Baldwin was born in Evanston, Illinois, and graduated from Northwestern University's theatre program in 1997.
Baldwin has appeared in several Broadway productions, including her debut in The Full Monty (2000), Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002), and Wonderful Town (2003). She performs frequently in regional theater, including South Pacific as Nellie Forbush (receiving a Helen Hayes Award nomination) at Arena Stage in Washington, DC (2002); The Sound of Music as Maria (2005) and The Music Man as Marian Paroo (2009), both at The Muny, St. Louis, Missouri) and A Little Night Music as Countess Charlotte at Centre Stage, Baltimore, Maryland, in March 2008.
She played the role of Sharon in the 2009 Encores! staged concert production of Finian's Rainbow. The New York Times critic Charles Isherwood praised her performance, writing that she sang the role "beautifully... her rich, pure soprano riding the crests of the melodies with ease", most notably in the "famous wistful ballad 'How Are Things in Glocca Morra?'" and called her a "discovery". She is repeating the role as Sharon in the Broadway revial of Finian's Rainbow at the St. James Theatre beginning October 8, 2009.
Baldwin is working on her first solo album, Let's See What Happens, consisting of songs written by Burton Lane and E. Y. Harburg.
She married fellow actor Graham Rowat on October 2, 2005.
I Like the Likes of You
Kate Baldwin Lyrics
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Or was it yesterday?
I was rehearsing a speech,
Really, I think it's a peach!
Hope you don't think it's a breach
Of recognized etiquette,
(I'm from Connecticut!)
You see the state I'm in,
What was that speech?
Oh yes, yes!
I like the likes of you,
I like the things you do,
I mean I like the likes of you!
I like you're eyes of blue,
I think they're blue, don't you?
I mean I like your eyes of blue!
Oh dear, if I could only say what I mean,
I mean if I could mean what I say,
That is, I mean to say that I mean to say that,
I like the likes of you,
You're looks are pure de-luxe,
Looks like I like the likes of you!
Oh dear, if I could only say what I mean,
I mean if I could mean what I say,
That is, I mean to say that I mean to say that,
I like the likes of you,
You're looks are pure de-luxe,
Looks like I like the likes of you!
The song "I Like the Likes of You" by Kate Baldwin speaks of a person who is struggling to express their feelings towards someone they like. The lyrics are written in a stream-of-consciousness style where the person is narrating their thoughts and the inner turmoil they are going through while trying to confess their feelings. The song starts with the person rehearsing a speech, which they believe is perfect for the occasion. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the person is struggling to articulate their emotions and is in a state of confusion.
The chorus of the song, "I like the likes of you," is the only part that remains consistent throughout the song. The person is expressing that they are attracted to the other person and like everything about them. They find their eyes captivating and are fascinated by their overall appearance. But despite liking everything about the person, the singer is struggling to put these feelings into words.
The song's lyrics are relatable to anyone who has been in a similar situation where they find themselves tongue-tied around someone they like. It shows the internal struggle one goes through while trying to articulate their emotions, making the song a perfect representation of the universal theme of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Only last Saturday, Or was it yesterday?
I can't tell if it was yesterday or not, but very recently I was doing something.
I was rehearsing a speech, Really, I think it's a peach! Hope you don't think it's a breach Of recognized etiquette, (I'm from Connecticut!)
I was practicing a speech I'm going to give, and I really think it's good! I hope you don't think it's inappropriate or bad manners. (I am from Connecticut, so I know etiquette.)
You see the state I'm in, I mean I'm in a mess! What was that speech? Oh yes, yes!
I'm really flustered and don't know what to do. What was that speech again? Oh wait, I remember now!
I like the likes of you, I like the things you do, I mean I like the likes of you!
I like people like you. I like the way you act and are, which is why I like people like you!
I like you're eyes of blue, I think they're blue, don't you? I mean I like your eyes of blue!
I like your blue eyes. I'm pretty sure they're blue, right? I mean I really like your eyes that are blue!
Oh dear, if I could only say what I mean, I mean if I could mean what I say, That is, I mean to say that I mean to say that,
Oh gosh, I wish I could just say what I actually mean. Like, if I could truly mean what I say. That is, what I'm trying to say is that I really mean what I'm saying!
Looks like I like the likes of you!
Seems to me that I really like people like you!
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC , SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC. , Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: E. Y. HARBURG, VERNON DUKE
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