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Gotta Have You (Stevie Wonder song)

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Wikipedia article




'"Gotta Have You"' is a 1991 song by American rhythm and blues singer Stevie Wonder. The song was the first release from the 1991 soundtrack to the film 'Jungle Fever'. Wonder wrote the song, and co-produced it with Nathan Watts.The song peaked at No. 3 in the Hot R&B/ Hip Hop chart, making it one of Wonder's very few Top 10s of the 90s.

Content and reception



James E. Perone wrote in 'The Sound of Stevie Wonder: His Words and Music' that "it anticipates the regularly 6-minutes-plus songs of his next album, 'Conversation Peace'" and that it "is not one of Wonder's best-remembered compositions and recordings, but it does feature a fine funky, blues-infused lead vocal melody in the verses".

In a review of the album, Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic wrote that "While the keyboard funk of 'Chemical Love,' 'Gotta Have You,' and 'Queen in the Black' doesn't sound new, it does sound alive, which is better than Wonder has sounded in years." A review in 'Musician' was less favorable, calling it "generic, repetitive 70s-style funk".

B-side



The B-side, Feeding off the Love of the Land which featured in the films end credits was written during the Fulfillingness First Finale sessions but was shelved. It was updated with strings before its release.

Track listing



Per Discogs.

#"Gotta Have You (Radio Edit)" - 4:30

#"Gotta Have You (Album Version)" - 6:26

#"Gotta Have You (Instrumental)" - 4:48

#"Feeding Off the Love of the Land" - 5:55

Chart performance



References



Category:1991 singles

Category:1991 songs

Category:Stevie Wonder songs

Category:Songs written by Stevie Wonder

Category:Motown singles

Category:Song recordings produced by Stevie Wonder

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