Bye Bye Baby

Mary Wells

About Bye Bye Baby

"Bye Bye Baby" is the first single by R&B singer Mary Wells, released in December 1960 on the Motown label. The song was one of Motown's earliest hit singles and showcased a much rougher vocal than the singer had during her later years.


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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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Mary Wells

Mary Esther Wells (May 13, 1943 – July 26, 1992) was an American singer who helped to define the emerging sound of Motown in the early 1960s. Along with The Miracles, The Temptations, The Supremes, and the Four Tops, Wells was said to have been part of the charge in black music onto radio stations and record shelves of mainstream America, "bridging the color lines in music at the time." more »

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Written by: MARY WELLS

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10 facts about this song

Released by Motown
The song "Bye Bye Baby" is under the legendary record label, Motown, which was pivotal in establishing the soulful, pop-infused "Motown Sound."
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.
Track's Release: Debut Single
"Bye Bye Baby" was actually the first single Mary Wells ever released, marking her entry into the music industry.
Chart Success
Despite being her debut single, "Bye Bye Baby" was a success, reaching #45 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961.
Album Inclusion
The 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."
Recording Process: Original Composition
Interestingly, "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.
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.
Career Catalyst: Mary Wells' Breakthrough
The 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.
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.
Mary Wells' Age: Released when she was only 17
Mary 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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