Do Me, Baby
"Do Me, Baby" is a 1981 ballad performed by Prince, from his fourth album, Controversy. Although it was credited as being written by him, it is alleged to have been written by his former bassist and childhood friend André Cymone.[2] It was released as the third and final US single from the album. It was later included on his 1993 compilation The Hits/The B-Sides. In 1986, the song was notably covered by R&B singer Meli'sa Morgan.
"Do Me, Baby" | ||||
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US promotional 7" single | ||||
Single by Prince | ||||
from the album Controversy | ||||
B-side | "Private Joy" | |||
Released | July 16, 1982 | |||
Studio | Uptown, Sunset Sound, Hollywood Sound | |||
Genre | R&B, Soul | |||
Length | 3:57 (7" edit) 7:47 (album version) | |||
Label | Warner Bros. | |||
Songwriter(s) | Prince, Andre Cymone[1] | |||
Producer(s) | Prince | |||
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Track listing
- "Do Me, Baby" (edit) – 3:57
- "Private Joy" – 4:25
Meli'sa Morgan version
"Do Me Baby" | ||||
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Single by Meli'sa Morgan | ||||
from the album Do Me Baby | ||||
Released | 1986[3] | |||
Genre | R&B, soul | |||
Length | 5:27 | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Songwriter(s) | Prince, Andre Cymone | |||
Producer(s) | Paul Laurence | |||
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Music video | ||||
"Do Me, Baby" on YouTube |
American singer Meli'sa Morgan released a cover of "Do Me, Baby" in November 1985. Her version was a number one hit on the US Hot Black Singles chart,[4] where it spent a total of 24 weeks in 1986. It was also her only entry on the US Hot 100, where it charted for a total of 14 weeks and peaked at 46.
Track listing
Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Single
No. | Title | Lyrics | Producer | Length |
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1. | "Do Me, Baby" | Prince | 5:27 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Producer | Length |
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1. | "Do Me, Baby" | Prince |
| 4:59 |
Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single
No. | Title | Lyrics | Producer | Length |
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1. | "Do Me, Baby" | Prince |
| 3:59 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Producer | Length |
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1. | "Do Me, Baby" | Prince |
| 4:03 |
Credits and personnel
- Meli'sa Morgan – vocals
- Production – Paul Laurence
- Recording, mixing – Steve Goldman
Charts
Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 46 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 1 |
References
- "André Cymone plays the records that changed his life - Page 3 of 3 - Wax Poetics". Wax Poetics. 2014-09-18. Retrieved 2017-11-13.
- "André Cymone plays the records that changed his life - Page 3 of 3 - Wax Poetics". Wax Poetics. 2014-09-18. Retrieved 2017-11-13.
- Billboard "Reviews", page 67, volume 97, number 47. November 23, 1985.
- Wynn, Ron. "Biography: Meli'sa Morgan". Allmusic. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- "Meli'sa Morgan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- "Meli'sa Morgan Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.