Way I Want to Touch You
Captain & Tennille
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I never wanted I never wanted to touch a man The way that I want to touch you I never wanted I never wanted to love a man The way that I want to love you You are sunshine You are shadows You are morning You are night You are hard times You are good times You are darkness You are light I never wanted I never wanted to give a man The things that I want to give you I never wanted I never wanted to live with a man The way that I want to live with you You are sunshine You are shadows You are morning You are night You are hard times You are good times You are darkness You are light I never wanted I never wanted to touch a man The way that I want to touch you The way that I want to touch you now The way that I want to touch you
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Written by: TONI TENNILLE
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"The Way I Want to Touch You" was released on September 13, 1975.
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Record LabelThe song was published under the banner of A&M Records, a reputable American recording label.
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Creation and Initial SuccessThe song was originally written and performed by Toni Tennille. It gained local popularity when she and her husband Daryl Dragon (aka "Captain") performed it at a local tavern in Los Angeles.
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Billboard RankingUpon its official release, "The Way I Want to Touch You" reached number 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Platinum CertificationThe song received Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying that it sold more than a million copies.
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Grammy Nomination“The Way I Want To Touch You” was nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance By A Duo or Group in 1976.
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Song LyricsThe song is known for its sensually suggestive lyrics, which was a departure from the wholesome image projected by the duo.
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Album Inclusion"The Way I Want to Touch You" was featured in Captain & Tennille's debut album "Love Will Keep Us Together".
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SongwritingThis song marked Toni Tennille's debut as a songwriter.
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Accidental ReleaseTennille wrote the song as a gift to Dragon. Unbeknownst to her, he had it pressed into 500 copies of a 7" 45-RPM single, which was later given to customers at their performances. A local radio disc jockey picked up the song, giving it the initial jab that eventually resulted in international fame.
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