I Need to Know
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Tom Petty
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Well the talk on the street Says you might go solo A good friend of mine Saw you leavin' by the back door I need to know (I need to know) I need to know (I need to know) If you think you're gonna leave Then you better say so I need to know (I need to know) I need to know (I need to know) Because I don't know how long I can hold on If your makin' me wait If you're leadin' me on I need to know (I need to know) I need to know (I need to know) Who woulda thought That you'd fall for his line All of a sudden it's Me on the outside I need to know (I need to know) I need to know (I need to know) If you think you're gonna leave Then you better say so I need to know (I need to know) I need to know (I need to know) Because I don't know how long I can hold on If your makin' me wait If you're leadin' me on I need to know (I need to know) I need to know (I need to know), waah Baby, I need to know (I need to know) I need to know (I need to know) If you think you're gonna leave Then you better say so I need to know (I need to know) I need to know (I need to know) Because I don't know how long I can hold on If your makin' me wait If you're leadin' me on I need to know(I need to know) I need to know (I need to know) Baby I need to know
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Written by: TOM PETTY
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10 facts about this song
Album Origin"I Need to Know" is a song by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers from the 1978 album "You're Gonna Get It!".
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Chart PerformanceThe single was released on May 23, 1978 and peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the band's first top-10 hit.
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Song CompositionThis song notably features a heavy emphasis on the rhythm section, with powerful drum and bass lines that draw from both rock and roll and rhythm and blues influences.
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SongwritingTom Petty himself wrote the song "I Need to Know", showcasing his talent not just as a performer but also as a songwriter.
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Song LengthThe song is relatively short, at just slightly over 2 minutes long, but it's known for its infectious energy and intense delivery.
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Cover VersionsOther popular artists have covered "I Need to Know", including Stevie Nicks who recorded a live version of the song during her 1981 "Bella Donna" tour.
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Live PerformancesThe song remained a staple of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' live performances until Petty's death in 2017.
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Critical AcclaimMusic critics often point out the punk rock energy of "I Need to Know", which stands in contrast to the more laid-back style of many other Tom Petty songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Need to Know" features black-and-white footage of a live performance by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
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InfluenceThe single helped solidify Tom Petty's status as a prominent figure of heartland rock, a genre blending rock and roll, country, and folk music.
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