Baby Love (Regina song)
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"Baby Love" is a 1986 crossover hit single by Brooklyn
-born singer Regina
. The single hit number one on the dance charts for two weeks in mid-1986. The single also crossed over to the pop singles chart, where it peaked at #10 and also made the Top 30 on the Soul Singles chart. "Baby Love" would be her only single to chart on both the Pop and Soul Singles chart.
The song was written by Regina with Steve Bray, who had written several hits for Madonna
. It was intended for Madonna, with Regina deciding to record the song herself when Madonna declined. With Bray's production, it sounded similar to Madonna's own recordings and was sometimes mistaken for one.
n singer Dannii Minogue
for her debut album
Love and Kisses
(1991). The song was written by Stephen Bray
and originally released by dance artist Regina Richards
in a more R&B
musical style. Minogue recorded her version for the European release of her album and its original pop mix can be found on its single release. The song was produced by Les Adams, Emma Freilich and Andy Whitmore. The remix by Steve 'Silk' Hurley was released as the fourth single
in the fourth quarter of 1991
. It reached the top-twenty in Ireland
and the United Kingdom
, becoming Minogue's fourth top twenty single. In Australia
, the song charted within the top thirty. The remixes of the song done by Steve 'Silk' Hurly were successful in dance clubs and are credited with giving Minogue a new sound and image to work with on future releases.
CD single (Europe and Australia)
Cassette single
Vinyl single
Vinyl promotional single
Note: "Baby Love" is one of only two singles release by Minogue that did not receive a CD format release in the UK.
Brooklyn
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-born singer Regina
Regina Richards
Regina Richards , better known by her stage name Regina, is an American dance music singer born in Brooklyn, New York. She is best known for her hit "Baby Love," which reached Number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1986. It peaked in the UK Singles Chart at #50 the same year...
. The single hit number one on the dance charts for two weeks in mid-1986. The single also crossed over to the pop singles chart, where it peaked at #10 and also made the Top 30 on the Soul Singles chart. "Baby Love" would be her only single to chart on both the Pop and Soul Singles chart.
The song was written by Regina with Steve Bray, who had written several hits for Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
. It was intended for Madonna, with Regina deciding to record the song herself when Madonna declined. With Bray's production, it sounded similar to Madonna's own recordings and was sometimes mistaken for one.
Dannii Minogue version
"Baby Love" was covered by AustraliaAustralia
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n singer Dannii Minogue
Dannii Minogue
Danielle Jane "Dannii" Minogue is an Australian singer-songwriter, actress, television personality, radio personality, fashion designer and model...
for her debut album
Album
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Love and Kisses
Love and Kisses (album)
Love and Kisses is the international debut studio album by Australian [pop singer Dannii Minogue. It was released by MCA Records on 3 June 1991, in the United Kingdom...
(1991). The song was written by Stephen Bray
Stephen Bray
Stephen Bray is an American songwriter, drummer, and record producer from Detroit. Bray is best known for his collaboration with Madonna.Bray began studying music through private instruction in Detroit, and continued his education at Berklee College of Music in Boston.Bray owns and operates Saturn...
and originally released by dance artist Regina Richards
Regina Richards
Regina Richards , better known by her stage name Regina, is an American dance music singer born in Brooklyn, New York. She is best known for her hit "Baby Love," which reached Number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1986. It peaked in the UK Singles Chart at #50 the same year...
in a more R&B
Rhythm and blues
Rhythm and blues, often abbreviated to R&B, is a genre of popular African American music that originated in the 1940s. The term was originally used by record companies to describe recordings marketed predominantly to urban African Americans, at a time when "urbane, rocking, jazz based music with a...
musical style. Minogue recorded her version for the European release of her album and its original pop mix can be found on its single release. The song was produced by Les Adams, Emma Freilich and Andy Whitmore. The remix by Steve 'Silk' Hurley was released as the fourth single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
in the fourth quarter of 1991
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. It reached the top-twenty in Ireland
Ireland
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and the United Kingdom
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, becoming Minogue's fourth top twenty single. In Australia
Australia
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, the song charted within the top thirty. The remixes of the song done by Steve 'Silk' Hurly were successful in dance clubs and are credited with giving Minogue a new sound and image to work with on future releases.
Formats and track listings
These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "Baby Love".CD single (Europe and Australia)
- "Baby Love" (Silky 70's edit)
- "Baby Love" (Silky 70's 12" mix)
- "Baby Love" (Maurice's House remix)
Cassette single
- "Baby Love" (Silky 70's edit)
- "Baby Love" (Maurice's House remix)
Vinyl single
- "Baby Love" (Silky 70's edit)
- "Baby Love" (Maurice's House remix)
- "Baby Love" (Maurice's House Mo Dub 4 Ya mix)
Vinyl promotional single
- "Baby Love" (Silky 70's Mix)
- "Baby Love" (E-Smooves Groove mix)
- "Baby Love" (Silky 70'S dub)
- "Baby Love" (Maurice's House mix)
- "Baby Love" (Maurice's Mo Dub 4 Ya mix)
Note: "Baby Love" is one of only two singles release by Minogue that did not receive a CD format release in the UK.
Personnel
- Dannii Minogue – lead vocals
- Les Adams, Emma Freilich, Andy Whitmore – productionRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
- Steve 'Silk' Hurley – remixRemixA remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
, additional production - Simon Fowler – photographyPhotographyPhotography is the art, science and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film...
Chart performance
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
10 |
| U.S. Hot Dance Club Songs | 1 |
| Chart (1991) | Peak position |
| Australian Singles Chart ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
26 |
| Irish Singles Chart Irish Singles Chart The Irish Singles Chart is Ireland's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on behalf of the IRMA by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured... |
18 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
14 |
External links
- DanniiMusic.com — official website.