When Something Is Wrong with My Baby

"When Something Is Wrong with My Baby" is a classic hit song, a soul ballad, written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter, recorded in Memphis and sung by Sam & Dave, and first released in 1967 by Stax Records.^[1]^[2]

The song was covered by: Otis Redding & Carla Thomas in 1967; by Charlie Rich in 1967; Sonny James in 1976; Hall & Oates with David Ruffin and Eddie Kendrick of the Temptations at their Apollo Theatre concert in New York City 1985; Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville as a Top Five duet in 1990 - from the Triple Platinum album "Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind", Johnny Gill on his 1983 self-titled debut album, and again by Patti LaBelle and Travis Tritt in 1994 and by Frankie Miller in 1994. In Australia, the song was also covered by John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes in the middle of 1991, where it reached number 3 on the ARIA Singles Chart and number 6 in New Zealand.^[3]^[4] It was featured on Barnes' 1991 album, Soul Deep. It has also been covered by the Dutch singer Herman Brood. Guy Sebastian sung the song in a duet with Jimmy Barnes and original Stax band Booker T. & the MG's in Sydney during the Memphis Tour Concert (Friday, 7 March 2008).

A cover by American country music artist Joe Stampley peaked at number 67 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1985.^[5]

Personnel

Vocals by Sam Moore and Dave Prater
Instrumentation by Booker T. & the MG's and the Mar-Keys Horns
Mastering Engineer Rick O'Neil

In popular culture

The song is featured in 2012 film Stand Up Guys, in a scene where Al Pacino asks a girl to dance with him.

Johnny Gill version

"When Something Is Wrong with My Baby"

Single by Johnny Gill

from the album Johnny Gill

B-side

"Half Steppin'"^[6]

Released

1983

Genre

R&B

Length

3:58

Label

Cotillion

Writer(s)

Isaac Hayes
David Porter

Producer(s)

Freddie Perren^[7]

Johnny Gill singles chronology

"Super Love"
(1983)

"When Something Is Wrong with My Baby"
(1983)

"Perfect Combination"/"Heartbreak Look"
(1984)

Johnny Gill track listing

"Guilty"
(4)

"When Something Is Wrong with My Baby"
(5)

"Every Radio"
(6)

In 1983, American contemporary R&B singer Johnny Gill covered "When Something Is Wrong with My Baby" and included it on his first eponymous album. The song was issued as the second and final single from the album; and it peaked at #57 on the Billboard R&B chart.^[8]

Chart positions

Chart (1983)^[8]	Peak position
US R&B Singles (Billboard)	57

References

↑ "S-List". staxrecords.free.fr. Retrieved 2008-05-28.
↑ Hirshey, Gerri (1994). Nowhere to Run: The Story of Soul Music. New York: Da Capo Press. pp. 311–312. ISBN 0-306-80581-2.
↑ Hung, Steffen. "John Farnham discography". Australian Charts Portal (Hung Medien). Retrieved 16 May 2014.
↑ Hung, Steffen. "Discography John Farnham". New Zealand Charts Portal (Hung Medien). Retrieved 16 May 2014.
↑ Whitburn, Joel (2013). Hot Country Songs 1944–2012. Record Research, Inc. p. 318. ISBN 978-0-89820-203-8.
↑ "Johnny Gill - When Something Is Wrong With My Baby / Half Steppin' (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
↑ "Image". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
1 2 "Johnny Gill | Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved January 3, 2015.

