Retro Music 60

~ beetleypete

We often hear the expression, “It doesn’t get better than this”. It is one I use myself, on many occasions.

In 1965, I was a 13 year-old fan of Soul Music. I didn’t mind at all when it crossed genres into Torch Songs, or romantic ballads. And this choice qualifies as all three.

Lap it up!

As you can see, it was written by Van McCoy. That’s pedigree.

Unforunately, Barbara had few follow-up hits. She retired in 2021, due to ill health. But she left us with this classic.

(It was also recorded by British duo, Peter and Gordon. But they are best forgotten.)

Baby I’m yours (baby I’m yours)
And I’ll be yours until the stars fall from the sky
Yours until the rivers all run dry
In other words, until I die
Baby I’m yours (baby I’m yours)
And I’ll be yours until the sun no longer shines
Yours until the poets run out of rhyme
In other words, until the end of time
I’m gonna stay right here by your side
Do my best to keep you satisfied
Nothing in the world can drive me away
‘Cause every day you’ll hear me say
Baby I’m yours
And I’ll be yours until two and two is three
Yours until the mountain crumbles to the sea
In other words, until eternity
Baby I’m yours
Till the stars fall from the sky
Baby I’m yours
Till the rivers all run dry
Baby I’m yours
Till the poets run out of rhyme
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Van McCoy
Baby, I’m Yours lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Van Mccoy Music, Inc

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