Hey Baby (They're Playing Our Song)
The Buckinghams
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Hey, hey hey baby! I want to know if you'll be my girl Hey, hey hey baby! I want to know if you'll be my girl When I saw you walking down the street I said that's a kind of girl I'd like to meet She's so pretty, Lord she's fine I'm gonna make her mine, all mine Hey, hey hey baby! I want to know if you'll be my girl When you turned and walked away Thats when I want to say C'mon baby, give me a whirl I want to know if you'll be my girl Hey, hey hey baby! I want to know if you'll be my girl When you turned and walked away Thats when I want to say C'mon baby, give me a whirl I want to know if you'll be my girl Hey, hey hey baby! I want to know if you'll be my girl Hey, hey hey hey hey, baby C'mon, baby now
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Written by: GARY BEISBIER, JAMES HOLVAY
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
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14 facts about this song
Release Date"Hey Baby (They're Playing Our Song)" was released in August 1967 as a single.
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Chart AchievementThe song achieved multiple chart successes. It peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. and at No. 8 on the Cashbox chart.
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Album Placement"Hey Baby (They're Playing Our Song)" was taken from their second album called "Portraits".
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SongwritersThe song was written by Gary Beisbier and Jim Holvay. Holvay was the frontman of the short-lived band, Mob, which had success in the local Chicago scene.
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Columbia RecordsThe record company that released the song was Columbia Records.
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Band's PopularityThis song is one of The Buckinghams' most popular songs, contributing to the band's significant impact on the late 1960s music scene in America.
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Recognition"Hey Baby (They're Playing Our Song)" is widely recognized as classic sunshine pop, a subgenre of pop music inspired by Californian groups like the Beach Boys.
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DurationThe duration of the song is 2:46 minutes.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, it has been covered by several bands and solo artists, including the popular British band, The Bay City Rollers.
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ReleasesThe song was also released in 1967 on the Quebec label, Jupiter, as well as on the Australian label, Calendar Records.
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LegacyWhile the Buckinghams disbanded in 1970, their music including "Hey Baby (They're Playing Our Song)" continues to be played on oldies radio stations today.
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ReformationThe Buckinghams reformed in the 1980s and continue to perform, often including "Hey Baby (They're Playing Our Song)" in their set list.
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Music VideoA music video of the song is available on YouTube, which features the original band performing the song.
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Recording StudioThe song was recorded at Columbia Recording Studios, New York City.
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