Don't You Want Me

Felix

About Don't You Want Me

"Don't You Want Me" is a dance / electronic song recorded by British DJ and producer Francis Wright, known under the pseudonym of Felix. It was released as his debut single from his album #1 in late 1992. Musically, it samples Jomanda's "Don't You Want My Love" and credited as Felix featuring Jomanda (remixed by Rollo and Red Jerry). It topped the charts in Finland, Spain and Switzerland. It also went to number one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart and on the European Hot 100 Singles chart. In addition, it reached number six on the UK Singles Chart. In 1995 and 1996, the song charted again, but in remixed form. 


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Don't you want me don't you want me don't you want my love
Don't you want me don't you want me don't you want my love

Don't you want me don't you want me don't you want my love
Don't you want me don't you want me don't you want my love

Don't you want my lovin'

(Don't you want me)

Don't you want my love

(Don't you want my lovin')

Don't you want me don't you want me don't you want my love
Don't you want me don't you want me don't you want my love

Don't you want me don't you want me don't you want my love
Don't you want me don't you want me don't you want my love

Don't you want me don't you want me don't you want my love
Don't you want me don't you want me don't you want my love

Don't you want me don't you want me don't you want my love
Don't you want me don't you want me don't you want my love

Don't you want me don't you want me don't you want my love
Don't you want me don't you want me don't you want my love

Don't you want me don't you want me don't you want my love

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Written by: Derek Jenkins, Dwayne Richardson, Joanne Thomas, Paul Scott, James Vincent Ware Cassio, Cheri Renee Williams, Francis Reuben Wright

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Don't You Want Me" by Felix was released in the latter part of 1992.
Performance
Upon its release, the song was a huge success. It climbed to the number one spot on the UK Singles Chart.
Chart Performance
Apart from reaching number one in the UK, it also held top five positions in Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.
US Billboard Charts
In the United States, "Don't You Want Me" peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100.
Genre Classification
The track is categorized as dance music; specifically, it falls under the house genre.
Remix Versions
The song has been remixed multiple times. The Gold Mix and Pugwash Mix are two popular versions.
Sales Achievement
"Don't You Want Me" was not only chart-topping but is also a certified Gold record in the UK for sales over 400,000.
Song Inspiration
The song, though unique in its composition and lyrics, shares its title with a famous hit by The Human League released over a decade earlier.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Lindy Heymann, features Felix in a moody, neon-lit cityscape and has more than a million views on YouTube.
Song Re-releases
The song's widespread popularity prompted several re-releases, which includes two separate reissues in 1995.
Record Label
The classic track "Don't You Want Me" was released through the record label Deconstruction.
Producer
The song was produced by Felix himself, whose real name is Francis Wright.
Later Success
Though Felix continued making music after "Don't You Want Me," he wasn't able to replicate its massive success.
Iconic Lyrics
The song's chorus "You don't you want me, You don't you need me" is universally recognized and has permeated deeper into popular culture.
Influence on Dance Music
The release and success of "Don't You Want Me" helped pave the way for other artists in the house and dance music genres in the early 90s.

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