As sung by The Ronettes the song is #22 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. In 1999 it was inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame, and in 2006, the Library of Congress honored their version by adding it to the United States National Recording Registry.
Often cited as the ultimate embodiment of Spector's Wall of Sound, "Be My Baby" is one of the best-known and most enduring songs of its era. Critic Jason Ankeny writes, "No less an authority than Brian Wilson has declared 'Be My Baby' the greatest pop record ever made — no arguments here."
In her autobiography, lead vocalist Ronnie Spector relates that she was on tour with Joey Dee and the Starlighters when "Be My Baby" was introduced by Dick Clark on American Bandstand as the "Record of the Century."
The drums were played by Hal Blaine.
Be My Baby
Ronettes Lyrics
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And if I had the chance I'd never let you go
So won't you say you love me
I'll make you so proud of me
We'll make 'em turn their heads
Every place we go
So won't you please
(I want it only say) Say you'll be my darling
(Be my be my baby) Be my baby now
(I want it only say) Ooh, ohh, ohh, oh
I'll make you happy, baby
Just wait and see
For every kiss you give me
I'll give you three
Oh, since the day I saw you
I have been waiting for you
You know I will adore you
Till eternity
So won't you please
(Be my be my baby) Be my little baby
(I want it only say) Say you'll be my darling
(Be my be my baby) Be my baby now
(I want it only say) Ooh, ohh, ohh, ohh, oh
So come on and please
(Be my be my baby) Be my little baby
(I want it only say) Say you'll be my darling
(Be my be my baby) Be my baby now
(I want it only say) Ooh, ohh, ohh, oh
(Be my be my baby) Be my little baby
(I want it only say) Ooh-oh-oh-oh, ooh-oh-oh-oh
(Be my be my baby) Oh-oh-oh, oohh...
(I want it only say) Oh, oh, oh, oh, oooohh...
The lyrics of "Be My Baby" by the Ronettes is a classic love song that speaks about the meeting of two individuals and the intense emotions they share for each other. The lyrics of the song are simple yet powerful and are filled with passion, love, and desire. In the opening line, the singer talks about how they felt an immediate connection with the other person and knew that they needed them in their life. It's a universal feeling, and the song is relatable in the sense that we've all experienced some form of love at first sight.
The singer then goes on to describe how they would make the other person proud of them and how they'd turn heads wherever they went as a couple. They ask the other person to reciprocate their feelings and to say that they love them, promising to make them happy in return. The lyrics of the song have a timeless quality to them and have been the inspiration behind many other love songs throughout the years.
Line by Line Meaning
The night we met I knew I needed you so
When I saw you on the night we met, I felt an immediate connection to you and knew that I needed you in my life.
And if I had the chance I'd never let you go
If I had the opportunity to be with you, I would never let you leave my side because I feel a strong bond between us.
So won't you say you love me
I am asking you to express your feelings of love for me since I am hoping that you feel the same way about me.
I'll make you so proud of me
If you choose to be with me, I am confident that I can make you proud by being attentive and caring towards you.
We'll make 'em turn their heads, every place we go
As a couple, we will create a stir whenever we go out together because our love for each other will be so apparent to everyone around us.
I'll make you happy, baby, just wait and see
If you give me a chance to be with you, I will make it my mission to keep you happy and fulfilled because your well-being means everything to me.
For every kiss you give me, I'll give you three
I am promising to shower you with love and affection by returning every kiss you give me with three kisses of my own.
Oh since the day I saw you, I have been waiting for you
When I first laid eyes on you, I knew that I wanted to be with you forever and have been eagerly waiting for the chance to make that a reality.
You know I will adore you till eternity
I am willing to love and cherish you for as long as I live, showing you unwavering affection and devotion until the end of time.
So won't you please be my little baby
I am asking you to become my significant other, someone whom I can refer to as my baby--a term of endearment and affection.
Say you'll be my darling
I am asking you to confirm that you love me and will be my beloved partner, my darling.
Come on and please be my little baby
I am urging you to commit to being in a relationship with me and to become my baby, someone whom I love and cherish deeply.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oooohh...
The song ends with a repetition of the refrain, emphasizing the singer's desire for her love interest to say 'yes' and become her baby.
Contributed by Nora L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics
The night we met I knew I needed you so
And if I had the chance I'd never let you go
So won't you say you love me?
I'll make you so proud of me
We'll make 'em turn their heads every place we go
So won't you, please (be my, be my baby)
Be my little baby? (My one and only baby)
Say you'll be my darlin' (be my, be my baby)
Be my baby now (my one and only baby)
Whoa-oh-oh-oh
I'll make you happy, baby, just wait and see
For every kiss you give me, I'll give you three
Oh, since the day I saw you
I have been waiting for you
You know I will adore you 'til eternity
So won't you, please (be my, be my baby)
Be my little baby? (My one and only baby)
Say you'll be my darlin' (be my, be my baby)
Be my baby now (my one and only baby)
Whoa-oh-oh-oh
So come on and, please (be my, be my baby)
Be my little baby? (My one and only baby)
Say you'll be my darlin' (be my, be my baby)
Be my baby now (my one and only baby)
Whoa-oh-oh-oh
Be my little baby? (My one and only baby)
Oh-oh-oh (be my, be my baby)
Oh (my one and only baby)
Whoa-oh-oh-oh (be my, be my baby)
Oh-oh-oh (My one and only baby)
Oh (be my, be my baby)
@jamese1992
I was 17 in '63 and fell with in love with the Ronettes and listening to their music today still brings tears to an old man's eyes.
@ZimZum4ever
WOW!! 👏🏻👏🏻
@marekkondrad2235
<3
@mymo82
Dear James E, your comment is moving.
@jiita.m9992
Please be healthy. ❤️
@TheThereader1
❤
@jacquelinebataille8106
I was 15 then, just turned 73. My heart beats the same. These songs don't age.
@gondy5936
Happy belated birthday, Jacqueline!🎉
@sofiasendinocamargos1789
I wish i would have grow up with all these 60s 70s and 80s songs. Now im 16 and all the music right now its so innapropiate., but heard all these song just brings me so much joy. You were so lucky
@hagencreepy
@@sofiasendinocamargos1789 je suis tellement d'accord avec toi les nouvelles musique sont nul d'ailleurs je n'appelle pas ça de la musique j'appelle ça du bruits j'ai 17 ans et j'ai grandi avec ça et les autres me rejette car j'écoute pas leur bruit 😁 ça fait plaisir de voir des gens qui ont encore du goût