"Be My Baby Tonight" is a song written by Richard Fagan and Ed Hill, and recorded by American country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was released in May 1994 as the third single from Montgomery's album Kickin' It Up. It reached number one on the United States and Canada country charts in August 1994.
| "Be My Baby Tonight" | ||||
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| Single by John Michael Montgomery | ||||
| from the album Kickin' It Up[1] | ||||
| Released | May 23, 1994 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:52 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Richard Fagan Ed Hill | |||
| Producer(s) | Scott Hendricks | |||
| John Michael Montgomery singles chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
editDeborah Evans Price, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song, saying that while Montgomery, "handles this one with ease", she considers it just "a notch above ordinary."[2]
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Marc Ball, and premiered in mid-1994. The video takes place at Davis–Monthan Air Force Base.
Chart performance
edit"Be My Baby Tonight" debuted at number 71 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of May 7, 1994.
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[3] | 1 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 73 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 1 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (1994) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[6] | 16 |
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[7] | 28 |
References
edit- ^ "www.allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
- ^ Billboard, July 2, 1994
- ^ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 2576." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. August 29, 1994. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ^ "John Michael Montgomery Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "John Michael Montgomery Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "RPM Top 100 Country Tracks of 1994". RPM. December 12, 1994. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ^ "Best of 1994: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 1994. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
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