About the song
Release and Reception:
- Released in 1967 on the album “Aretha Arrives.”
- It was the only single released from that album.
- Became a big hit, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and topping the Rhythm & Blues Singles chart for two weeks.
Song and Style:
- Considered a classic R&B song.
- Showcases Aretha Franklin’s powerful vocals and soulful delivery.
- The lyrics express a strong declaration of love and devotion.
- The music features a driving beat, with instruments like piano and saxophone backing up Franklin’s passionate singing.
Legacy:
- The song has been covered by many artists over the years.
- It gained renewed popularity after being featured in the movie “Goodfellas” (1990).
- “Baby I Love You” remains a powerful and enduring song that continues to resonate with listeners today.
Here are some additional details you might be interested in:
- The songwriter is Ronnie Shannon.
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Lyrics
If you want my lovin’If you really doDon’t be afraid, babyJust ask meYa know I’m gonna give it to you
Oh, and I do declare (I do)I wanna see you with itStretch out your arms, little boyYou’re gonna get it‘Cause I love you, oh(Baby, baby, baby, I love you)There ain’t no doubt about itBaby, I love you(Baby, baby, baby, I love you)I love you, I love you, I love youI love you, baby I love you
If you feel you wanna kiss meGo right ahead I don’t mindAll you got to do is snap your fingersAnd I’ll come a runnin, I ain’t lyin’(I ain’t lyin’)And oh what you wantLittle boy you know you got itI’d deny my own selfBefore I see you without it‘Cause I love you(Baby, baby, baby I love you)Ain’t no doubt about it baby I love you(Baby, baby, baby I love you)I love you, I love you, I love youI love you, baby I love you
Someday ya might wanna run awayAnd leave me sittin’ here to cryBut if it’s all the same to ya babyI’m gonna stop you from sayin’ goodbye(Goodbye)Baby I love ya (baby, baby, I love ya)Baby I need ya (baby, baby I need ya)Said I want ya (baby baby I want ya)Getcha have ya baby (baby baby I love ya)Don’t let your neighbors tell ya I don’t want ya(Baby, baby I want ya)Don’t let your lowdown friends(Baby, baby I want ya)