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"'I Need You'," released in 1972,[http://www.45cat.com/record/wb7580 America, "I Need You" Single Release] Retrieved March 27, 2015 is the second single by the band America from their eponymous debut album 'America'. The song was written by Gerry Beckley.

'Cash Box' described it as "a gentle, 'Something'-ish ballad."

It appears on the live albums 'Live' (1977), 'In Concert' (1985), 'In Concert (King Biscuit)', 'Horse With No Name - Live!' (1995), and 'The Grand Cayman Concert' (2002). The studio version is included on the compilation albums 'Highway' (2000) and 'The Complete Greatest Hits' (2001).

George Martin remixed the studio recording for inclusion on 'History: America's Greatest Hits' (1975) with the pitch brought down a quarter tone and the bass guitar brought up further in volume from the original release. An alternate mix from 1971 (otherwise based on the George Martin mix) appears on the 2015 release 'Archives, Vol. 1'.[https://itunes.apple.com/album/id1058584725?ls=1&app=itunes 'Archives, Vol. 1'] Retrieved March 25, 2016.

Personnel



(Per back cover of 1972 vinyl issue of 'America'.)

* Dewey Bunnell 6-string acoustic guitar, backing vocal

* Gerry Beckley lead vocal, bass, piano

* Dan Peek 12-string electric guitar, backing vocal

* Dave Atwood - drums

Charts



The song was a top ten hit and spent 10 weeks in United States 'Billboard' Hot 100 charts wherein it peaked at number 9. It was the band's second top ten single, following the success of their previous hit "A Horse With No Name". It was also charted in Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart at number 7, and both Cash Box Singles Chart and Record World Singles Chart at number 8. Unlike their previous hit single, it didn't receive any certifications by RIAA.

Cover versions



Andy Williams released a version in 1972 on his album, 'Alone Again (Naturally)'.[http://www.allmusic.com/album/alone-again-naturally-mw0000859715 Andy Williams, 'Alone Again (Naturally)'] Retrieved March 27, 2015 In the same year Percy Faith and Ray Conniff also released versions of the song.[https://www.discogs.com/Percy-Faith-His-Orchestra-And-Chorus-Day-By-Day/release/4732538 Percy Faith, 'Day By Day'] Retrieved March 25, 2016[http://www.allmusic.com/album/love-theme-from-the-godfather-mw0000855445 Ray Conniff, 'Love Theme from 'The Godfather'] Retrieved March 25, 2016

Harry Nilsson recorded the song for his 1976 album '...That's the Way It Is'.

See also



* List of Billboard Hot 100 top 10 singles in 1972

References






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