Baby Won't You Please Come Home
Dean Martin · Lay Some Happiness On Me: The Reprise Years (Repri [2002]
Baby, won't you please come home
'Cause your daddy's all alone
I have tried in vain
Never no more to call your name.
When you left you broke my heart
Because I never thought we'd part
Every hour in the day you'll hear me say,
Oh, baby come on home.
Baby won't you please come home
'Cause your daddy's all alone
I have tried in vain
Never no more to speak your name.
When you left you broke my heart
Because I never thought we'd part
Every hour in the day you'll hear me say
Oh baby, yeah baby, come on home...
About Baby Won't You Please Come Home
Dean Martin's "Baby Won't You Please Come Home" stands as a quintessential example of his smooth, crooning style that defined the mid-20th century. Recorded for the album *Lay Some Happiness On Me: The Reprise Years*, the track showcases Martin's signature cool delivery and sophisticated vocal technique, blending seamlessly with the era's polished big band arrangements. The song captures the melancholic yet romantic mood characteristic of the Reprise Records catalog, where Martin refined his artistry beyond the Sinatra shadow. As a staple of his discography, the recording exemplifies the timeless appeal of traditional pop standards, offering a nostalgic listen that highlights his mastery of phrasing and emotional restraint. Its enduring popularity reflects the song's ability to resonate across generations, cementing Martin's legacy as a master of the crooner genre.