Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)
The O'Jays, Norman Jay
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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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Written by: Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Artist OriginThe 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)".
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Track Release"Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)" was released in 1976 as part of their album "Message in the Music".
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AchievementThe track was a hit single and reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart.
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GenreThis song aligns with the Philadelphia soul genre which is a subgenre of soul music characterized by funk influences and lush instrumental arrangements.
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Lyrics ThemeThe 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.
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ProducersThis song was produced by successful songwriting and producing duo Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.
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Album SuccessThe album "Message in the Music", in which "Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)" resides, has been certified gold by the RIAA.
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Cover VersionsThe 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".
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Cultural InfluenceThis 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'.
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Undying PopularityEven 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.
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Group MemberThe 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.
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Live PerformancesThe 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.
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RecognitionsThis 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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