(You're) Having My Baby
Paul Anka
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Having my baby What a lovely way of saying How much you love me. Having my baby What a lovely way of saying What you're thinking of me. I can see it your face is glowing I can see it in your eyes. I'm happy knowin' that you're having my baby. You're the woman I love and I love what it's doin' to you. Having my baby You're a woman in love and I love What's goin' through you. The need inside you I see it showin' Oh The seed inside you Baby Do you feel it growin' Are you happy in knowin' that you're having my baby? I'm a woman in love and I love What it's doin' to me. Having my baby. I'm a woman in love and I love What's goin' through me. Didn't have to keep it Wouldn't put you through it. You could have swept it from your life But you wouldn't do it No You wouldn't do it. And you're having my baby. I'm a woman in love and I love
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Artist Background"(You're) Having My Baby" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Paul Anka, a pop music icon known for hits like "Diana" and "Put Your Head on My Shoulder."
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Release DateThe song was released as a single in June 1974.
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Chart Performance"(You're) Having My Baby" topped the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It also reached the top spot in Canada and climbed to number 6 in the UK Singles Chart.
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DuetsIn the song, Paul Anka sings a duet with Odia Coates, an American singer who also collaborated on several other tracks with Anka.
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Song Write upThe song represents a man's joy upon learning that his partner is pregnant with their child.
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AwardsIt was named the number one 'Worst Song of All Time' in a CNN.com poll in 2006.
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Controversial receptionThe song caused quite a controversy due to its lyrics. Critics accused it of promoting patriarchal ownership of women's bodies, which led to many radio stations banning the song.
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Album"(You're) Having My Baby" is included in Paul Anka's 1974 album "Anka."
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Other PerformancesDespite the controversy, the song was covered by a number of artists and was featured in popular TV shows like Glee.
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Music RecordAs a testament to its popularity despite the controversial lyrics, the song stayed on the top of the Billboard chart for three consecutive weeks.
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Personal RecordsPaul Anka's "(You're) Having My Baby" was his last hit that reached number one spot in the U.S.
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Humorous ReferencesThe song was humorously parodied in various cultural contexts including the popular animated show, "The Simpsons." It was also referenced in the serial drama, "Breaking Bad."
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Grammy AwardsThe song was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 1975, for Best Pop Vocal Performance Male and Record of the Year.
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Gold Record"(You're) Having My Baby" received a gold record from the Recording Industry Association of America, signifying sales of one million units.
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