I Need to Know

Marc Anthony

About I Need to Know

"I Need to Know" is a song recorded by American singer Marc Anthony for his eponymous fourth studio album. It was released as the lead single from the album on August 15, 1999. Written and produced by Anthony and Cory Rooney, "I Need to Know" is a song about a man who longs to know how a woman feels about him. The song blends the musical styles of several genres, including R&B and Latin music; the instruments used include violin, piano, timbales and congas. Anthony recorded a Spanish-language version of the song, translated by Angie Chirino and Robert Blades, titled "Dímelo". Upon its release, "I Need to Know" received mostly positive reviews from music critics and was praised for its production and choice of musical styles. It was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 2000. The Spanish-language version of the song won the Latin Grammy Award for Song of the Year in the same year. Both versions of the song won an American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers award in the pop category. Commercially, the song charted in the top five in Canada and the United States. It was certified gold in Australia and the U. S. "Dímelo" peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in the U. S. The music video for the song, directed by Paula Walker, was filmed in Los Angeles. 


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They say around the way you've asked for me
There's even talk about you wanting me
I must admit that's what I want to hear
But that's just talk until you take me there, oh

If it's true don't leave me all alone out here (oh) (oh)
Wondering if you're ever gonna take me there (leave me all alone girl)
Tell me what you're feeling 'cause I need to know
Girl you've gotta let me know which way to go (ah-ah-ah)

'Cause I need to know
I need to know (oh)
Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know (ah-ah-ah)
I need to know
I need to know (don't leave me all alone, baby)
Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know

My every thought is of this being true
It's getting harder not to think of you
Girl I'm exactly where I want to be
The only thing is I need you here with me, oh

If it's true don't leave me all alone out here (oh) (out here)
Wondering if you're ever gonna take me there (girl don't leave me all alone)
Tell me what you're feeling 'cause I need to know
Girl you've gotta let me know which way to go (oh)

'Cause I need to know (ah-ah-ah, yeah)
I need to know
Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know (tell me, tell me, don't leave me all alone)
I need to know (oh, tell me)
I need to know
Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know (don't leave me all alone)

(Yeah)
(Oh, don't leave me all alone)

'Cause I need to know
I need to know
Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know (oh, ah-ah-ah)
I need to know
I need to know
Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know (oh, tell me)

If it's true don't leave me all alone out here (eh, eh)
Wondering if you're ever gonna take me there (eh, no, eh no)
Tell me what you're feeling 'cause I need to know
Girl you've gotta let me know which way to go (oh, ah-ah)

'Cause I need to know
I need to know
Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know (oh, tell me)
I need to know (tell me, oh)
I need to know (don't leave me all alone)
Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know (oh)

If it's true don't leave me all alone out here (oh, ah-ah-ah)
Wondering if you're ever gonna take me there (oh)
Tell me what you're feeling 'cause I need to know
Girl you've gotta let me know which way to go (don't leave me all alone)

'Cause I need to know (don't leave me all alone)
I need to know (don't leave me all alone)
Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know (yeah, don't leave me all alone)
I need to know (don't leave me all alone)
I need to know 
Tell me baby girl 'cause I need to know

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Marc Anthony

Marco Antonio Muñiz (born September 16, 1968), known professionally by his stage name Marc Anthony, is an American singer-songwriter, actor and producer. Anthony is the top selling tropical salsa artist of all time. The two-time Grammy and three-time Latin Grammy–winner has sold more than 12 million albums worldwide. He is best known for his Latin salsa numbers and ballads. more »

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Written by: Marc Anthony, Mark Cory Rooney

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14 facts about this song

Release Date
"I Need to Know" was released on May 11, 1999.
Album
The song comes from the self-titled album, "Marc Anthony."
Chart Performance
"I Need to Know" did phenomenally well, topping several top lists in America. The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and number one on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart.
Award Recognition
Marc Anthony's masterpiece, "I Need to Know," was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 2000.
Songwriter
Apart from Marc Anthony himself, other songwriters of "I Need to Know" included Mark Rooney and Cory Rooney.
Genre
The song is best classified as Latin pop and salsa.
Music Video Director
The music video for "I Need to Know" was directed by Jeff Richter.
Certification
"I Need to Know" received a Platinum certification by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America).
International Success
The song successfully reached international charts, peaking at number 9 in New Zealand and number 22 in Australia.
Spanish Version
A Spanish version of the song, titled "Dímelo," was also released, and it won the Latin Grammy Award for "Song of the Year" in 2000.
Song Length
"I Need to Know" runs for approximately three minutes and thirteen seconds (3:13).
Influence
This song reflected Marc Anthony's shift from freestyle and house music to salsa and Latin pop, introducing him to a broader audience.
Live Performance
Marc Anthony performed "I Need to Know" live at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2000.
Legacy
"I Need to Know" played a considerable role in popularizing Latino music in the mainstream American music scene.

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