Jackson Browne - Somebody's Baby Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote "Somebody's Baby"?

   "Somebody's Baby" was written by Jackson Browne and Danny Kortchmar. Kortchmar had the music and the main hook, and Browne helped him complete it for the soundtrack of the movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

2. What movie featured the song "Somebody's Baby"?

   The song "Somebody's Baby" was featured in the 1982 movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High. It was part of a memorable scene and contributed significantly to the film's popularity.

3. Why did Jackson Browne decide to record "Somebody's Baby"?

   Jackson Browne recorded "Somebody's Baby" because he was friends with Cameron Crowe, the writer of Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and Danny Kortchmar, who co-wrote the song. Despite it being atypical of his usual style, he finished and recorded the song for the movie.

4. Was "Somebody's Baby" included in any of Jackson Browne’s albums?

   Although "Somebody's Baby" was not included in the album Jackson Browne was working on at the time, it has since been released on several of his greatest hits albums, including The Next Voice You Hear: The Best of Jackson Browne and The Very Best of Jackson Browne.

5. How was "Somebody's Baby" received by critics?

   Reception for "Somebody's Baby" was generally positive. Cash Box described it as a most appealing single, and Billboard noted its appeal to pop and AOR formats. Critics from Ultimate Classic Rock and Classic Rock History later rated it among Browne's greatest songs.

6. Did Jackson Browne initially consider "Somebody's Baby" important?

   Initially, Jackson Browne did not consider "Somebody's Baby" to be an important song and saw it as a meaningless pop tune. However, his therapist persuaded him to see it differently, emphasizing that its themes of wanting to belong and feel loved were fundamentally important.