I Want You

Bob Dylan

About I Want You

"I Want You" is a song recorded by Bob Dylan in 1966. Recorded in the early morning hours of March 10, 1966, the song was the last one recorded for Dylan's double-album Blonde on Blonde. It was issued as a single that June, shortly before the release of the album. There were three complete takes of "I Want You", with the final take and a guitar overdub comprising the master. The recording session was released in its entirety on the 18-disc Collector's Edition of The Bootleg Series Vol. 12: The Cutting Edge 1965–1966 in 2015, with the penultimate take of the song also appearing on the 6-disc and 2-disc versions of that album. Dylan performed "I Want You" as a slow ballad during his 1978 world tour, as heard on Bob Dylan at Budokan, released in 1979. Dylan also revisited the song in 1987 on a co-tour with the Grateful Dead; their version was released in 1989 on the Dylan and the Dead album. The single's B-side was a live version of "Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues" recorded in Liverpool, England at the Odeon Theatre on May 14, 1966. (This was the first released recording of Dylan live with the Hawks, later the Band.) 


Year:
1998
3:06
67 
#6

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The guilty undertaker sighs
The lonesome organ grinder cries
The silver saxophones say I should refuse you
The cracked bells and washed-out horns
Blow into my face with scorn, but it’s
Not that way, I wasn’t born to lose you

I want you
I want you
I want you, so bad
Honey, I want you

The drunken politician leaps
Upon the street where mothers weep
And the saviors who are fast asleep, they wait for you
And I wait for them to interrupt
Me drinkin’ from my broken cup
And ask me to open up the gate for you

I want you
I want you
Yes I want you, so bad
Honey, I want you

How all my fathers, they’ve gone down
True love they’ve been without it
But all their daughters put me down
’Cause I don’t think about it

Well, I return to the Queen of Spades
And talk with my chambermaid
She knows that I’m not afraid to look at her
She is good to me and there’s
Nothing she doesn’t see
She knows where I’d like to be but it doesn’t
Matter

I want you
I want you
Yes I want you, so bad
Honey, I want you

Now your dancing child with his Chinese suit he
Spoke to me, I took his flute
No, I wasn’t very cute to him, was I?
But I did it, because he lied and
Because he took you for a ride
And because time was on his side and
Because I

Want you
I want you
Yes I want you, so bad
Honey, I want you

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Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan ( /ˈdɪlən/; born Robert Allen Zimmerman; May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, poet and artist. He has been an influential figure in popular music and culture for more than five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly reluctant figurehead of social unrest. A number of Dylan's early songs, such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'", became anthems for the US civil rights and anti-war movements. Leaving his initial base in the culture of folk music behind, Dylan's six-minute single "Like a Rolling Stone" has been described as radically altering the parameters of popular music in … more »

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20 facts about this song

Song Information
"I Want You" is a popular song by the iconic American singer and songwriter 'Bob Dylan'.
Album Presence
The song was featured in Dylan's 1966 studio album, "Blonde on Blonde."
Genre
"I Want You" falls under the genres of folk rock and folk-pop.
Popularity
"I Want You" is one of Dylan's most popular songs, and it has been widely covered by other artists, including The Beatles' lead guitarist, George Harrison.
Recording
The song was recorded at the Columbia Music Row Studios in Nashville, Tennessee.
Release and Success
The song, released as a single in June 1966, quickly rose to number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, and number 16 on the UK Singles Chart.
Unique Lyrics Style
Like many of Dylan's songs, "I Want You" is known for its distinctive and enigmatic lyrics.
Song Meaning
While the meaning of the song has been the subject of speculation and debate, many believe it is a love song, with others suggesting the lyrics express a sense of urgency and desperation.
Last Song Recorded for Album
"I Want You" was one of the last songs Dylan recorded for the "Blonde on Blonde" album.
Title and Lyrics
Despite the song's short, simple title, "I Want You," the lyrics are much more poetic and complex, featuring a myriad of characters and situations.
Critical Reception
Critics generally received the song favorably, praising its heartfelt lyrics and Dylan's singing style.
Influence
The song continues to influence modern artists, covering various genres, thanks to its timeless appeal.
Live Performances
Dylan has performed "I Want You" numerous times during his live performances and it remains a fan-favorite.
Notable Covers
Among the numerous covers, a rendition by the 1970s folk duo 'Ian and Sylvia' is quite popular.
Song Duration
The official duration of "I Want You" is 3:07 minutes.
Music Video
Interestingly, an official music video for the song was only released in 2000, more than three decades after the song’s original release. The video features footage from Dylan's 1966 tour.
The Musicians
In addition to Dylan, the song features Nashville session musicians such as guitarist Wayne Moss and pianist Hargus "Pig" Robbins.
Notable Performances
"I Want You" was included in Dylan's famous 1975 Rolling Thunder Revue tour.
In Pop Culture
The song is often heard on many television shows and movies, affirming its enduring appeal.
Timeless Appeal
Even after more than 50 years of its release, the song remains relevant, and its appeal hasn't waned among music connoisseurs and Dylan's fans alike.

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