I Need You
America
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We used to laugh, we used to cry We used to bow our heads then, wonder why And now you're gone, I guess I'll carry on And make the best of what you've left to me Left to me, left to me I need you like the flower needs the rain You know I need you, guess I'll start it all again You know I need you like the winter needs the spring You know I need you, I need you And every day, I'd laugh the hours away Just knowing you were thinking of me And then it came that I was put to blame For every story told about me About me, about me I need you like the flower needs the rain You know I need you, guess I'll start it all again You know I need you, I need you I need you like the winter needs the spring You know I need you, guess I'll start it all again You know I need you, I need you I need you like the flower needs the rain You know I need you, guess I'll start it all again You know I need you, I need you I need you like the winter needs the spring You know I need you, guess I'll start it all again You know I need you, I need you
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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."
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Performance on ChartsThe song enjoyed considerable success on the charts, peaking at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Songwriters"I Need You" was written by Gerry Beckley, a founding member of the band America.
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LyricsThe song's poignant lyrics deal with themes of love and longing, resulting in an emotional ballad.
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Album AchievementThe album which contains "I Need You", named "America", was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1976.
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Awards and RecognitionOn its original release in 1971, "I Need You" was nominated for a Grammy award for Best New Song.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists including Andy Williams, the Lettermen, and Bobby Vinton.
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Later PerformancesOver the decades, the song remained a permanent fixture in America's concert setlist, showcasing its enduring popularity amongst fans.
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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.
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Unique SoundThe song is noteworthy for its signature harmonies and acoustic sound, a trademark of the band America.
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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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