Born in Bloomington, Indiana into a musical family, he began performing as a duo with his brother before going on to a successful solo career in country music. In 1956, Helms made his way to Nashville, Tennessee where he signed a recording contract with Decca Records. The following year would be filled with astonishing successes. Helms' first single in 1957 titled "Fraulein" went to No. 1 on the country music charts and made it into the Top 40 on the pop music charts. Later that same year he released "My Special Angel" that also went to No. 1 on the country charts and entered the Top 10 on Billboard magazines pop music charts, peaking at No. 7.
Released just a few days before Christmas of 1957, his song "Jingle Bell Rock" was a big hit but uniquely, it re-emerged four out of the next five years and sold so well that it repeated each time as a top hit and became a Christmas classic still played to this day.
Bobby Helms continued touring and recording for the next three decades. His pioneering contribution to the genre has been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
Helms spent most of his later years living just outside of Martinsville, Indiana, until the time of his death from emphysema and asthma in 1997.
No Other Baby
Bobby Helms Lyrics
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I don't want no other baby but you
Ain't no other baby thrills me like you do
Lots of other women say be my guidy too
Lots of other women say be my guidy too
I don't want no other baby but you
Got a pretty mama livin' just along the hall
Every evening she asks me to call
If you really love me then baby won't you hear my plea
If you really want me then baby won't you hear my plea
If you really love me then come on back to me
I don't want no other baby but you...
The song "No Other Baby" by Bobby Helms is a classic love song that expresses a deep and sincere affection for a special someone. The lyrics speak of a strong bond that the singer shares with his lover, and how nothing else can match the thrill that she brings to his life. He declares his love for her and reaffirms that he doesn't want anyone else but her. The singer is being pursued by other women who want to be with him, but he knows that none of them can compare to his love. He is dedicated to his relationship and is not interested in pursuing any other romantic interests.
The lyrics paint a picture of a confident and devoted lover who knows what he wants and is not afraid to express it. The repetition of the title phrase "No Other Baby" throughout the song reinforces the singer's commitment to his love interest. He is willing to do whatever it takes to keep their relationship strong and vibrant, including warding off other women who may be interested in him. The song ends on a positive note, with the singer expressing his desire for his lover to come back to him, so they can continue to be together.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want no other baby but you
I only want you, no one else can replace you
Ain't no other baby thrills me like you do
You are the only one who excites me and makes me happy
Lots of other women say be my guidy too
Many other women want my attention, but I don't want them
I don't want no other baby but you
I am committed to you and don't have any interest in other women
Got a pretty mama livin' just along the hall
There is a beautiful woman living near me
Every evening she asks me to call
She keeps inviting me to spend time with her
If you really love me then baby won't you hear my plea
If you truly care about me, please listen to what I'm saying
If you really want me then baby won't you hear my plea
If you actually desire me, please pay attention to my requests
If you really love me then come on back to me
If you truly love me, please return to me and be with me again
I don't want no other baby but you
I love and cherish only you
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