Baby Blue

Badfinger, Susanna Hoffs, Matthew Sweet

About Baby Blue

"Baby Blue" is a song by the Welsh band Badfinger from their 1971 album, Straight Up. The song was written by Pete Ham, produced by Todd Rundgren, and released on Apple Records. In 2013, it was featured in the series finale of the television show Breaking Bad. As a result, the song charted in the UK for the first time, reaching No. 73.


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Guess I got what I deserve
Kept you waiting there, too long my love
All that time, without a word
Didn't know you'd think, that I'd forget, or I'd regret
The special love I have for you, my Baby Blue

All the days became so long
Did you really think, I'd do you wrong
Dixie, when I let you go
Thought you'd realize, that I would know, I would show
The special love I have for you, my Baby Blue

What can I do, what can I say
Except that I want you by my side
How can I show, you, show me a way
Don't you know, the times I tried
Guess that's all I have to say
Except the feeling just gets stronger, everyday
Just one thing, before I go

Take good care, baby, let me know, let it grow
The special love, you have for me, my Dixie dear

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Badfinger

Badfinger were a British rock band consisting originally of Pete Ham, Ron Griffiths, Mike Gibbins and Tom Evans; active from 1968 to 1983, and evolving from The Iveys; formed by Ham, Griffiths and David "Dai" Jenkins in Swansea, Wales, in the early 1960s. Joey Molland joined the group in 1969, following the departure of Griffiths. Signed by The Beatles' Apple label in 1968 as The Iveys, they adopted the name Badfinger in 1969. Badfinger had four consecutive worldwide hits in 1970 and 1971: "Come and Get It" (written and produced by Paul McCartney), "No Matter What", "Day After Day", and "Baby Blue". The Ham/Evans-penned Badfinger song, "Without You", became a Billboard number one hit for Harry Nilsson. more »

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Written by: PETER WILLIAM HAM

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10 facts about this song

Origin of Creation
"Baby Blue" was released by British rock band Badfinger in 1971. The lead vocalist on the track was Pete Ham, who also wrote the song.
Top Chart Rankings
The song reached number 14 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in 1972, which was a significant achievement in the band's career.
Album Identification
"Baby Blue" was featured on Badfinger's 1971 album, "Straight Up", and it was their last Top 20 hit.
Inspiration
The song was reportedly written by Pete Ham for a woman named Dixie Armstrong, whom he fell in love with during Badfinger's 1971 American tour.
In Movies and Series
It featured prominently in the final scene of the TV series "Breaking Bad," which caused a resurgence in its popularity. After it was played in the 2013 "Breaking Bad" series finale, it charted at number 32 on the iTunes Top 100 Rock Songs chart.
Cover Versions
There have been various cover versions of "Baby Blue" including by musicians like Aimee Mann and the American band, The Posies.
Tragic History
The band Badfinger has a tragic history. Two of its members, including "Baby Blue" songwriter Pete Ham, died by suicide due to financial and management issues.
Resurgence
Besides "Breaking Bad", the song has also appeared in Martin Scorsese's film "The Departed", further cementing its status as a classic hit in popular culture.
Digital Sales
Following its feature in "Breaking Bad," "Baby Blue" saw an impressive 2991% increase in digital sales.
Recognition
Billboard magazine recognized "Baby Blue" as the 63rd biggest hit of 1972. Despite the band's short-lived success, their song remains a classic and is still recognized and celebrated today.

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