Walkin' My Baby Back Home

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About Walkin' My Baby Back Home

"Walkin' My Baby Back Home" is a popular song written in 1930 by Roy Turk (lyrics) and Fred E. Ahlert (music). It first charted in 1931 with versions by Nick Lucas (#8), Ted Weems (also #8), The Charleston Chasers (#15), and Lee Morse (#18). A recording made by Jo Stafford on November 9, 1945, was released by Capitol Records as catalog number 20049, and on her album, Songs by Jo Stafford (catalog number B-D23). Harry Richman recorded the song on November 4, 1947. This version was released by Decca Records as catalog number 24391. A major hit version of it was recorded by Nat King Cole, on September 4, 1951 and released by Capitol Records as catalog number 2130. It went to #8 in 1952. The song charted again in 1952 at #4 in a version recorded in February 1952 by Johnnie Ray, released by Columbia Records as catalog number 39750. Ray's version peaked at number 12 in the UK Singles Chart in November 1952. It was the title song from the 1953 film starring Donald O'Connor, Janet Leigh, Buddy Hackett, and Scatman Crothers. In the film the song was performed by O'Connor. In 1962, Monica Zetterlund with Georg Riedel's Orchestra recorded a version of this song with Swedish lyrics by Beppe Wolgers entitled Sakta vi gå genom stan (lit. "Slowly we walk through the city"). It is a subtle tribute to Stockholm, and has in recent years been voted the most popular song about the Swedish capital (in a poll by Radio Stockholm). Zetterlund has had a Stockholm park named after her. 


Year:
2009
4:14
77 
#2

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Gee, it's great after bein' out late
Walkin' my baby back home
Arm in arm over meadow and farm
Walkin' my baby back home

We go 'long harmonizing a song
Or I'm recitin' a poem
Owls go by and they give me the eye
Walkin' my baby back home

We stop for a while, she gives me a smile
And snuggles her head on my chest
We start in to pet and that's when I get
Her talcum all over my vest

After I kinda straighten my tie
She has to borrow my comb
Once kiss then I continue again
Walkin' my baby back home

She's afraid of the dark so I have to park
Outside of her door till it's light
She says if I try to kiss her she'll cry
I dry her tears all through the night

Hand in hand to a barbecue stand
Right from her doorway we roam
Eats and then it's a pleasure again
Walkin' my baby
Talkin' my baby
Lovin' my baby
I don't mean maybe
Walkin' my baby back home

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Nat King Cole

Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat King Cole, was a musician who first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist. He owes most of his popular musical fame to his soft baritone voice, which he used to perform in big band and jazz genres. He was one of the first black Americans to host a television variety show, and has maintained worldwide popularity since his death. more »

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Written by: Fred E. Ahlert, Roy Turk

Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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Background Facts
"Walkin' My Baby Back Home" is a popular song from the 1930s, first recorded by singer Nick Lucas. - The song was written by Fred Ahlert and Roy Turk. - Over many decades, it was covered by numerous artists, becoming a standard in both pop and jazz.
Dean Martin
Singer and actor Dean Martin recorded a version of "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" for his 1958 album "This Is Dean Martin." - Martin’s version of the song is characterized by his distinctive crooner style and smooth, relaxed vocal delivery. - Martin, a member of the "Rat Pack," typically incorporated the song into his live performances.
Johnnie Ray
Johnnie Ray, an American singer known for his emotional stage performances, also covered "Walkin' My Baby Back Home." - His version became highly popular in the United Kingdom where Ray enjoyed considerable fame in the 1950s. - Johnnie Ray's rendition set the stage for his successful yet controversial career, as he was one of the first teen idols.
Nat King Cole
Legendary American singer and jazz pianist Nat King Cole also recorded "Walkin' My Baby Back Home." - Cole's rendition of the song appeared on his 1952 album, "Nat King Cole Sings for Two In Love." - His interpretation is noted for its warm and velvety vocal delivery, which embodies Cole's characteristic romantic ballad style.
Natalie Cole
Natalie Cole, the daughter of Nat King Cole, also recorded this song later in her career. - Her version served as a tribute to her legendary father, included in her 1991 album "Unforgettable... with Love," which predominantly featured covers of her father's hits. - The album won the 1992 Grammy for Album of the Year, reaffirming the lasting popularity of songs like "Walkin' My Baby Back Home."
Ted Weems
Bandleader Ted Weems and his orchestra recorded a more upbeat version of "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" back in 1930. - This orchestral version of the song allowed for a variety of instruments, including brass and strings, offering a distinct flavor from the other aforementioned covers. - The popularity of this version added to the song's status as a standard in the popular music repertoire.

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