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Baby I'm Burnin'
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Wikipedia article
'"Baby I'm Burnin'"' is a song by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. It was written by Parton who also produced the track with Gary Klein and Charles Koppelman who served as executive producer. The song was first released on Parton's twentieth solo studio album 'Heartbreaker' in July 1978. It was released as a double A-side single with "I Really Got the Feeling" on November 6, 1978 by RCA Victor. "Baby I'm Burnin'" was aimed at pop radio, while "I Really Got the Feeling" was aimed at country radio. In addition to the standard 7-inch single, an extended 12-inch single titled 'Dance with Dolly' was released, which included an extended dance remix of "Baby I'm Burnin'" backed with an extended dance remix of "I Wanna Fall in Love". Parton frequently performs "Baby I'm Burnin'" in concert, often using it as her opening number. She also used the song as the theme to her 19871988 television series 'Dolly.'
Critical reception
'Billboard' reviewed the single and called it "a high-energy change of pace for Parton." The review went on to say Parton's vocals "punch against the cooking groove of a track" which is "highlighted by horns and syn drums." 'Billboard' reviewed the single again the following week, this time calling the song "a fiery rocker" and said that it had "a disco edge at times." They added that "Parton's crispy, high pitched vocals add to the rockish feel." 'Cashbox' gave a positive review of the single, saying that the double-sided release "should cover all the bases." They compared "Baby I'm Burnin'" to Elvis Presley's "Way Down" and conclude by saying that both sides "should receive much airplay."
Commercial performance
"Baby I'm Burnin'" peaked at number 25 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100, number 48 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Songs chart, and number 11 on the 'Billboard' Adult Contemporary chart. The disco remix peaked at number 15 on the 'Billboard' Dance Club Songs chart.
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Other versions
*In 2011, singer/actress Geri Reischl recorded a rendition of the song which was mixed with "Burning Love."
References
Category:1978 singles
Category:Dolly Parton songs
Category:Songs written by Dolly Parton
Category:RCA Records Nashville singles
Category:1978 songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Gary Klein (producer)
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