About the song
“Take Good Care of My Baby” is a timeless classic that has captured the hearts of music lovers for generations. Written by the iconic songwriting duo Carole King and Gerry Goffin, this song has undergone a transformation from a demo to a chart-topping hit, thanks to the efforts of producer Snuff Garrett and singer Bobby Vee. Released in 1961, the song’s catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics have made it a staple of oldies radio stations, with its popularity transcending borders and generations.
The song’s journey began when Garrett, Vee’s producer, heard a demo of Carole King singing “Take Good Care of My Baby”. Garrett was impressed by the song’s potential and believed it needed an introductory verse to make it more appealing to Vee. He met with King, and together, they crafted the iconic opening verse that has become synonymous with the song. The song’s recording featured a talented ensemble of musicians, including Barney Kessel, Tommy Allsup, and Howard Roberts on guitar, Clifford Hills on bass, Robert Florence on piano, and Earl Palmer on drums.
The song’s release on July 20, 1961, marked the beginning of a remarkable journey, as it quickly became a hit, spending 15 weeks on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and reaching No. 1 on September 18, 1961. The song’s success was not limited to the United States, as it also topped the charts in Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. In this introduction, we will delve deeper into the song’s history, its impact on the music industry, and its enduring popularity.
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Lyrics
My tears are fallin’ cause you’ve taken her away
And through it really hurts me so
There’s something that I gotta say
Take good care of my baby
Please don’t ever make her blue
Just tell her that you love her
Make sure you’re thinking of her
In everything you say and do
Take good care of my baby
Now don’t you ever make her cry
Just let your love surround her
Don’t let her see a cloudy sky
Once upon a time that little girl was mine
If I’d been true I know she’d never be with you, so
Take good care of my baby
Be just as kind as you can be
And if you should discover
That you don’t really love her
Just send my baby back home to me
Take good care of my baby
Please don’t ever make her blue
Just tell her that you love her
Make sure you’re thinking of her
In everything you say and do
Take good care of my baby
Now don’t you ever make her cry
Just let your love surround her
Don’t let her see a cloudy sky
Once upon a time that little girl was mine
If I’d been true I know she’d never be with you, so
Take good care of my baby
Be just as kind as you can be
And if you should discover
That you don’t really love her
Just send my baby back home to me
Oh take good care of my baby, take good care of my baby
Just take good care of my baby