Searchin' (I Gotta Find A Man)

Hazell Dean

About Searchin' (I Gotta Find A Man)

"Searchin' (I Gotta Find a Man)" is a hi-NRG song written by Ian Anthony Stephens, originally recorded and made famous by British singer Hazell Dean. Originally released in 1983, it became a Top-Ten hit on the UK Singles Chart and U. S. Dance/Disco charts. It was covered by Australian girl group Young Divas in 2007. The single was initially released in 1983 and peaked at number seventy-six in the UK Singles Chart. The song became a popular dance track, particularly so in gay clubs. After hitting the U. S. Dance charts, where it peaked at number eight, it was re-issued in the UK in 1984 and managed to reach number six in the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of her most successful singles to date. The song was later included on her album Heart First. 


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Searchin' and seekin'
Never sleepin'
I've got to find me a man.
I want no disguises
Just surprises 
Someone who I'll understand.
I don't need a guy who spends only one night
Then tell me he's got no more time.
I'm looking for someone to share my life
I better move on down the line.

Searchin'
Looking for love 
All the time I can.
Searchin'
Looking for love 
I've got to find a man.

Some guys excite me 
But don't invite me.
They don't even notice it seems
I'm always waiting
Anticipating.
I long for the man of my dreams.

He needn't be handsome
Have fortune or fame
He just gotta be sweet and kind
But there's so many wanting 
Or needing the same
I gotta move on down the line.

Searchin' 
Looking for love 
All the time I can
Searchin' 
Looking for love 
I gotta find a man

Searchin'
Looking for love 
In every place I can
Searchin' 
Looking for love 
I gotta find a man

I don't need a guy who spends only one night
Then tell me he's got no more time.
I'm looking for someone to share my life
I better move on down the line.

Searchin' 
Looking for love 
All the time I can
Searchin' 
Looking for love 
I gotta find a man

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Hazell Dean

Hazell Dean (born Hazel Dean Poole, 27 October 1956,Great Baddow, Essex) is a British dance-pop singer, who achieved her biggest success in the 1980s as a leading Hi-NRG artist. She is best known for the top ten hits "Searchin' (I Gotta Find a Man)", "Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go)" and "Who's Leaving Who". She has also worked as a songwriter and producer. more »

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Written by: ALLEN COLLINS, RONNIE VAN ZANT

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10 facts about this song

Release date
"Searchin' (I Gotta Find a Man)" was originally released in 1983 by Hazell Dean, and later re-released with a different arrangement in 1984.
Genre Classification
The song is a prime example of the Hi-NRG genre, a type of uptempo disco or dance music that was popular in the 1980s.
Chart Performance
Upon its re-release in 1984, the song reached number six on the UK Singles chart, becoming Hazell Dean's first top 10 hit.
Songwriters
The song was written by Ian Anthony Stephens, a prolific songwriter and producer in the Hi-NRG genre.
Relevance
"Searchin' (I Gotta Find a Man)" is arguably Hazell Dean's best-known song and is seen as an iconic track in the Hi-NRG genre.
Versions
There are numerous versions of the song, including an extended version and several remixes made by different DJs and producers over the years.
Album
The 1984 version of "Searchin' (I Gotta Find a Man)" is included on Dean's album "Heart First", which was released in November 1984.
LGBTQ+ Community
The song is especially popular within the LGBTQ+ community and is frequently played at Pride events and gay clubs.
Record Label
The song was released under Proto Records, a UK-based independent record label that specialized in Hi-NRG music.
Live Performances
Hazell Dean continues to perform "Searchin' (I Gotta Find a Man)" at live shows, signifying the song's enduring popularity.

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