Baby It's You
The Shirelles
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It's not the way you smile that touched my heart It's not the way you kissed that tears me apart Many, many, many nights go by I sit alone at home and cry over you What can I do Don't want nobody, nobody Cause, baby, it's you Baby, it's you Is it true what they say about you They say you'll never, ever, never be true It doesn't matter what they say I know I'm going to love you any old way What can I do What 'bout you Don't want nobody, nobody Baby, it's you Baby, it's you Baby It doesn't matter what they say I know I'm going to love any old way What can I do What 'bout you Don't want nobody, nobody Baby, it's you Baby, it's you Don't leave me alone Come on home Baby, it's you Baby, it's you You know I need your loving You know I love you Baby, it's you Baby
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Written by: Burt Bacharach, Mack David, Barney Williams
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Baby It's You" is a song written by Burt Bacharach, Luther Dixon, and Mack David. It was originally recorded by The Shirelles in 1961.
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The Shirelles' VersionThe version of "Baby It's You" by The Shirelles was a hit for the group in 1961, reaching no. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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The Beatles' VersionThe Beatles recorded a cover of "Baby It's You" for their first studio album "Please Please Me" in 1963. The song later appeared on their American debut album "Introducing…The Beatles" and was the only Burt Bacharach composition the Beatles ever recorded.
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Smith's VersionThe American rock band Smith released a cover version of the song in 1969 which peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Burt Bacharach's ContributionBurt Bacharach is known for his hit songs that feature complex melodies and unusual chord progressions, and "Baby It's You" definitely shows his style.
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Song's ImpactOver the years, the song has become a pop standard, covered by many artists in different genres from reggae to punk, demonstrating its timeless appeal.
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Recognized by IndustryThe original version by The Shirelles was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002, recognizing its significance to the history of music.
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Movie FeatureIt was featured in Quentin Tarantino's film "Death Proof" in 2007, further cementing its popularity.
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Cover VersionsOther cover versions of "Baby It's You" have been performed by a wide array of artists, including Elvis Costello, The Carpenters, and Adele.
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PseudonymLuther Dixon, one of the song's co-writers, was actually credited under the pseudonym Barney Williams in the original release. This was a common practice for Dixon, who also co-wrote songs under the names Johnny Warrington and John Davenport.
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