Hey Baby (They're Playing Our Song)
The Buckinghams
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Hey, baby, they're playin' our song, The one we used to hear when we used to get along, Hey, baby, they're playin' our song, Let's get back together, that's where we belong. It's the one with the pretty melody, It's the one that made you fall in love with me. It made us feel so groovy, We fell in love, just like in the movies. Hey, baby, they're playin' our song, The one we used to hear when we used to get along, Hey, baby, they're playin' our song, Let's get back together, that's where we belong. Pleasant memories are comin' back to me (Sigh), Can't you remember the way it used to be? (Sigh) It made us feel like dancin', It gave us time to think about romancin'. Hey, baby, hey, baby! Hey, baby, hey, baby! It's the one with the pretty melody, It's the one that made you fall in love with me. It made us feel so groovy, We fell in love, just like in the movies. Hey, baby, hey, baby! Thet're playin' our song, can't you hear it now? Hey, baby, hey, baby! I said they're playin' our song, can't you hear it, yeah! Hey, baby, hey, baby! Can't you hear it, baby?
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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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