My Baby
The Temptations
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Whose hair styles are out of this world Whether it's straight or bouffant or it's curled My baby my baby my baby Hey hey hey My baby, baby pretty baby Hair soft like a baby lamb and I love to run my fingers through it I hope she digs me the way I am But if I have to change You know I'm gonna do it for my baby (I'm gonna do it for my baby) Ooh, personality containing more gold Than any bank in this world could hold My baby, my baby, my baby, hey hey My baby, baby, pretty baby Enough gold in her personality, to set fort knox to shame This golden girl has proved to me Yet no guy could try To stake his claim on my baby (Stake his claim on my baby) (My baby) She's cute as can be (my baby) This girl's got a hold on me (my baby) Has a kiss so sweet, she knocks me off my feet She makes my life complete Oh yeah, she's my baby Oh yeah, she's my baby And I love her so Ooh, oh yeah, I love my baby so My baby, she's cute as can be, my baby This girl's got a hold on me my baby Has a kiss so sweet, she knocks me off my feet She makes my life complete Who has my mind in a kind of a haze Who has me walkin' around in a daze My baby, my baby, my baby, hey hey hey My baby, baby, pretty baby Gives me a feelin' I can't explain She sets my soul on fire But I don't feel hurt and I don't feel pain All I feel is strong desire for my baby (strong desire for my baby) Oh, I love her so Oh yeah my baby, that personality to satisfy me Woo, baby that's my baby, my baby, my baby
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Written by: Warren Moore, Smokey Robinson, Robert Rogers
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"My Baby" by The Temptations was released in 1965 as part of the album "The Temptin' Temptations."
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SongwritersIt was written by two prolific songwriters in the Motown team, Miracles members Smokey Robinson and Pete Moore.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 4 on the Billboard R&B singles chart and number 13 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart.
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B-side SongThe B-side of "My Baby" was "Don't Look Back", which was also a significant hit in its own right.
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Lead VocalsWhile many of The Temptations songs showcased the vocal talents of David Ruffin, "My Baby" is one of the several songs where lead vocals are performed by Paul Williams.
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Music GenreLike most of The Temptations' hits, "My Baby" falls under the genre of soul and R&B music.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered the song over the years, including Mary Wells and Blinky.
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Album SuccessThe album that features "My Baby," 'The Temptin’ Temptations', was the group's third studio album and reached number 1 on the Billboard R&B album chart, and number 11 on the pop album chart.
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Iconic GroupThe Temptations are one of the most iconic groups from the Motown era, known for their distinct harmonies, stylish stage presence, and their string of hit songs throughout the 60s and 70s.
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Distinct Sound"My Baby" carries The Temptations' signature sound characterized by instrumental complexity, a strong rhythm section, and soulful harmonies.
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