"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. While it would arguably become the band's signature song, it was one of the last songs recorded for the album.
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.
Background
In INXS's official autobiography, INXS: Story to Story, Andrew Farriss said that the famous riff to the song appeared suddenly in his head while waiting for a cab to go to the airport to fly to Hong Kong. He asked the cab driver to wait a couple of minutes while he grabbed something from his motel room. In fact, he went up to record the riff and came back down an hour later with a tape to a very annoyed driver.
"Need You" is a 1967 single by Sonny James. The single went to number one on the BillboardHot Country Singles chart where it spent two weeks at the top. "Need You" spent a total of seventeen weeks on the chart.
"Need You" is known as the song that began a string of 16 consecutive single releases that reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart without a miss. The string would continue into 1971, capped by the song "Here Comes Honey Again," the string finally being broken in 1972 with "Only Love Can Break a Heart." The string of 16 consecutive (non-holiday) single releases would be surpassed in 1985 by the country supergroup Alabama; the band would go on to have 21 No. 1 songs in a row, and to date is the only act to match James' record.
"Need U (100%)" is a song by British dance musician and DJ Duke Dumont featuring vocals from singer A*M*E. It was released as a digital download in the United Kingdom on 31 March 2013, and entered at number one on the UK Singles Chart. The song has also charted in the Netherlands, Belgium and Ireland and reached the number one position on the BillboardHot Dance Club Songs chart in the United States. The song was written by Duke Dumont, A*M*E, and MNEK, and it was produced by Dumont with additional production by Tommy Forrest. The song was nominated for the 2014 Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording.
The Guardian named "Need U (100%)" the thirteenth best song of 2013, and Pitchfork Media ranked the song number 94 on its year-end list.
Critical reception
Carrie Battan of Pitchfork said that the song "sounds as though it could fold over onto itself for an eternity." She also states that vocalist A*M*E does well in adding her vocals to the "janky house beat" of the song.
"Need You" is the second single released by American rapper Travie McCoy from his debut solo album, Lazarus. The song was produced by Lucas Secon and written by McCoy, Secon, Wayne Hector and Carsten Mortensen aka Mintman. The song maintained a peak of #6 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles Chart. The music video for "Need You" was released on October 20, 2010 and was shot in Los Angeles. The plot features McCoy wandering in Chinatown looking for his girlfriend.
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Mystify: A Musical Journey With Michael Hutchence is the soundtrack / soundscape for the critically acclaimed documentary ‘Mystify – Michael Hutchence’ featuring rare tracks, deep cuts & huge hits by Michael Hutchence and INXS. Pre-order now https://mystify.lnk.to/pre-order
Pre-Order the new 30th anniversary edition of INXS's sixth album Kick: https://INXS.lnk.to/KICK30
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published: 03 Aug 2011
INXS - Need You Tonight (Official Music Video)
INXS "Need You Tonight" official music video, remastered in HD. Stream Need You Tonight https://INXS.lnk.to/NeedYou
"Need You Tonight" is the first single from INXS 6th studio album "Kick".
BUY KICK including a brand new ATMOS MIX by Giles Martin https://shop.inxs.com/products/kick-lp
Directed by Richard Lowenstein, Need You Tonight was released in 1987.
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JP Cooper - Need You Tonight ft. RAY BLK
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Lyrics
Oh no, I’m straight in at the deep end
It was just a quiet drink with my friends
My god I even chose a place you wouldn’t be seen dead in.
It's a Friday
You never used to go out at the weekend
I guess you go out at the weekend these days
And I don't want to listen to what my friends say
They say, let her go, let her go,
Maybe she’ll come back
Everyone’s giving me advice to move on
But they’re playing our song
Standing here tonight I’m watching you move
There’s a little space on the dance floor
Would you mind if I came and danced with you
I...
published: 14 Jan 2022
Inxs - Need you tonight
Off the album Kick
published: 31 Oct 2010
JP Cooper - Need You Tonight (Official Video) ft. RAY BLK
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Lyrics
Oh no, I’m straight in at the deep end
It was just a quiet drink with my friends
My god I even chose a place you wouldn’t be seen dead in.
It's a Friday
You never used to go out at the weekend
I guess you go out at the weekend these days
And I don't want to listen to what my friends say
They say, let her go, let her go,
Maybe she’ll come back
Everyone’s giving me advice to move on
But they’re playing our song
...
published: 04 Feb 2022
Professor Green Feat. Ed Drewett - I Need You Tonight
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published: 10 Mar 2010
INXS - Need You Tonight
INXS - Need You Tonight (Need You Tonight (7'' Single) (1987))
Written by: Michael Hutchence , Andrew Farriss
Liner Notes:
"1987 .We had finished touring "Listen Like Thieves" .We had started recording the next studio album ........"Kick". We took a short break.
