Urgent
Foreigner
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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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Written by: Michael L. Jones
Lyrics © SOMERSET SONGS PUBLISHING INC
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23 facts about this song
Album Release"Urgent" was released in 1981, as a part of Foreigner's album "4".
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved great success, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Songwriters"Urgent" was written by Foreigner's lead vocalist Lou Gramm and lead guitarist Mick Jones.
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Song GenreThe song blurs the lines between rock and pop music, with a strong emphasis on the horn section, delivering a powerful, catchy tune.
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Use of SaxophoneThe song features a memorable saxophone solo by Motown's legendary Junior Walker.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was one of Foreigner's first videos to receive a significant rotation on MTV.
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Reception"Urgent" became one of Foreigner's most popular songs, receiving positive reviews and is still frequently played on classic rock radio stations.
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Sales VolumeThe song helped contribute to the "4" album selling over six million copies in the United States alone.
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Live Performances"Urgent" is a staple at Foreigner's live performances and is often extended to showcase the band's instrumental skills.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists including Diana Ross, and rock band Queensrÿche.
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SamplingIt 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.
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Grammy NominationsThe "4" album, which includes "Urgent," was nominated for several Grammy Awards.
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ProductionRenowned music producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange, best known for his work with AC/DC and Def Leppard, was involved in producing the album "4".
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Release Date"Urgent" was released in June 1981, as the lead single from the band's album "4".
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Chart StatisticsIt peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and also topped the Billboard Rock Tracks chart.
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SongwriterLike many of Foreigner's songs, "Urgent" was written by lead vocalist Lou Gramm and guitarist Mick Jones.
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Saxophone AppearanceThe 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.
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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.
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Creative OriginThe 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.
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Song ThemeThe song addresses the urgency of romantic desire, and the need for direct and immediate action in matters of the heart.
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Diverse ReceptionOn 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.
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Cover VersionsSince 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.
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LegacyIn 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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