Baby Don't Go
Sonny & Cher
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Baby don't go Pretty baby please don't go I never had a mother I hardly knew my dad I've been in town for eighteen years You're the only boy I've had I can't stay Maybe I'll be back some day Baby don't go Pretty baby please don't go I love you so Pretty baby please don't go I never had no money I bought at the second hand store The way this old town laughs at me I just can't take it no more I can't stay I'm gonna be a lady some day Baby don't go Pretty baby please don't go I love you so Pretty baby please don't go When I get to the city My tears will all be dry My eyes will look so pretty No one's gonna know I cried Yes I'm goin' away Maybe I'll be back some day Baby don't go Maybe I'll be back some day Baby don't go Maybe I'll be back some day
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Written by: Sonny Bono
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Creation"Baby Don't Go" was a song performed by Sonny Bono and Cher, an American musical duo known as "Sonny & Cher".
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Release InformationThe song was initially released as a single in 1964 by Reprise Records and then re-released in 1965 by Atco Records.
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Chart Performance"Baby Don't Go" was a significant hit for the duo, reaching number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Song ContextIt was one of the first major hits for Sonny & Cher, and it set the stage for their future success as a duo.
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Personal ImplicationThe song's lyrics tell a story of a man pleading with his lover not to leave him, fitting considering Sonny and Cher were also in a romantic relationship at the time.
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Song CompositionThe song is noted for its simplistic but catchy melody and the harmonious blend of Sonny Bono's and Cher's vocals.
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Influence on CareerThe success of "Baby Don't Go" helped solidify Sonny & Cher as successful artists in their own right, and they would go on to achieve even greater success with classic hits like "I Got You Babe".
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Pop Culture ImpactDespite being over five decades old, "Baby Don't Go" remains one of Sonny & Cher's most well-known and beloved songs and has been covered by many different artists throughout the years.
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Album InclusionThe song was included in the duo’s first album, “Look At Us,” which was released in 1965.
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Covers and PerformancesIt has been covered by several artists over the years, including some recent renditions by bands like "Dum Dum Girls" and "Best Coast", demonstrating its enduring appeal and influence.
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