External links

Sam & Dave

Samuel David Moore Dave Prater

Studio albums	Hold On, I'm Comin' Double Dynamite Soul Men I Thank You Back At Cha

Notable singles	"I Take What I Want" "Hold On, I'm Comin'" "When Something is Wrong with My Baby" "Soul Man" "I Thank You"

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Jimmy Barnes

Studio albums	Bodyswerve For the Working Class Man/Jimmy Barnes Freight Train Heart Two Fires Soul Deep Heat Flesh and Wood Psyclone Love and Fear Soul Deeper... Songs from the Deep South Double Happiness Out in the Blue The Rhythm and the Blues Rage and Ruin 30:30 Hindsight Soul Searchin'

Live albums	Barnestorming Raw

Compilations	Barnes Hits Anthology Best of the Soul Years

Singles	"Working Class Man" "Good Times" (with INXS) "Too Much Ain't Enough Love" "When a Man Loves a Woman" "Lay Down Your Guns" "Let's Make It Last All Night" "I Gotcha" "When Something Is Wrong with My Baby" (with John Farnham) "River Deep Mountain High" "(Simply) The Best" (with Tina Turner) "Stone Cold" "The Weight" (with The Badloves) "Still Got a Long Way to Go" (with Diesel) "Sit On My Knee" (with Dallas Crane)

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John Farnham

Studio albums	Sadie (1968) Everybody Oughta Sing a Song (1968) Looking Through a Tear (1970) Christmas Is... Johnny Farnham (1970) Johnny (1971) Together (1971) Johnny Farnham Sings the Shows (1972) Hits Magic & Rock 'N Roll (1973) Johnny Farnham Sings Hits from the Movies (1974) J.P. Farnham Sings (1975) Uncovered (1980) Whispering Jack (1986) Age of Reason (1988) Chain Reaction (1990) Then Again... (1993) Romeo's Heart (1996) 33⅓ (2000) The Last Time (2002) I Remember When I Was Young: Songs from the Great Australian Songbook (2005) Jack (2010)

Live albums	Johnny Farnham Sings the Big Hits of 1973 Live! (1973) Full House (1991) Live At The Regent Theatre (1999) Highlights from The Main Event (1999) John Farnham & Tom Jones – Together in Concert (2005) The Acoustic Chapel Sessions (2011) Two Strong Hearts Live (2015)

Compilation albums	The Best of Johnny Farnham (1971) Johnny Farnham's Greatest Hits (1976) The Best Of John Farnham (1980) The John Farnham Phenomenon (1987) Another Side of John Farnham (1987) Time Brings Change (1988) The Classic Gold Collection - Through The Years (1967-1985) (1995) Where Do I Begin (1995) Anthology 1: Greatest Hits 1986–1997 (1997) Anthology 2: Classic Hits 1967–1985 (Recorded Live) (1997) Anthology 3: Rarities (1997) Love Songs (2002) One Voice: The Greatest Hits (2003) Collections (2008) The Essential John Farnham (2009) Greatest Hits (2009) The Essential 3.0 (2009)

Videos & DVDs	Whispering Jack Live In Concert (1987) Classic Jack Live! (1989) Chain Reaction Live in Concert (1990) Talk of the Town Tour (1994) The Main Event (1999) Anthology - The Videos (1999) 33⅓ (2000) An Audience with John Farnham (2002) The Last Time (2002) One Voice: The Greatest Clips (2003) John Farnham & Tom Jones – Together in Concert (2005) Classic Jack Live! (2005) Chain Reaction Live in Concert (2005) With The Sydney Symphony Live at the Sydney Opera House (2006) Two Strong Hearts Live (2015)

