Introduction:
“My Babe” by Elvis Presley is a song recorded live on August 25, 1969, during the midnight show at The International Hotel in Las Vegas. It was later released as part of the album “Elvis In Person at the International Hotel”, which came out on October 1, 1970. This album captures the essence of Elvis’s dynamic live performances and features a blend of rock, blues, and pop sounds that were characteristic of his shows during this period.
Originally written by blues musician Willie Dixon, “My Babe” was first made famous by blues artist Little Walter in 1955. Elvis’s version retains the song’s upbeat, bluesy feel but adds his own unique style and energy to it, reflecting his ability to take classic songs and make them his own. His rendition of “My Babe” showcases his powerful vocals, charisma, and stage presence, qualities that endeared him to millions of fans worldwide.
The recording of “My Babe” features a talented ensemble of musicians, including James Burton and John Wilkinson on guitars, Jerry Scheff on bass, Ronnie Tutt on drums, and Larry Muhoberac on piano. The backup vocals were provided by The Sweet Inspirations and The Imperials, while the orchestra was conducted by Bobby Morris. This combination of talent contributed to the rich and dynamic sound that defined Elvis’s performances during his Las Vegas engagements.
While “My Babe” did not chart as a single, it remains a notable track from Elvis’s live performances, capturing his transition into a new phase of his career where he reinvented himself as a live performer in Las Vegas. The album “Elvis In Person at the International Hotel” itself was well-received, reaching number 12 on the Billboard 200 chart, and is considered a significant part of his discography.
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Lyrics:
“My Babe”
Well, my baby don’t stand no cheating, my babe
Well, my baby don’t stand no cheating, my babe
Well, my babe don’t stand no cheating
She don’t, she don’t, she don’t, oh, Lord
My babe, I know she loves me, my babeWell, now my babe, I know she loves me, my babe
Yeah, my baby, I know she loves me, my babe
Well, my baby, I know she loves me
She don’t do nothing but kiss and hug me
My babe, I know she loves me, my babeOh my, my baby
(Oh baby)
Oh my, my baby
(Oh baby)Oh my, my baby
(Oh baby)
Oh my, my babyWell, well, my babe, I know she loves
She don’t, she don’t, she don’t…
My babe, I know she loves me, my babeOh my, my baby
(Oh baby)
Oh my, my baby
(Oh baby)Oh my, my baby
(Oh baby)
Oh my, my babyWell, well, my babe, I know she loves
My babe, I know she loves me, my babeOh my, my baby
(Oh baby)
Oh my, my baby
(Oh baby)
Oh my, my baby