Where Are You Baby?
"Where Are You Baby?" is a song by English singer, songwriter and pop-rap artist Betty Boo, included on her debut album Boomania. It was released as a single in 1990, peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart in September 1990 and earning a Silver certification from the British Phonographic Industry on New Year's Day 1991. Outside the United Kingdom, the single reached number six in Ireland, number 10 in Spain, number 11 in New Zealand, and number 13 in Switzerland. It also charted in Australia, Germany, and the Netherlands.
"Where Are You Baby?" | ||||
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Single by Betty Boo | ||||
from the album Boomania | ||||
B-side | "Boo's Boogie" | |||
Released | 30 July 1990 | |||
Recorded | 1990 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 4:15 | |||
Label | Rhythm King | |||
Songwriter(s) | Alison Clarkson | |||
Producer(s) |
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Betty Boo singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Where Are You Baby?" on YouTube |
Critical reception
David Giles from Music Week wrote, "Follow-up to the hugely successful Doin' the Do that should fare even better, since it possesses an instantly alluring chorus with distinct traces of Motown acts like the Supremes and Martha Reeves. A possible number one?"[1]
Track listings
CD(LEFT 43CD)
- "Where Are You Baby?" (radio edit)
- "Boo's Boogie" (12-inch version)
- "Where Are You Baby?" (12-inch mix)
7-inch(LEFT 43) / cassette (LEFT 43C)
- "Where Are You Baby?" (radio edit)
- "Boo's Boogie" (7-inch version)
12-inch(LEFT 43T)
- "Where Are You Baby?" (12-inch mix)
- "Boo's Boogie" (12-inch version)
Charts
Chart (1990–1991) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[2] | 19 |
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[3] | 7 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[4] | 29 |
Ireland (IRMA)[5] | 6 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[6] | 23 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[7] | 16 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[8] | 11 |
Spain (AFYVE)[9] | 10 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[10] | 13 |
UK Singles (OCC)[11] | 3 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[12] | Silver | 200,000^ |
^shipments figures based on certification alone |
References
- Giles, David (11 August 1990). "Singles" (PDF). Music Week. p. 19. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- "Australian-charts.com – Betty Boo – Where Are You Baby?". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 7 no. 31. 15 September 1990. p. IV. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- "Offiziellecharts.de – Betty Boo – Where Are You Baby?". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Where Are You Baby". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 6, 1991" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – Betty Boo – Where Are You Baby?" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- "Charts.nz – Betty Boo – Where Are You Baby?". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- Salaverri, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.
- "Swisscharts.com – Betty Boo – Where Are You Baby?". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- "British single certifications – Betty Boo – Where Are You Baby". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 29 August 2020.