Hey! Baby

Bruce Channel

About Hey! Baby

"Hey! Baby" is a song written by Margaret Cobb and Bruce Channel, and recorded by Channel in 1961, first released on LeCam Records, a local Fort Worth, Texas label. After it hit, it was released on Smash Records for national distribution. He co-produced the song with Major Bill Smith (owner of LeCam) and released it on Mercury Records' Smash label. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks, starting the week ending March 10, 1962. The song features a prominent riff from well-known harmonica player Delbert McClinton, and drums played by Ray Torres. Other musicians on the record included Bob Jones and Billy Sanders on guitar and Jim Rogers on bass. According to a CNN article from 2002, while touring the UK in 1962 with The Beatles, McClinton met John Lennon and gave him some harmonica tips. Lennon put the lessons to use right away on "Love Me Do" and later "Please Please Me". Lennon included the song in his jukebox, and it is also featured on the 2004 related compilation album John Lennon's Jukebox. 


Year:
2005
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Hey, heybaby 
I want to know if you'll be my girl 
Hey, hey baby 
I want to know if you'll be my girl 

When I saw you walking down the street 
I said that's a kind of girl I'd like to meet 
She's so pretty, Lord, she's fine 
I'm gonna make her mine, all mine 

Hey, hey baby 
I want to know if you'll be my girl 

When you turned and walked away 
That's when I want to say 
"C'mon baby, give me a whirl 
I want to know if you'll be my girl" 

Hey, hey baby 
I want to know if you'll be my girl 

When you turned and walked away 
That's when I want to say 
"C'mon baby, give me a whirl 
I want to know if you'll be my girl"

Hey, hey baby 
I want to know if you'll be my girl 
Hey, hey hey hey hey, baby c'mon, baby now

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Bruce Channel

Bruce Channel (pronounced "shu-NELL") (born Bruce McMeans, November 28, 1940) is an American singer, known for his 1962 million selling number one hit, "Hey! Baby". more »

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Written by: Bruce Channel, Margaret Cobb

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing

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13 facts about this song

Chart Performance
"Hey! Baby" was Bruce Channel's biggest hit. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. for three weeks in March 1962.
Songwriting Credits
The song was co-written by Bruce Channel and Margaret Cobb.
Historic Moment
During the U.S. tour where Channel performed this song, he was supported by The Beatles, leading to a significant musical influence. In fact, Delbert McClinton, Channel's harmonica player, reportedly taught John Lennon the mouth organ.
Use in Films
"Hey! Baby" gained renewed popularity when it was used in the soundtrack of the 1987 hit movie "Dirty Dancing".
Cover Versions
The song has enjoyed numerous cover versions, including a notable version by British musician DJ Ötzi which reached number one in several countries in 2001.
Harmonica Section
The distinctive harmonica section in this song, played by Delbert McClinton, is very memorable and has had a significant influence on pop-music harmonica performances.
Song Structure
The song follows a 12-bar blues format, but with a pop sensibility that made it accessible to a broad audience.
Song Length
The track is fairly short by modern standards, running at just over two minutes long.
Inspired Beatles
The song's harmonica sound reportedly inspired The Beatles to include the harmonica in their top hits like "Love Me Do" and "Please Please Me."
Rerelease and Success
DJ Ötzi's version was released almost 40 years after the original, proving the timeless appeal of the song.
Genre
"Hey! Baby" is classified under the genre of pop and blue-eyed soul.
Backing Band
The song was recorded with Channel's backing band "The Strangers."
Record Label
"Hey! Baby" was released under the label of Smash Records, a subsidiary of Mercury Records.

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