Baby, Baby, Baby

Jimmy Witherspoon

About Baby, Baby, Baby

Baby, Baby, Baby is a 1953 hit song by Teresa Brewer from the film Those Redheads from Seattle. The song was written in 1950 by Jerry Livingston and lyricist Mack David. The song was sung by Brewer in the role of a singer, who appears through a red curtain line of dancing girls and commences the lyrics: "Baby, Baby, Baby love me love me do, Baby, Baby, Baby love me love true." The song reached No.12 in the US hit parade in December 1953. Coral released the record first in 1953 as 9-61067 with the B-side "I Guess It Was You All The Time", written by Hoagy Carmichael and Johnny Mercer, then in 1954 as an EP, EC 81086 with A2: "Jilted" Robert Colby and Dick Manning, Track B1: "Chicago Style" James Van Heusen and Johnny Burke, and B2 "My Sweetie Went Away (She Didn't Say Where, When Or Why)" written by Rey Turk, and Lou Handman. The song was later covered by Mindy Carson, as the title track of Baby, Baby, Baby (1959) and by Jimmy Witherspoon also as the title track of an album entitled Baby, Baby, Baby (1963). 


Year:
1969
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Baby, baby, baby
Love me, love me, do
Love me, love me true
The way that I love you

Baby, baby, baby
You're my kind of guy
And I'd want to die
If you should say we're through

You smile and I'm happy
You frown and I'm blue
For me there's no sunshine
Unless the sun shines for you

Baby, baby, baby
Take me, take me, please
Put my heart at ease
Love me as I love you

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Jimmy Witherspoon

Jimmy Witherspoon (August 8, 1920 – September 18, 1997) was an American jump blues singer. more »

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Written by: DAVID JOLICOEUR, VINCENT MASON, KELVIN MERCER, MALCOLM ROBERT ANDREW MCLAREN, TREVOR HORN

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Baby, Baby, Baby" by Jimmy Witherspoon is predominantly categorized as blues and jazz. The song beautifully blends the two styles, reflecting Witherspoon's ability to negotiate between the genres.
Release Date
The song "Baby, Baby, Baby" was released in 1963. This period was a significant time in musical history when blues was becoming more mainstream and jazz was undergoing transformations.
Album
"Baby, Baby, Baby" is part of an album of the same name. The album features Jimmy Witherspoon's powerful voice that brought raw emotion to blues and jazz in a way few other artists could at the time.
Collaborations
On the album of "Baby, Baby, Baby," Witherspoon collaborated with Gerald Wilson, a renowned orchestral director experienced in jazz and blues arrangements. This collaboration gave the album a unique sound and depth.
Notable Lyrics
One of the most memorable lyrics from the song is "Baby, Baby, Baby love to call you baby," which is a testament to the blues' tradition of repetition and strong emotions conveyed in simple, yet profound words.
Live Performances
Live performances of "Baby, Baby, Baby" showcased Witherspoon's raw vocal power and the emotion he put into every note. These performances were known for capturing the audience's attention fully.
Recognition
Although not as famous as some of his other hits, "Baby, Baby, Baby" played its part in building Jimmy Witherspoon's reputation as a blues and jazz legend.
Song Interpretation
The song can be interpreted as a deep love song filled with desire and longing, typical attributes of blues compositions. Through his powerful and emotional vocal rendition, Witherspoon further emphasized these themes.
Artist Background
Jimmy Witherspoon, born James Witherspoon, was an American blues singer who achieved his first success with his performances in the late 1940s. His style included elements of jazz, R&B, and traditional gospel music.
Influence
Jimmy Witherspoon's release of "Baby, Baby, Baby" contributed to the continued popularity and evolution of the blues genre. His unique vocal style can still be heard in the work of modern blues and jazz artists.

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