Baby It's You
The Beatles
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It's not the way you smile that touched my heart It's not the way you kiss that tears my apart But how many many many nights go by I sit alone at home and cry over you What can I do, can't help myself 'Cause baby it's you, baby it's you You should hear what they say about you (cheat, cheat) They say, they say you never never ever been true (cheat, cheat) Wo ho, it doesn't matter what they say I know I'm gonna love you any old way What can I do, then it's true Don't want nobody, nobody 'Cause baby it's you, baby it's you Wo ho, it doesn't matter what they say I know I'm gonna love you any old way What can I do, then it's true Don't want nobody, nobody 'Cause baby it's you Baby it's you, don't leave me all alone
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Written by: Burt Bacharach, Mack David, Barney Williams
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Baby It's You" is a song written by Burt Bacharach, Luther Dixon, and Mack David. It was originally recorded by The Shirelles in 1961.
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The Shirelles' VersionThe version of "Baby It's You" by The Shirelles was a hit for the group in 1961, reaching no. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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The Beatles' VersionThe Beatles recorded a cover of "Baby It's You" for their first studio album "Please Please Me" in 1963. The song later appeared on their American debut album "Introducing…The Beatles" and was the only Burt Bacharach composition the Beatles ever recorded.
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Smith's VersionThe American rock band Smith released a cover version of the song in 1969 which peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Burt Bacharach's ContributionBurt Bacharach is known for his hit songs that feature complex melodies and unusual chord progressions, and "Baby It's You" definitely shows his style.
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Song's ImpactOver the years, the song has become a pop standard, covered by many artists in different genres from reggae to punk, demonstrating its timeless appeal.
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Recognized by IndustryThe original version by The Shirelles was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002, recognizing its significance to the history of music.
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Movie FeatureIt was featured in Quentin Tarantino's film "Death Proof" in 2007, further cementing its popularity.
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Cover VersionsOther cover versions of "Baby It's You" have been performed by a wide array of artists, including Elvis Costello, The Carpenters, and Adele.
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PseudonymLuther Dixon, one of the song's co-writers, was actually credited under the pseudonym Barney Williams in the original release. This was a common practice for Dixon, who also co-wrote songs under the names Johnny Warrington and John Davenport.
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