Baby I Need Your Loving

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About Baby I Need Your Loving

"Baby I Need Your Loving" is a 1964 hit single recorded by the Four Tops for the Motown label. Written and produced by Motown's main production team Holland–Dozier–Holland, the song was the group's first Motown single and their first pop Top 20 hit, making it to number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100 in the fall of 1964. It was also their first million-selling hit single. Rolling Stone ranked The Four Tops' original version of the song at #390 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.  


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Baby, I need your lovin'
Baby, I need your lovin'
Although you're never near
Your voice I often hear
Another day, 'nother night
I long to hold you tight
'Cause I'm so lonely
 
Baby, I need your lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'
Baby I need your lovin'
Got to have all you lovin'
 
Some say it's a sign of weakness
For a man to beg
Then weak I'd rather be
If it means having you to keep
'Cause lately I've been losing sleep
 
Baby, I need your lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'
Baby I need your lovin'
Got to have all you lovin'
 
Lonely nights echo your name
Oh, sometimes I wonder 
Will I ever be the same?
Oh yeah!  When you see me smiling
You know things have gotten worse
Any smile you might see has all been rehearsed
Darling, I can't go on without you
This emptiness won't let me live without you
This loneliness inside, darling
Makes me feel half alive
 
Baby, I need your lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'
Baby I need your lovin'
Got to have all you lovin'
Baby, I need your lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'
Baby I need your lovin'
Got to have all you lovin'
Baby, I need your lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'
Baby I need your lovin'
Got to have all you lovin'

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The Four Tops

The Four Tops are a vocal quartet from Detroit, Michigan, USA, who helped to define the city's Motown sound of the 1960s. The group's repertoire has included soul music, R&B, disco, adult contemporary, doo-wop, jazz, and show tunes. more »

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Written by: Edward Jr. Holland, Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland

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13 facts about this song

Release Information
"Baby I Need Your Loving" was released as a single in 1964 by American R&B vocal group, The Four Tops.
Songwriting Details
The song was written by Lamont Dozier and sibling songwriting duo Brian and Eddie Holland, more commonly known as the legendary Holland-Dozier-Holland team of Motown.
Chart Performance
"Baby I Need Your Loving" was the Four Tops' first hit, reaching #11 on the Billboard pop singles chart and #4 on the R&B singles chart.
Album Debut
The song debuted on the Four Tops' first album, "Four Tops", released in 1964.
Critical Acclaim
Rolling Stone placed the song at #390 on their list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
Motown Impact
As the first major hit for The Four Tops, "Baby I Need Your Loving" played a significant role in establishing the Motown sound of the 1960s.
Music Style
The song is known for its smooth rhythm, soulful vocals, and the inclusion of orchestral strings - a characteristic element in Motown productions.
Cover Versions
"Baby I Need Your Loving" was later covered by many artists, including Johnny Rivers, whose version peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967.
Cultural Influence
The song has been used in several movies and TV series over the years, evidencing its enduring cultural significance.
Live Performances
Although lead vocalist Levi Stubbs had difficulty with the song in the recording studio, due to its high key, it went on to become a favorite in their live performances.
Original Title
According to Lamont Dozier, the song's original title was "Baby I Miss You Loving," but it was changed before it was recorded.
Beatles Connection
The song was reputedly one of Paul McCartney's favorite songs, introducing him to the music of the Four Tops.
Grammy Hall of Fame
In 2021, "Baby I Need Your Loving" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, a special Grammy award established in 1973 to honor recordings that are at least 25 years old, and that have "qualitative or historical significance".

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