I Got You Babe
Sonny & Cher
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They say we're young and we don't know We won't find out until we grow Well I don't know if all that's true 'Cause you got me, and baby I got you Babe I got you babe I got you babe They say our love won't pay the rent Before it's earned, our money's all been spent I guess that's so, we don't have a plot But at least I'm sure of all the things we got Babe I got you babe I got you babe I got flowers in the spring I got you to wear my ring And when I'm sad, you're a clown And if I get scared, you're always around Don't let them say your hair's too long 'Cause I don't care, with you I can't go wrong Then put your little hand in mine There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb Babe I got you babe I got you babe I got you to hold my hand I got you to understand I got you to walk with me I got you to talk with me I got you to kiss goodnight I got you to hold me tight I got you, I won't let go I got you to love me so I got you babe I got you babe I got you babe I got you babe I got you babe I got you babe I got you babe I got you babe
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13 facts about this song
Origin"I Got You Babe" is a hit song associated with American pop duo Sonny & Cher who released it in 1965.
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CompositionThe song was written by Sonny Bono. It was one of the biggest-selling and best-known hits for the duo.
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Influence"I Got You Babe" was instrumental in establishing Cher's music career and Sonny & Cher as popular entertainers in the mid-1960s.
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RankingsIn the United States, it peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and remained there for three weeks.
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AwardsThe song was certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of 1,000,000 copies in 1965.
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EstheticsThe duet between Sonny and Cher during the song is noteworthy; it features a contrast of Cher's low alto voice against Bono's high tenor.
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Song ThemeThe song conveys a message of reassurance that nothing in life matters as long as partners have each other.
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UB40 VersionBritish reggae/pop band UB40 covered "I Got You Babe" in 1985 featuring vocals by Chrissie Hynde, the lead singer of The Pretenders.
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Music VideoThe music video for UB40's version was directed by Bernard Rose, who also directed the videos for their hits "Red Red Wine" and "Rat in Mi Kitchen".
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Chart Position of UB40 VersionUB40's cover of "I Got You Babe" peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart and number 28 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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ContestsIn 1994, comedy film Groundhog Day used "I Got You Babe" extensively, increasing its popularity.
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CoversApart from Sonny & Cher and UB40, the song has been covered by many other artists, demonstrating its timeless appeal.
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Public PerformancesEven after Sonny Bono's death, Cher continued to perform "I Got You Babe" in her live concerts, sometimes with recordings or guests filling in for Bono.
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