Baby I Don't Care

"Baby I Don't Care" is a song by English pop rock band Transvision Vamp and the first single taken from their second album, Velveteen. It was released in 1989 and remains their highest-charting single, peaking at number 3 in both the United Kingdom and Australia. It was ranked at number 25 on the Australian end-of-year chart for 1989. The song was later featured as the title track on the band's 2002 compilation album, Baby I Don't Care.

This article is about the 1980s pop song. For the 1950s pop song, see (You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care.
"Baby I Don't Care"
Single by Transvision Vamp
from the album Velveteen
B-side
  • "Time for a Change"
  • "Strings of My Heart"
Released
  • March 1989 (UK)
  • [1]
    July 1989 (US)
RecordedMarch 1989
GenrePop rock
Length4:41
LabelMCA (TVV 6)
Songwriter(s)Nick Christian Sayer
Producer(s)Duncan Bridgeman
Transvision Vamp singles chronology
"Sister Moon"
(1988)		 "Baby I Don't Care"
(1989)		 "The Only One"
(1989)

The sleeve design features the band against a panelled backdrop printed with a large photo of Elvis Presley.[2]

The accompanying music video saw Wendy frolic around in sparkly leotards, long velvet gloves and candyfloss pink lipstick.

Track listing

7-inch vinyl (TVV 6)

  1. "Baby I Don't Care" – 3:57
  2. "Time for a Change" (Anthony Doughty) – 3:34
  3. "Strings of My Heart" (Dave Parsons) – 3:12

12-inch vinyl (TVVT 6)

  1. "Baby I Don't Care" (Abigail's Party Mix) – 5:45
  2. "Sex Kick" (Demo Version) – 5:33
  3. "Time for Change" – 3:34
  4. "Strings of My Heart" – 3:12

CD single (DTVVT 6)

  1. "Baby I Don't Care" – 3:57
  2. "Saturn 5" (Demo Version) – 3:48
  3. "Time for Change" – 3:34
  4. "Strings of My Heart" – 3:12

All songs by Nick Christian Sayer, except where noted.

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[8] Gold 35,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Jennifer Ellison version
"Baby I Don't Care"
Single by Jennifer Ellison
Released16 June 2003
RecordedPop
Length3:39
LabelEastWest
Songwriter(s)Nick Christian Sayer
Jennifer Ellison singles chronology
"Baby I Don't Care"
(2003)		 "Bye Bye Boy"
(2004)

In June 2003, British actress Jennifer Ellison covered the song, reaching number six on the UK Singles Chart and number 14 on the Irish Singles Chart with it.

CD1 (EW268CD1)

  1. "Baby I Don't Care" (Radio Edit) – 3:39
  2. "Silent Footsteps" – 4:06
  3. "Baby I Don't Care" (Video) – 3:41

CD2 (EW268CD2)

  1. "Baby I Don't Care" (Radio Edit) – 3:39
  2. "Baby I Don't Care" (Graham Stack /Groove Brothers Remix) – 3:29
  3. "Baby I Don't Care" (Video / Karaoke Version) – 3:41

Weekly charts
Chart (2003) Peak
position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[10] 24
Ireland (IRMA)[11] 14
Scotland (OCC)[12] 3
UK Singles (OCC)[13] 6

Year-end charts
Chart (2003) Position
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[14] 137

References
  1. Strong, M. C. (1995). The Great Rock Discography. Edinburgh: Canongate Books Ltd. p. 841. ISBN 0-86241-385-0.
  2. "Images for Transvision Vamp – Baby I Don't Care". Discogs. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  3. "Australian-charts.com – Transvision Vamp – Baby I Don't Care". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  4. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 6 no. 17. 29 April 1989. p. 30. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  5. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Baby I Don?t Care". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  6. "Charts.nz – Transvision Vamp – Baby I Don't Care". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  7. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  8. "1989 ARIA Singles Chart". ARIA. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  9. "Year-End Charts '89 – Top 100 Singles". Music Week. London, England: Spotlight Publications. 3 March 1990. p. 16.
  10. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 21 no. 28. 5 July 2003. p. 12. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  11. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Baby I Don't Care". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  12. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  13. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  14. "The Official UK Singles Chart 2003" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
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