Timi Yuro (born Rosemary Yuro, August 4, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois - March … Read Full Bio ↴Timi Yuro (born Rosemary Yuro, August 4, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois - March 30, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada) was an American soul and R&B singer. She is considered to be one of the first blue-eyed soul stylists of the rock era.

According to her record label, Liberty Records, Yuro moved with her family to Los Angeles, United States. There, she sang in her parents' Italian restaurant and in local clubs before catching the eye and ear of record executives. Signed to Liberty, she had a U.S. Billboard No. 4 single in 1961 with "Hurt", an R&B ballad that had been an early success for Roy Hamilton. On "Hurt" and on her Billboard No. 12 follow-up in 1962, "What's a Matter Baby (Is It Hurting You?)", Yuro showed an emotional but elegant vocal style that owed a debt to Dinah Washington and other black jazz singers. Many listeners in the early 1960s thought Yuro was black. She opened for Frank Sinatra on his 1962 tour of Australia.

In 1963, Liberty released Make the World Go Away, an album of country and blues standards. The singer at her vocal peak, this recording includes a powerful title track of the same name, a beautifully understated version of Willie Nelson's "Permanently Lonely", and two different blues takes of "I'm Movin' On". Yuro was also known for soulful reworkings of popular American standards, such as "Let Me Call You Sweetheart", "Smile", and "I Apologize".

By the late 1960s, Yuro had performed in venues from London to Las Vegas. However, her career soon lost its early momentum, and she quit the music business altogether after her marriage in 1972. When Yuro began to sing again in the 1980s, her doctors detected throat cancer. Her larynx was eventually removed and in 2004 she succumbed to cancer. Her last recording was the 1984 CD Timi Yuro Sings Willie Nelson, produced by her old friend Nelson.

Yuro's work is admired in the United States as well as in Great Britain and the Netherlands. According to the obituary in the Las Vegas Sun, her hometown paper, Yuro's most famous fan was probably Elvis Presley, who commanded his own table at the casino where Yuro sang in the late 1960s. (Presley had a Top 10 country hit with his 1976 version of "Hurt".) In April 2004, Morrissey announced Yuro's death on his official website, describing her as his "favorite singer". (Morrissey also recorded a version of Yuro's "Interlude" with Siouxsie Sioux in 1995.) P.J.Proby knew Timi Yuro from their time in Hollywood, and often mentions it during his performances of "Hurt".

Yuro found success on the dance floors of northern Britain in the 1970s and 1980s when Northern Soul DJs championed her up-tempo tracks of "It'll Never Be Over for Me" and "What's a Matter Baby". The latter was rereleased on Kent Records in the 1980s.

When Something is Wrong With My Baby
Timi Yuro Lyrics

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When something is wrong with my baby
Something is wrong is me
And if I know that she's worried
I know I'd feel the same misery

We've been through so much together
We stand as one
That's what makes it better

When something is wrong with my baby
Something is wrong with me

Just what she means to me now
Oh you just you just wouldn't understand
People can say that she's no good
But she's my woman and I know I'm her man

And if he's got a problem
Woo-oah I know I got to help him solve 'em
When something is wrong with my baby
Something is wrong with me
When something is wrong with my baby
Something is wrong with my baby

When something is wrong with my baby
Something is wrong with me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Timi Yuro's "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby" depicts the deep and profound connection two people can share when in a relationship. The song has a simple, yet powerful message that resonates with anyone who has experienced the ups and downs of love. The song highlights how, in a true and loving relationship, when one person is down, the other feels it equally, sharing both the pain and the joy.

The chorus beautifully sums up the essence of the song as she sings, "When something is wrong with my baby, something is wrong with me." The message is clear: their fates are intertwined, and her lover's problems become her problems, just as her problems become his. It's a testament to the depth of their emotional and psychological bond, and their willingness to stand by each other through thick and thin, no matter the circumstances.

The lyrics also highlights the importance of not judging others' relationships as they sing, "People can say that she's no good, but she's my woman, and I know I'm her man." This line suggests that opinions of others don't matter in a relationship, and that they'll continue to love and care for each other despite what anyone else may say.

Line by Line Meaning

When something is wrong with my baby
If my partner is facing something difficult, it directly affects me.

Something is wrong is me
I feel emotionally connected to my partner when they're facing a problem.

And if I know that she's worried
If I know that she is feeling anxious or upset, I feel the same way.

I know I'd feel the same misery
I know I would experience the same pain as her in that situation.

We've been through so much together
We have faced several challenges together as a couple.

We stand as one
We are always together and support each other through thick and thin.

That's what makes it better
Our love for each other makes it easier to go through tough times.

Just what she means to me now
My love for my partner is beyond comprehension and words.

Oh you just you just wouldn't understand
The intensity of our relationship cannot be explained or understood easily.

People can say that she's no good
Others may not understand our relationship and may have a negative opinion about it.

But she's my woman and I know I'm her man
But despite what others say, she is my partner and we are committed to each other.

And if he's got a problem
If my partner is facing a challenge, I need to be there for her.

Woo-oah I know I got to help him solve 'em
I need to be supportive and help her solve any problems she is facing.

When something is wrong with my baby
If my partner is facing any difficulties, it affects me as well.

Something is wrong with me
I am emotionally and mentally connected to my partner's problems.

When something is wrong with my baby
If my partner is going through a difficult time, it affects me too.

Something is wrong with my baby
My partner's struggles are my struggles too.

When something is wrong with my baby
If my partner is unhappy, it affects me as well.

Something is wrong with me
I feel upset when my partner is unhappy.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ISAAC HAYES, DAVID PORTER

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