I'd Love You to Want Me

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About I'd Love You to Want Me

"I'd Love You to Want Me" is the title of a popular song from 1972 by Lobo (the stage name of Roland Kent LaVoie). He wrote the song, which appears on his album Of a Simple Man. Released as a single in the fall of 1972, "I'd Love You to Want Me" was the singer's highest charting hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it spent two weeks at number two in November of that year. It was kept from the top spot by Johnny Nash's hit song, "I Can See Clearly Now". The single was the second of four of his songs to hit #1 on the Easy Listening chart, where it had a one-week stay at that top spot in December 1972. It became a gold record. When originally released in the United Kingdom in 1972, the song failed to reach the UK Singles Chart; however, a re-release of the single in 1974, on the UK label, peaked at #5. The song also topped the music charts in at least seven nations, including Australia (Kent Music Report, two weeks), Canada (RPM Magazine, one week), and Germany (Media Control Charts, 13 weeks in 1973-1974). 


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2002
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Hooh-hooh..., hooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, hooh, hooh, hooh
Take good care of yourself
Take good care of yourself
I worry 'bout you, when you're go-one

When you leave my arms (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
I feel so ba-ad
And I just think about the good times we ha-ad
When we kiss goodni-ight (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Ooh, I want to cry-why-why
I can't wait till you're back, back in my arms again

So baby, baby
Take good care of yourself
Take good care of yourself
I worry 'bout you, when you're go-one

I wish there could be-ee (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
A way for you-us
To be together-er, both day and ni-i-i-hight
When I see you lea-eave (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
How my poor heart grea-eaves
Call me as soon as you walk in the door
Then I won't have to worry no more-ore

Take good care of yourself
Take good care of yourself
I worry 'bout you, hooh-ooh-hooh-ooh, when you're go-one

Hooh-hooh..., hooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, hooh, hooh, hooh
Hooh-hooh..., hooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, hooh, hooh, hooh

So be back baby
(Take good care of yourself) Take good care of yourself
(Take good care of yourself, take good care of yourself)
I worry 'bout ya, 'bout ya, 'bout ya, 'bout ya, 'bout ya, baby
(Take good care of yourself, take good care of yourself) 
I worry 'bout ya, 'bout ya, 'bout ya, 'bout ya, 'bout ya, baby
(Take good care of yourself, take good care of yourself) 
I worry 'bout ya, 'bout ya, 'bout ya, 'bout ya, 'bout ya, baby (fade)

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Lobo

Roland Kent LaVoie, better known by the stage name Lobo (born July 31, 1943), is an American singer-songwriter who was successful in the early 1970s, scoring several U.S. Top 10 hits, including "Me and You and a Dog Named Boo", "I'd Love You to Want Me" and "Don't Expect Me to Be Your Friend". more »

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Written by: KENNETH GAMBLE, KENNY GAMBLE, LEON HUFF

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Song Release
"I'd Love You to Want Me" was released by Lobo in the year 1972 as the lead single from his second studio album, "Of a Simple Man".
Chart Success
The song peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it Lobo's highest-charting single in the United States. It also reached number one in multiple countries including Canada and Australia..
Covers and Translations
The song has been covered and translated into several languages. Notably, it was covered by American country music artist John Holt and German singer Wolfgang Petry.
Influence in Pop Culture
"I'd Love You to Want Me" has been featured in a number of TV shows and movies, including "Cold Case" and "Velvet".
Singer's Background
Lobo, whose real name is Roland Kent LaVoie, is an American singer-songwriter who achieved significant success in the 1970s.
Song's Sentiment
The song is a romantic expression of longing and love, and has become something of a classic in the pop and soft rock genres.
Songwriting Credits
Like most of Lobo's songs, "I'd Love You to Want Me" was written by the artist himself, showcasing his songwriting talent.
Longevity
Despite being several decades old, "I'd Love You to Want Me" remains popular today and is frequently played on classic hit radio stations.
Song's Melody
The song features a memorable melody and heartfelt lyrics, making it a favorite among both listeners and musicians.
Worldwide Popularity
In addition to its popularity in the U.S, the song also sold well in the UK reaching the top 5 in the UK Singles Chart and topped the chart in several other countries.
Album Success
The parent album, "Of a Simple Man" was also successful, hitting number 37 on the Billboard 200.

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