Thank You Baby

Dottie West · Makin' Memories [RCA Victor] [1970]

(Martha Sharp)

Thank you baby for teaching me the world is really round

There's more to it than my two eyes can see

Thank you baby for showing me that black is sometimes grey

And the alphabet is more than ABC.

Thanks for explaining that there are things the best left unexplain

But thanks for tryin' hard to answer all my questions just the same

Thanks for thinking that much of me

But most of all baby thanks for tryin' so hard to love me.

--- Instrumental ---

Thank you baby for never promising thanks you couldn't give

For never lie just make yourself look good

Thank you baby for never pushing me down the path I shouldn't go

And with all my fate and trust you know you could.

Thanks for opening my eyes things I couldn't know

Wrapped in my ---- for I had all those seeds to grow

Thanks for thinking that much of me

But most of all baby thanks for tryin' so hard to love me.

Thank you baby, I wanna thank you baby...

Thank You Baby

Dottie West's "Thank You Baby" stands as a poignant song within her celebrated 1970 album, Makin' Memories. Released during a pivotal era for country music, the track showcases West's signature blend of traditional storytelling and polished vocal delivery. As a cornerstone of her RCA Victor discography, the song reflects the emotional depth that defined her work throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s. West was known for her ability to convey vulnerability and strength simultaneously, a quality that resonated deeply with audiences across the genre. This recording remains a testament to her enduring influence on country music, capturing the intimate sentiments that characterized her most memorable performances. The song continues to be appreciated for its melodic structure and West's expressive interpretation, solidifying her legacy as a vital figure in the genre's history.