Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)

The O'Jays, Norman Jay

About Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)

"Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)" was a hit song by R&B vocal trio The O'Jays released in late 1976. The follow-up single to "Message in Our Music", it became their second number-one R&B single from the album Message in the Music, and was less successful on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 72. In 1997 Bronx born rapper Big Punisher sampled "Darlin' Darlin' Baby" for the first version his breakout hit "I'm Not a Player." The O'Jays make a cameo in the music video.  


Year:
2005
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You're my darlin', darlin', baby
You're my darlin', darlin', love
You're my darlin', darlin', baby

I said, you're everything I ever hoped for in a woman
And as long as I may live
Uh, you're my darlin', darlin', baby
You're my sweet and tender love

You're a very special lady
I said, you're the one that I always dreamed of in a woman
I'll give all that I can give
I'll give you plenty of love

Because you deserve the best
You should everything, a queen sittin' on a throne should have
You deserve to have it all
And I'm gonna do my best
To give it to you, to give it to you, to give it to you

Uh, you're my darlin', darlin', baby
You're my sweet and tender love
You're a very special lady
I said, you're everything I ever hoped for in a woman

And as long as we may live
I'll give you plenty of love because you deserve the best
'Cause you're better than the rest
You're my queen on a throne, the one that I wanna own

And all the things that you desire
I'll do my best
To give it to you, to give it to you, to give it to you
Uh, you're my darlin', darlin', baby

You're my sweet and tender love
You're a very special lady
You're my, come on, come on
(Darling, darling)

Baby, you're my
(Sweet and tender)
Uh, you're my
(Very special lady)

And I need you
(Darling, darling)
Oh, baby well, ah, you're my
(Sweet and tender)

Baby, you're my very special lady
(Very special lady)
Well, well, you're my
(Darling, darling)

You deserve to have the best
(Sweet and tender)
Believe me, baby, 'cause you're better than the rest
(Very special lady)

So much better, you're my
(Darling, darling)
Ah, uh, well, you're my
(Sweet and tender)

You can believe you're my very
(Very special lady)
Girl, I just wanna give it to you, give it to you, give it, give it, give it to you
(Darling, darling)

(Sweet and tender)
Oh, you're my
(Very special lady)

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The O'Jays

The O'Jays are an American R&B group from Canton, Ohio, formed in 1958 and originally consisting of Eddie Levert (born June 16, 1942), Walter Williams (born August 25, 1943), William Powell (January 20, 1942 – May 26, 1977), Bobby Massey and Bill Isles. The O'Jays made their first chart appearance with "Lonely Drifter" in 1963, but reached their greatest level of success once Gamble & Huff, a team of producers and songwriters, signed them to their Philadelphia International label in 1972. With Gamble & Huff, the O'Jays (now a trio after the departure of Isles and Massey) emerged at the forefront of Philadelphia soul with "Back Stabbers" (1972), and topped the Billboard Hot 100 the following year with "Love Train". Numerous other hits followed thro… more »

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Written by: Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff

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13 facts about this song

Artist Origin
The O'Jays are an American R&B group that originated from Canton, Ohio, formed in the late 50s and they are behind the hit song "Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)".
Track Release
"Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)" was released in 1976 as part of their album "Message in the Music".
Achievement
The track was a hit single and reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart.
Genre
This song aligns with the Philadelphia soul genre which is a subgenre of soul music characterized by funk influences and lush instrumental arrangements.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)" are uplifting, centering around expressing love instead of dealing with melancholia, heartbreaks, or struggles, commonly found in soul songs.
Producers
This song was produced by successful songwriting and producing duo Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.
Album Success
The album "Message in the Music", in which "Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)" resides, has been certified gold by the RIAA.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, a prominent one being the version by hip-hop artist Big Daddy Kane in his 1989 song, "Smooth Operator".
Cultural Influence
This song has widely influenced hip-hop music, with its beats and rhythms sampled in many hip-hop tracks. Big L used it in his song 'No Endz, No Skinz', and Ghostface Killah in 'We Celebrate'.
Undying Popularity
Even decades after its release, the song continues to be a favorite among fans of soul and R&B music, and is frequently played on classic music radios.
Group Member
The lead vocal on "Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)" was performed by Eddie Levert, who is one of the founding members of The O'Jays.
Live Performances
The O'Jays have continued performing "Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)" at live shows and concerts, showcasing the song's enduring appeal over the past few decades.
Recognitions
This song is often recognized as one of the best examples of the Philly Soul sound that was popular in the mid-to-late 1970s.

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