Double Shot (Of My Baby's Love)
The Swingin' Medallions
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Woke up this morning, my head was so bad The worst hangover that I ever had What happened to me last night That girl of mine, she loved me so right (yeah) (oh, oh) She loved me so long and she loved me so hard I finally passed out in her front yard (whoo) It wasn't wine that I had too much of It was a double shot of my baby's love Double shot of my baby's love, yeah yeah, yeah Double shot of my baby's love, yeah yeah, yeah A potion that I had too much of It was a double shot of my baby's love It was such a thrill it was hurtin' me (ooh) I was sufferin' in ecstasy She had me turnin' flips and-a shoutin' out loud (yah-hah) A sip of her love and I was walkin' one a cloud One night a week is-a plenty enough It's a good thing for me they don't bottle that stuff (pop) Well, my heart begins to fly like a dove When I take a double shot of my baby's love Double shot of my baby's love, yeah yeah, yeah Double shot of my baby's love, yeah yeah, yeah A potion that I had too much of It was a double shot of my baby's love Double shot of my baby's love, yeah yeah, yeah Double shot of my baby's love, yeah yeah, yeah Double shot of my baby's love, yeah yeah, yeah Double shot of my baby's love, yeah yeah, yeah
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Written by: CYRIL E VETTER, DON M SMITH
Lyrics © FOREVERMORE MUSIC, INC, DBA LYRESONG MUSIC, RCS & VETTER MUSIC PUB. CO., ZELLS MUSIC
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10 facts about this song
History"Double Shot (Of My Baby's Love)" was recorded by The Swingin' Medallions in 1966 and has deep roots in the Beach Music fraternity of the Southern US.
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GenreThe song genres are Garage Rock, Frat Rock, and Blue-eyed Soul. It's often recognized for its high energy and brassy horn section.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by Don Smith and Cyril Vetter. They originally wrote the song for Dick Holler & the Holidays, who recorded it first in 1963.
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Chart Performance"Double Shot (Of My Baby's Love)" reached No. 17 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1966, making it the second and last top 40 hit of the Swingin' Medallions.
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CoversVarious artists have covered "Double Shot (Of My Baby's Love)" over the years, including The Cockroaches and the Kingsmen. The most famous cover version is probably the one by Bruce Springsteen, who's been known to play it at concerts.
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Re-recorded VersionJimmy Hall, who co-fronted the band when the song was recorded, returned in 1986 to play on a re-recorded version of the song.
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Popular Culture ReferenceThe song is known as the frat rock anthem and it was a major hit among the college crowd in the South during the mid-60s.
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Backing VocalsThe distinctive backing vocals on the song were provided by Mylon LeFeuvre, who was not a member of the band but happened to be on hand during the recording session.
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ProductionFrank C. Friedman and Joe Pope produced the hit record. It was produced under Smash Records label.
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ContentThe song’s lyrics recount a man waking up from a hangover and recalling a wild party from the night before, during which he had "a double shot of [his] baby's love".
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