How I Miss You Baby

Bobby Womack

About How I Miss You Baby

"How I Miss You Baby" is a song written by Bobby Womack and Darryl Carter. Womack released it as a single in 1969 and was included on his 1970 album My Prescription. The song's lyrics detail Womack's misery because his true love left him "a week ago." "How I Miss You Baby" returned Womack to the top 20 of Billboard's R&B chart at #14 and also became a minor success on the Billboard Hot 100 (#93).


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Oh, how I miss you, baby
Oh, how I miss you, baby
Listen to me

It's only been a week ago
But it seems like years
And it's getting sort of hard
To see through tears

'Cause now you're gone
And I know for myself
That I can't find happiness
With nobody else

Oh, how I miss you, baby
Oh, how I miss you, baby
Listen to me

I find myself calling out your name
In the middle of the night
And I still hear you saying, darling
No, no, two wrongs don't make it right

I thought I could cope it all alone
But I was so wrong
'Cause it didn't gain me one solitary thing
But an unhappy home

Oh, how I miss you, baby
Oh, how I miss you, baby

I wanna say sorry
Oh, but it ain't a strong enough word
For once in my life I'm so sincere
And I mean every word

I listen to what my friends had to say
But ooh, they messed me up again
'Cause I haven't seen a good day, baby
Since you know when

I never thought it could ever
Affect me this way
But I'm drownin' in a sea of misery
And all I can think of to say

Oh, how I miss you, baby
Oh, how I miss you, baby

I've got to keep on singing
Oh, how I miss you, baby
I swear, I swear

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Bobby Womack

Robert Dwayne "Bobby" Womack ( /ˈwoʊmæk/; born March 4, 1944 - June 27 2014) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. An active recording artist since the early 1960s where he started his career as the lead singer of his family musical group The Valentinos and as Sam Cooke's backing guitarist, Womack's career has spanned more than 50 years and has spanned a repertoire in the styles of R&B, soul, rock and roll, doo-wop, gospel, and country. more »

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Written by: BOBBY WOMACK, DARRYL CARTER

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"How I Miss You Baby" was officially released in 1969 as part of an album titled "My Prescription."
Song Writer
Bobby Womack co-wrote "How I Miss You Baby" with Darryl Carter. Womack was known for his potent song writing capability.
Cover Versions
The song has been notably covered by several artists, including Barbara Mason in 1972, indicating the song's enduring popularity.
Album Success
"My Prescription," the album containing "How I Miss You Baby," was Bobby Womack's second studio album. It struck success following his debut album two years prior.
Sound
The song showcases Womack's soulful sound, paired with a subdued instrumental background, allowing the emotional vocals to take center stage.
Chart Performance
Although it didn't top the charts, "How I Miss You Baby" helped bolster Womack's status as an R&B icon.
Emotional Depth
"How I Miss You Baby" is known for its deep emotional resonance, tapping into feelings of longing and sadness many listeners can relate to.
Music Genre
The song falls into the genre of Soul and R&B, with a touch of Gospel, reflective of Bobby Womack's musical influences.
Personal Influence
The raw emotion shown in "How I Miss You Baby" may have come from Womack's own turbulent love life, although this is unconfirmed.
Legacy
Despite not being one of Womack's top-charting songs, "How I Miss You Baby" has reportedly received universal acclaim from critics for its soulful and emotional depth, reflecting on Womack's lasting impact in the music industry.

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