"I Need You" is a song written by Eric Carmen. Versions by Euclid Beach Band (1979) and then 3T (1996) were released as singles.
Early versions
"I Need You" was originally recorded in 1977 by Frankie Valli on his album Lady Put the Light Out. It was released in 1979 by the Euclid Beach Band. Their rendition reached #81 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Carmen provided keyboard and production work on the song. The lead vocalist is Peter Hewlett.
3T version
The song was also released by American music group 3T, from the album Brotherhood. 3T's version was released in 1996, and had a very good performance in the European charts. It was never released in the U.S. Michael Jackson, their uncle, provides background vocals, so is sometimes credited as a featured artist.
Critical reception
A reviewer from Music Week rated the song four out of five, adding, "Uncle Michael provides backing vocals on this ballad which sends 3T harmonising down the schmaltz road via an arrangement oddly reminiscent of East 17's Stay Another Day."
Track listings
- "I Need You" (Album Version) – 3:55
- "Brotherhood" (Single Edit) – 3:16
- "I Need You" (Christmas Mix) – 4:13
- "I Need You" (Singalong Version) – 3:55
- "Anything" (Acoustic Version) – 4:02
- "I Need You" (Album Version) – 3:55
- "I Need You" (Linslee Campbell Remix) – 5:27
- "I Need You" (Linsee Campbell Breakdown Remix) – 5:27
- "Brotherhood" (Single Edit) – 3:16
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
Certifications
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Certification
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Date
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Sales certified
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Australia
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Gold
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1997
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35,000
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France
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Gold
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1997
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250,000
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UK
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Silver
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1997
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200,000
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- Frankie Valli
- Robbie Robinson
- Andy Sanesi
- Christian Moraga
- Edwin Livingston
- Basil Fung
- Jamie Kine
- Noah Rivera
- Ronen Bay
- Craig Cady
- Joseph Ott
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