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I Just Want to Make Love to You
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Wikipedia article
"'I Just Want to Make Love to You'" is a 1954 blues song written by Willie Dixon, first recorded by Muddy Waters, and released as "'Just Make Love to Me'". The song reached number four on 'Billboard' magazine's R&B Best Sellers chart.
Backing Waters on vocals are Little Walter on harmonica, Jimmy Rogers on guitar, Otis Spann on piano, Willie Dixon on bass, and Fred Below on drums. Waters recorded the song again for the album 'Electric Mud' (1968).
Etta James cover version
In 1960, Etta James recorded the song for her debut album 'At Last!'. Her rendition also served as the B-side to her hit of that name. In 1996, it was released as a single in the UK and other European markets after being featured in a Diet Coke advertising campaign.
Foghat versions
Blues rock group Foghat released a studio version of "I Just Want to Make Love to You" on their self-titled debut album in 1972. The song was also released as a single and it became their first hit, reaching number 83 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100.
An eight-minute version was included on 'Foghat Live'. A 3:56 edited single was released, with "Fool for the City" as the B-side. The single version reached number 33 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100.
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