I Need You
America
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Sometimes when I'm down on my luck, feelin' dizzy My mind reels back to those days in the city When early in the morning take a trip, it's so pretty I could never understand why it wasn't so grand I got a hankerin' for a wind wave I got it through and through I got a hankerin' for somethin' home made It's got to be brand new Early in the morning when the sun comes up I'm gonna grab a fishin' pole and a sleepin' bag roll Head out for the land of the dumb but the pretty I won't stay long but you never know I got a hankerin' for a wind wave I got it through and through I got a hankerin' for somethin' home made It's got to be brand new I got a hankerin' for a wind wave I got it through and through I got a hankerin' for somethin' home made It's got to be brand new Sometimes when I'm down on my luck, feelin' dizzy My mind reels back to those days in the city Sometimes when I'm down on my luck, feelin' dizzy My mind reels back to those days in the city Sometimes when I'm down on my luck, feelin' dizzy My mind reels back to those days in the city ...
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Written by: DEWEY BUNNELL
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Year of Release"I Need You" was released in July 1971, becoming the second single from the band's debut album "America."
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Performance on ChartsThe song enjoyed considerable success on the charts, peaking at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Songwriters"I Need You" was written by Gerry Beckley, a founding member of the band America.
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LyricsThe song's poignant lyrics deal with themes of love and longing, resulting in an emotional ballad.
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Album AchievementThe album which contains "I Need You", named "America", was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1976.
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Awards and RecognitionOn its original release in 1971, "I Need You" was nominated for a Grammy award for Best New Song.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists including Andy Williams, the Lettermen, and Bobby Vinton.
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Later PerformancesOver the decades, the song remained a permanent fixture in America's concert setlist, showcasing its enduring popularity amongst fans.
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Music VideoInterestingly, the song does not have an official music video, considering the time it was released when music videos were not a common promotional strategy yet.
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Unique SoundThe song is noteworthy for its signature harmonies and acoustic sound, a trademark of the band America.
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Noted Influence"I Need You" marked an important time in the 1970s folk-rock movement, with its success influencing the direction of popular music during the era.
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