I'll Be Your Baby Tonight

Bob Dylan

About I'll Be Your Baby Tonight

"I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" is a 1967 song by Bob Dylan first released on John Wesley Harding. It features Pete Drake on pedal steel guitar, and two other Nashville musicians, Charlie McCoy on bass guitar and Kenneth Buttrey on drums, both of whom had appeared on Dylan's previous album, Blonde on Blonde. Dylan first performed the song in concert at the Isle of Wight Festival with The Band on August 31, 1969. Since then, he has included it in more than 400 live performances."I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" has been covered by many artists, most notably by Robert Palmer with UB40 in 1990.  


Year:
1998
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Close your eyes, close the door
You don't have to worry any more
I'll be your baby tonight

Shut the light, shut the shade
You don't have to be afraid
I'll be your baby tonight

Well, that mockingbird's gonna sail away
We're gonna forget it
That big, fat moon is gonna shine like a spoon
But we're gonna let it
You won't regret it

Kick your shoes off, do not fear
Bring that bottle over here
I'll be your baby tonight

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Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan ( /ˈdɪlən/; born Robert Allen Zimmerman; May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, poet and artist. He has been an influential figure in popular music and culture for more than five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly reluctant figurehead of social unrest. A number of Dylan's early songs, such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'", became anthems for the US civil rights and anti-war movements. Leaving his initial base in the culture of folk music behind, Dylan's six-minute single "Like a Rolling Stone" has been described as radically altering the parameters of popular music in … more »

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10 facts about this song

Bob Dylan Composition
"I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" was originally written and recorded by the legendary folk and rock artist Bob Dylan. The song was part of his 1967 album "John Wesley Harding".
Robert Palmer and UB40 Cover
The song acquired a new level of fame when it was covered by British rock vocalist Robert Palmer and the reggae band UB40 in a reggae style. This version was released in 1990 and was a major hit.
Hit Chart Performance
The cover version of "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" by Robert Palmer and UB40 reached number 6 in the UK Singles Chart and also made it to the top 30 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1991.
Unique Collaboration
The song represents an unusual collaboration between rock and reggae genres, adding a distinct flavor to the original composition.
Competitive Performance
UB40 and Robert Palmer's version of "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" remarkably equalled the success of Dylan's original recording. This is notable, as many covers do not meet the success of the original artist.
Multi-Artist Cover
"I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" has been covered by many artists in different genres since its original release, including Emmylou Harris, Norah Jones, Marianne Faithful, and The Hollies, showing its enduring popularity.
Impact on Bob Dylan’s Career
The original song by Bob Dylan marked a stylistic shift in his music from rocky, electric tunes to a softer, more melodic style, which played a big part in shaping his later career.
Song Lyrics
Dylan's lyrics tell a simple story, offering gentle reassurances to his lover. The cover version by Robert Palmer and UB40 maintains the same lyrics, but changes the musical style to reggae.
Album Reception
"John Wesley Harding," the album on which the original song by Bob Dylan appears, reached number two on the U.S. Billboard charts and has since been certified Gold by the RIAA.
Classic Dylan
"I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" is considered a classic Dylan song because it showcases his unique songwriting ability – the lyrics are simple yet thoughtful, and the melody is memorable.

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