Ain't That Lovin' You, Baby (Jimmy Reed song) explained

Ain't That Lovin' You
Cover:Ain't That Lovin' You, Baby, Jimmy Reed.jpg
Caption:"Ain't That Lovin' You" single
Type:single
Artist:Jimmy Reed
B-Side:Baby, Don't Say That No More
Recorded:December 5, 1955[1]
Venue:Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genre:Blues
Label:Vee-Jay (no.168)
Prev Title:I Don't Go for That
Prev Year:1955
Next Title:Can't Stand to See You Go
Next Year:1956

"Ain't That Lovin' You, Baby" is an upbeat blues song, written and recorded by Jimmy Reed.[2] The single reached number eight in the US Billboard R&B chart in late March 1956.[3] Backing Reed (guitar, harmonica, and vocal) are Eddie Taylor (guitar), Vernel Fournier (drums), and an unknown guitarist.[2]

"Ain't That Lovin' You Baby" has been recorded by a variety of artists, including[4] the Newbeats on the debut album Bread & Butter, Link Wray, Dale Hawkins, Ronnie Hawkins, the Everly Brothers on Gone, Gone, Gone, Etta James on Etta James Rocks the House, Eric Clapton on Blues, Steve Miller on Living in the 20th Century, and the Youngbloods on their debut album, The Youngbloods.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Illustrated Jimmy Reed discography. Wirz.de. April 30, 2021.
  2. The Very Best of Jimmy Reed. Jimmy Reed. 2000. Koda. Cub. Cub Koda. Album notes. Los Angeles. Rhino Records. R2 79802. 44648573. 7,13.
  3. Book: Whitburn , Joel . Joel Whitburn. Top R&B Singles 1942–1988. 1988. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Record Research. 0-89820-068-7. 345. registration.
  4. Web site: Ain't That Lovin' You Baby. AllMusic. April 10, 2011.