Be My Baby
Ellie Greenwich, Saarloos
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The night we met I knew I needed you so cnd 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) Whoa-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) Whoa-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) Whoa-oh-oh-oh Be my little baby? (My one and only baby) Oh-oh-oh (be my, be my baby) Oh (my one and only baby) Whoa-oh-oh-oh (be my, be my baby) Oh-oh-oh (My one and only baby) Oh (be my, be my baby)
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Written by: Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry, Philip Spector
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Influence and RecognitionIn 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.
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Ronnie Spector's RoleRonnie 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.
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Recordings and Cover VersionsMany 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.
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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".
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Connection to The BeatlesThe song connects with The Beatles as John Lennon stated that "Be My Baby" was the inspiration for The Beatles' hit "From Me to You".
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Awards and AchievementsIn 1999, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, stressing its significant impact in the music world.
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Unique Production AspectsThe 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.
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Legacy and AppreciationIn 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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