Oh Baby
Little Walter
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Oh baby, you gonna miss me when I'm gone Oh baby, you gonna miss me when I'm gone I thought you were my baby And you would always be my friend Oh baby, I feel tears comin' in my eyes Baby, I feel tears comin' in my eyes If I don't leave now baby I'm goin' to break down and cry Oh baby, I'll never touch your love again Oh baby, I'll never touch your love again Well you said, you'd be my honey My sweetheart until the end You got my heart a achin' 'cause I love you so Things are pretty down, I can't stand no more Ooh ooh ooh, gonna miss me when I'm gone Oh baby, you gonna miss me when I'm gone Oh baby, you gonna miss me when I'm gone
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Written by: WALTER JACOBS, WILLIE DIXON
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9 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Oh Baby" falls under the Blues genre. Little Walter is famous for his contributions to the development of Chicago blues in the 1950s.
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Release DateThe song "Oh Baby" was released in 1954 as part of the album titled "Best of Little Walter".
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Chart PerformanceWhile specific chart details for "Oh Baby" are not readily available, Little Walter had several hits that featured on Billboard's R&B chart, notably his tracks "My Babe" and "Juke".
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Instrumental BrillianceRenowned for his harmonica playing, Little Walter introduced amplified harmonica in "Oh Baby". His polished musical style and complex solos are considered as hallmarks of the song.
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Band Information"Oh Baby" was recorded with Little Walter's band, The Jukes. The band was a major part of his successful career and they backed him on many of his songs.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song "Oh Baby" was written by Little Walter himself, showcasing his skill not just as a musician, but also as a songwriter.
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Influence and Legacy"Oh Baby", along with the other works of Little Walter have had a significant influence on blues music, inspiring many well-known artists like The Rolling Stones and The Yardbirds.
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Harmonica Innovation"Oh Baby" is one of the songs which solidified Little Walter's reputation as a pioneering blues harmonica player. He used a small microphone to amplify his harmonica, essentially inventing a new sound for the instrument.
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Posthumous RecognitionAlthough Little Walter passed away in 1968, his music including "Oh Baby" continues to be beloved by blues enthusiasts. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, the first and only artist to be inducted specifically for his work as a harmonica player.
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