Song · Big Star
“When My Baby's Beside Me” by Big Star
From the album #1 Record (1972)
“When My Baby's Beside Me” by Big Star appears on 2 radio countdowns from 2 stations between 2003 and 2025. It was first released in 1972 on the album #1 Record. Its best result is #575 on The Colorado Sound Top 800 Mood Booster Songs. In the combined RockLists rankings it is #6,231 alternative song of all time.
"When My Baby's Beside Me" comes from #1 Record, Big Star's 1972 album, and it's a Chris Bell and Alex Chilton song, written by the two of them. Both play guitar and sing, and bassist Andy Hummel adds a third voice while Jody Stephens holds down the drums. Terry Manning sits in as a guest, playing electric piano and adding backing vocals of his own.
Written with AI assistance from RockLists chart data, MusicBrainz.
RockLists rankings
Alternative & Modern Rock
All Rock Formats
All-time and decade countdowns
| Year | # | Station | Countdown | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1511 | Fred (XM 44) | Fred XM Top 2044 Songs of All-Time (July 2003) | 2044 |
| 2025 | 575 | The Colorado Sound | The Colorado Sound Top 800 Mood Booster Songs | 800 |
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