Need Your Love So Bad

Little Willie John

About Need Your Love So Bad

"Need Your Love So Bad", sometimes known as "I Need Your Love So Bad", is a blues song first published and recorded by Little Willie John in 1955. It was written by Mertis John Jr., Little Willie John's older brother.


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Little Willie John---Need Your Love So Bad 
Need someone's hand to lead me through the night 
I need someone's arms to hold and squeeze me tight 
Now, when the night begins, whoa, I'm at an end 

Because I need your love so bad 
I need some lips to feel next to mine 
Need someone to stand up - to stand up and tell me when I'm lyin' 
And when the lights are low - and it's time to go 

That's when I need your love so bad 
So why don't you give it up, baby and bring it home to me 
or write it on a piece of paper, woman - so it can be read to me 
Tell me that you love me - and stop drivin' me mad 

Whoa, because I - I need your love so bad 
Need a soft voice - just to talk to me at night 
Don't want you to worry, baby 
I know we can make everything alright 

Listen to my plea, baby, come on bring it to me 
'Cause I need - your love so bad 
Baby, I need, I need - woman, I need your love so bad

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Little Willie John

William Edward John (November 15, 1937 - May 26, 1968), better known by his stage name Little Willie John, was an American R&B singer who performed in the 1950s and early 1960s. Many sources erroneously give his middle name as Edgar. He is best known for his popular music chart successes with songs such as, "All Around the World" (1955), "Need Your Love So Bad" (1956) and "Fever" the same year, the latter covered in 1958 by Peggy Lee.An important figure in early R&B music, Little Willie John was a 1996 Inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. more »

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Written by: John Jr. Mertis

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Need Your Love So Bad" was released in 1955, making it a hallmark of mid-century blues music.
Artist
The song was performed by "Little Willie John", a popular American rhythm and blues singer of the 1950s.
Genre Classification
Classified under the genre 'blues', it is a perfect example of Willie John's deep, impassioned vocals, representing a blend of rhythm and blues.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by Willie John’s longing for his estranged wife.
Singing Technique
Willie John's voice on his records was often layered with added reverb, giving the impression of singing in a large hall.
Popular Cover
Notably, the song was remade by Fleetwood Mac in 1968, which is perhaps the most well-known cover of this Little Willie John classic.
Songwriters
The song was co-written by Little Willie John and his elder brother Mertis John Jr.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Need Your Love So Bad" reached the number 5 spot on the Billboard R&B chart.
Recording Label
Released under the King Records label, the song quickly gained popularity among blues fans.
Legacy
Little Willie John's "Need Your Love So Bad" continues to remain a significant part of blues history, reflecting the deep influence of the singer's powerful vocal style and his contributions to the world of music.

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