"Do Me, Baby" is a 1981 ballad performed by the American singer-songwriter and musician Prince, from his fourth album, Controversy. Although Prince is credited as the sole writer for the song, his former bassist and childhood friend André Cymone 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 The Hits/The B-Sides. 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 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.
In 2021, Prince's estate issued the original version of "Do Me, Baby", initially recorded in April 1979 during sessions for Prince's eponymous second studio album, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the release of Controversy.
Track listing "Do Me, Baby" (edit) – 3:57 "Private Joy" – 4:25
Personnel Sourced from Benoît Clerc and Guitarcloud.
Prince – lead and backing vocals, Yamaha CP-70 electric grand piano, ARP Omni, Oberheim OB-X, 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 Hot Black Singles chart, where it spent a total of 24 weeks in 1986. It was also her only entry on the US Hot 100, where it charted for a total of 14 weeks and peaked at number 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 +Weekly chart performance for "Do Me Baby" by Meli'sa MorganChart (1986)Peakpositionscope="row" scope="row"
Year-end charts +Year-end chart performance for "Do Me Baby" by Meli'sa MorganChart (1986)PositionUS Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)2
Certifications
See also List of number-one R&B singles of 1986 (U.S.)
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