| "B-A-B-Y" | ||||
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.jpg) Side A of the US single | ||||
| Single by Carla Thomas | ||||
| from the album Carla | ||||
| B-side | "What Have You Got to Offer Me" | |||
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| Recorded | 1966 | |||
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| Length | 2:49 | |||
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| Carla Thomas singles chronology | ||||
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| "B-A-B-Y" on YouTube | ||||
"B-A-B-Y" is a 1966 song written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter. The song was first recorded in 1966 by Carla Thomas. Her version was released as the opening track of her album Carla, and as a single by Stax Records.
Chart performance
In the US, the single reached no. 14 on the US pop chart, no. 3 on the R&B chart, and no. 10 in Canada.
Cover versions
- The song was recorded in the UK in 1967 by The Ferris Wheel, featuring singer Diane Ferraz and released on their album Can't Break the Habit.
- The song was recorded in 1969 by the chilean band Aguaturbia on their self-titled debut album.
- It was also recorded in 1977 by American singer Rachel Sweet for her album Fool Around, whose version on the Stiff label reached no. 35 on the UK singles chart.
Popular culture
The song was featured in the 2017 film Baby Driver and was included on its soundtrack.
References
- "Original versions of B-A-B-Y written by Isaac Hayes, David Porter | SecondHandSongs". secondhandsongs.com. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- "Carla Thomas - Carla". Discogs. 1966. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- Carla Thomas - B - A - B - Y, retrieved 2020-12-03
- Whitburn, Joel (1996). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-1995. Record Research. p. 441.
- "RPM Top 100 Singles - November 7, 1966" (PDF).
- Betts, Graham (2004). Complete UK Hit Singles 1952-2004 (1st ed.). London: Collins. p. 784. ISBN 0-00-717931-6.
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