A No. 1 single the first time out is no small feat. That Player wasn’t able to follow up the success of “Baby Come Back” with another hit of that ilk is beside the point. That smash still looms large ...

British‑American band Player's late-1977 tune "Baby Come Back" became one of the most unforgettable heartbreak tracks of the soft‑rock era—and it remains an anthem of the genre nearly five decades ...

The secret behind “Baby Come Back” and its plea for the return of a lost love comes from a difficult breakup for not one, but two of Player’s members. The 1977 hit quickly shot to the top of the ...

"The solo on 'Baby Come Back' is groovy and dramatic," the outlet wrote. "It's one of those you find yourself singing along to, which is always a good sign. You can't sing along to a lot of really ...

The Kinks, (L-R) Mick Avory, Peter Quaife, Dave Davies, and Ray Davies, pose for a promotional photo, circa 1964. (Photo by Columbia TriStar/Courtesy of Getty Images) ...