Since I Lost My Baby
The Temptations
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Sun a-shining, there's plenty of life A new day is dawning sunny and bright But after I've been crying all night the sun is cold And the new day seems old Since I lost my baby (since I lost my baby) Since I lost my baby (since I lost my baby) Birds are singing and the children are playing There's plenty of work and the bosses are paying Not a sad word should my young heart be saying But fun is a bore and with money I'm poor Since I lost my baby (since I lost my baby) Since I lost my baby (since I lost my baby) Next time I'll be kinder (next time I'll be kinder) Won't you please help me find her (won't you please help me find her)? Someone just remind her (someone just remind her) 'Bout this love she left behind her ('bout this love she left behind her) 'Til I find her I'll be tryin' now, every day I'm more inclined to find her Inclined to find her, inclined to find my baby Been a-looking everywhere, baby, I really, really care Oh, determination is fading fast Inspiration is a thing of the past Can't see my hope's gonna last Good things are bad and what's happy is sad Since I lost my baby (since I lost my baby) Since I lost my baby (since I lost my baby) I feel so bad, oh, I'll feel so sad, everything is a-wrong (since I lost my baby, since I lost my baby)
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Written by: SMOKEY ROBINSON, WARREN MOORE, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Since I Lost My Baby" was dropped on June 1, 1965, as part of the album "The Temptin' Temptations."
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Chart PerformanceThe single climbed to the number 17 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and the number 4 spot on Billboard’s R&B singles chart.
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Producer and SongwritersThis track was produced by Smokey Robinson and Warren Moore; both notable songwriters and producers at Motown Records.
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Genre and StyleThe song represents the popular "Motown Sound" form of soul music - characterized by bright melodies, intricate harmonies, and a polished production style.
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The Temptations Line-UpThe principal vocalists on "Since I Lost My Baby" were Temptations members David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks.
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Cover VersionsIt became a favorite to cover among other artists, such as Luther Vandross, who recorded a version of it in 1982 reaching No.15 in the US Billboard R&B chart.
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Movie AppearanceIt was featured in the major motion picture "Cooley High," directed by Michael Schultz and released in 1975.
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Noteworthy LyricismThe song is often noted for its sophisticated and evocotive lyrics which contrast with the upbeat musical backing, delivering a poignant portrayal of heartbreak.
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British Invasion ConnectionThe song was released during the period known as the "British Invasion" in the US, yet managed to maintain popularity despite competition from British rock and pop bands.
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Album Success"The Temptin' Temptations," the album featuring "Since I Lost My Baby," was a success, peaking at number 11 on the Billboard pop albums chart, showcasing the band's continued growth in popularity.
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