I'm Nobody's Baby
Benny Goodman · Other Songs - Benny Goodman
I'm nobody's baby
I wonder why
Each night and day I pray the Lord up above
Please send me down somebody to love
But nobody wants me
I'm blue somehow
Won't someone hear my plea and take a chance with me
Because I'm nobody's baby now
Nobody's baby
And I've got to know the reason why
Last week I was walking down the street and met a boy and I said
"Hey! Maybe I was meant for you"
But he only shook his head and said "Goodbye"
He kept on walking down the avenue
Nobody wants me
I'm mighty blue somehow
Won't someone hear my plea and take a chance with me
Because I'm nobody's baby now
I wonder why
Each night and day I pray the Lord up above
Please send me down somebody to love
But nobody wants me
I'm blue somehow
Won't someone hear my plea and take a chance with me
Because I'm nobody's baby now
Nobody's baby
And I've got to know the reason why
Last week I was walking down the street and met a boy and I said
"Hey! Maybe I was meant for you"
But he only shook his head and said "Goodbye"
He kept on walking down the avenue
Nobody wants me
I'm mighty blue somehow
Won't someone hear my plea and take a chance with me
Because I'm nobody's baby now
I'm Nobody's Baby
Benny Goodman's 1937 recording of 'I'm Nobody's Baby' stands as a quintessential example of swing-era jazz, showcasing his mastery of the clarinet within the context of his big band. The track exemplifies Goodman's ability to blend technical virtuosity with a warm, expressive tone that defined the era's popular music. Released during the height of his career, the song reflects the sophisticated yet accessible style that made Goodman a leading figure in American jazz history. It captures the rhythmic drive and melodic clarity characteristic of his work with the Goodman Orchestra, serving as a testament to his influence on the development of swing and his enduring legacy in the genre.