Baby Don't You Do It
Marvin Gaye
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Ah, baby don't you do it, don't do it babe Don't break my heart, don't do it babe (baby, don't you do it) Don't break my heart, please don't do it babe (baby, don't you do it) Don't you break my heart (baby, don't you do it) Well, I've sacrificed to make you happy Get nothin' for myself Now you wanna leave me For the love of someone else My pride is all gone, whether right or wrong I believe you, baby, better keep on keepin' on Girl, I try to do my best (baby, don't you do it) Girl, I try to do my best, don't do it babe (baby, don't you do it) Don't break my heart, oh don't do it baby Don't break my heart My biggest mistake was lovin' you too much And lettin' you know 'Cause now you've got me where you want me And you're gonna let me go My heart was made glad when you chose me Heartaches and misery you've been causin' me Said, I try to do my best (baby, don't you do it) Girl, I try to do my best (baby, don't you do it) Don't you do it, don't break my heart Go down to the river and there I'll be I'm gonna jump in, baby, if you don't see by me Open up your eyes, can't you see I love you? Open up your heart, can't you see I need you? I'm no good without you, can't go on without you Life's no good without you, what'm I gonna do without you? Yeah, baby don't do it, don't you break my heart Don't you do it, baby, don't you break my heart What'm I gonna do without you? Got to go on, baby Ha, baby don't you do it
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Written by: Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, Edward Jr. Holland
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song's Origin"Baby Don't You Do It" is a song popularly performed by Marvin Gaye, but it was not originally by him. The song is credited to Holland-Dozier-Holland, who are the noteworthy songwriters for Motown Records.
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Song's ReleaseMarvin Gaye's version of the song was released in 1964 as a single. It was released under the label of Tamla, a subsidiary of Motown Records.
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Song's ThemeThe lyrics of the song express the desperation of a man pleading with his woman not to break his heart.
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Song's PerformanceAlthough Marvin Gaye's performance of the song is well-known, "Baby, Don't You Do It" was also performed by The Supremes as part of the Motown roster during live performances.
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Song's Chart PerformanceMarvin Gaye's version of the song peaked at number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 14 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart.
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Other ArtistsBesides Marvin Gaye and The Supremes, "Baby Don't You Do It" was also recorded by other artists such as The Band, who included the song in their concert film "The Last Waltz."
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Live performance with the SupremesMarvin Gaye performed the song live with the Supremes as background vocalists on "The T.A.M.I Show" in 1964.
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Impact on MusicThe song is a classic, influencing numerous other musicians and bands who've covered it since its release. This includes artists and bands like The Rolling Stones, The Who, Little Richard, and many more.
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Reissues and Compilations"Baby Don't You Do It" has appeared in numerous MoTown compilations, testifying to its status as a classic within the MoTown repertoire.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song has appeared in several popular films and television shows, demonstrating its lasting cultural impact.
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