Lee was a musical prodigy and by the time she was two she would hear songs on the radio once and be able to whistle the complete tune. She was five years old when she started to gain wider attention when she won a local singing contest sponsored by the elementary schools. At age 11, she was offered a recording contract with Decca Records and released the song “Dynamite,” leading to her lifelong nickname, “Little Miss Dynamite.”
Lee was popular in the UK very early in her career, and her 1961 rockabilly release “Let’s Jump the Broomstick” did not chart in the US, but went to #12 in the UK. Her biggest hits during this time include a rockabilly version of the country classic “Jambalaya (On the Bayou),” “Sweet Nothin’s,” “I Want to Be Wanted,” “All Alone Am I,” and “Fool #1.”
In 1960, she recorded her signature song, “I’m Sorry,” which hit number one on the Billboard pop chart and was her first gold single. Her last top-10 single on the pop charts was 1963’s “Losing You,” while she continued to have other chart songs such as her 1966 song “Coming On Strong” and “Is It True?” in 1964.
During the early 1970s, Lee re-established herself as a country music artist, and earned a string of Top 10 hits on the country charts. Her biggest selling track of her career is, oddly enough, a Christmas song: “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” It was released in 1958, but it sold only 5,000 copies. However, it eventually sold over five million copies and remains a perennial radio favorite each December. In December 2023, Lee became the oldest artist to ever top the Hot 100, when "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" topped the chart 65 years after its release.
Over the ensuing years, Lee has continued to record and perform all around the world, previously cutting records in four different languages. She is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rockabilly Hall of Fame, and the Hit Parade Hall of Fame. In 1992, she recorded a duet with Willy DeVille; Chuck Berry also wrote a song about her. Lee has been married to Ronnie Shacklett since 1963, and they have two daughters and three grandchildren. She is the second recipient of the Jo Meador-Walker Lifetime Achievement award.
Throughout her career, Brenda Lee has released 41 studio albums, 12 compilation albums, and over 100 singles. She has had numerous top twenty hits on the Billboard Hot 100, Country, and AC charts in the US, UK, and Canada.
Baby Face
Brenda Lee Lyrics
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There's not another who can take your place
Baby face my heart poor heart is thumpin' you sure have started somethin'
Baby face I'm up in heaven when I'm in your fond embrace
Uh well I need a shove because I'm in love with my pretty baby face
Yeah now baby face you got the cutes...
(Repeat)
The song "Baby Face" by Brenda Lee is a classic love song that expresses the singer's admiration and affection for the person she loves. The lyrics describe how the person's face is cute and unique, and how they are irreplaceable. The singer confesses that her heart beats faster when she is with this person, and that being in their embrace feels like being in heaven. The repeating chorus emphasizes the singer's love for the person's face, and how being in their presence makes her feel complete.
This song is a testament to the power of love and how it can make someone feel alive and fulfilled. The lyrics capture the pure joy and happiness that comes with being in love, and the singer's powerful vocals convey the depth of her emotions. The song's energetic tempo and catchy tune make it a memorable love song that continues to be enjoyed by generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby face you've got the cutest little baby face
You have an adorable and attractive face that is unique and unmatched by anyone else.
There's not another who can take your place
No one else has the same level of attractiveness or cuteness as you, and therefore no one can replace you in my heart.
Baby face my heart poor heart is thumpin' you sure have started somethin'
Seeing your cute baby face has made my heart race with excitement and I have developed new feelings for you.
Baby face I'm up in heaven when I'm in your fond embrace
Being close to you and feeling your love and affection makes me feel extremely happy and on top of the world.
Uh well I need a shove because I'm in love with my pretty baby face
I am so deeply in love with you and your cute face that sometimes I need a little push to remind me that this is real and not just a dream.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Harry Akst, Benny Davis
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