B-A-B-Y
| "B-A-B-Y" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Carla Thomas | |
| from the album Carla | |
| Released | August 1966 |
| Format | 7" |
| Recorded | 1966 |
| Genre | R&B, pop |
| Label | Stax |
| Writer(s) | Isaac Hayes, David Porter |
| Certification | Gold (RIAA) |
"B-A-B-Y" is a song written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter, which was first recorded in 1966 by Carla Thomas. Her version was released as the opening track of her album Carla, and as a single by Stax Records. The single reached no. 14 on the US pop chart and no. 3 on the R&B chart.[1]
The song was recorded in the UK in 1967 by The Ferris Wheel, featuring singer Diane Ferraz. It was also recorded in 1977 by American singer Rachel Sweet, whose version on the Stiff label reached no. 35 on the UK singles chart.[2]
References
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (1996). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-1995. Record Research. p. 441.
- ↑ Betts, Graham (2004). Complete UK Hit Singles 1952-2004 (1st ed.). London: Collins. p. 784. ISBN 0-00-717931-6.
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