Baby, I Love You
The Ronettes, Phil Spector
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Woa-oh, woa-oh oh oh Have I ever told you How good it feels to hold you? It isn't easy to explian And though I'm really trying I think I may start crying My heart can't wait another day When you kiss me I've just got to say (Baby, I love you) come on, baby (Baby, I love you) ooh-ee baby (Baby, I love only you) Woa-oh, woa-oh oh oh I can't live without you I love everything about you I can't help it if I feel this way Oh, I'm so glad I found you I want my arms around you I love to hear you call my name Oh, tell me that you feel the same (Baby, I love you) come on, baby (Baby, I love you) ooh-ee baby (Baby, I love only you) Woa-oh, woa-oh oh oh Come on, baby (baby, I love you) come on, baby (Baby, I love you) ooh-ee baby (Baby, I love you) come on, baby (Baby, I love you) ooh-ee baby (Baby, I love you) oh, oh (Baby, I love you) oh, oh (Baby, I love you) oh, oh
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Written by: Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry, Phillip Spector
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Music Producers and CollaboratorsThe Ronettes' amplified sound was a product of music producer Phil Spector’s creation, which featured a dense, layered, and reverberant sound that came to be known as Wall of Sound.
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Song WritingEven though Phil Spector is often attributed to the creation of "Baby, I Love You," the song was written by Spector, Jeff Barry, and Ellie Greenwich.
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Release Details"Baby, I Love You" was released in 1963 as a single. It bounces off the success of "Be My Baby," another hit from The Ronettes.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a successful hit in the United States, as it peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100. In the United Kingdom, the song reached number 11 on the UK singles chart.
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Band CompositionThe Ronettes, the group that performed "Baby, I Love You,” was composed of three members: Veronica Bennett (later known as Ronnie Spector), her older sister Estelle Bennett, and their cousin Nedra Talley.
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Iconic Genre"Baby, I Love You" falls under the category of pop and rhythm and blues (R&B) genres, which was a popular combination during the 1960s era of music.
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Distinct StyleThis track showcases Spector's signature Wall of Sound technique, which incorporated a variety of instruments and sound effects to create a fuller, richer sound.
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Popular Covers"Baby, I Love You" has been covered by many artists proving its popularity and evergreen charm. Artists like The Ramones and Andy Kim have done covers of the song.
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Recording EffectsRonnie Bennett’s voice was the focus throughout the recording. Recording engineer Larry Levine recalls that her voice was recorded using up to three microphones, giving it a 'booming' quality on the final track.
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CertificationIn 2017, the song was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry for sales and streams exceeding 400,000.
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