Staton sang with the Jewell Gospel Trio and as teenagers, they toured the traditional gospel circuit in the 1950s with The Soul Stirrers, C. L. Franklin, and Mahalia Jackson. They recorded several sides for Nashbro, Apollo[disambiguation needed ], and Savoy Records between 1953 and 1963, before launching a solo career in 1968.
She had 16 R&B hits for Fame Studios and received Grammy nominations for cover versions of country standards. In 1975 she started working with disco producer Dave Crawford and had hits "Young Hearts Run Free" and "Victim". Also, The Mighty Majors ("You Can Never Go Back") was her backup band once on the road.
In 1982 she returned to gospel forming Beracah Ministries with her husband John Sussewell. In 1991 she had a top 10 UK hit as The Source featuring Candi Staton with dance track "You Got The Love".
In 2004 when Sex and the City ended its successful six-year run, the last song played on that show was "You Got the Love" with Sarah Jessica Parker walking down New York City streets and talking about the endless relationship with herself.
Soul He Called Me Baby
CANDI STATON Lyrics
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All night long
Used to hold and kiss me
Till the dawn
Then one day I awoke
And he was gone
There's no more baby, baby
He called me baby, baby
All night long
Lord, I feel so empty
Since he's been gone
Now I lie here and I die here
Until the dawn
I miss my baby, baby, baby
All night long
He called me baby, baby, baby
All night long, yes, he did
Kiss my tears away
When things went wrong
What I'd give, what I'd give
If he'd come on back home
And call me baby, baby, baby
All night long, oh, yeah
Mmm hmm, yeah
He called me baby, baby
All night long
Held me up so high
And made me strong
Now each night in dreams
Just like a song
I can still hear baby, baby, baby
All night long
I can still hear
Baby, baby, baby, baby
All night long
I can still hear him
Calling me baby, baby, baby, baby
All night long
Oh, what you do
Is just hold me, baby
Squeeze me, baby
All night long
I just wanna hear you say baby
The lyrics to Candi Staton's "Soul He Called Me Baby" tell the story of a woman who was once loved deeply by a man who called her "baby" all night long. He would hold and kiss her until the dawn, but one day she woke up and he was gone. Since then, she has been empty and feels like she is slowly dying each night until the morning comes. She longs for her baby to come back to her and to call her baby once again. Though she can still hear him in her dreams, it is not enough and she just wants to hear him call her baby all night long again.
The song taps into the universal desire to be loved and wanted. It explores the pain of losing someone who was once the center of your world and the longing to regain that connection. The repetition of "baby, baby, baby" emphasizes the depth of their love and how much she misses being called that name. It also conveys the desperation and sadness that the woman now feels since her love has left her.
Overall, this song is a powerful testament to the human need for love and connection. It captures the pain of losing someone important and the longing that comes with trying to hold onto their memory.
Line by Line Meaning
He called me baby, baby
My love called me by a term of endearment – baby.
All night long
Throughout the entire night, he would express his love for me.
Used to hold and kiss me
He used to embrace me tightly and shower me with affectionate kisses.
Till the dawn
He would continue showing his love even when the sun was about to rise.
Then one day I awoke
On one fateful day, I woke up from my slumber.
And he was gone
My beloved partner was nowhere to be found.
There's no more baby, baby
Ever since he left me, he stopped calling me baby.
Lord, I feel so empty
I experience overwhelming emptiness and loneliness without his love.
Since he's been gone
My emotions have been unbearable ever since he left.
Now I lie here and I die here
I suffer from immense pain and yearning as I lie here alone.
Until the dawn
All through the night, until the break of day, I long for his love.
I miss my baby, baby, baby
I miss his loving and endearing presence as he called me baby.
All night long
Through the entire night, his love for me would never cease.
Kiss my tears away
When I cried, he would tenderly kiss my tears away.
When things went wrong
During difficult times, he would stand by my side and offer his love and support.
What I'd give, what I'd give
I would give anything to have him back in my life.
If he'd come on back home
If only he would return back to me, I would be overjoyed.
And call me baby, baby, baby
I want him to once again show his love and affection by calling me baby.
Held me up so high
He would lift my spirits and make me feel strong and confident.
And made me strong
His love and support would strengthen me when I was feeling down.
Now each night in dreams
Every night, I dream of him and the love we shared.
Just like a song
My dreams of him are as heartwarming and comforting as a beautiful song.
I can still hear baby, baby, baby
Even though he's gone, his loving voice calling me baby still echoes in my mind.
Oh, what you do
Oh, the things you would do for me.
Is just hold me, baby
All I want is for you to hold me tightly and never let go.
Squeeze me, baby
I want to feel your love and affection through a tight embrace.
I just wanna hear you say baby
All I want to hear from you is your endearing voice calling me baby.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Harlan Howard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@j77walker
I am 34 years old and I do not recall ever hearing of this woman or her amazing voice, CHEATED I am!! She's amazing!
@suraya1224
@j77walker: You were just born too late 🙂. Her big hit was "Young Hearts, Run Free" in 1976. I was 23, & remember it well, on the radio. "She Called Me Baby" was written in 1961, sung by country artists Charlie Rich, Patsy Cline, & many others. My fav version is by Brit indie group, One Eskimo, in the 1990s, where they added a man's part, & "sampled" Candi Staton's voice, from her 1971 cover. Genius!
@notice3173
I never knew she sung this song until I heard this song in a tv series just now called the Baby.
@tokaiju
Same here! How have I never heard this before?
@WizardKitty723
I love this cover, but the original singer Patsy Cline’s VOICE is even more amazing
@loretorres1410
@@suraya1224 I was having breakfast with my children listening this and I'm glad I read your comment about patsy cline, god bless you for it, I just discovered her thanks to you, she sings beautifully I thank you Suraya have a beautiful day
@jqfowler6200
They don’t make music like this anymore, it’s truly classic.
@jabm0495
Candi Staton has been around since the 1950s..She`s 72 years old and still looks and sound great...A brilliant voice...I never left this music...So glad to see people learn to enjoy and appreciate this wonderful, loaded down soulful music.
@theresawright294
Thank you for info I was wondering was she still alive I love her
@varsaycooper901
She is 83.