About the song
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Background:
- “Baby Face” is a classic Tin Pan Alley jazz song written by Harry Akst (music) and Benny Davis (lyrics) in 1926.
- Many artists recorded it throughout the years, with Jan Garber’s 1926 version being the first.
- Little Richard’s energetic rendition came in 1958, reaching #12 on the R&B chart and #41 on the pop chart. Surprisingly, it became his biggest hit in the UK, peaking at #2 in 1959.
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Lyrics:
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The song follows a familiar format, praising a woman’s youthful beauty and charm. Lines like “Baby face, with the hair of gold” and “Sweet young thing, with a heart of gold” showcase this admiration.
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Themes:
- Love and Attraction: The lyrics center around the singer’s infatuation with a beautiful young woman.
- Youth and Innocence: The title “Baby Face” emphasizes the woman’s youthful features and carefree spirit.
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Lyrics
Mmm, baby faceYou’ve got the cutest little, mmm, baby faceThere’s not another who could take your placeMmm, baby faceMy poor heart’s jumpin’You sure have started somethin’
Baby faceI’m up in heaven when I’m in your firm embraceMmm, I didn’t need a shove ’cause IFell in love with your pretty baby face
Mmm, baby faceYou’ve got the cutest little, mmm, baby faceThere’s not another who can take your placeMmm, baby faceMy poor heart’s jumpin’You sure have started somethin’
Baby faceI’m up in heaven when I’m in your firm embraceMm, I didn’t need a shove ’cause IFell in love with your pretty baby face
Mmm, baby faceYou got the cutest, mmm, baby faceThere’s not another who can take your placeMmm, baby faceMy poor heart’s jumpin’You sure have started somethin’
Mmm, baby faceI’m up in heaven when I’m in your calm embraceMmm, I didn’t need a shove ’cause IFell in love with your pretty baby face