Peak
1
Weeks
12
Score
2,284
Chart Year
1974
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"Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" was written, recorded, and produced by Barry White, as was the case with most of his songs. It's one of two hit singles (the other being "You're the First, the Last, My Everything") from his third studio album Can't Get Enough. In addition to this song charting #1, the album also hit the top spot. Rolling Stone ranked it #281 on their list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. The warm, cozy tones of this song place it squarely in the heyday of '70s soul music. Barry White is often mentioned in close proximity with Isaac Hayes, and his music is considered one of the precursors to disco. Barry White fell in love in 1973 with Glodean James, who was one of the members of his Love Unlimited backing trio of singers. He wrote this song for her one night when he couldn't get off to sleep. Barry and Glodean married in October 1974 and for a time were one of the best known couples in showbiz. The pair separated in 1988 but never divorced and remained good friends for the remainder of White's life. In 1993, this song was covered by R&B/pop singer Taylor Dayne, who took it to the charts again at #20 on the US Hot 100 and #2 on the US Hot Dance Club Play charts. It was produced by the team who were also behind C+C Music Factory. Similar to Isaac Hayes' songs appearing in South Park, "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" was used in a few episodes of rival TV cartoon The Simpsons. It also pops up in soundtracks to the films Cookie (1989) and 16 Blocks (2006). Although White continued to chart hits throughout the 1970s, his star was largely eclipsed by the end of the decade. However, he still managed to chart as late as 1994 with "Practice What You Preach," a #1 R&B hit for three weeks, proving that he could maintain a loyal fan base and win new fans as well. Barry White was a big fan of The Simpsons. He recorded this song in a new version specifically made for "The Whacking Day" episode of the show. . >> This was used in the TV shows It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia ("The Gang Group Dates" - 2015), Supernatural ("Tall Tales" - 2007), and Ally McBeal ("Once In A Lifetime" - 1998).
I've heard people say that Too much of anything is not good for you, baby (No, oh no) but I don't know about that There's many times that we've loved and We've shared love and made love (well, well, well) It doesn't seem to me like it's enough There's just not enough of it (oh, yeah, yeah) There's just not enough Oh oh, babe, my babe My darling, I can't get enough of your love, babe Girl, I don't know, I don't know why I can't get enough of your love, babe Oh, some things I can't get used to No matter how I try Just like the more you give, the more I want And, baby, that's no lie Oh no, babe Tell me, what can I say? What am I gonna do? How should I feel when everything is you? What kind of love is this that you're givin' me? Is it in your kiss or just because you're sweet? Girl, all I know is every time you're here I feel the change, huh Something moves I scream your name Look what you got me doing Darling, I can't get enough of your love, babe Girl, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know why I can't get enough of your love, babe Oh no, babe Girl, if only I could make you see And make you understand Girl, your love for me is all I need And more than I can stand Oh well, babe How can I explain all the things I feel? You've given me so much Girl, you're so unreal Still I keep loving you More and more each time Girl, what am I gonna do? Because you blow my mind I get the same old feeling every time you're here I feel the change Something moves I scream your name Look what you got me doing Darling, I can't get enough of your love, babe Oh no, babe Baby, it didn't take all of my life to find you But you can believe it's gonna take the rest of my life to keep you Oh oh, babe Yeah, my darling, I can't get enough of your love, babe Girl, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know why Can't get enough of your love, babe Oh my darling, I can't get enough of your love babe Oh, babe Girl, I don't know, I don't know why I can't get enough of your love babe Oh, darling, I can't get enough of your love babe
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 3, 1974 | 51 | 75 |
| 2 | Aug 10, 1974 | 39 | 87 |
| 3 | Aug 17, 1974 | 26 | 100 |
| 4 | Aug 24, 1974 | 15 | 111 |
| 5 | Aug 31, 1974 | 9 | 117 |
| 6 | Sep 7, 1974 | 6 | 120 |
| 7 | Sep 14, 1974 | 5 | 121 |
| 8 | Sep 21, 1974 | 1 | 125 |
| 9 | Sep 28, 1974 | 12 | 114 |
| 10 | Oct 5, 1974 | 22 | 104 |
| 11 | Oct 12, 1974 | 42 | 84 |
| 12 | Oct 19, 1974 | 100 | 26 |