About the song
“Take Good Care of My Baby” is the fifth studio album by American singer Bobby Vee, released in 1962 by Liberty Records. This album is a significant part of Vee’s musical legacy, showcasing some of his most well-loved hits. The title track, “Take Good Care of My Baby,” along with “Run to Him” and “Walkin’ with My Angel,” are featured prominently, each representing a facet of Vee’s charm and musical talent.
The album made its debut on the Billboard Top LPs chart on February 3, 1962. It managed to stay on the chart for 14 weeks, eventually reaching number 91. This performance on the chart highlighted Bobby Vee’s growing popularity and the enduring appeal of his music. Notably, Cashbox praised Vee for delivering beloved songs with both grace and artistic flair, affirming his reputation as a talented performer.
The St. Petersburg Times commended Vee’s youthful and charismatic presence, noting that his album included several tracks that had become hit singles. The title track, “Take Good Care of My Baby,” first appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on August 7, 1961. It achieved great success, holding the number one spot for three weeks out of its 15 weeks on the chart. This song also topped the Cash Box singles chart and reached number three on the UK Singles chart.
Another hit from the album, “Run to Him,” debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on November 13, 1961. It spent one week at number two during its 15-week run and also led the Cash Box singles chart. Additionally, it reached number four on the UK Singles chart. “Walkin’ with My Angel,” which began charting on November 27, 1961, spent nine weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 53, and reached number 89 on the Cash Box singles chart.
Overall, “Take Good Care of My Baby” stands as a testament to Bobby Vee’s significant contributions to early 1960s pop music, capturing a moment in time when his melodies and youthful energy resonated deeply with audiences.
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Lyrics
My tears are falling
‘cos you’ve taken her away.
And though it really hurts me so,
there something that I got to say:
Take good care of my baby,
please don’t ever make her blue.
Just tell her that you love her
make sure you’re thinking of her
in everything you say and do.
Take good care of my baby,
now don’t you ever make her cry.
Just let your love surround her,
paint rainbows all around her,
don’t let her see the cloudy sky.
Once upon a time
that little girl was mine.
If I had been true
I know she’d never been with you.
So take good care of my baby,
be just as kind as you can be.
And if you should discover
that you don’t really love her
just send my baby back home to me.
Take good care of my baby,
be just as kind as you can be.
And if you should discover
that you don’t really love her
just send my baby back home to me.
Take good care of my baby,
take good care of my baby,
take good care of my baby.