Baby It's You

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About Baby It's You

"Baby It's You" is a song written by Burt Bacharach (music), Luther Dixon (credited as Barney Williams), and Mack David (lyrics). It was recorded by the Shirelles and the Beatles, and became hits for both. The highest-charting version of "Baby It's You" was by the band Smith, who took the song to number five on the US charts in 1969.


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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 gonna 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 gonna 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 lovin'
You know I love you.
Baby, it's you.
Baby.

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Smith

Smith were an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1969. They had a blues-based sound and scored a Top 5 hit in 1969 with a cover of the Burt Bacharach song "Baby It's You", featuring Gayle McCormick on lead vocals. This disc sold over one million copies between July and October 1969, out-charted popular versions by the Beatles and the Shirelles, and received a gold record awarded by the R.I.A.A. more »

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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.
The Shirelles' Version
The 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.
The Beatles' Version
The 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.
Smith's Version
The American rock band Smith released a cover version of the song in 1969 which peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100.
Burt Bacharach's Contribution
Burt Bacharach is known for his hit songs that feature complex melodies and unusual chord progressions, and "Baby It's You" definitely shows his style.
Song's Impact
Over the years, the song has become a pop standard, covered by many artists in different genres from reggae to punk, demonstrating its timeless appeal.
Recognized by Industry
The original version by The Shirelles was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002, recognizing its significance to the history of music.
Movie Feature
It was featured in Quentin Tarantino's film "Death Proof" in 2007, further cementing its popularity.
Cover Versions
Other cover versions of "Baby It's You" have been performed by a wide array of artists, including Elvis Costello, The Carpenters, and Adele.
Pseudonym
Luther 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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