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About I Need You
"I Need You," released in 1972, is the second single by the band America from their eponymous debut album America. The song was written by Gerry Beckley. It appears on the live albums Live (1977), In Concert (1985), In Concert (King Biscuit), Horse With No Name - Live! (1995), and The Grand Cayman Concert (2002). The studio version is included on the compilation albums Highway (2000) and The Complete Greatest Hits (2001). George Martin remixed the studio recording for inclusion on History: America's Greatest Hits (1975). An alternate mix from 1971 appears on the 2015 release Archives, Vol. 1.more »
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We used to laugh, we used to cryWe used to bow our heads then, wonder whyAnd now you're gone, I guess I'll carry onAnd make the best of what you've left to meLeft to me, left to meI need you like the flower needs the rainYou know I need you, guess I'll start it all againYou know I need you like the winter needs the springYou know I need you, I need youAnd every day, I'd laugh the hours awayJust knowing you were thinking of meAnd then it came that I was put to blameFor every story told about meAbout me, about meI need you like the flower needs the rainYou know I need you, guess I'll start it all againYou know I need you, I need youI need you like the winter needs the springYou know I need you, guess I'll start it all againYou know I need you, I need youI need you like the flower needs the rainYou know I need you, guess I'll start it all againYou know I need you, I need youI need you like the winter needs the springYou know I need you, guess I'll start it all againYou know I need you, I need you
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America
America is an English-American folk rock band, that originally consisted of Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peek. The three members were barely out of their teens, when they became a musical sensation during 1972, scoring No. 1 hits and winning a Grammy for best new musical artist. Their recording success stretched throughout the 1970s; some of the band's best known songs are "A Horse with No Name", "Sister Golden Hair" (both of which reached No. 1), "Ventura Highway", "Tin Man", "Daisy Jane", and "Lonely People". George Martin produced seven of their albums. more »
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Rock
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Pop Rock, Soft Rock
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Written by: GERRY BECKLEY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Year of Release"I Need You" was released in July 1971, becoming the second single from the band's debut album "America." |
Performance on ChartsThe song enjoyed considerable success on the charts, peaking at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. |
Songwriters"I Need You" was written by Gerry Beckley, a founding member of the band America. |
LyricsThe song's poignant lyrics deal with themes of love and longing, resulting in an emotional ballad. |
Album AchievementThe album which contains "I Need You", named "America", was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1976. |
Awards and RecognitionOn its original release in 1971, "I Need You" was nominated for a Grammy award for Best New Song. |
Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists including Andy Williams, the Lettermen, and Bobby Vinton. |
Later PerformancesOver the decades, the song remained a permanent fixture in America's concert setlist, showcasing its enduring popularity amongst fans. |
Music VideoInterestingly, the song does not have an official music video, considering the time it was released when music videos were not a common promotional strategy yet. |
Unique SoundThe song is noteworthy for its signature harmonies and acoustic sound, a trademark of the band America. |
Noted Influence"I Need You" marked an important time in the 1970s folk-rock movement, with its success influencing the direction of popular music during the era. |
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