About The Song
The Drifters are an American doo-wop and R&B vocal group who were formed in New York City in 1953. The group has had a string of hit singles over the years, including “(There Goes My Baby)”, “Under the Boardwalk”, and “This Magic Moment”.
“(There Goes My Baby)” was released in 1959 as the B-side of the single “Oh My Love”. The song was written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, and it was produced by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. “(There Goes My Baby)” is a doo-wop ballad that tells the story of a man who is heartbroken after his girlfriend leaves him. The song features the Drifters’ signature harmonies, and it has become one of the group’s most popular songs.
The song has been covered by many artists, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Elvis Presley. It has also been featured in several films and television shows, including “American Graffiti”, “The Sopranos”, and “The Wonder Years”.
“(There Goes My Baby)” is a classic doo-wop song that has stood the test of time. It is a beautiful and moving song that captures the pain of heartbreak. The song is a must-listen for any fan of doo-wop or R&B music.
Some interesting facts about the song:
- The song was originally written for the group The Chordettes, but they rejected it.
- The Drifters’ lead singer at the time, Ben E. King, did not like the song and wanted to record a different one. However, the group’s producer, Jerry Leiber, insisted that they record “(There Goes My Baby)”.
- The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1959.
- The song has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
“(There Goes My Baby)” is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a song that will never go out of style.
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Lyrics
… Bom-bom (do-do-do-do-do)
There she goes (do-do-do-do-do)
There she goes (do-do-do-do-do)
Bom-bom (do-do-do-do)
Bom-bom (do-do-do-do)
… There goes my baby, moving on down the line
Wonder where, wonder where, wonder where she is bound?
I broke her heart and made her cry
Now I’m alone, so all alone
What can I do, what can I do?
… There goes my baby (whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh)
There goes my baby (yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah)
There goes my baby (whoa-oh-oh-oh)
There she goes, yeah, there she goes
… I wanna know if she loved me
Did she really love me?
Was she just playing me for a fool?
I wonder why she left me
Why did she leave me so all alone?
So all alone?
I was gonna tell her that I loved her
And that I need her
Beside my side to be my guide
… I wanna know where is my – (do-do-do-do-do)
Where is my baby? (Do-do-do-do-do)
I want my baby (do-do-do-do-do)
I need my baby (do-do-do-do-do)
Yeah, whoa-oh-oh
… There goes my baby
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh
There goes my baby