Even when this song was released in the early 80s, it felt a bit like a throwback to the late 50s / early 60s girl groups. I think Tracy’s treatment of the song- lead vocal, back-up vocals, costumes, hair, choreography, etc.- was spot-on and makes this a classic. I never get tired of this one.
This song is a Kirstie MacColl song she wrote as a teenager. She recorded it with Stiff Records but unfortunately her UK Top Of The Pops appearance to promote it didn't happen due to a BBC strike. Tracey Ullman re-recorded it but when you hear the high "Bay-bee!" that's Kirstie MacColl on the original recording; Ullman couldn't hit the note herself.
At least in the 80s, you could do a cover in the Motown style and have it be a hit. Obviously she’s British and the music there has always been a little different than in America (just listen to The Pippettes and Muse if you don’t believe me), so maybe a song in this style would work there today, but I don’t see it working in America. Everything makes the Backstreet Boys look like high art in 2023. Nobody takes a risk and everyone sounds the same. Doing a Motown style song in the 80s was risky, but not as risky as doing it in 2023. It might work under the right circumstances in the UK and Europe, but not in the US. It’s too inspired and different.
Sexy Brainiaks are few and far between until you experience me. MY BAD. I Thought we were Talking About ME! OK. I Get It Now. Tracy Ullman was the cats meow.
I always wondered that too. I've never seen her sing it live and there are many voices on the recording, no telling if Tracy is the main one or any of them.
She sang it, but she didn't sing the 'BABY' part. That was sang by Kirsty MacColl, the original artist on the song from 1979. And yes, this performance is totally lip sync'd.
When you started your career in the early 80's I expected you to eclipse Madonna. You did by going into comedy, which made me laugh. Your acting again made me snicker as if I was a part of the joke. And then to write a play which brought you chachkies to put on your bookshelf, well you are da bomb. Madonna WHO? Peace, fine Lady
One of the greatest songs ever. In fact, some time ago I rewrote this song for LGBT couples. I give my consent to anyone who wants to record it - without editing or omitting any of the text. I'm not a singer or I'd do it myself. Here's the lyrics: Hey Baby, got a hold on me Our love will last from now until eternity Hey baby don’t you leave me now It’s you and me alone but we’ll make it some how No they won’t listen to a word we say And their arms don’t open and they keep us at bay They don’t wanna know about us cuz they’ve never heard of love Hey Baby, gonna make it thru I couldn’t live this lifetime if it wasn’t for you But baby they just want us to go They keep us in a blindspot so they don’t have to know About us or listen to a word I say And their arms won’t open till I send you away No they don’t wanna know about us cuz they don’t know a thing about love Hey Baby, you just listen to me We’re not the ones in trouble now, just wait and see Cuz, Baby, you know what they’ve done? They’ve turned the world against us, but with God & His Son On our side, we’ll never be alone again Cuz I know that the Good Book doesn't call us a sin But they don’t wanna hear about us They don’t know the Golden Rule is Love Hey Baby, gonna make it last We’ll focus on the future and we’ll throw out the past Hey Baby, now you’re in my heart We’ve got it like a marriage and with all the good parts So I won’t listen to a thing they say Till their arms are wide open and they say we’re okay If they don’t wanna know about us, it’s cuz they’ve never heard of love No I won’t listen to their tired lines Cuz they’ve closed their hearts as they’ve closed their minds And they will never hear about us, cuz they don’t care a thing about love
How adorable to automatically label any LGBT (why do you discriminate against the Q?) as victims. Reality is that nobody gives a rat's behind about anyone else's personal life. So get over yourselves.
I can't hear this song enough! It's fantastic! Tracy Ullman should have continued singing. She would've had gold platinum awards!
Yup, Too bad she didn't write it.
@@lentheriault5559 "They don't know who wrote it."
@@randymillhouse791 Bingo
@@randymillhouse791 Kirsty MacColl wrote this song and sings the baby part.
The song has a beautiful throwback sound, while being at the same time absolutely timeless. Great tune that makes me smile
Even when this song was released in the early 80s, it felt a bit like a throwback to the late 50s / early 60s girl groups. I think Tracy’s treatment of the song- lead vocal, back-up vocals, costumes, hair, choreography, etc.- was spot-on and makes this a classic. I never get tired of this one.
A throwback when music actually sounded like music
Ahhh, the 80’s. A magical time growing up, for me. Great song, great memories. 🎶🎶
Yeah and the arcade games became good.
This a tremendous song. Tracy has a very smooth and melodic voice. This is the the kind of song you can listen to about 10 times in a row.
Tracey Ullman!
What a comedian and such terrific singer.
Who could get tired of her?!! No way!❤
Just love this down to 🌎 earth comedian/singer .True Artist 🎨
She's adorable.
This song is magic!
I remember her mainly as a comic but I will admit she was also a pretty good singer.
and so were Milli Vanilli....great song....but Tracey is Lip Syncing.
@@nomadbrad6391 To her own voice...There's a difference, numb-nuts.
