Dutton, born in Philadelphia, began playing guitar at age 8. He wrote his first song by the time he was in the 9th grade and began playing harmonica in a wire rack. Dutton credits Bob Dylan and John Hammond Jr., as well as then-contemporary "old school" hip-hop sounds of Run-DMC, the Beastie Boys, and Philadelphia's own Schooly D as influences.
Dutton, still in high school at Germantown Friends School, began playing solo on the streets of Philadelphia. After a year of college, he relocated to Boston, working as a fundraiser for Peace Action and playing wherever and whenever he could. One of his few indoor gigs at this time was a Boston bar called The Tam O'Shanter, where he met drummer Jeffrey "The Houseman" Clemens in January 1993. Dutton and Clemens began working as a duo, they were joined a few months later by bassist Jim "Jimi Jazz" Prescott and became the house band on Mondays at The Plough and Stars in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The name G. Love doesn't really have that much of a story to it. The 'G' stands for Good as said in many radio interviews. He said in an interview that the 'Love' was just there because it sounded right.
G. Love featured Jack Johnson on his 1999 LP Philadelphonic playing an early version of Jack Johnson's "Rodeo Clowns" when Jack was an unknown artist. Jack later featured the song on his 2003 LP On and On.
Known nowadays for his excellent live shows, he is often seen touring with Jack Johnson, who signed G. Love to his record label Brushfire Records. He has made appearances on the records of artists such as Slightly Stoopid and Donavon Frankenreiter.
Christmas Baby
G. Love Lyrics
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(Christmas) I'm watching it fall
(Christmas) Lots of people around
(Christmas) Baby, please come home
(Christmas) The church bells in town
(Christmas) All ringing in song
(Christmas) Full of happy sounds
They're singing "Deck The Halls"
But it's not like Christmas at all
'Cause I remember when you were here
And all the fun we had last year
(Christmas) Pretty lights on the tree
(Christmas) I'm watching them shine
(Christmas) You should be here with me
(Christmas) Baby, please come home
They're singing "Deck The Halls"
But it's not like Christmas at all
'Cause I remember when you were here
And all the fun we had last year
(Christmas) If there was a way
(Christmas) I'd hold back this tear
(Christmas) But it's Christmas day
(Please) Please (please), please
(Please) Please (please), please
(Please) Please (please), please
(Please) Baby, please come home
(Christmas) Baby, please come home
(Christmas) Baby, please come home
(Christmas) Baby, please come home
(Christmas) Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Christmas) I need you, I need you
(Christmas) Please come home
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The song "Christmas Baby Please Come Home" is a holiday classic originally performed by Darlene Love in 1963. G. Love's 2004 version of the song stays true to the original and features his unique blend of blues, soul, and hip-hop. The song describes the loneliness and longing for a loved one during the holiday season. G. Love captures the essence of the holiday season with lines like "The snow's coming down, I'm watching it fall, lots of people around" and "Pretty lights on the tree, I'm watching them shine, you should be here with me."
The song's chorus repeats the plea "Baby please come home" throughout the verses, highlighting the singer's deep need for companionship and love during the holiday season. The song's bridge features lyrics that contrast the holiday cheer around him with his own sadness and missing his love. He sings, "They're singing 'Deck The Halls' but it's not like Christmas at all 'cause I remember when you were here and all the fun we had last year."
In conclusion, "Christmas Baby Please Come Home" is a poignant and powerful song that captures the feelings of loneliness and sadness during the holiday season. G. Love's version of the song stays true to the original and his soulful delivery adds a fresh take on the classic tune.
Line by Line Meaning
(Christmas) The snow's coming down
It's Christmas time and it's snowing heavily.
(Christmas) I'm watching it fall
I'm standing here watching the snow fall.
(Christmas) Lots of people around
There are a lot of people around on this Christmas day.
(Christmas) Baby, please come home
I miss you so much, please come home to me.
(Christmas) The church bells in town
The church bells in the town are ringing.
(Christmas) All ringing in song
The church bells are ringing joyfully.
(Christmas) Full of happy sounds
The Christmas atmosphere is full of happy sounds.
(Christmas) Baby, please come home
Please come home to me, I really miss you.
They're singing "Deck The Halls"
People are singing the popular Christmas song "Deck The Halls".
But it's not like Christmas at all
Even though it's Christmas, it doesn't really feel like it without you here.
'Cause I remember when you were here
I remember how wonderful Christmas was when we were together.
And all the fun we had last year
I'm thinking of all the fun we had together during Christmas last year.
(Christmas) Pretty lights on the tree
The Christmas tree has beautiful lights on it.
(Christmas) I'm watching them shine
I'm staring at the shining lights on the Christmas tree.
(Christmas) You should be here with me
It feels like something's missing without you here with me.
(Christmas) Baby, please come home
I really want you to come home to me for Christmas.
If there was a way
If there was any way I could make you come home to me.
(Christmas) I'd hold back this tear
I'm holding back tears thinking about how much I miss you on Christmas day.
(Please) Please (please), please
Please come home to me, I'm begging you.
(Please) Please (please), please
I need you here with me on this special day.
(Please) Please (please), please
I can't imagine spending Christmas without you.
(Please) Baby, please come home
I need you to be here with me for Christmas, please come home.
(Christmas) Baby, please come home
I really miss you and want you here with me for Christmas.
(Christmas) Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm feeling so lonely without you on this Christmas day.
(Christmas) I need you, I need you
I really need you to be here with me for Christmas.
(Christmas) Please come home
Please come back home to me, I miss you so much.
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Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, Philip Spector
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