You Need Love

Muddy Waters

About You Need Love

"You Need Love" is a song with lyrics written by American blues musician Willie Dixon. The instrumentation was first recorded by slide guitarist Earl Hooker with backing musicians. Chicago blues artist Muddy Waters later overdubbed vocals and Chess Records released it as a single in 1963. The song has since been covered by other artists, including the Small Faces. Led Zeppelin subsequently adapted the song for their 1969 hit "Whole Lotta Love".


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1990
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You've got yearnin' and I got burnin'
Baby, you look so, ohh, sweet and cunning
Baby, way down inside, woman you need love

Woman you need love, you've got to have some love
I'm gonna give you some love, I know you need love
Just gotta have love, gotta have some love

You make me feel so good, you make me feel all right
You make me feel so good, ohh, you make me feel all right
You make me feel so good, you make me feel all right

You're so nice, you're so nice
You're so nice, you're so nice
You're so nice, you're so nice
You're so nice, you're so nice

You're frettin' and I'm petting
A lot of good things, ohh, you ain't getting
Baby, way down inside, woman you need love

I know you need love, you just to have some love

I ain't foolin', you need schoolin'
Baby, you know you need coolin'
Woman, way down inside

Woman you need love, you've got to have some love
Ooh, you gotta have some love
Ooh, you gotta have some love

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Muddy Waters

McKinley Morganfield (April 4, 1913 – April 30, 1983), known as Muddy Waters, was an American blues musician, generally considered the "father of modern Chicago blues". He was a major inspiration for the British blues explosion in the 1960s, and was ranked No. 17 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. more »

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Written by: WILLIE DIXON

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10 facts about this song

Inspiration and Influence
"You Need Love" by Muddy Waters, written by Willie Dixon, significantly inspired Led Zeppelin's hit "Whole Lotta Love." Both songs share similar lyrics and melody.
Legal Conflict
Due to the clear similarities between "You Need Love" and "Whole Lotta Love," Willie Dixon sued Led Zeppelin for copyright infringement in 1985. The case was settled out of court, resulting in Dixon receiving a co-writing credit on the Led Zeppelin track.
Release Information
"You Need Love" was originally released by Muddy Waters in 1962 as a single on the Chess label.
Collaborative Effort
The song is a collaboration between Muddy Waters, a leading figure in the post-war blues scene, and Willie Dixon, one of the most notable songwriters of the genre.
Songwriter's Background
Apart from being a prolific songwriter, Willie Dixon was a celebrated bassist who often played on the records he wrote, including "You Need Love."
Legacy
Despite the controversy, "You Need Love" did leave a considerable impact on rock music, influencing not just Led Zeppelin, but also many upcoming blues artists.
Notable Performances
Muddy Waters and his band's performances of "You Need Love" remain notable for their vibrant and expressive delivery, a feature Waters was particularly famous for.
Modest Chart Success
Unlike most of Muddy Waters' other hits, "You Need Love" did not achieve significant commercial success upon its initial release. Its fame came retrospectively, after it influenced the much more famous Led Zeppelin song.
Blues Standard
Today, "You Need Love" is considered a blues standard, with numerous artists having covered it over the years.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "You Need Love" play around with romantic and erotic themes, which was quite characteristic of Chicago blues during this period.

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