This song is a Kirstie MacColl song she wrote as a teenager.
She recorded it with Stiff Records but unfortunately her UK Top Of The Pops appearance to promote it didn't happen due to a BBC strike.
Tracey Ullman re-recorded it but when you hear the high "Bay-bee!" that's Kirstie MacColl on the original recording; Ullman couldn't hit the note herself.
Those moves- whoa.
2:10 Amanda !!!!!!!!!
Comic genius
Feisty, fun, petite, TALENTED.
Women, actresses like her and the incomparable Sally Field.
I knew an actress personally who was like them . .
Tracy was 24 years old here
And so HOT - and now, this hot girl is 61:-( but furtunatelly still alive and healthy!:-) and HOT!
Much better than the crap now.
She's sweet.
What a career this lady has had.....
At least in the 80s, you could do a cover in the Motown style and have it be a hit. Obviously she’s British and the music there has always been a little different than in America (just listen to The Pippettes and Muse if you don’t believe me), so maybe a song in this style would work there today, but I don’t see it working in America. Everything makes the Backstreet Boys look like high art in 2023. Nobody takes a risk and everyone sounds the same. Doing a Motown style song in the 80s was risky, but not as risky as doing it in 2023. It might work under the right circumstances in the UK and Europe, but not in the US. It’s too inspired and different.
Sexy Brainiaks are few and far between until you experience me. MY BAD. I Thought we were Talking About ME! OK. I Get It Now. Tracy Ullman was the cats meow.
She was too hott...
Nothing like a great LIP SYNC....I wonder if Tracey really sang this song or if it was another MILLI VANILLI job.
I always wondered that too. I've never seen her sing it live and there are many voices on the recording, no telling if Tracy is the main one or any of them.
She really sang it. And there are a couple of videos on TH-cam of her singing it live a few years ago, with her voice still in great shape.
She sang it, but she didn't sing the 'BABY' part. That was sang by Kirsty MacColl, the original artist on the song from 1979. And yes, this performance is totally lip sync'd.
Very Beatles like, John Lennon wrote songs similar to this.
Is she lip syncing here? It sounds too much like the recording.
It was lip sync of course. But she did sing it live sometimes. Just search it in YT. She actually got a nice warm voice singing live.
When you started your career in the early 80's I expected you to eclipse Madonna. You did by going into comedy, which made me laugh. Your acting again made me snicker as if I was a part of the joke. And then to write a play which brought you chachkies to put on your bookshelf, well you are da bomb. Madonna WHO? Peace, fine Lady
The fact you’re still thinking about Madonna says everything.
She sang this song live.
She’s lip syncing here, and admitted that she never sang this live until a few years back
Great song. Lip sync junk show.
One of the greatest songs ever. In fact, some time ago I rewrote this song for LGBT couples. I give my consent to anyone who wants to record it - without editing or omitting any of the text. I'm not a singer or I'd do it myself. Here's the lyrics:
Hey Baby, got a hold on me
Our love will last from now until eternity
Hey baby don’t you leave me now
It’s you and me alone but we’ll make it some how
No they won’t listen to a word we say
And their arms don’t open and they keep us at bay
They don’t wanna know about us
cuz they’ve never heard of love
Hey Baby, gonna make it thru
I couldn’t live this lifetime if it wasn’t for you
But baby they just want us to go
They keep us in a blindspot so they don’t have to know
About us or listen to a word I say
And their arms won’t open till I send you away
No they don’t wanna know about us
cuz they don’t know a thing about love
Hey Baby, you just listen to me
We’re not the ones in trouble now, just wait and see
Cuz, Baby, you know what they’ve done?
They’ve turned the world against us, but with God & His Son
On our side, we’ll never be alone again
Cuz I know that the Good Book doesn't call us a sin
But they don’t wanna hear about us
They don’t know the Golden Rule is Love
Hey Baby, gonna make it last
We’ll focus on the future and we’ll throw out the past
Hey Baby, now you’re in my heart
We’ve got it like a marriage and with all the good parts
So I won’t listen to a thing they say
Till their arms are wide open and they say we’re okay
If they don’t wanna know about us,
it’s cuz they’ve never heard of love
No I won’t listen to their tired lines
Cuz they’ve closed their hearts as they’ve closed their minds
And they will never hear about us,
cuz they don’t care a thing about love
How adorable to automatically label any LGBT (why do you discriminate against the Q?) as victims. Reality is that nobody gives a rat's behind about anyone else's personal life. So get over yourselves.
So you botched this beautiful song and made a shit-pusher tune out of it? Saaaaad.
@@mr.2cents.846
Well, only from the perspective of a satanic Nazi bigot like yourself ... the kind that Tracey hates.
@@mr.2cents.846took the words out of my mouth
This whitey got soul-Malcolm x
Lip synced.. 👎🏻
IT'S TOO BAD THAT SHE'S OBVIOUSLY LIP SYNCING THIS SONG...PEOPLE PAY MONEY TO HEAR THE REAL DEAL NOT A RECORDED ONE...