Babies (song)
| "Babies" | ||||
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| Single by Pulp | ||||
| from the album His 'n' Hers | ||||
| Released | 5 October 1992 | |||
| Recorded | 20–24 July 1992 | |||
| Studio | Island Records Fallout Shelter, London | |||
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| Label | Gift Records | |||
| Composer(s) | Pulp | |||
| Lyricist(s) | Jarvis Cocker | |||
| Producer(s) | Ed Buller | |||
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"Babies" is a song written and released by British rock group Pulp. Featuring lyrics about a boy spying on his friend's sister from a wardrobe, the song features a guitar riff that drummer Nick Banks had played for Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker. Though poppier and lighter than much of the band's earlier material, the band was pleased with the song and was released as a single.
"Babies" was first released as a single for Gift Records in 1992, accompanied by a music video directed by Cocker. Though it failed to chart, the song was included on the band's next album, His 'n' Hers and was later remixed for the Sisters EP in 1994. This new EP release became a top 20 hit when re-released in 1994, peaking at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart. It has since seen critical acclaim and has been named by many writers as among Pulp's best songs.