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I Need You (Tim McGraw and Faith Hill song)
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Wikipedia article
"'I Need You'" is a song written by David Lee and Tony Lane, and recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw and his wife, Faith Hill as a duet. It was released in April 2007 as the second single from the album, 'Let It Go'. The song peaked at number 8 on the country charts in August 2007, partly due to competition with individual singles from Hill and McGraw ("Lost" and "If You're Reading This", respectively).
The duet was nominated twice at the 2008 Grammy Awards for 'Best Country Collaboration with Vocals' and 'Best Country Song'.
Content
The song is a ballad, in which the two lovers describe what their love means to each other. They both state their need for each other.
Critical reception
Ken Tucker, of 'Billboard' magazine in his review of the album, called the song "wonderfully different than the power ballads they usually do."'Billboard', March 31, 2007
Music video
The music video, which features an acoustic version of this song, was directed and produced by Sherman Halsey, and premiered on CMT on June 12, 2007.
Chart positions
"I Need You" debuted at number 48 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Songs for the week of April 14, 2007.
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Certifications
Cover versions
Country music duo Steel Magnolia recorded a live version of the song, which is included in their 2010 extended play, 'Steel Magnolia EP'.
References
Category:2007 singles
Category:2007 songs
Category:Tim McGraw songs
Category:Faith Hill songs
Category:Malefemale vocal duets
Category:Songs written by Tony Lane (songwriter)
Category:Song recordings produced by Byron Gallimore
Category:Song recordings produced by Tim McGraw
Category:Curb Records singles
Category:Music videos directed by Sherman Halsey
Category:Country ballads
Category:Songs written by David Lee (songwriter)
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