VocalsBesides Gessle's own vocals, the song features backing vocals from Swedish singers Staffan Öfwerman and Vicki Benckert.
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Multiple Formats ReleaseThe single "Do You Wanna Be My Baby?" was released in several formats including CD single, cassette single, and 7" vinyl single.
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