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About Sweet Baby
"Sweet Baby" is a song by American musicians George Duke and Stanley Clarke. It was released in 1981 as the first single of their collaborative debut album The Clarke/Duke Project. Reaching a peak position of No. 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100, the single remained on the chart for a total of twenty weeks. On the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, "Sweet Baby" reached No. 6. The song is also noteworthy for its use of the electric sitar. During concert performances, Duke performed the song with American singer Lynn Davis. Their version appears on Duke's concert DVD Live in Tokyo Japan 1983". In 1999, the song was covered by Filipino singer-producer Martin Nievera. Al Jarreau and Lalah Hathaway covered the song for 2014 tribute album My Old Friend: Celebrating George Duke.more »
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1. When I think about your lovin'The sunday evenings, the fun we use to shareLooking through the memories in my mindSince I've laughed and cried and thought it overNow I realize that it's never over only set asidechorus:Oh it's you sweet babyI will never be free from your embraceSweet babyOnly hopin' it's not too late to try againIt's you sweet babyEver always been captured by your smile, sweet babyI will always be right there by your sideRight by your side2. Lyin' here alone I'm dreamin'My mind keeps wanderin' whyMy thoughts are only youWanderin' through the memories in myy mindHow could love so real have gone so emptyI just keep wanderin' whyWell I ever find the love we share3. Oh it's you sweet babyThough we've had such a long hard road to climb, sweet babyOnly hopin' it's not too late to try againIt's you, sweet babyWon't you try and believe in what I say, sweet babyI will always be right there by your sided, right by your side(chorus)
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Stanley Clarke
Stanley Clarke (born June 30, 1951) is an American jazz musician and composer known for his innovative and influential work on double bass and electric bass as well as for his numerous film and television scores. He is best known for his work with the fusion band Return to Forever, and his role as a bandleader in several trios and ensembles. more »
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Written by: George Duke
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Sweet Baby" is a song by American keyboardist George Duke and bassist Stanley Clarke. |
Album DetailsThe hit song, released in 1981, was featured on the album, "The Clarke/Duke Project." This album marked the first collaboration between the two jazz-fusion artists. |
Chart Performance"Sweet Baby" peaked at number 6 on the U.S. R&B chart and number 19 on the Billboard 100, making it the highest-charting single of Duke's career. It remained on the charts for 19 weeks, signifying its widespread popularity. |
Lyrics ThemeThe song features the emotive theme of love and remembrance. It is about someone reminiscing on a love they had and lost, but will always remember. |
Genre ClassificationWhile both George Duke and Stanley Clarke are virtuosos known for their enviable contributions to the jazz, jazz-fusion, and funk genres, "Sweet Baby" is generally classified as a soulful R&B ballad. |
Musical CompositionThe track uniquely combines George Duke's sweet, smooth keyboard passages with Stanley Clarke's rhythmic and melodic bass lines. |
Creator's RemarkClarke once stated in an interview that "Sweet Baby" was one of his favorite recordings due to the incredible energy the song managed to capture. |
Emblem of CollaborationThe single's success not only reflected the talents of George Duke and Stanley Clarke as individual musicians but showcased the magic that can happen when two seasoned artists combine their musicianship. |
Inspiring Music VideoThe music video for "Sweet Baby" is cherished among fans as it represented the youthful and fun aspects of love and relationships. It has a warm, nostalgic feel that complements the song lyrics perfectly. |
Lasting LegacyDecades after its release, "Sweet Baby" continues to be one of George Duke and Stanley Clarke's most beloved songs among fans and is often played as a classic on radio stations. |
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