I had written several pieces of music at home in Sydney. Michael was living in Hong Kong at the time. We had decided to get together in Hong Kong and song write. I had packed my bag and called a taxi to take me to the international airport. While the taxi was approaching I thought I'd just mess around musically for a little while on my 8 track. I suddenly found myself playing the riff and chords that eventually became "Need You Tonight". The taxi driver was oblivious to my creative urges and reminded me that unless I got in t...
published: 30 May 2011
JP Cooper - Need You Tonight (Gospel / Live)
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published: 25 Feb 2022
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Mystify: A Musical Journey With Michael Hutchence is the sound...
Stream the New Michael Hutchence Single Spill The Wine Now: https://mystify.lnk.to/spillthewine
Mystify: A Musical Journey With Michael Hutchence is the soundtrack / soundscape for the critically acclaimed documentary ‘Mystify – Michael Hutchence’ featuring rare tracks, deep cuts & huge hits by Michael Hutchence and INXS. Pre-order now https://mystify.lnk.to/pre-order
Pre-Order the new 30th anniversary edition of INXS's sixth album Kick: https://INXS.lnk.to/KICK30
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Music video by INXS performing Need You Tonight. (C) 1987 INXS, under exclusive license to Universal International
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Mystify: A Musical Journey With Michael Hutchence is the soundtrack / soundscape for the critically acclaimed documentary ‘Mystify – Michael Hutchence’ featuring rare tracks, deep cuts & huge hits by Michael Hutchence and INXS. Pre-order now https://mystify.lnk.to/pre-order
Pre-Order the new 30th anniversary edition of INXS's sixth album Kick: https://INXS.lnk.to/KICK30
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Music video by INXS performing Need You Tonight. (C) 1987 INXS, under exclusive license to Universal International
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INXS "Need You Tonight" official music video, remastered in HD. Stream Need You Tonight https://INXS.lnk.to/NeedYou
"Need You Tonight" is the first single from...
INXS "Need You Tonight" official music video, remastered in HD. Stream Need You Tonight https://INXS.lnk.to/NeedYou
"Need You Tonight" is the first single from INXS 6th studio album "Kick".
BUY KICK including a brand new ATMOS MIX by Giles Martin https://shop.inxs.com/products/kick-lp
Directed by Richard Lowenstein, Need You Tonight was released in 1987.
———————
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INXS "Need You Tonight" official music video, remastered in HD. Stream Need You Tonight https://INXS.lnk.to/NeedYou
"Need You Tonight" is the first single from INXS 6th studio album "Kick".
BUY KICK including a brand new ATMOS MIX by Giles Martin https://shop.inxs.com/products/kick-lp
Directed by Richard Lowenstein, Need You Tonight was released in 1987.
———————
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Lyrics
Oh no, I’m straight in at the deep end
It was just a quiet drink with my friends
My god I even chose a place you wouldn’t be seen dead in.
It's a Friday
You never used to go out at the weekend
I guess you go out at the weekend these days
And I don't want to listen to what my friends say
They say, let her go, let her go,
Maybe she’ll come back
Everyone’s giving me advice to move on
But they’re playing our song
Standing here tonight I’m watching you move
There’s a little space on the dance floor
Would you mind if I came and danced with you
I promise not to step on your shoes
Maybe we can start a little conversation
Cos’ recently my heart’s been breaking
And I can’t tell wrong from right
but I know I need you tonight
I need you tonight
I need you tonight
I need you tonight
Standing here tonight I’m watching you move
There’s nobody left on the dance floor
Would you mind if I came and danced with you
I promise not to step on your shoes
Maybe we can start a little conversation
Cos’ recently my heart is breaking
And I can’t tell wrong from right
but I know I need you tonight
I need you tonight
I need you tonight
I need you tonight
Listen to 'Need You Tonight' feat. Ray BLK: https://jpcooper.lnk.to/NeedYouTonigh...
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Lyrics
Oh no, I’m straight in at the deep end
It was just a quiet drink with my friends
My god I even chose a place you wouldn’t be seen dead in.
It's a Friday
You never used to go out at the weekend
I guess you go out at the weekend these days
And I don't want to listen to what my friends say
They say, let her go, let her go,
Maybe she’ll come back
Everyone’s giving me advice to move on
But they’re playing our song
Standing here tonight I’m watching you move
There’s a little space on the dance floor
Would you mind if I came and danced with you
I promise not to step on your shoes
Maybe we can start a little conversation
Cos’ recently my heart’s been breaking
And I can’t tell wrong from right
but I know I need you tonight
I need you tonight
I need you tonight
I need you tonight
Standing here tonight I’m watching you move
There’s nobody left on the dance floor
Would you mind if I came and danced with you
I promise not to step on your shoes
Maybe we can start a little conversation
Cos’ recently my heart is breaking
And I can’t tell wrong from right
but I know I need you tonight
I need you tonight
I need you tonight
I need you tonight
Professor Green's brand new album 'Growing Up In Public' is released on September 21st 2014.
Pre-order now and get 'Not Your Man' instantly: http://po.st/GUIPi...
