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"B-A-B-Y" is a 1966 song written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter.[1] The song was first recorded in 1966 by Carla Thomas. Her version was released as the opening track of her album Carla,[2] and as a single by Stax Records.[3]

"B-A-B-Y"
Side A of the US single
Single by Carla Thomas
from the album Carla
B-side	"What Have You Got to Offer Me"
Released	July 18, 1966 (US) October 7, 1966 (UK)
Recorded	1966
Genre	R&B pop
Length	2:49
Label	Stax Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Isaac Hayes David Porter
Carla Thomas singles chronology
"Let Me Be Good to You" (1966) "B-A-B-Y" (1966) "All I Want for Christmas Is You" (1966)
Music video
"B-A-B-Y" on YouTube

Chart performance

In the US, the single reached no. 14 on the US pop chart and no. 3 on the R&B chart.[4]

Cover versions

• The song was recorded in the UK in 1967 by The Ferris Wheel, featuring singer Diane Ferraz.
• The song was recorded in 1969 by the chilean band Aguaturbia on their debut album.
• 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.[5]

Popular culture

The song was featured in the 2017 film Baby Driver.

References

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