'Baby Love' – The Supremes

About the Song

Released in 1965, “Baby Love” is a timeless Motown classic that has captured the hearts of millions of listeners around the world. The song was a massive hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming one of the most popular songs of the 1960s.
The song was written by Holland-Dozier-Holland, the legendary songwriting team behind many of Motown’s biggest hits. The lyrics express the joy and excitement of a young woman falling in love. The song’s sweet and tender melody, combined with the powerful vocals of Diana Ross, Florence Ballard, and Mary Wilson, creates a truly unforgettable listening experience.

“Baby Love” was a critical and commercial success, earning numerous awards and accolades. It was also a popular music video, which helped to promote the song even further.
The song has been covered by many artists over the years, and it remains a popular choice for weddings and other special occasions. It is a classic Motown song that will continue to be enjoyed for many years to come.  

Here are some additional facts about “Baby Love”:

It was the first single from The Supremes’ third studio album, “A Bit of Soul”.
It was also included on the soundtrack of the 1965 film “Once Upon a Dream”.
The song was produced by Motown Records founder Berry Gordy.
It was recorded at Hitsville USA in Detroit, Michigan.
The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for four weeks.
It was also number one on the R&B chart for ten weeks.
The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rhythm and Blues Performance by a Vocal Group in 1966.

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Lyrics: Baby

Ooh baby love, my baby love
I need you, oh how I need you
But all you do is treat me bad
Break my heart and leave me sad
Tell me, what did I do wrong
To make you stay away so long
‘Cause baby love, my baby love
Been missing ya, miss kissing ya
Instead of breaking up
Let’s do some kissing and making up
Don’t throw our love away
In my arms, why don’t you stay?
Need ya, need ya
Baby love, ooh, baby love
Baby love, my baby love
Why must we seperate, my love
All of my whole life through
I never loved no one but you
Why you do me like you do?
I get this need
Ooh, ooh, need to hold you
Once again, my love
Feel your warm embrace, my love
Don’t throw our love away
Please don’t do me this way
Not happy like I used to be
Loneliness has got the best of me
My love, my baby love
I need you, oh how I need you
Why you do me like you do
After I’ve been true to you
So deep in love with you
Baby, baby, ooh till it’s hurtin’ me
Till it’s hurtin’ me
Ooh, baby love
Don’t throw our love away
Don’t throw our love away

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