EPs & Singles	"Sadie (The Cleaning Lady)" (1967) Johnny Farnham (EP) (1967) "Underneath the Arches" / "Friday Kind of Monday" (1968) "Jamie" / "I Don't Want To Love You" (1968) "Rose Coloured Glasses" (1968) "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" (1968) "One" / "Mr Whippy" (1969) "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" (1969) Number One (EP) (1970) "Comic Conversation" (1970) "Christmas Happy" (1970) "Acapulco Sun" (1971) "Baby Without You" (1971) "Walking the Floor On My Hands" (1971) "For Christ's Sake Help The Kids" (1972) "Rock Me Baby" (1972) "Charlie Girl" (1972) "Don't You Know It's Magic" (1972) "Everything Is Out of Season" (1973) "I Can't Dance to Your Music" (1973) "Shake a Hand" (1973) "Corner of the Sky" (1974) "One Minute Every Hour" (1974) "Things To Do" (1975) "Don't Rock the Boat" (1975) "You Love Me Back To Life Again" (1976) "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" (1977) "Help!" (1980) "She Says To Me" (1980) "She's Everywhere" (1980) "Please Don't Ask Me" (1981) "Too Much Too Soon" (1981) "That's No Way To Love Someone" (1981) "Justice For One" (1984) "Love (It's Just The Way It Goes)" (1985) "Break The Ice" (1986) "You're the Voice" (1986) "Pressure Down" (1986) "A Touch of Paradise" (1987) "Reasons" / "One Step Away" (1987) "Age Of Reason" (1988) "Two Strong Hearts" (1988) "Beyond The Call" (1988) "Communication" (1989) "Chain Reaction" (1990) "That's Freedom" (1990) "Burn For You" (1990) "In Days To Come" (1991) "When Something Is Wrong with My Baby" (1991) "Please Don't Ask Me (Live)" (1991) "Help! (Live)" (1991) "You're the Voice (Live)" (1992) "Everything's Alright" (1992) "Angels" (1993) "Seemed Like A Good Idea (At The Time)" (1993) "Talk Of The Town" (1993) "Fight For Survival (EP)" (1994) "A Simple Life" (1996) "Heart's On Fire" (1996) "Have A Little Faith (In Us)" (1996) "Everytime You Cry" (1997) "Trying To Live My Life Without You" (2000) "Man Of The Hour" (2000) "You're The Only One" (2000) "Dare To Dream" (2000) "The Last Time" (2002) "Keep Talking" (2002) "No Ordinary World" (2002) "We Will Rock You" (2003) "Hold On I'm Coming (Live)" (2005) "Downhearted" (2005) "Even When I'm Sleeping" (2005) "Hit The Road Jack/Fever" (2010)

Soundtracks	Charlie Girl (1972) Pippin (1974) Savage Streets (1984) Voyage Of The Rock Aliens (1984) Fletch (1985) RAD (1986) The Sluggers Wife (1986) Beyond My Reach (1990) Jesus Christ Superstar: The Album - 1992 Australian Cast Recording Highlights (1992) The Real Macaw (1997) 102 Dalmatians (2000) Hot Rod (2007)

Tours & Major Concerts	John Farnham In Concert Tour (1987) Jack's Back Tour (1987-1988) World Expo '88 Concert (1988) Age Of Reason Tour (1988-1989) Summer Tour (1989) Chain Reaction Tour (1990-1991) Talk Of The Town Tour (1994) The Concert For Rwanda (1994) Jack of Hearts Tour (1996) The Main Event (1998, 2001) I Can't Believe He's 50 Tour (1999) 50th Birthday Concert (1999) Tour of Duty Concert (1999) 2000 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony (2000) Man Of The Hour Tour (2000) The Last Time Tour (2002-2003) John Farnham & Tom Jones - Together In Concert Tour (2005) John Farnham Symphony Tour (2006) John Farnham & Stevie Nicks Tour (2006) 2006 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony (2006) Sound Relief Concert (2009) Live By Demand Tour (2009) John Farnham Live! (2010) Whispering Jack 25 Years On (2011) Lionel Richie & John Farnham (2014) Two Strong Hearts Live(2015)

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Johnny Gill

Discography

Albums

Studio	Johnny Gill (1983 album) Chemistry Johnny Gill (1990 album) Provocative Let's Get the Mood Right Still Winning Game Changer

Collaboration	Perfect Combination

Compilation	Favorites Ultimate Collection 20th Century Masters — The Millenium Collection: The Best of Johnny Gill

Singles

Johnny Gill (1983 album)	"Super Love" "When Something Is Wrong with My Baby"

