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Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)

Music by Phil Spector

Originally Performed by Darlene Love

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" is a rock song originally sung by Darlene Love and included on the 1963 seasonal compilation album, A Christmas Gift for You from Philles Records. The song was written by Ellie Greenwich and Jeff Barry (Phil Spector also is co-credited), with the intention of being sung by Ronnie Spector of The Ronettes. According to Darlene Love, Ronnie Spector was not able to put as much emotion into the song as needed. Instead, Love was brought into the studio to record the song, which became a big success over time and one of her signature tunes.[citation needed] A later song, "All Alone on Christmas", referenced the song.

Release Date: 1963

Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)

Darlene Love

Rolling Stone magazine ranked this holiday rock song as #1 of The Greatest Rock and Roll Christmas Songs, noting that nothing can match Darlene Love's emotion and sheer vocal power. This arrangement equals the original recorded version and will be a powerhouse addition to your holiday concert. Instrumental parts available for a festive performance.

Voicing: SAB

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Mariah Carey : Merry Christmas

Matching folio to her album featuring nine holiday favorites, including: All I Want for Christmas Is You - Christmas (Baby Baby Please Come Home) - Miss You Most at Christmas Time - O Holy Night - and more.

Songlist: Silent Night, Joy To The World, O Holy Night, All I Want For Christmas Is You, Jesus Born On This Day, Miss You Most At Christmas Time, Hark The Herald Angels Sing/Gloria (In Excelsis Deo), Jesus What A Wonderful Child, Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town

Michael Buble : Christmas

The 2011 holiday release by this Grammy Award-winning Canadian crooner includes 15 swinging tunes for the Christmas season.

Songlist: All I Want For Christmas Is You, Ave Maria, Blue Christmas, Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), Cold December Night, Feliz Navidad, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, A Holly Jolly Christmas, I'll Be Home For Christmas, It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas, Jingle Bells, Santa Baby, Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town, Silent Night, White Christmas

Michael Buble : Christmas

Whether you're a karaoke singer or preparing for an audition, the Pro Vocal series is for you. The book contains the lyrics, melody & chord symbols for fifteen hits. The CD contains demos for listening and separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is also enhanced so Mac and PC users can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo! Perfect for home rehearsal, parties, auditions, corporate events, and gigs without a backup band.

Songlist: Silent Night, Jingle Bells, All I Want For Christmas Is You, Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), Ave Maria, Feliz Navidad, Blue Christmas, Cold December Night, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, A Holly Jolly Christmas, I'll Be Home For Christmas, It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas, Santa Baby, Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town, White Christmas

Various : Christmas Pop Standards

22 contemporary holiday hits arranged for piano, voice and guitar, including: All I Want for Christmas Is You - Christmas Time Is Here - Little Saint Nick - Mary, Did You Know? - Merry Christmas, Darling - Santa Baby - Underneath the Tree - Where Are You Christmas? - and more.

Songlist: River, Believe, Mary, Did You Know?, All I Want For Christmas Is You, Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), Little Saint Nick, Where Are You Christmas?, Snowfall, Someday At Christmas, This Christmas, Blue Christmas, Christmas Time Is Here, Do You Hear What I Hear, Underneath The Tree, That Spirit Of Christmas, Happy Xmas (War Is Over), It Must Have Been The Mistletoe (Our First Christmas), Merry Christmas, Darling, Mister Santa, Grown-Up Christmas List, Santa Baby, Wonderful Christmastime

Various : Sing 2

Buster Moon and his all-star cast of animal performers are back to demonstrate the power of music to heal even the most broken heart. The much-anticipated follow-up to Sing was released in December, 2021, and features a soundtrack full of more big fun hits. Our matching folio features piano/vocal/guitar arrangements of 13 songs, including: Can't Feel My Face - Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) - I Say a Little Prayer - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - Let's Go Crazy - A Sky Full of Stars - Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of - Where the Streets Have No Name - Your Song Saved My Life -

Songlist: Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of, Heads Will Roll, A Sky Full Of Stars, Break Free, Can't Feel My Face, Could Have Been Me, There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back, Your Song Saved My Life, I Say A Little Prayer, I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, Let's Go Crazy, Where The Streets Have No Name

Various : Blues & Soul Christmas

22 blues and soul favorites, including: Baby, It's Cold Outside - Back Door Santa - Blue Christmas - Dig That Santa Claus - Jingle All the Way - Lonesome Christmas - Nuttin' for Christmas - Santa Baby - T'was Love - 'Zat You, Santa Claus? - and more.

Songlist: Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), Please Come Home For Christmas, Jingle All The Way, Boogie Woogie Santa Claus, This Christmas, Baby, It's Cold Outside, Merry Christmas, Baby, Back Door Santa, 'Zat You, Santa Claus?, Christmas Blues, Blue Christmas, All Alone On Christmas, Gettin' In The Mood (For Christmas), Dig That Crazy Santa Claus, Gee Whiz, It's Christmas, Swingin' Them Jingle Bells, Lonesome Christmas, Soulful Christmas, T'was Love, I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm, Nuttin' For Christmas, Santa Baby

Individual Folios

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Lisa DeSpain : Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)

Arranger: Lisa DeSpain | Composer: Phil Spector Performed By: Darlene Love

Kirby Shaw : Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)

This 1963 Christmas favorite by Darlene Love is a perennial favorite and has been covered by dozens of artists, most famously by U2 on the 1987 A Very Special Christmas compilation album. The heartfelt emotion will bring a spirit of rock 'n' roll festivity to every holiday program! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm section parts available digitally (syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 2:35.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Phil Spector Performed By: Darlene Love

Deke Sharon : Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)

From the NBC a cappella competition The Sing-Off, the three surviving vocal groups were joined by host Nick Lachey in performing this classic Christmas song made famous by Darlene Love. Duration: ca. 2:10.

Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Phil Spector Performed By: Darlene Love