I Want You
Jody Watley
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When the night falls surrounds us gently With a sexy atmosphere Well, light some candles, play some music Ooh, I just want to feel that intimacy, yeah Nobody but you and I Lovin' and kissin' so passionately Sharin' our feelings, just caress my body Ooh baby, let me whisper in your ear I want your love (I want you) I'll have your love (I got to have you) I need your love (I need your love) I want your love (Yeah) I want your love (I want you) I'll have your love (I got to have you) I need your love (I need your love) Turn the lights down low and baby, come close I wanna give it to you like you never had it before Unplug the phone, don't disturb this groove I just wanna concentrate on you, oh Nobody but you and I Just lovin' and kissin' so passionately, oh Sharin' our feelings, just caress my body Ooh baby, let me whisper in your ear I want your love (I want you) I'll have your love (I got to have you) I need your love (I need your love) I want your love (Yeah) I want your love (I want you) I'll have your love (I got to have you) I need your love (I need your love) I want your love (I want you) I'll have your love (I got to have you) I need your love (I need your love) I want your love (Yeah) I want your love (I want you) I'll have your love (I got to have you) I need your love (I need your love) I want your love (I want you) I'll have your love (I got to have you) I need your love (I need your love) I want your love (Yeah) I want your love (I want you) I'll have your love (I got to have you) I need your love (I need your love) I want your love (I want you) I'll have your love (I got to have you) I need your love (I need your love) I want your love (Yeah) I want your love (I want you) I'll have your love (I got to have you) I need your love (I need your love) Oh, baby, baby, baby, please Oh, baby, baby, baby, please Oh, baby, baby, baby, please Oh, baby, baby, baby, please I want your love (I want you) I'll have your love (I got to have you) I need your love (I need your love) I want your love (Yeah) I want your love (I want you) I'll have your love (I got to have you) I need your love (I need your love) I want you
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Written by: Nile Rodgers, Bernard Edwards
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"I Want You" by Jody Watley was released in 1991.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "I Want You" reached number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and number 5 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Album AssociationThis song is off Jody Watley's third studio album titled "Affairs of the Heart".
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Producer CollaborationThe track was produced by André Cymone who was a longtime collaborator of Jody Watley and also a renowned Minneapolis-based musician.
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Music VideoThe video for "I Want You" was directed by Jim Swaffield, who was also known for having directed significant smartphone videos including A Tribe Called Quest's "Scenario".
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Style and ThemeThe song is notable for its stylish blend of soul, R&B, and dance music, consistent with Watley's genre-blending throughout her career.
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Grammy NomineeJody Watley, the artist of "I Want You", won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1987.
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Single ReleaseThe song was the second single released from the album "Affairs of the Heart".
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Music CareerApart from her solo career, Jody Watley was also an original member of the R&B group Shalamar before she left in 1983 to pursue a solo career.
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Prolific SongwriterWatley is one of the co-writers of "I Want You", further proving her capability as a songwriter.
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Record Label"I Want You" was released under the MCA Records label, which was an American music label active from 1967 to 2003.
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Vinyl and CD AvailabilityThe single was released in various formats including 7" vinyl, 12" vinyl, cassette, and CD.
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