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Somebody Needs You
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Wikipedia article
"'Somebody Needs You'" is a song written by Motown songwriter Frank Wilson. It was originally released as a non-album track by R&B duo Ike & Tina Turner on Loma Records in May 1965. In 1966, soul singer Darrell Banks reached the 'Billboard' charts with his rendition.
Characterized by a "driving rock" melody, 'Cash Box' described Ike & Tina Turner's single as a "Detroit styled throbber." A live version was included on the album 'The Ike & Tina Turner Show Vol. 2' (Loma Records, 1967). The song later appeared on the compilation 'Finger Poppin'The Warner Brothers Years' (Edsel Records, 1988).
Darrell Banks version
Darrell Banks released a version titled "Somebody (Somewhere) Needs You" on Revilot Records in September 1966. His record reached No. 55 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 and No. 34 on the R&B chart. Reviewing the single, 'Billboard' (October 1, 1966) wrote: "Moving is the word for the new Darrell Banks disk and there's no holding it back. Should be his second smash!"
The song appeared on his debut album 'Darrell Banks Is Here!', released by Atco Records in 1967.
Chart performance
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Category:1965 songs
Category:1965 singles
Category:Ike & Tina Turner songs
Category:Songs written by Frank Wilson (musician)
Category:1966 singles
Category:Northern soul songs
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