“BABE” by STYX

The song “Babe” is a power ballad that was recorded by American rock band, Styx. Written by lead singer, Dennis DeYoung, the lyrics within express feelings of sadness and pain (when separated from a loved one). It’s said that the singer wrote the track as a birthday present for his wife, Suzanne.

Topping the charts in Canada and South Africa, this love song went on to win a People’s Choice Award as the best song of 1980.

On this very day, December 16th 1979, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. From the album, “Cornerstone”, here’s STYX, with “BABE”…