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I'm Gonna Soothe You
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = I'm Gonna Soothe You
| cover = Maria McKee I'm Gonna Soothe You 1993 Single Cover.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Maria McKee
| album = You Gotta Sin to Get Saved
| B-side = Why Wasn't I More Grateful (When Life Was Sweet)
| released = May 1993
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre =
| length = 3:36
| label = Geffen
| writer = Maria McKee, Marvin Etzioni, Bruce Brody
| producer = George Drakoulias
| prev_title = Sweetest Child
| prev_year = 1992
| next_title = I Can't Make It Alone
| next_year = 1993
| misc =
}}
"'I'm Gonna Soothe You'" is a song by American singer Maria McKee, released in 1993 as the lead single from her second studio album, 'You Gotta Sin to Get Saved'. It was written by McKee, Marvin Etzioni and Bruce Brody, and produced by George Drakoulias. "I'm Gonna Soothe You" reached No. 35 in the UK and remained on the charts for three weeks.
Critical reception
Upon release, Larry Flick from 'Billboard' said, "Fans and newcomers to the singer's sound will indeed be soothed by the Motown influences on this swaying, '70s-fashioned slow-rock number. It's easy to imagine folks devouring this sound. Spin it."'Billboard' magazine - Single reviews - Larry Flick - July 3, 1993 - page 66 A reviewer from 'Cash Box' noted its "steady rocking reassurance", adding that "the singer's crystal-line vocals cut straight to the heart".'Cash Box' newspaper - June 5, 1993 - Reviews: talent review - page 5 Pan-European magazine 'Music & Media' wrote, "A marked change of direction, Maria goes Stax R&B, and Black Crowes producer Drakoulias pushed the right buttons. Taken from the upcoming album 'You've Gotta Sin, To Get Saved', this sounds like the right stuff." 'Musician' said, "The album opens with "I'm Gonna Soothe You," a mid-tempo ballad with enough 70s-redolent strings and horns that you might check to make sure the CD doesn't have a Hi insignia."
Music video
A music video was filmed to promote the single, directed by English film, documentary and music video director Julien Temple. It achieved play on Power Play Music Video Television and VH1.
Track listing
;CD single (UK release)
#"I'm Gonna Soothe You (LP Version)" - 3:35
#"Why Wasn't I More Grateful (When Life Was Sweet) (LP Version)" - 5:05
#"This Thing (Don't Lead To Heaven)" - 3:31
;CD single (UK limited edition release)
#"I'm Gonna Soothe You (LP Version)" - 3:35
#"If Love Is a Red Dress, Hang Me in Rags (Acoustic Demo Version)" - 4:57
#"Show Me Heaven (Acoustic Demo Version)" - 3:40
;CD single (French release)
#"I'm Gonna Soothe You (LP Version)" - 3:35
#"Why Wasn't I More Grateful (When Life Was Sweet) (LP Version)" - 5:05
#"Show Me Heaven (Acoustic Demo Version)" - 3:40
;CD single (US promo)
#"I'm Gonna Soothe You (LP Version)" - 3:36
;Cassette single (UK release)
#"I'm Gonna Soothe You (LP Version)" - 3:35
#"Why Wasn't I More Grateful (When Life Was Sweet) (LP Version)" - 5:05
Personnel
* Maria McKee - lead vocals
* Edna Wright, Julia Waters, Maxine Waters - backing vocals
* George Drakoulias - producer
;Other
* Dennis Hopper - photography
* Janet Wolsborn - art direction
Charts
References
Category:1993 songs
Category:1993 singles
Category:Geffen Records singles
Category:Music videos directed by Julien Temple
Category:Songs written by Maria McKee
Category:Songs written by Marvin Etzioni
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