I Want You So Bad

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About I Want You So Bad

"I Want You So Bad" is a song recorded by American rock band Heart. It was composed by Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg, who were responsible for writing Heart's U. S. number-one single "Alone". The track is a ballad sung by Ann Wilson, and was released in a remixed form as the fourth and final single from Heart's ninth studio album, Bad Animals, as well as being the band's final single of the 1980s. "I Want You So Bad" did not duplicate the success of previous singles from the Bad Animals album, peaking at number 49 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 in early 1988. The '88 UK CD5 and 12" releases of "Nothin' At All" contain a single remix and extended remix, respectively, of "I Want You So Bad." 


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1987
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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

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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.
Chart Performance
The 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.
Songwriting
Unlike 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."
Genre
The 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.
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.
Short Duration
One 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.
Critical Reception
The 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.
Performance Style
Despite 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.
Album Artwork
The 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.
Music Video
Although 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.
Legacy
Despite 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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