Bye Bye Baby
Mary Wells
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Well, you know you took my heart And you broke it apart Why did our love baby, yeah yeah Have to ever start [Chorus:] You know you took my love, threw it away You gonna want, my love someday Well a bye bye baby (Bye, bye, bye) Well I thought your love Was oh so true And you lured me baby, yeah Started loving you [Chorus] Well, your love was Sweeter than Any I know So don't come back Running Knockin on my front door Well you said that I Was your only girl And there was no others, yeah In this whole wide world [Chorus] Well, your love was Sweeter than Any I know So don't come back Running Knockin on my front door Well you said that I Was your only girl And there was no others, yeah In this whole wide world [Chorus] Whoah, bye bye baby (Bye, bye baby) Bye, I don't want you know more (Bye, bye, bye) Bye, bye baby (Bye, bye baby, bye bye) Whooo, don't need your love, yeah yeah (Bye, bye baby, bye bye) I don't want you baby, whoooo (Bye, bye baby, bye bye) [Repeat x 4]
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Written by: MARY WELLS
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10 facts about this song
Released by MotownThe song "Bye Bye Baby" is under the legendary record label, Motown, which was pivotal in establishing the soulful, pop-infused "Motown Sound."
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Songwriter: Written by Berry Gordy Jr."Bye Bye Baby" was written by Berry Gordy Jr., founder of the Motown label. He also played an instrumental part in Mary Wells' career.
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Track's Release: Debut Single"Bye Bye Baby" was actually the first single Mary Wells ever released, marking her entry into the music industry.
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Chart SuccessDespite being her debut single, "Bye Bye Baby" was a success, reaching #45 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961.
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Album InclusionThe song became so popular that it became the title track for Mary’s first album, "Bye Bye Baby I Don't Want to Take a Chance."
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Recording Process: Original CompositionInterestingly, "Bye Bye Baby" was originally composed by Mary Wells in a slower tempo, but label owner Berry Gordy Jr. decided it was too slow and revamped it to the faster tempo we hear today.
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Genre: Rhythm and Blues"Bye Bye Baby" is typically classified under R&B genre and contributed to defining the "Motown Sound" which was mix of R&B and pop music.
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Career Catalyst: Mary Wells' BreakthroughThe success of "Bye Bye Baby" played an essential role in establishing Mary Wells' music career, leading her to become known as The Queen of Motown.
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Vocals: Demonstrated Mary's Vocal Range"Bye Bye Baby" was unique in the sense that it showcased Mary's wide vocal range, providing a perfect stage for her to showcase her talent.
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Mary Wells' Age: Released when she was only 17Mary Wells recorded "Bye Bye Baby" when she was just 17 years old, adding to the song's significance in her impressive career.
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