Baby
Bobby McFerrin
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Baby runnin' everywhere, Baby runnin' here & there, Baby lookin' what we do, Baby watchin' want to do it too. Baby listenin' what we say, Baby walkin', talkin' want to play, Playin', growin', you an me to be, Have you thought of what you're makin' baby up to be. Mama treat your baby tenderly, Papa bounce your baby on your knee, Tell you baby stories, play your baby games, Teach your baby, sharin' makin' love your aim. What we gonna leave our babies when we leave this place, How we gonna help our babies take our place, 'cause baby lookin' what we do, Baby watchin' want to do it too.
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Written by: ROBERT JR. MCFERRIN, ROGER CARY TREECE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Baby" is a track from Bobby McFerrin's album, "Simple Pleasures,” which was released on August 22, 1988.
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GenreThe song, like many others from McFerrin, mixes elements of jazz, a cappella, and pop. It belongs to genres such as Vocal Jazz and Reggae.
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Unique Style"Baby" showcases McFerrin's unique vocal style. He is known for his ability to create unique rhythms using only his body and voice, creating different instrumental effects such as percussion, strings, and other sounds.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song are very romantic and melodic. They speak about a love so intense that it drives the person to think of their loved one all the time.
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Album SuccessThe album "Simple Pleasures" was a major success, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard 200 albums chart in the United States. It was widely appreciated for its innovative approach to music.
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Famous TechniqueIn "Baby”, McFerrin employs his iconic technique of singing the lead and backing vocal at the same time.
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InfluencesMcFerrin's unique vocal style in "Baby" and other songs from "Simple Pleasures" has influenced a number of artists in various genres, including beatboxers and a cappella groups.
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Live PerformancesThe live performances of the song “Baby” often leaves the audience amazed at McFerrin's ability to create a full band's worth of sound with just his voice, engaging crowds with the intimate feel of his performances.
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Song PopularityWhile "Baby" didn’t attain the massive hit status like "Don't Worry, Be Happy" from the same album, it still carries the unique McFerrin trait that has over the years, received positive feedback from fans and music critics.
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Musical JourneyBobby McFerrin's "Baby" exemplifies his musical journey and evolution as an artist. Known primarily for his 1988 global hit "Don't Worry, Be Happy", McFerrin's overall body of work exhibits his wide range, bending genres, and transcending constraints, and "Baby" is an illustration of this variety in his creation.
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