She's My Baby
Lawrence Foster, Paul McCartney
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My baby, she comes out at night She's takin' me by surprise, she's my baby Like gravy, down to the last drop I keep mopping her up, yeah yeah, she's my baby She's a baby in the morning time When the sleep is in her eyes And the world is waking up She has a rhythm Oh believe me, I ain't lyin' She's a woman She's a lady in the evening time When the stars are in the skies That's the time she changes back into a kitten Oh believe me, I ain't lyin' She's my baby And she comes out at night She's takin' me by surprise, she's my baby Like gravy, down to the last drop I keep mopping her up, yeah yeah yeah, she's my baby Well she's a baby in the morning time When the sleep is in her eyes And the world is waking up She has a rhythm Oh believe me, I ain't lyin' She's a woman She's a lady in the evening time When the stars are in the skies That's the time she changes back into a kitten Oh believe me, I ain't lyin' She's my baby And she comes out at night She's takin' me by surprise, yes, she's my baby Ooh like gravy, yeah down to the last drop I keep mopping it up, mopping it up, yeah, she's my baby Ooh like gravy, down to the last drop I keep mopping it up, mopping it up, yeah, she's my baby Ooh like gravy, down to the last drop I keep mopping it up, mopping it up, yeah, she's my baby Ooh like gravy, down to the last drop I keep mopping it up, mopping it up
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11 facts about this song
Artist Background"She's My Baby" is a song by Paul McCartney, a British singer-songwriter recognized worldwide as the former bass guitarist and vocalist of the iconic rock band The Beatles.
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Album InclusionThe song is a part of the album "McCartney II" which was released in 1980. This is the second solo studio album by McCartney.
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Unique Song ProductionUnlike the most songs of its era, "She's My Baby" includes some unconventional sounds and features, including but not limited to the voice box guitar.
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Song CreationThe song was recorded in Paul McCartney's private home studio in Scotland. It's one of the projects he worked on following the break-up of The Beatles.
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Experimental Genre"She's My Baby" and the album "McCartney II" as a whole, marked a departure from the more mainstream pop rock sound of his earlier solo work, leaning more towards experimental electronic music.
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Album ReceptionThe album "McCartney II", which included "She's My Baby", peaked at number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and number 3 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
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Influential Song"She's My Baby" and the album "McCartney II", with their ventures into synthesizer-led music, helped shape the early '80s synth-pop genre.
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Personal ProductionIn addition to writing, arranging, and providing the vocals for "She's My Baby", McCartney also played every instrument and produced the song himself, maintaining entire creative control.
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Critical ReviewsCritics at the time had mixed responses to the song and album, with some praising its innovation and others criticizing its stark departure from McCartney's more traditional style.
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Later AppreciationDespite its initial mixed reviews, "She's My Baby" and the album "McCartney II" have since been re-evaluated by critics and hold a significant place in McCartney's discography due to their pioneering use of electronic instruments.
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Song Lyrics"She's My Baby" lyrics reflect the typical McCartney's affectionate themes, showing the softer side of his songwriting skills.
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