When Something Is Wrong With My Baby
Sam & Dave
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When something is wrong with my baby Something is wrong with me If I know she's worried Then I would feel that same old misery We've been through so much together We spoke as one and that's what makes it better When something is wrong with my baby Something is wrong with me Just what she means to me now Oh you just oh you just wouldn't understand And the people say oh they say she's no good Oh but she's my woman And I know I'm her man If she's got a problem oh yeah yeah Oh I know I'm gonna have to help her solve it When something is wrong with my baby Something is wrong with me If something is wrong with my baby Something is wrong with me
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Written by: ISAAC HAYES, DAVID PORTER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Release Data"When Something Is Wrong with My Baby" by Sam & Dave was originally released in January 1967.
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Recorded LabelThis song was recorded under the famous soul music label, Stax Records.
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Industrial RecognitionIt was the only ballad by the successful duo Sam & Dave that made it to the top 10 of the Billboard "R&B" chart, peaking at the number 2 position.
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Chart PerformanceBesides R&B charts, it also reached #42 on the Pop chart.
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SongwritersThis influential track was written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter, legends in the field of soul music.
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Musical StyleThe song is known for its classic southern soul style, with an emotive and powerful vocal delivery.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "When Something Is Wrong with My Baby", including Chuck Jackson & Maxine Brown, Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville, and Patti LaBelle & Travis Tritt.
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Historical SignificanceThe song's success helped to cement the reputation of Stax Records as one of the primary sources of '60s soul music.
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Original PerformanceThe original performance is appreciated and recognized for Sam & Dave's soulful harmonizing and touching delivery.
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Cultural ImpactIt is considered an embodiment of the "Memphis Sound," contributing significantly to the popularity of the genre in the 1960s and beyond.
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Live PerformancesSam & Dave often extended the song to up to five minutes for their captivating live performances.
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Critical AcclaimThe song is widely recognized by music critics as one of the greatest soul ballads of all time.
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Use in Media"When Something is Wrong with My Baby" has been used in various movies and TV shows, including the film "Memphis" and the show "The Sopranos". The song also appeared in an episode of "American Idol" Season 5.
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Multiple GenresWhile the song is primarily classified under the soul genre, it also encompasses elements of R&B and gospel.
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