Baby Don't You Do It Baby Don't You Do It "Baby Don't You Do It" is a 1964 single by American singer Marvin Gaye. Released on the Tamla label, this song discusses a man who is at a standstill with his girlfriend, who he feels is neglecting his love stating "Don't break my heart/...I've tried to do my best". Featured on the Holland–Dozier–Holland-written and produced track, for the first time on a Marvin Gaye record, were Motown's top session girl group, the Andantes. The song was originally written and intended for the Supremes, but eventually reassigned to Marvin Gaye to record. In October 1964 Gaye's
Baby, I Love You peaked at number 11 in the UK during January 1964, at a time when the Ronettes were touring the UK as the support act to the Rolling Stones. The song was featured on the album "Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes", which was released at the end of 1964. The song was also on the soundtrack of the film, "Nine Months". Andy Kim recorded the song for Jeff Barry's record label Steed Records on his album "Baby I Love You" (1969). Kim's version became a US Top Ten hit, reaching number nine in 1969 and earned a gold record. Phil Spector produced