I Want You So Bad
Heart
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When the wind blows through your hair I want you so bad, want you so bad I see your smile boy everywhere I want you so bad, want you so bad I never thought this could happen to me If I've fallen over you Would it be so bad, would it be so bad Every night's an eternity I want you so bad, want you so bad I never thought this could happen to me I want you so bad, bad When the wind blows through your hair I want you so bad, want you so bad Oh I wonder if you're aware I want you so bad I wonder if you care I never thought this would happen to me I want you so bad, bad I want you so bad I want you so bad I want you so bad
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Written by: BILLY STEINBERG, TOM KELLY
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Album Release"I Want You So Bad" is from Heart’s ninth studio album, "Bad Animals," which was released on June 6, 1987.
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Chart PerformanceThe song didn't break the Top 40 on Billboard's Hot 100 charts, but the album it belongs to, "Bad Animals," was quite successful, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 charts.
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SongwritingUnlike most of Heart's songs, "I Want You So Bad" wasn't written by band members Ann and Nancy Wilson. Instead, it was written by Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg, a popular songwriting duo behind hits like Madonna's "Like a Virgin" and Cyndi Lauper's "True Colors."
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GenreThe song represents a departure from Heart's previous hard rock and folk sound, and it leans more into 80s pop, with heavy use of synthesizers.
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Production"Bad Animals," including "I Want You So Bad," was produced by Ron Nevison, who has also worked with other major rock artists including Led Zeppelin, Kiss, and The Who.
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Short DurationOne notable feature of "I Want You So Bad" is that it is shorter than the average pop song length, clocking in at only 4 minutes and 18 seconds.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its catchy melody and intricate layering of sounds, while others were disappointed by the departure from Heart's earlier rock sound.
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Performance StyleDespite the commercial pop nature of the recording, Heart performed "I Want You So Bad" in a more rock-oriented style during live performances, bringing it more in line with their traditional sound.
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Album ArtworkThe album that features "I Want You So Bad," Bad Animals, is notable for its cover artwork. It was designed by famous album art creators, Andie Airfix with Satori.
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Music VideoAlthough not as popular as other Heart music videos, the music video for "I Want You So Bad" continued the 80s trend of combining concert footage with abstract visual elements.
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LegacyDespite not being one of Heart's most popular songs, "I Want You So Bad" remains a favorite among die-hard fans and is a good representation of Heart's music during the late 80s era.
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