Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Peter Beckett, lead singer of the band Player, tells the story of the group's huge number one hit, Baby Come Back, the smooth 70s classic that has now become a yacht rock standard. It was just covered by Keith Urban for his new album. Peter’s wife left him. He got off tour, and she had abandoned their home together, taking everything with her. He never saw her again. He poured his pain into the one-hit wonder.
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Brandon Fugal
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ZaffronStaghelm, Laurie Buckland, Dale Nadeau, Robert Taylor, Missy D
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Today we go behind one of the greatest #1 hits of 1978. The smooth and satisfying Rock and RandB classic. Baby Come Back by Player. This song is undeniable. When it comes on, you just have to turn it up and sing every word. My kids walk around the house singing it all of the time. It’s probably more popular now than it was at its peak.
We’ll talk about why that is next with Peter Becket, the lead singer and co-writer of the song, as a founding member of Player back in the smooth 70s. It’s also a Yacht Rock Classic.
Leave us a comment about this smooth daddy classic from the 70s. What are your favorite smooth classics from the rock era? Share your memories. Also, if you like this video, make sure to check out the other Yacht Rock stories we have on our channel. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe; we’d love to have you be a part of this community. Patreon and merch are also calling your name to help us keep the music alive. Until next time, three chords and the truth.
Peter Beckett, lead singer of the band Player, tells the story of the group's huge number one hit, Baby Come Back, the smooth 70s classic that has now become a yacht rock standard. It was just covered by Keith Urban for his new album. Peter’s wife left him. He got off tour, and she had abandoned their home together, taking everything with her. He never saw her again. He poured his pain into the one-hit wonder.
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Executive Producer
Brandon Fugal
Honorary Producers
ZaffronStaghelm, Laurie Buckland, Dale Nadeau, Robert Taylor, Missy D
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Subscribe to the Professor of Rock Podcast
Apple: apple.co/445fVov
Spotify: spoti.fi/42JpfvU
Amazon: amzn.to/44b5D6m
iHeartRadio: bit.ly/444h8MO
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Patreon: bit.ly/ProfessorofRockVIPFan
Merch Store: professor-of-rock-lsn-shop.fourthwall.com
Instagram: bit.ly/Instagram_Professor_of_Rock
#classicrock #70smusic #vinylstory #onehitwonder
Hey music Junkies, Professor of Rock, always here to celebrate the greatest artists and the greatest songs of all time. “If you used to save up your allowance or money from your first job to buy a new album back when we actually valued physical media, you will definitely relate to this channel. Make sure to subscribe below right now. Click the bell so you never miss out. Also take a quick look at our offering on Patreon. We give you more content, and it helps us keep this channel going. As does our merch. You can get a Professor of Rock shirt and let people know that you support three chords and the truth.
Today we go behind one of the greatest #1 hits of 1978. The smooth and satisfying Rock and RandB classic. Baby Come Back by Player. This song is undeniable. When it comes on, you just have to turn it up and sing every word. My kids walk around the house singing it all of the time. It’s probably more popular now than it was at its peak.
We’ll talk about why that is next with Peter Becket, the lead singer and co-writer of the song, as a founding member of Player back in the smooth 70s. It’s also a Yacht Rock Classic.
Leave us a comment about this smooth daddy classic from the 70s. What are your favorite smooth classics from the rock era? Share your memories. Also, if you like this video, make sure to check out the other Yacht Rock stories we have on our channel. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe; we’d love to have you be a part of this community. Patreon and merch are also calling your name to help us keep the music alive. Until next time, three chords and the truth.
