"Do Me, Baby" is a 1981

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performed by

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, from his fourth album, ''

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''. Although Prince is credited as the sole writer for the song, his former bassist and childhood friend

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claimed to have written it. 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 Meli'sa Morgan. 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

Personnel

Sourced from Benoît Clerc and Guitarcloud. *

– lead and backing vocals, Yamaha CP-70 electric grand piano,

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, bass guitar, drums

Meli'sa Morgan version

American singer Meli'sa Morgan 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

Year-end charts

References

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Track listing

Personnel

Meli'sa Morgan version

Track listing

Credits and personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

See also

References