See My Baby Jive
Roy Wood
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Look out! look out! your Momma will shout You might as well go home She said my bed get's into your hair So give me back my comb But you You make things that get along Turn out so wrong Doo ron, doo ron You'd better rock on The band might play our song See my baby jive See my baby jive She hangs onto me and she really goes Whoa (whoa) whoa See my baby jive Such a lazy jive Well every one you meet coming down the street Just to see my baby jive That tenor horn is turning me on He's dropped down to his knees Oh boy that sax is calling me back This dog ain't got no fleas But you You dance all the guys up town Into the ground Doo ron, doo ron You gotta rock on Your Daddy ain't coming home See my baby jive See my baby jive She hangs on to me and she really goes Whoa (whoa) whoa See my baby jive Such a lazy jive Well every one you meet coming down the street Just to see my baby jive Too bad,So long,it's driving me mad The top down on my car I don't suppose that everyone knows exactly who you are but you You make things that get along turn out so wrong Doo ron, doo ron You gotta rock on The band might play our song See my baby jive See my baby jive She hangs onto me and she really goes Whoa (whoa) whoa See my baby jive Such a lazy jive Every one you meet coming down the street Just to see my baby jive Whoa See my baby jive She hangs onto me and she really goes Whoa (whoa) whoa See my baby jive Such a lazy jive Every one you meet coming down the street Just to see my baby jive See my baby jive
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Written by: ROY WOOD
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10 facts about this song
Historical Significance"See My Baby Jive" is one of the biggest hits of Roy Wood. It was released in 1973 and became the first song by Wood's band, Wizzard, to reach number one on the UK Singles Chart.
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Artistic InfluenceThe track is often compared to the music of Phil Spector, a famous record producer. Roy Wood was heavily influenced by Spector's Wall of Sound production technique.
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Global Success"See My Baby Jive" was a significant worldwide hit. In addition to topping the UK chart, it reached the top ten in countries like Ireland and the Netherlands.
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Musical RecognitionThe song has often been referred to as one of the classics of the glam rock era. It comes in at number 57 in NME's list of top 100 singles of all time.
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Live PerformancesDespite its complexity and choral arrangement, "See My Baby Jive" has frequently been performed live by Wood and other artists. These performances often require large backing ensembles due to the song's layered production.
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Artist CredentialsRoy Wood is a prominent songwriter, musician, and record producer from England. He was a founding member of three notable rock bands: The Move, Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), and Wizzard.
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SongwritingLike many of Wizzard's songs, "See My Baby Jive" was composed by Roy Wood himself. It's known for its catchy tune and playful lyrics.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label "Harvest Records." This label was a subsidiary of EMI and focused on progressive and psychedelic music.
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Follow-up SuccessAfter "See My Baby Jive" topped the chart, Wizzard's subsequent single "Angel Fingers" also reached number one. It made them one of the defining acts of the glam rock movement.
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Cultural Impact"See My Baby Jive" often features in compilations and retrospectives of 1970s popular music. It's seen as quintessential glam rock, complete with flamboyant costumes and theatrical performances.
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