Written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, it is performed by the protagonist, Tracy Turnblad, and alludes to the distinctive beat and vocal effects ("oh-oh-oh") of The Ronettes' 1963 hit "Be My Baby".
[1][2] In the 2007 film, Tracy, played by Nikki Blonsky, blinks her eyes in time with the music at the beginning of this number.
The song "takes us through Tracy’s morning routine, for instance, hitching a ride with the garbage man when she misses the bus for school.
"[3] About.com examines the song's themes:[4] The opening number "Good Morning, Baltimore" tells us everything we need to know about the protagonist.
The tone of the song is lightly satirical, as the movie shows some of the more unsavory aspects of the city, including the rats and roaches.
Tracy sings of her aspirations and hunger for life, knowing there is something out there waiting for her.BroadwayReviewed said "'Good Morning Baltimore' from the musical Hairspray is one of the most well known songs from the broadway show.