Do Me, Baby
1982 single by Prince
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"Do Me, Baby" is a 1981 ballad performed by the American singer-songwriter and musician Prince, from his fourth album, Controversy. Although Prince is credited as the sole writer for the song, his former bassist and childhood friend André Cymone claimed to have written it.[4] 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. It was featured in one of the opening scenes of the 2007 film Rush Hour 3, with Chris Tucker's character singing along while listening to it on his headphones and simultaneously directing traffic with the dance sequences of Michael Jackson.
- April 1979[a]
- June 1981
- Alpha (Burbank, California)[a]
- Hollywood Sound Recorders (Hollywood, California)[a]
- Sunset Sound Recorders (Hollywood, California)
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US promotional 7" single | ||||
| Single by Prince | ||||
| from the album Controversy | ||||
| B-side | "Private Joy" | |||
| Released | July 16, 1982 | |||
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| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
| Songwriter | Prince | |||
| Producer | Prince | |||
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In 2021, Prince's estate issued the original version of "Do Me, Baby", initially recorded in April 1979 during sessions for Prince's eponymous second studio album, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the release of Controversy.[3]
Track listing
- "Do Me, Baby" (edit) – 3:57
- "Private Joy" – 4:25
Personnel
Sourced from Benoît Clerc and Guitarcloud.[5][6]
- Prince – lead and backing vocals, Yamaha CP-70 electric grand piano, ARP Omni, Oberheim OB-X, bass guitar, drums
Meli'sa Morgan version
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| Single by Meli'sa Morgan | ||||
| from the album Do Me Baby | ||||
| Released | 1985[7] | |||
| Genre | R&B, soul | |||
| Length | 5:27 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Songwriters | Prince, Andre Cymone | |||
| Producer | Paul Laurence | |||
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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,[8] 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 number 46.
Track listing
Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Single
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Producer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Do Me, Baby" | Prince | 5:27 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Producer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Do Me, Baby" | Prince |
| 4:59 |
Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Producer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Weekly charts
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 46 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 1 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1986) | Position |
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| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 2 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[12] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
See also
Notes
- Original version, recorded for inclusion on Prince.