Perfect Combination	"Perfect Combination" / "Heartbreak Look" "Block Party" "Baby It's You"

Chemistry	"Half Crazy" "Can't Wait Til Tomorrow"

Johnny Gill (1990 album)	"Rub You the Right Way" "My, My, My" "Fairweather Friend" "Wrap My Body Tight" "Giving My All to You"

New Jack City	"I'm Still Waiting"

Mo' Money	"Let's Just Run Away"

Boomerang	"There U Go"

Provocative	"The Floor" "I Got You" "Long Way from Home" "Quiet Time to Play" "A Cute, Sweet, Love Addiction" "Tell Me How U Want It"

Let's Get the Mood Right	"Let's Get the Mood Right" "It's Your Body" "Maybe" / "Having Illusions" "Love in an Elevator"

Still Winning	"In the Mood" "It Would Be You" "Just the Way You Are"

Game Changer	"Behind Closed Doors" "Game Changer" "This One's for Me and You"

Featured singles

Isaac Hayes

Studio albums	Presenting Isaac Hayes (1968) Hot Buttered Soul (1969) The Isaac Hayes Movement (1970) ...To Be Continued (1970) Black Moses (1971) Joy (1973) Chocolate Chip (1975) Disco Connection (1975) Groove-A-Thon (1976) Juicy Fruit (Disco Freak) (1976) New Horizon (1977) For the Sake of Love (1978) Don't Let Go (1979) And Once Again (1980) Lifetime Thing (1981) U-Turn (1986) Love Attack (1988) Raw & Refined (1995) Branded (1995)

Soundtrack albums	Shaft Three Tough Guys Truck Turner Chef Aid: The South Park Album

Singles (US/UK Top Thirty singles)	"Walk On By" "Never Can Say Goodbye" "Theme from Shaft" "Let's Stay Together" "Chocolate Salty Balls"

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Linda Ronstadt

Stone Poneys albums	The Stone Poneys featuring Linda Ronstadt Evergreen, Volume 2 Linda Ronstadt, Stone Poneys and Friends, Vol. III

Studio albums	Hand Sown ... Home Grown Silk Purse Linda Ronstadt Don't Cry Now Heart Like a Wheel Prisoner in Disguise Hasten Down the Wind Simple Dreams Living in the USA Mad Love Get Closer What's New Lush Life For Sentimental Reasons Canciones de Mi Padre Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind Mas Canciones Frenesí Winter Light Feels Like Home Dedicated to the One I Love We Ran A Merry Little Christmas Hummin' to Myself

Collaborations	Trio Santiago Trio 2 Western Wall: The Tucson Sessions Adieu False Heart

Compilations	Different Drum Greatest Hits Greatest Hits, Volume 2 The Very Best of Linda Ronstadt Mi Jardin Azul: Las Canciones Favoritas Duets

Hit singles	"Different Drum" "You're No Good" "When Will I Be Loved" "Heat Wave" "Love Is a Rose" "The Tracks of My Tears" "That'll Be the Day" "Blue Bayou" "It's So Easy" "Poor Poor Pitiful Me" "Tumbling Dice" "Back in the U.S.A." "Ooh Baby Baby" "Just One Look" "Alison" "How Do I Make You" "Hurt So Bad" "I Can't Let Go" "I Knew You When" "What's New?" "Somewhere Out There "Don't Know Much" "All My Life" "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby"

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Aaron Neville

Studio albums	Warm Your Heart

Singles	"Tell It Like It Is" "Everybody Plays the Fool" "Don't Know Much" "All My Life" "When Something Is Wrong with My Baby" "The Grand Tour" "That's What My Love Is For"

Carla Thomas

Albums	King & Queen

Singles	"Night Time Is the Right Time" "Tramp" "Knock on Wood" "Lovey Dovey"

Songs	"Tell It Like It Is" "When Something Is Wrong with My Baby" "It Takes Two" "Bring It On Home to Me"

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