"Baby Come to Me" is a 1989
R&B/
Soul
In many religious and philosophical traditions, there is a belief that a soul is "the immaterial aspect or essence of a human being".
Etymology
The Modern English noun ''soul'' is derived from Old English ''sāwol, sāwel''. The earliest attes ...
single by American singer–songwriter
Regina Belle
Regina Elaine Belle (born July 17, 1963) is an American singer-songwriter who started her career in the mid-1980s. Known for her singles " Baby Come to Me" (1989) and "Make It Like It Was" (1990), Belle's most notable for two hit duets, both with ...
. Released on October 2, 1989 on
Columbia Records
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, The song was written by Narada Michael Walden and Jeffrey Cohen and produced by Narada Michael Walden. This song is from Belle's sophomore album ''
Stay with Me''.
Background
The single was Regina Belle's first number one on the Hot Soul Singles chart, as well as the singer third entry onto the
Hot 100
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, where "Baby Come to Me" peaked at number 60. This song was certified gold by the RIAA on January 8, 1990.
Belle performed the song at the
1990 Soul Train Music Awards, where it was also nominated for Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Single, Female.
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
References
1989 singles
1989 songs
Songs written by Narada Michael Walden
Song recordings produced by Narada Michael Walden
Song recordings produced by Walter Afanasieff
Columbia Records singles
Regina Belle songs
Contemporary R&B ballads
Soul ballads
1980s ballads
Songs written by Jeff Cohen (songwriter)
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