I'd Love You to Want Me
Lobo, The Three Degrees
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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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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".
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Chart SuccessThe 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..
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Covers and TranslationsThe 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.
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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".
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Singer's BackgroundLobo, whose real name is Roland Kent LaVoie, is an American singer-songwriter who achieved significant success in the 1970s.
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Song's SentimentThe song is a romantic expression of longing and love, and has become something of a classic in the pop and soft rock genres.
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Songwriting CreditsLike most of Lobo's songs, "I'd Love You to Want Me" was written by the artist himself, showcasing his songwriting talent.
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LongevityDespite being several decades old, "I'd Love You to Want Me" remains popular today and is frequently played on classic hit radio stations.
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Song's MelodyThe song features a memorable melody and heartfelt lyrics, making it a favorite among both listeners and musicians.
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Worldwide PopularityIn 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.
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Album SuccessThe parent album, "Of a Simple Man" was also successful, hitting number 37 on the Billboard 200.
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