You Need Love

Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon

About You Need Love

"You Need Love" is a song with lyrics written by American blues musician Willie Dixon. The instrumentation was first recorded by slide guitarist Earl Hooker with backing musicians. Chicago blues artist Muddy Waters later overdubbed vocals and Chess Records released it as a single in 1963. The song has since been covered by other artists, including the Small Faces. Led Zeppelin subsequently adapted the song for their 1969 hit "Whole Lotta Love".


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You've got yearnin' and I got burnin'
Baby, you look so, ohh, sweet and cunning
Baby, way down inside, woman you need love

Woman you need love, you've got to have some love
I'm gonna give you some love, I know you need love
Just gotta have love, gotta have some love

You make me feel so good, you make me feel all right
You make me feel so good, ohh, you make me feel all right
You make me feel so good, you make me feel all right

You're so nice, you're so nice
You're so nice, you're so nice
You're so nice, you're so nice
You're so nice, you're so nice

You're frettin' and I'm petting
A lot of good things, ohh, you ain't getting
Baby, way down inside, woman you need love

I know you need love, you just to have some love

I ain't foolin', you need schoolin'
Baby, you know you need coolin'
Woman, way down inside

Woman you need love, you've got to have some love
Ooh, you gotta have some love
Ooh, you gotta have some love

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Willie Dixon

William James "Willie" Dixon (July 1, 1915 – January 29, 1992) was an American blues musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger and record producer. A Grammy Award winner who was proficient on both the upright bass and the guitar and as a vocalist, Dixon is perhaps best known as one of the most prolific songwriters of his time. He is recognized as one of the founders of the Chicago blues sound. Dixon's songs have been recorded by countless musicians in many genres as well as by various ensembles in which he participated. A short list of the man's most famous compositions includes "Little Red Rooster", "Hoochie Coochie Man", "Evil", "Spoonful", "Back Door Man", "I Just Want to Make Love to You", "I Ain't Superstitious", "My Babe", "Wang Dang Doodle", and "Bring … more »

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Written by: WILLIE DIXON

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10 facts about this song

Inspiration and Influence
"You Need Love" by Muddy Waters, written by Willie Dixon, significantly inspired Led Zeppelin's hit "Whole Lotta Love." Both songs share similar lyrics and melody.
Legal Conflict
Due to the clear similarities between "You Need Love" and "Whole Lotta Love," Willie Dixon sued Led Zeppelin for copyright infringement in 1985. The case was settled out of court, resulting in Dixon receiving a co-writing credit on the Led Zeppelin track.
Release Information
"You Need Love" was originally released by Muddy Waters in 1962 as a single on the Chess label.
Collaborative Effort
The song is a collaboration between Muddy Waters, a leading figure in the post-war blues scene, and Willie Dixon, one of the most notable songwriters of the genre.
Songwriter's Background
Apart from being a prolific songwriter, Willie Dixon was a celebrated bassist who often played on the records he wrote, including "You Need Love."
Legacy
Despite the controversy, "You Need Love" did leave a considerable impact on rock music, influencing not just Led Zeppelin, but also many upcoming blues artists.
Notable Performances
Muddy Waters and his band's performances of "You Need Love" remain notable for their vibrant and expressive delivery, a feature Waters was particularly famous for.
Modest Chart Success
Unlike most of Muddy Waters' other hits, "You Need Love" did not achieve significant commercial success upon its initial release. Its fame came retrospectively, after it influenced the much more famous Led Zeppelin song.
Blues Standard
Today, "You Need Love" is considered a blues standard, with numerous artists having covered it over the years.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "You Need Love" play around with romantic and erotic themes, which was quite characteristic of Chicago blues during this period.

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