45 single, Side A. RCA (PB-11420) (1978)
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"Baby I'm Burnin'" / "I Really Got the Feeling" is a double A-side single by Dolly Parton. It was released on November 6, 1978, by RCA Records at the third and fourth single from Dolly's twentieth solo studio album, Heartbreaker. "Baby I'm Burnin'", written by Dolly, was sent to pop radio, while "I Really Got the Feeling", written by Billy Vera, was sent to country radio. Both sides were produced by Gary Klein with Dolly. "Baby I'm Burnin'" peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "I Really Got the Feeling" peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, becoming Dolly's tenth song to top the chart. "Baby I'm Burnin'" received both a Country Award and a Pop Award from BMI.
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Track listing
Side A
- Baby I'm Burnin' (Dolly Parton) 2:36
- I Really Got the Feeling (Billy Vera) 3:06
Recording
"Baby I'm Burnin'" was recorded on March 8, 1978, at Sound Labs Studio in Los Angeles, California, while "I Really Got the Feeling" had been recored a day earlier on March 7.
Promotional video
A promotional video was filmed for "Baby I'm Burnin'" featuring Dolly performing the song in a red dress against a black backdrop and surrounded by red spotlights.
Critical reception
"Baby I'm Burnin'" was reviewed twice by Billboard magazine. The first review was published in the November 18, 1978 issue and lists "Baby I'm Burnin'" under the country singles section (likely by mistake, I assume they were supposed to review "I Really Got the Feeling" instead). The review said, "A high-energy change of pace for Parton, whose gutsy vocals punch against the cooking groove of a track highlighted by horns and syn drums. Should receive across-the-board airplay and answer the question of whether Parton can rock 'n' roll." The track was reviewed again the following week, this time in the pop singles section. This second review said, "As the title of the song implies, this is a fiery rocker with a disco edge at times. And Parton's crispy, high pitched vocals add to the rockish feel."
Cashbox reviewed the single in their November 18, 1978 issue. It said, "This double-sided release by Dolly should cover all the bases. One side, "Baby I'm Burnin'", rocks to the tune of Elvis' "Way Down", while the other side is more in the "Heartbreaker" vein. "Burnin'" was written by Dolly, but both sides should receive much airplay."
Cashbox reviewed the single in their November 18, 1978 issue. It said, "This double-sided release by Dolly should cover all the bases. One side, "Baby I'm Burnin'", rocks to the tune of Elvis' "Way Down", while the other side is more in the "Heartbreaker" vein. "Burnin'" was written by Dolly, but both sides should receive much airplay."
Billboard review, November 18, 1978.
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Billboard review, November 25, 1978.
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Cashbox review, November 18, 1978.
Commercial performance
"Baby I'm Burnin'" was aimed at pop radio and peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 11 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, and number 48 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It also peaked at number one on the Cashbox Country Singles chart and number 34 on the Cashbox Top 100 chart. The song saw success in Canada as well, peaking at number 30 on the RPM Top Singles chart, number nine on the RPM Adult Contemporary chart, and number one on the RPM Country Singles chart. The single was also a top 40 hit in Australia, peaking number 34. A 12-inch disco remix single was issued titled Dance with Dolly featuring remixes of "Baby I'm Burnin'" and album track "I Wanna Fall in Love". The disco remix helped "Baby I'm Burnin'" peak at number 15 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
"I Really Got the Feeling" was aimed at country radio and debuted at number 34 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart dated December 2, 1978. It peaked at number one on the chart dated January 20, 1979, its eighth week on the chart. The song charted for 13 weeks.
"I Really Got the Feeling" was aimed at country radio and debuted at number 34 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart dated December 2, 1978. It peaked at number one on the chart dated January 20, 1979, its eighth week on the chart. The song charted for 13 weeks.
Accolades
"Baby I'm Burnin'" received both a Country Award and a Pop Award from BMI in 1979.
Personnel
The Heartbreaker liner notes do not give credits for individual songs. To view credits for the album as a whole please visit the album's page.
Alternate artwork
Germany 45 single, picture sleeve. RCA (PB 1420) (1979)
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Italy 45 single, picture sleeve. RCA (PB 1420) (1979)
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Mexico 45 single, picture sleeve. RCA Victor (SP-5148) (1979)
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Spain 45 single, picture sleeve. RCA (PB 1420) (1979)
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