Peak
5
Weeks
12
Score
2,786
Chart Year
1968
"(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone" is a song by singer Aretha Franklin. Released from her Lady Soul album in 1968, the song was successful, debuting at number 31 and peaking at number 5 on the Hot 100 for five weeks, and spending three weeks at number 1 on the Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart. The B-side, "Ain't No Way", was also a hit, peaking at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 9 on the Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart.[1] Cash Box called it a "powerhouse of vocal energy and tingling ork backup to build another emotional blockbuster."[2] A live recording was featured on the 1968 album Aretha in Paris. The song was co-written by Franklin and her husband Ted.
Baby, baby, sweet baby There's something that I just got to say Baby, baby, sweet baby You left me hurting In a real cold way Speak your name And I'll feel a thrill You said I do And I said I will I tell you That I'll stay true And give you Just a little time Wait on me, baby I want you to be all mine I just get so blue Since you've been gone (Why'd you do it) baby (Why'd you have to do it) Since you've been gone (Why'd you do it) (Why'd you have to do it) Baby, baby, sweet baby I didn't mean to run you away It was pride on my lips But not in my heart To say the things That made you stray But, oh, babe Hear me now (Hear me) I don't know what I'm gonna do (hear me) Got to get you back somehow (Hear me now) Oooh, take me back Consider me, please If you walk in that door I can get up off my knees I've just been so blue Since you've been gone (Why'd you do it)oh, baby (Why'd you have to do it) Since you've been gone (Why'd you do it) (Why'd you have to do it) Well, I've been so lonely (Since you, since you been) Baby, since you've been gone I've been so lonely (Why'd you do it) (Why'd you have to do it) Since you've been gone (Why'd you do it) (Why'd you have to do it) Baby, baby, baby....
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 2, 1968 | 31 | 95 |
| 2 | Mar 9, 1968 | 17 | 109 |
| 3 | Mar 16, 1968 | 9 | 117 |
| 4 | Mar 23, 1968 | 8 | 118 |
| 5 | Mar 30, 1968 | 5 | 121 |
| 6 | Apr 6, 1968 | 5 | 121 |
| 7 | Apr 13, 1968 | 5 | 121 |
| 8 | Apr 20, 1968 | 5 | 121 |
| 9 | Apr 27, 1968 | 5 | 121 |
| 10 | May 4, 1968 | 22 | 104 |
| 11 | May 11, 1968 | 25 | 101 |
| 12 | May 18, 1968 | 35 | 91 |