Baby I Love You
Jimmy Lyrics
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That's the only thing I've plenty of, baby
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
You're sure to find
Happiness, and I guess
All those things you've always pinned for
Diamond bracelets, Woolworth's doesn't sell, baby
Until that lucky day, you know darn well, baby
I can't give you anything but Love
In the song "I Can't Give You Anything but Love", Jimmy McHugh expresses his inability to provide the material things his lover desires, but assures her that he can offer her an abundance of love. The lyrics capture the essence of a relationship where one partner is unable to provide lavish gifts or luxury items, and stresses the importance of love over material possessions. The line "I can't give you anything but love, baby" is repeated throughout the song as a reminder of the singer's limitations but also serves as a declaration of his love.
The song uses vivid imagery to convey the singer's sentiments. He paints a picture of the life he wants for his lover, including diamond bracelets and looking swell. However, he acknowledges that these things are not within his reach. Nevertheless, he encourages her to dream and scheme, as he believes she will find happiness and all the things she has always wanted. Ultimately, the song emphasizes the theme of true love despite the absence of wealth.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't give you anything but love, baby
I have nothing to offer you except my love
That's the only thing I've plenty of, baby
Love is the only thing that I have in abundance
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
Take your time to dream and plan
You're sure to find
I'm confident that you will discover
Happiness, and I guess
Happiness is what you will find, and maybe
All those things you've always pinned for
The things you've always desired
Gee, I'd like to see you looking swell, baby
I wish to see you looking fabulous
Diamond bracelets, Woolworth's doesn't sell, baby
I'd like to buy you expensive gifts that are not sold at Woolworth's
Until that lucky day, you know darn well, baby
Until I can afford to give you those things, you know very well
I can't give you anything but Love
All I can offer you is my love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh
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Dolores Jones
I first heard this in 1966 when I was 19 years old, that summer in August my brother used to sing it and play his guitar. Many years later, I tried to find this song, but couldn't remember the artist. In the 2000's my son found Little Miltons version which was wonderful too, but I said that don't sound like the man I remember but I was trilled to just hear it again after so many many years, then in 2016 or 17 I was scrolling YouTube and there it was by Jimmy Holiday and as I listened it was like being in a time machine It was the voice I remembered, what a great thrill and I also was double thrilled to find the other lost record he made How can I Forget. What a great dicovery, thanks to YouTube
Duval Sherman
Dolores,
Have you ever heard "we got a good thing going", that's another nice song.
Steven Padilla
Hey Dolores!
robinhope1970
Brilliant record love it
sauquoit13456
On this day in 1966 {August 28th} "Baby I Love You" by Jimmy Holiday entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart for a one week stay, at position #98...
And on September 4th, 1966 it peaked at #21 {for 1 week} on Billboard's R&B Singles chart...
The Mississippi soul singer had one other Top 100 hit, "How Can I Forget", it peaked at #57 in 1963 {and on April 21st, 1963 it reached #8 for 1 week on Billboard's R&B Singles chart}...
He was the co-composer of "Put a Little Love in Your Heart"; Jackie DeShannon took the song to #4 on the Top 100 in 1969...
Sadly, Jimmy Holiday passed away on February 15th, 1987 at the young age of 52 {heart failure}...
May he R.I.P.
Santina Rainey
😓
Richard Ramirez
Love the song from back in the days Memories from the Hood...
steve hewitt
An all time fave.
David Smith
In my topic of the best soul songs of the 60s
cvueguy
Jimmy Holiday -- born 7/24/34 in Durant Mississippi, vocalist and songwriter charted this one 9/03/66 for 1 week only, barely hanging on at #98 on Billboard's Hot100
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