So Long Baby

Dean Martin · Everybody Loves Somebody: The Reprise Years 1962-1 [2002]

(Gene Cross)



(So long baby, so long.)



So long baby, you better go now

So long baby, I guess I know now

Well, you didn't care for me the way I cared for you

Yeah, you took my loving heart and broke it in two.



So long baby, let's say goodbye now

So long baby, I better cry now

All I can tell you even though I might be wrong now

So long baby, so long.



--- Instrumental ---



Well, you didn't care for me

The way I care for you

Yeah, you took my loving heart

And broke it in two.



So long baby, let's say goodbye now

So long baby, I better cry now

All I can tell you even though I might be wrong now

So long baby, so long.



'Cause so long baby, so long

'Cause so long baby, goodbye...

So Long Baby

Dean Martin's 'So Long Baby' captures the smooth, sentimental essence that defined his extensive discography during the early 1960s. As a staple of the easy listening genre, the track showcases Martin's signature crooning style, blending romantic melancholy with his characteristic relaxed delivery. Recorded during his productive tenure with Reprise Records, the song fits seamlessly alongside other enduring hits from this era, reflecting the polished production values of the time. Martin's ability to convey deep emotion without dramatic flair made him a beloved figure in American pop music. This recording remains a testament to his lasting influence on vocal performance, offering listeners a classic example of mid-century pop sophistication and emotional resonance.