You Can't Help Youself (Babycakes, Kymmy-poo)

You Can't Help Yourself
Single by Babycakes and Kym Richardson from N/A
Released	19 March 2012
Format	CD, digital download
Recorded	2012
Label	Independent Release
Writer	Kym Richardson
Producer	Someone
Chart position	#15
Certification	TBA
Babycakes chronology
"You Can't Help Yourself" (2012) "Stand Up For Sunflowers" (2013)
Kym Richardson chronology
"Music Of Life" (2004) "You Can't Help Yourself" (2012)

"You Can't Help Yourself (Babycakes, Kuy-poo)" is one of the releases for the 2012 Tango Challenge. It is the debut single by famous chihuahua Babycakes, and the first release in 8 years for Kym Richardson. Despite it's poor chart performance (peaking at #15), the single actually broke 2 Uraps Records; with Babycakes becoming the youngest act to ever appear on the charts, at 10 months old and Kym Richardson having the longest gap between two single (eight years).

Release and reception

The song recieved a mix reception from critics. The song was complimented, with critics describing it as "modern, fun and a complete guilty pleasure", however many were critical of the fact Babycakes is a dog. Those racist pricks. It charted at #15 on the charts.

Music video

Details unknown

Track listing

CD1

1. "You Can't Help Yourself (Babycakes, Kymmy-poo)"
2. "You Can't Help Yourself (Babycakes, Kymmy-poo)" (Bimbo Jones Remix)
3. "Better Best Unheard"
4. "Bad Dog"

Performances

• G.A.Y — 10 March 2012

Chart performance

The song debuted at #15, becoming Babycakes' first ever chart appearance. It also gave Kym her eighth top 20 hit, and first in 8 years. It was the lowest charting new release out of the Tango Challenge entries however.

Chart Run

• Week 1: #15 - 21,244
• Week 2: #21 - 13,023
• Week 3: #38 - 3,882

TOTAL: 38,149

Charts

Charts (2011)	Peak
UK Singles Chart	15
UK Downloads Chart	DNC
UK Airplay Chart	44