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chart. In the UK, the song rose to number 39 in August 1967, spending four weeks on the chart. It was featured in

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''. A live performance appears on the album ''

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songwriter Ronnie Shannon, newly arrived in Detroit, met Franklin's husband and manager Ted White by chance at a barbershop. White requested Shannon write some songs specifically for Franklin. Shannon delivered "

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" and "Baby I Love You"—two tremendous successes. '' Billboard'' described the single as a "driving rocker" that is "brought to life in this electric performance by Miss Franklin."

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