Owen was born George Owen Smith in Hackney, London, and began playing the saxophone at the age of 15. He played in local groups such as Teddy Joyce's Juveniles and the Royal Kiltie Juniors, before founding his own ensemble whilst still in his teens. He studied with Benny Glassman and then attended the Royal College of Music. During World War II he played in the Bomber Command Band of the RAF, then arranged for Ted Heath and Cyril Stapleton after 1945. In 1954, he had his name legally changed to Reginald Owen. He published a book, the Reg Owen Arranging Method, in 1956, and began writing film scores in 1957, including the scores to Date with Disaster (1957), Payroll (1961) and Very Important Person (1961). In 1959, he even scored a Top 40 hit in the U.S. with "Manhattan Spiritual", which peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100. The same track reached #20 in the UK Singles Chart in March 1959. A further track, "Obsession", peaked at #43 in the UK in October 1960.
In 1961 Owen moved to Brussels, working as a composer, conductor, and arranger throughout continental Europe. He moved to Spain in the 1970s, and died at the Clinica Limonar in Málaga, on 23 May 1978 at the age of 57.
Pretty Baby
Reg Owen and His Orchestra Lyrics
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You hate to have me call you Pretty Baby;
I really thought that I was pleasing you,
For you're just a baby to me.
Your cunning little dimples and your baby stare,
Your baby talk and baby walk and curly hair;
Your baby smile makes life worth while,
You're just as sweet as you can be.
Your mother says you were the cutest kid;
No wonder, dearie, that I'm wild about you,
And all the cunning things you said and did.
Why, I love to fondly recall,
Ann just like Peter Pan, it seems you'll always be
The same sweet, cunning, Little Baby dear to me.
And that is why I'm sure that I will always love you best of all.
Everybody loves a baby that's why I'm in love with you,
Pretty Baby, Pretty Baby;
And I'd to be your sister, brother, dad and mother too,
Pretty Baby, Pretty Baby.
Won't you come and let me rock you in my cradle of love,
And we'll cuddle all the time.
Oh! I want a Lovin' Baby and it might as well be you,
Pretty Baby of mine.
The lyrics of Reg Owen and His Orchestra's song "Pretty Baby" are a mix of playful teasing and genuine affection towards the object of the singer's desire. The singer addresses their love interest, who they endearingly call "Pretty Baby," and questions why their teasing bothers them. The singer then goes on to highlight the various adorable traits and behaviors that make their love interest so irresistible, such as their cute dimples, baby talk, and curly hair. The singer fondly recalls the endearing moments from their childhood and notes that their love interest still retains that same childish charm. The song ends with a declaration of love, as the singer expresses their desire to love and care for their Pretty Baby.
Throughout the song, the singer uses the imagery of a baby to describe their love interest. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for the innocence and purity of their love, or perhaps as an indication that the singer sees their love interest as someone who needs to be cared for and protected. The overall tone of the song is one of playful flirtation and genuine affection, making it a charming and endearing tune.
Line by Line Meaning
You ask me why I'm always teasing you,
You wonder why I like to bother you playfully,
You hate to have me call you Pretty Baby;
You don't like it when I use the nickname Pretty Baby for you;
I really thought that I was pleasing you,
I genuinely believed that you were happy with it,
For you're just a baby to me.
Because to me, you have a childish innocence,
Your cunning little dimples and your baby stare,
Your mischievous dimples and innocent gaze,
Your baby talk and baby walk and curly hair;
Your innocent way of talking and walking, and your curly hair;
Your baby smile makes life worth while,
Your innocent smile makes my life meaningful,
You're just as sweet as you can be.
You're as sweet and innocent as you could be.
Your mother says you were the cutest kid;
Your mother thinks you were an adorable child;
No wonder, dearie, that I'm wild about you,
It's no surprise that I'm crazy about you;
And all the cunning things you said and did.
I remember all the mischievous things you said and did.
Why, I love to fondly recall,
In fact, I enjoy thinking back on those moments,
Ann just like Peter Pan, it seems you'll always be
You'll always be like Peter Pan, forever young,
The same sweet, cunning, Little Baby dear to me.
The same sweet, mischievous little baby that I adore.
And that is why I'm sure that I will always love you best of all.
That's why I'm confident that I will always love you more than anyone else.
Everybody loves a baby that's why I'm in love with you,
Everyone loves babies, and that's why I am in love with you,
Pretty Baby, Pretty Baby;
My sweet, innocent baby;
And I'd to be your sister, brother, dad and mother too,
I would love to be everything to you, from your sister to your mother,
Pretty Baby, Pretty Baby.
My sweet, innocent baby.
Won't you come and let me rock you in my cradle of love,
Will you please come and let me comfort you with my love,
And we'll cuddle all the time.
And we'll cuddle together all the time.
Oh! I want a Lovin' Baby and it might as well be you,
Oh! I want a loving baby, and you might as well be that baby,
Pretty Baby of mine.
My sweet, innocent baby.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDWARDS, RODGERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@catlove6332
01. 00:00 Cuddle Up A Little Closer.
02. 02:26 What Is This Thing Called Love
03. 05:02 You Oughta Be In Pictures
04. 08:46 It's Only A Paper Moon
05. 11:01 Pretty Baby
06. 13:49 Thou Swell
07. 16:45 If I Could Be With You
08. 19:12 Oh, You Beautiful Doll
09. 21:48 You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby
10. 24:34 Dancing On The Ceiling
11. 27:40 I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan
12. 30:24 Let's Put Out The Lights
@paulaswaim8434
¡Me encanta la foto de la familia de perros! ¡Que linda! Este tipo de música es genial. Gracias. Saludos desde Evergreen, Montana, EEUU.
@VeriFerni
Cuddle Up A Little Closer...mmmm aiiiii ammmorrr🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@HarmonSokar
As if I saw our Czechoslovakia at the beginning of the sixties 😍🤩
@samariaabadpallaviccini2652
Gracias por comenzar el año con musica de excelente calidad saludes
@gary1705
Absolutely beautiful thank you so much 👌👍
@adrianovasconcelos2739
What a lovely litter! My heart melts at the sight of dogs but in this case the wonderful music melts my heart even faster. There are no words, Gustavo! Thanks for sharing! Obrigadão desde Portugal
@VeriFerni
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@frankwarriner5274
Written by his wife! Takes me back to our courting days. I hoped it would make a spark of memory as at 90 Frank now has dementia. However, I love the choice of music.
@catlove6332
01. 00:00 Cuddle Up A Little Closer.
02. 02:26 What Is This Thing Called Love
03. 05:02 You Oughta Be In Pictures
04. 08:46 It's Only A Paper Moon
05. 11:01 Pretty Baby
06. 13:49 Thou Swell
07. 16:45 If I Could Be With You
08. 19:12 Oh, You Beautiful Doll
09. 21:48 You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby
10. 24:34 Dancing On The Ceiling
11. 27:40 I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan
12. 30:24 Let's Put Out The Lights
@usmale4915
More beautiful music from you. Just beautiful; thank you for the lovely upload!