Be My Baby

The Ronettes

About Be My Baby

"Be My Baby" is a song written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spector. It was recorded on July 5, 1963 at Gold Star Studios Hollywood by American girl group the Ronettes and released as a single in August 1963 and later placed on their 1964 debut LP Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes featuring Veronica. Ronnie Spector is the only Ronette to appear on the single; her future husband Phil produced their elaborately layered recording in what is now considered a quintessential example of his Wall of Sound production formula. It is considered one of the best songs of the 1960s by NME, Time, and Pitchfork staff members. In 2004, the song was ranked 22 by Rolling Stone in its list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and described as a "Rosetta stone for studio pioneers such as the Beatles and Brian Wilson," a notion supported by AllMusic who writes, "No less an authority than Brian Wilson has declared 'Be My Baby' the greatest pop record ever made—no arguments here." In 1999, it was inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame, and in 2006, the Library of Congress honored the Ronettes' version by adding it to the United States National Recording Registry. In 2017, Billboard named the song number 1 on their list of the "100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time". 


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The night we met I knew I needed you so
And if I had the chance I'd never let you go
So won't you say you love me,
I'll make you so proud of me.
We'll make 'em turn their heads every place we go

So won't you, please, be my be my baby
Be my little. baby my one and only baby
Say you'll be my darlin', be my be my baby
Be my baby now, my one and only baby
Wha-oh-oh-oh.

I'll make you happy, baby, just wait and see
For every kiss you give me I'll give you three
Oh, since the day I saw you
I have been waiting for you
You know I will adore you 'til eternity

So won't you, please, be my be my baby
Be my little. baby my one and only baby
Say you'll be my darlin', be my be my baby
Be my baby now, my one and only baby
Wha-oh-oh-oh.

So come on and, please, be my be my baby
Be my little baby my one and only baby
Say you'll be my darlin', be my be my baby
Be my baby now, my one and only baby
Wha-oh-oh-oh.

Be my be my baby be my little baby
My one and only baby oh oh
Be my be my baby oh,
My one and only baby wha-oh-oh-oh-oh
Be my be my baby oh,
My one and only baby
Be my be my baby oh,
Be my baby now

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The Ronettes

The Ronettes were an American 1960s girl group from New York City. One of the most popular groups from that period, they placed more than eight songs on the Billboard Hot 100, five of which became top forty hits. Their producer was Phil Spector. more »

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Written by: Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry, Philip Spector

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11 facts about this song

Background Information
"Be My Baby" is a song written by Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry, and Phil Spector. The song was produced by Spector and performed by The Ronettes, an American girl group in 1964.
About the Song
"Be My Baby" is considered one of the best examples of Spector's "Wall of Sound" production technique. This technique layered multiple tracks together to create a dense, reverberating sound.
Chart Performance
"Be My Baby" was a major hit and reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It topped the charts in Canada and peaked within the top ten of the charts in several other countries.
Influence and Recognition
In 2004, "Be My Baby" was listed at number 22 in Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. - The song is considered one of the most influential pop songs of all time. It has been covered by numerous artists and has appeared in many films and advertisements.
Ronnie Spector's Role
Ronnie Spector, who was the lead singer of The Ronettes and the then-wife of Phil Spector, delivered the vocals for "Be My Baby". Her powerful and unique voice contributed significantly to the song's success and enduring legacy.
Recordings and Cover Versions
Many other artists have covered "Be My Baby", including The Beatles, John Lennon, Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys, The Bay City Rollers, and even modern artists such as Ariana Grande. It's testament to the song’s lasting appeal.
Use in Films and TV Shows
"Be My Baby" has been used in multiple movies and TV shows, contributing to its status as a pop culture staple. These include the opening credits for "Dirty Dancing", "Mean Streets", "Baby Mama", and TV series like "Moonlighting" and "Gilmore Girls".
Connection to The Beatles
The song connects with The Beatles as John Lennon stated that "Be My Baby" was the inspiration for The Beatles' hit "From Me to You".
Awards and Achievements
In 1999, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, stressing its significant impact in the music world.
Unique Production Aspects
The song opens with a distinctive drum beat that has become one of the most famous in rock and roll. It's often known as the "Be My Baby" beat. The Wall of Sound technique used for 'Be My Baby' required as many as 42 musicians, mostly strings and horns, playing in unison.
Legacy and Appreciation
In 2017, Billboard named the song number one on its list of 'The 50 Best Girl Group Songs of All Time'. Over the years, "Be My Baby" has been recognized by music critics and audiences as one of the greatest songs ever recorded, contributing to its lasting legacy in popular music.

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