I Just Had to Hear Your Voice
Oleta Adams
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I know you thought it best That we spend a little time apart But one night without you Is so much for my heart I know I promissed not to call Sorry, but I didn't have a choice I just had to hear your voice Oh, please dont't be mad at me 'Cause I really did the best I could Not to dial your number But I didn't do much good Hung up the phone so many times 'Til I really didn't have a choice I just had to hear your voice I had to know that you're okay I couldn't get to sleep this way And I had to hear you say hello I had to Because I love you so . I know you thought it best That we spend a little time apart But I had to hear your voice Though I know is just wasn't right I just had to hear your sweet voice
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Written by: ALLAN RICH, JUD FRIEDMAN
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12 facts about this song
Song Release"I Just Had to Hear Your Voice" is a song by American singer Oleta Adams and was released in 1994.
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AlbumThe song belongs to the album "Evolution," which is Adams's third studio album.
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Chart PerformanceKnown for its R&B rhythm, the song peaked at number 42 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1993 and was Adams' last U.S. hit to date.
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Soul FlavorOleta Adams's unique blend of pop, jazz, gospel, and soul makes the song "I Just Had to Hear Your Voice" an interesting listen for lovers of these music genres.
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Award NomineeThe song garnered Adams a nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 37th Grammy Awards in 1995.
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Songwriter's creditNotably, the song was written by Richard Beasley and Todd Cerney.
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Appeal to ListenersIt's often described as a heartfelt ballad because of the emotional intensity conveyed in Adams's vibrant voice.
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Music Style"I Just Had to Hear Your Voice" demonstrates Adams's gospel music roots and her style of infusing pop influence into R&B culture.
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Music LabelThe song was released under the Mercury Records label, which was part of one of the world's leading record companies, Universal Music Group.
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Music VideoThere is a music video available for the song which features Adams performing in front of an audience.
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Collaborative EffortOleta worked with leading record producers on the album "Evolution," including Stewart Levine, known for his work with Lionel Richie and The Crusaders, for the song “I Just Had to Hear Your Voice.”
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Critical AcclaimThough not her most famous song, "I Just Had to Hear Your Voice" has received praise for Adams’s emotional delivery and the production quality of the song.
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