Baby That's Backatcha
Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Smokey Robinson
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Put a song in your heart, so you say Sing it out, let the world know what its all about If I make it possible for the impossible to happen for like you say [Chorus] Oh, baby thats backatcha Baby thats the same thing you do for me Baby thats backatcha Oh baby thats tit for tat I'm giving you this for that You're flying high with your head in the clouds Trouble comes along to bust your bubble Its not incredible that I make regrettable Things seem much better for you [Chorus: x2] [x3] Baby thats backatcha Time to move and start to jam What it is exactly You don't know what it is So when you feel it don't try to conceal it Just let it happen for you [Chorus] [x8] Baby thats backatcha
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Written by: SMOKEY ROBINSON
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12 facts about this song
Release DateThe song "Baby That's Backatcha" was released in 1975.
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Album InformationIt is one of the tracks in the album "A Quiet Storm" by Smokey Robinson. The album is noted for its impact on the "Quiet Storm" radio format - a styling featuring mellow, smooth music.
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Chart PerformancesSmokey Robinson had a chart-topping hit with this song. It reached the number 1 spot on the Billboard R&B charts.
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Genre ClassificationThis song can be classified under the genre Soul and Quiet Storm. Smokey Robinson was highly influential in developing and popularizing these genres.
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Lyricist and ComposerThe song was both written and composed by Smokey Robinson himself, showcasing his talent not only as a singer but also as a songwriter.
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ProductionThe song, like the rest of the album, was produced by Smokey Robinson. He also served as the album's arranger and its executive producer.
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Label"Baby That's Backatcha" was released by Motown Records, an American record label that heavily influenced the style of soul music during the 1960s.
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LegacyIn the years since its release, "Baby That's Backatcha" has been covered numerous times and is seen as a classic of the smooth soul genre.
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Musical StyleThe song reflects Robinson's signature falsetto vocal style, combined with smooth, elegant instrumentation, typical for the Quiet Storm subgenre.
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FormatThe song was released both as a part of Smokey Robinson's "A Quiet Storm" LP, and as a single, backed with the song "The Agony And The Ecstasy."
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VideoAlthough there is no official music video for the song, there are many live performances of Smokey Robinson singing the song on television shows and concerts.
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Critical ReceptionCritics at the time praised "Baby That's Backatcha" for its smooth sound and Robinson's expressive, emotive vocals. It continues to be highly regarded in retrospective reviews.
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