Urgent

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About Urgent

"Urgent" is a song by the British-American rock band Foreigner, and the first single from their hit album 4 in 1981.


Year:
1984
4:31
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You're not shy, you get around
You want to fly, don't want your feet on the ground
You stay up, you won't come down
You want to live, you want to move to the sound
Got fire in your veins, burning hot, but you don't feel the pain
Your desire is insane, you can't stop until you do it again

But sometimes I wonder, as I look in your eyes
Maybe you're thinking of some other guy
But I know, yes I know how to treat you right
That's why you call me in the middle of the night, you say

It's urgent, so urgent, so urgent, just wait and see
How urgent my love can be, it's urgent

You play tricks on my mind, you're everywhere, but you're so hard to find
You're not warm, you're sentimental
You're so extreme, you can be so temperamental

But I'm not looking for a love that'll last
I know what I need and I need it fast
Yeah there's one thing in common that we both share
That's our need for each other anytime, anywhere

It gets urgent, so urgent, you know it's urgent
I want to tell you it's the same for me
So urgent, just wait and see, how urgent my love can be, it's urgent

You say it's urgent, make it fast, make it urgent
Do it quick, do it urgent, gotta run, make it urgent
Wait it quick, want it urgent, urgent, emergency, urgent, urgent, emergency
Urgent, urgent, emergency, urgent, urgent, emergency
So urgent, emergency

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Foreigner

Foreigner is a British-American rock band, originally formed in 1976 by veteran English musicians Mick Jones and ex-King Crimson member Ian McDonald along with American vocalist Lou Gramm. Foreigner has sold over 37.5 million albums in the United States alone. more »

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Written by: Michael L. Jones

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23 facts about this song

Album Release
"Urgent" was released in 1981, as a part of Foreigner's album "4".
Chart Performance
The song achieved great success, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Songwriters
"Urgent" was written by Foreigner's lead vocalist Lou Gramm and lead guitarist Mick Jones.
Song Genre
The song blurs the lines between rock and pop music, with a strong emphasis on the horn section, delivering a powerful, catchy tune.
Use of Saxophone
The song features a memorable saxophone solo by Motown's legendary Junior Walker.
Music Video
The song's music video was one of Foreigner's first videos to receive a significant rotation on MTV.
Reception
"Urgent" became one of Foreigner's most popular songs, receiving positive reviews and is still frequently played on classic rock radio stations.
Sales Volume
The song helped contribute to the "4" album selling over six million copies in the United States alone.
Live Performances
"Urgent" is a staple at Foreigner's live performances and is often extended to showcase the band's instrumental skills.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists including Diana Ross, and rock band Queensrÿche.
Sampling
It has been sampled in several songs, like "It's Funky Enough" by The D.O.C., showing the impact and influence of "Urgent" across different music genres.
Grammy Nominations
The "4" album, which includes "Urgent," was nominated for several Grammy Awards.
Production
Renowned music producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange, best known for his work with AC/DC and Def Leppard, was involved in producing the album "4".
Release Date
"Urgent" was released in June 1981, as the lead single from the band's album "4".
Chart Statistics
It peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and also topped the Billboard Rock Tracks chart.
Songwriter
Like many of Foreigner's songs, "Urgent" was written by lead vocalist Lou Gramm and guitarist Mick Jones.
Saxophone Appearance
The song features a notable saxophone solo by Junior Walker, a well-known Motown artist. His guest appearance came about after the record's producer, Robert John "Mutt" Lange, couldn't find a saxophonist who could play the solo the way he envisioned it.
Recording Process
"Urgent" was one of the first songs recorded for the "4" album and is considered the tune that set the tone for the rest of the project.
Creative Origin
The idea for "Urgent" came to Mick Jones while he was walking the streets of New York. He rushed back to record the piano riff that forms the basis of the song.
Song Theme
The song addresses the urgency of romantic desire, and the need for direct and immediate action in matters of the heart.
Diverse Reception
On release, the song received mixed reactions from critics, but its popularity continued to soar with the audience, thus making it one of Foreigner's biggest hits.
Cover Versions
Since its release, "Urgent" has been covered by several artists across different genres. It was notably covered by rock band Maroon 5 during their 2012 Overexposed World Tour.
Legacy
In 2013, Ultimate Classic Rock ranked "Urgent" as the 4th best Foreigner Song, highlighting its catchy saxophone solo and sensually-charged lyrics.

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