Baby, I Love You
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| "Baby, I Love You" | |||||
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| Single by The Ronettes | |||||
| from the album Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes | |||||
| Released | November 1963 | ||||
| Format | 7" single | ||||
| Genre | Pop | ||||
| Length | 2:50 | ||||
| Label | Philles Records | ||||
| Writer(s) | Phil Spector Jeff Barry Ellie Greenwich |
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| Producer | Phil Spector | ||||
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"Baby, I Love You" is a pop song written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spector, produced by Spector, and recorded in 1963 by The Ronettes
[edit] Original recording
The Ronettes' version reached #24 on the American Billboard chart and #11 on the UK chart in 1964. The follow-up to "Be My Baby", it featured Leon Russell on piano, and backing vocals from Darlene Love and Cher, among others.
[edit] Later versions
In 1969, Andy Kim recorded the song for Jeff Barry's label, Steed Records. Kim's version became a U.S. Top Ten hit, reaching #9, and earned a gold record.
In 1973, Dave Edmunds released a version of the song which reached number 8 in the UK singles chart.
In 1980, Phil Spector produced The Ramones' version of the song which appeared on their album End of the Century. This single reached #8 in the UK charts.
Other artists who have recorded "Baby, I Love You" include Cher, Linda Ronstadt and Bad Boys Blue.
