Need You Tonight

INXS

About Need You Tonight

"Need You Tonight" is the fourth song on INXS's 1987 album Kick as well as the first single from the album released worldwide. It is the only INXS single to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also achieved their highest charting position in the United Kingdom, where the song reached number two on the UK Singles Chart; however, this peak was only reached after a re-release of the single in November 1988. On its first run on the UK Charts in October 1987, it stalled at No. 58. It was one of the last songs recorded for the album, yet it would arguably become the band's signature song. In February 2014, after the Channel 7 screening of the INXS: Never Tear Us Apart mini-series, "Need You Tonight" charted again in Australia via download sales. It peaked at No. 28 on the ARIA Singles Chart. In January 2018, as part of Triple M's "Ozzest 100", the 'most Australian' songs of all time, "Need You Tonight" was ranked number 69. 


Year:
1987
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Come over here

All you got is this moment
The twenty-first century's yesterday
You can care all you want
Everybody does yeah that's okay

So slide over here
And give me a moment
Your moves are so raw
I've got to let you know
I've got to let you know
You're one of my kind

I need you tonight
'Cause I'm not sleeping
There's something about you girl
That makes me sweat

How do you feel
I'm lonely
What do you think
Can't take it all
What ya gonna do
Gonna live my life

So slide over here
And give me a moment
Your moves are so raw
I've got to let you know
I've got to let you know
You're one of my kind

I need you tonight
'Cause I'm not sleeping
There's something about you girl
That makes me sweat

So how do you feel
I'm lonely
What do you think
Can't think at all
Whatcha gonna do
Gonna live my life

So how do you feel
I'm lonely
What do you think
Can't think at all
Whatcha gonna do
Gonna live my life

So slide over here
And give me a moment
Your moves are so raw
I've got to let you know
I've got to let you know

So slide over here
And give me a moment
I've got to let you know
I've got to let you know

You're one of my kind

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INXS

INXS (pronounced "in excess", In-XS) were an Australian rock band, formed as The Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales. Mainstays were Garry Gary Beers on bass guitar, Andrew Farriss on guitar and keyboards, Jon Farriss on drums, Tim Farriss on lead guitar and Kirk Pengilly on guitar and saxophone. For 20 years, INXS were fronted by Michael Hutchence on lead vocals, whose "sultry good looks" and magnetic stage presence made him the focal point of the band. Initially known for their New Wave/ska/pop style, they later developed a harder pub rock style, including funk and dance elements. more »

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Written by: Andrew Charles Farriss, Michael Kelland Hutchence

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11 facts about this song

Music Composition
The song "Need You Tonight" was not only one of INXS's biggest hits but was also their only song to reach number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts in the United States.
Creative Process
The song was written by band members Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence during a cab ride. Farriss came up with the rhythm on his guitar and Hutchence wrote the lyrics.
Album Release
"Need You Tonight" is a track on the band's sixth studio album 'Kick' that was released in 1987.
Success in Various Countries
Apart from reaching No. 1 position on the Billboard, it also topped the charts in the band's home country of Australia and in Canada.
Popularity across Time
Despite being released over three decades ago, "Need You Tonight" continues to be played extensively on radios worldwide and has more than 100 million streams on Spotify.
Award-Winning
The song's music video won five categories at the 1988 MTV Video Music Awards including 'Video of the Year.'
Unique Blend of Music
The song combines elements of rock, new wave, and dance music making it a distinct hit for the band.
Remixed Versions
After its original release, "Need You Tonight" has been remixed several times, most notably by Rogue Traders in 2007.
Influence on Other Artists
The song's riff was sampled by the artist Rogue Traders for their song "One of My Kind", paying tribute to the influence of INXS.
Cultural Impact
The song's lyric, "There's something about you girl, that makes me sweat," is widely recognized and often quoted in pop culture references related to the 80s music scene.
Posthumous Success
Lead vocalist Michael Hutchence tragically passed away in 1997. His charismatic performance in "Need You Tonight" is often highlighted as a significant part of his musical legacy.

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