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performed by

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, from his fourth album, ''

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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

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. It was released as the third and final US single from the album. It was later included on his 1993 compilation ''

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.'' In 1986, the song was notably covered by R&B singer

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. It was featured in one of the opening scenes of the 2007 film

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, with

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's character singing along while listening to it on his headphones and simultaneously directing traffic with the dance sequences of

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Track listing

#"Do Me, Baby" (edit) – 3:57 #"Private Joy" – 4:25

Meli'sa Morgan version

American singer

released a cover of "Do Me, Baby" in November 1985. Her version was a number one hit on the US

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chart, where it spent a total of 24 weeks in 1986. It was also her only entry on the US

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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

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References

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Track listing

Meli'sa Morgan version

Track listing

Credits and personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

See also

References