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About Baby Love
"Baby Love" is a song recorded by the American music group the Supremes in 1964 for their second studio album titled, Where Did Our Love Go. It was written and produced by Motown's main production team Holland–Dozier–Holland. It was released on 17th September 1964. Baby Love topped the Billboard pop singles chart in the United States from October 25, 1964 through November 21, 1964, and in the United Kingdom pop singles chart concurrently. Beginning with "Baby Love", The Supremes became the first Motown act to have more than one American number-one single, and by the end of the decade, would have more number-one singles than any other Motown act (or American pop music group) with 12, a record they continue to hold. It was nominated for the 1965 Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Recording, losing to Nancy Wilson's "How Glad I Am". It is considered one of the most popular songs of the late 20th century, "Baby Love" was ranked #324 on the Rolling Stone list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.more »
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Baby love, my baby love, I need you oh how I need youBut all you do is treat me badBreak my heart and leave me sadTell me what did I do wrong to make you stay away so long'Cause baby love, my baby love, been missing ya, miss kissing yaInstead of breaking upLet's start some kissing and making upDon't throw our love awayIn my arms why don't you stay?Need ya, need ya, baby love, my baby loveBaby love, my baby love, why must we separate my love?All of my whole life throughI never love no one but youWhy you do me like you do, I guess it's meOoh, need to hold you once again my love, feel your warm embrace my loveDon't throw our love away, please don't do me this wayNot happy like I used to be, loneliness has got the best of me my loveMy baby love, I need ya oh how I need yaWhy you do me like you doAfter I've been true to youSo deep in love with youBaby, baby ooh'Til it hurt me, 'til it hurt meOoh baby loveDon't throw our love awayDon't throw our love away
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The Supremes
The Supremes was an American female singing group and the premier act of Motown Records during the 1960s. Originally founded as the Primettes in Detroit, Michigan, in 1959, the Supremes' repertoire included doo-wop, pop, soul, Broadway show tunes, psychedelic soul, and disco. They were the most commercially successful of Motown's acts and are, to date, America's most successful vocal group with 12 number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. Most of these hits were written and produced by Motown's main songwriting and production team, Holland–Dozier–Holland. At their peak in the mid-1960s, the Supremes rivaled the Beatles in worldwide popularity, and their success made it possible for future African American R&B and soul musicians to find mainstream succe… more »
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Written by: Brian Holland, Edward Holland, Lamont Dozier
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Baby Love" by The Supremes was released on September 17, 1964 in the United States. |
Chart SuccessThe song landed the coveted No.1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States later in the same year. It also reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in November 1964, making it the first song by an all-female group to achieve this feat. |
RecordingThe song was recorded at the Hitsville U.S.A. Studio, home of Motown Records, in Detroit, Michigan. |
Songwriting TeamThe song was written by Motown's main songwriting team, Holland–Dozier–Holland, responsible for many of the label's greatest hits. |
Significance"Baby Love" is considered one of the most popular songs by The Supremes and one of the defining hits of the Motown sound. It was also instrumental in establishing The Supremes as one of the leading girl groups of the 60s. |
Music VideoThe music video of "Baby Love" was filmed at Granada Television's studios in Manchester, England during October 1964. |
Awards and RecognitionIn 1999, "Baby Love" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and in 2004 it ranked at No.324 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. |
First UK VisitThe song was performed by The Supremes on the very popular British television program, "Top Of The Pops," upon their inaugural visit to the UK. |
Cover Versions"Baby Love" has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Bonnie Pointer, Honey Ltd., and Martina McBride. |
AlbumThe song featured on The Supremes' second album "Where Did Our Love Go" which was their first album to hit number one on the U.S. Billboard 200. |
RIAA Certification"Baby Love" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in 1964, recognizing sales of over a million copies. |
Song ThemeThe song, sung in the voice of a woman pleading her lover not to leave her, is well-known for its distinct use of echoing back-up vocals and Diana Ross's sassy yet plaintive lead vocal. |
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