The Way I Want to Touch You
Captain & Tennille
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I never wanted I never wanted to touch a man The way that I want to touch you I never wanted I never wanted to love a man The way that I want to love you You are sunshine You are shadows You are morning You are night You are hard times You are good times You are darkness You are light I never wanted I never wanted to give a man The things that I want to give you I never wanted I never wanted to live with a man The way that I want to live with you You are sunshine You are shadows You are morning You are night You are hard times You are good times You are darkness You are light I never wanted I never wanted to touch a man The way that I want to touch you The way that I want to touch you now The way that I want to touch you
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Written by: TONI TENNILLE
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10 facts about this song
Chart Performance"The Way I Want to Touch You" reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in December 1975, showcasing the song's popularity and success.
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Production DetailsThe song became Captain & Tennille's second gold single. Gold singles are awarded to records that have sold over 500,000 units.
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OriginThe song was originally a self-produced, independently released single in 1973. It was only after the success of "Love Will Keep Us Together" that "The Way I Want to Touch You" was picked up for wide distribution by A&M Records.
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AuthorshipThis song was written by Toni Tennille, making it one of the significant hits for the duo penned by the 'Tennille' half of Captain & Tennille.
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ThemeThe song expresses a woman's desire for her lover. It is a sensual ballad that encapsulates Tennille's feelings towards her then-husband, Daryl Dragon aka 'The Captain.'
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Album Presence"The Way I Want to Touch You" was featured on Captain & Tennille's debut studio album "Love Will Keep Us Together."
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RecognitionThe song was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Pop Vocal Performance By A Duo, Group, or Chorus category in 1976.
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Music VideoDespite being released before the era of music videos, "The Way I Want to Touch You" now has an official music video featuring both Captain & Tennille, on their official YouTube channel.
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Cover versionsSeveral artists and bands, including Rosemary Clooney, have covered this song, indicating its enduring popularity and influence in the music world.
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Enduring AppealDecades after it was initially released, "The Way I Want to Touch You" continues to be a staple on soft rock and Adult Contemporary radio stations around the globe, attesting to its evergreen charm and appeal.
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