"Do Me, Baby" is a 1981
ballad performed by
Prince, from his fourth album, ''
Controversy
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''. Although it was credited as being written by him, it is alleged to have been written by his former bassist and childhood friend
André Cymone. 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
Joyce Melissa Morgan (usually spelled Meli'sa; born December 6, 1964) is an American R&B/Soul singer–songwriter. Morgan had a string of urban contemporary hits from the mid–1980s to the mid–1990s. Most notable include her cover version of ...
. 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.
Track listing
#"Do Me, Baby" (edit) – 3:57
#"Private Joy" – 4:25
Meli'sa Morgan version
American singer
Meli'sa Morgan
Joyce Melissa Morgan (usually spelled Meli'sa; born December 6, 1964) is an American R&B/Soul singer–songwriter. Morgan had a string of urban contemporary hits from the mid–1980s to the mid–1990s. Most notable include her cover version of ...
released a cover of "Do Me, Baby" in November 1985. Her version was a number one hit on the US
Hot Black Singles
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chart,
where it spent a total of 24 weeks in 1986. It was also her only entry on the US
Hot 100
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, where it charted for a total of 14 weeks and peaked at 46.
Track listing
Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single
Credits and personnel
* Meli'sa Morgan – vocals
* Production – Paul Laurence
* Recording, mixing – Steve Goldman
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
See also
*
List of number-one R&B singles of 1986 (U.S.)
References
Prince (musician) songs
1982 singles
1985 singles
Funk ballads
Pop ballads
1980s ballads
Rhythm and blues ballads
Soul ballads
Warner Records singles
Song recordings produced by Prince (musician)
1982 songs
Songs written by Prince (musician)
Songs written by André Cymone
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