I Want You

Cheap Trick

About I Want You

"I Want You to Want Me" is a song by the American rock band Cheap Trick. It is originally from their second album In Color, released in September 1977. It was the first single released from that album, but it did not chart in the United States. "I Want You to Want Me" was a number-one single in Japan. Its success in Japan, as well as the success of its preceding single "Clock Strikes Ten" paved the way for Cheap Trick's concerts at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo in April 1978 that were recorded for the group's most popular album, Cheap Trick at Budokan. A live version of "I Want You to Want Me" from the album Cheap Trick at Budokan was released in 1979 and became their biggest selling single, reaching #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, representing sales of one million records. In Canada, it reached #2 in on the RPM national singles chart, remaining there for two weeks and was certified Gold for the sale of 500,000 singles in September 1979. It was also the band's highest charting single in Britain, where it reached #29. 


Year:
1982
3:02
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Going to write a three act play
So I can be with you
Produce, direct, and also act
But who will I cast as you?

I'm gonna find her, I'm gonna find her
It won't be easy but I don't care
I'll go to London, new york or Hollywood
I'll search the world for a girl

I want you
I don't want nobody else
I want you
I should have known it all along
I want you
Just tell me when and where
I want you
Why don't you just give me a call?

She went west so religiously
She took a vow
Not to return until she learned
What to do and how

I'm gonna find her, I'm gonna find her
It won't be easy but I don't care
I'll go to London, new york or Hollywood
I'll search the world for a girl
Exactly like you
Uh huh, I'd rather have you, oh yeah

I want you
I don't want nobody else
I want you
I should have known it all along

I want you
Right now, I need you right now
I want you
Oh come on little girl
I want you
Just tell me where and when
I want you
Why don't you just give me a call?

I want you
I don't want nobody else
I want you
I should have known it all along
I want you
Just tell me when and where
I want you
Why don't you just give me a call?
I want you, I want you, you you you

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Cheap Trick

Cheap Trick is an American rock band from Rockford, Illinois, formed in 1973. The band consists of Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass guitar), and Bun E. Carlos (drums). Their biggest hits include "Surrender", "I Want You to Want Me", "Dream Police" and "The Flame". more »

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Written by: RICK NIELSEN

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10 facts about this song

Release
"I Want You" is a song by American rock band Cheap Trick, released in 1982 on the band's sixth studio album, "One on One."
Chart Success
Although the song did not reach the vaulted heights of Cheap Trick's earlier hits, it still maintained a respectful position on the Billboard chart.
Songwriters
The song was written by Rick Nielsen, the lead guitarist, backing vocalist, and primary songwriter of Cheap Trick.
Genre
"I Want You" embodies a typical Cheap Trick sound, hinging between the band's usual mix of pop, punk, and rock elements.
Lyrical Content
The lyrics reflect a theme of desire and longing, a common motif within Cheap Trick’s material.
Bun E Carlos
This was the last Cheap Trick album that drummer Bun E. Carlos played on until the release of 2016's "Bang, Zoom, Crazy... Hello".
Popular Culture
While "I Want You" may not have made a remarkable appearance in charts at its release, it has since garnered popularity and has been featured in numerous music playlists.
Loudness on Track
Notably, the One on One album is also remembered for its exceptionally loud mix, and "I Want You" is no exception.
Album Cover
The album cover of "One on One" features two dogs, which added a quirky element to the album and indirectly to the song "I Want You".
Live Performances
"I Want You" is a song often played at Cheap Trick's live shows, showcasing the band's energetic performance style.

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