Professor Green's brand new album 'Growing Up In Public' is released on September 21st 2014.
Pre-order now and get 'Not Your Man' instantly: http://po.st/GUIPitunes
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Music video by Professor Green Feat. Ed Drewett performing I Need You Tonight (feat. Ed Drewett).
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Music video by Professor Green Feat. Ed Drewett performing I Need You Tonight (feat. Ed Drewett).
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INXS - Need You Tonight (Need You Tonight (7'' Single) (1987))
Written by: Michael Hutchence , Andrew Farriss
Liner Notes:
"1987 .We had finished touring ...
INXS - Need You Tonight (Need You Tonight (7'' Single) (1987))
Written by: Michael Hutchence , Andrew Farriss
Liner Notes:
"1987 .We had finished touring "Listen Like Thieves" .We had started recording the next studio album ........"Kick". We took a short break.
I had written several pieces of music at home in Sydney. Michael was living in Hong Kong at the time. We had decided to get together in Hong Kong and song write. I had packed my bag and called a taxi to take me to the international airport. While the taxi was approaching I thought I'd just mess around musically for a little while on my 8 track. I suddenly found myself playing the riff and chords that eventually became "Need You Tonight". The taxi driver was oblivious to my creative urges and reminded me that unless I got in the cab I was going to miss my flight. I grabbed the demo and a rough cassette copy of the song and got in the cab.
Sunday 21st June. I flew to Hong Kong and drove to the Watson Estate where we were to spend the next 2 weeks writing. I met Michael and played him some of the music I had already written in Sydney. We listened to the different song ideas, including "Kick", "Need You Tonight" and others. As soon as he heard the music to "Need you Tonight" he immediately started writing the lyrics. Michael was always naturally gifted in his ability to articulate his thoughts poetically on paper.
"Need You Tonight" was our first world wide number one hit." -- Andrew Farriss
Featured:
In the movie "Coyote Ugly",
In the game "Name That Tune Eighties"
Lyrics:
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 ok
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
What cha 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
What cha gonna do
Gonna live my life
How do you feel
I'm lonely
What do you think
Can't think at all
What cha 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
http://www.inxs.com
INXS - Need You Tonight (Need You Tonight (7'' Single) (1987))
Written by: Michael Hutchence , Andrew Farriss
Liner Notes:
"1987 .We had finished touring "Listen Like Thieves" .We had started recording the next studio album ........"Kick". We took a short break.
I had written several pieces of music at home in Sydney. Michael was living in Hong Kong at the time. We had decided to get together in Hong Kong and song write. I had packed my bag and called a taxi to take me to the international airport. While the taxi was approaching I thought I'd just mess around musically for a little while on my 8 track. I suddenly found myself playing the riff and chords that eventually became "Need You Tonight". The taxi driver was oblivious to my creative urges and reminded me that unless I got in the cab I was going to miss my flight. I grabbed the demo and a rough cassette copy of the song and got in the cab.
Sunday 21st June. I flew to Hong Kong and drove to the Watson Estate where we were to spend the next 2 weeks writing. I met Michael and played him some of the music I had already written in Sydney. We listened to the different song ideas, including "Kick", "Need You Tonight" and others. As soon as he heard the music to "Need you Tonight" he immediately started writing the lyrics. Michael was always naturally gifted in his ability to articulate his thoughts poetically on paper.
"Need You Tonight" was our first world wide number one hit." -- Andrew Farriss
Featured:
In the movie "Coyote Ugly",
In the game "Name That Tune Eighties"
Lyrics:
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 ok
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
What cha 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
What cha gonna do
Gonna live my life
How do you feel
I'm lonely
What do you think
Can't think at all
What cha 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
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The official "I Need You Tonight" lyric video by Ariana Grande, Needy Avenue & Dangerous Light. Listen & download the song here: https://needyavenue.fanlink.to/...
Stream the New Michael Hutchence Single Spill The Wine Now: https://mystify.lnk.to/spillthewine
Mystify: A Musical Journey With Michael Hutchence is the soundtrack / soundscape for the critically acclaimed documentary ‘Mystify – Michael Hutchence’ featuring rare tracks, deep cuts & huge hits by Michael Hutchence and INXS. Pre-order now https://mystify.lnk.to/pre-order
Pre-Order the new 30th anniversary edition of INXS's sixth album Kick: https://INXS.lnk.to/KICK30
30 years on from its original release, watch the 2017 skate video for ‘KICK’: https://inxs.lnk.to/KICKSKATE
Vote for INXS as your favourite 80s hit of all time: https://lnk.to/80BestHits
Follow INXS
https://www.facebook.com/inxs/
https://twitter.com/inxs
https://www.instagram.com/officialinxs/
http://www.inxs40.com/
Music video by INXS performing Need You Tonight. (C) 1987 INXS, under exclusive license to Universal International
#INXS #NeedYouTonight #Vevo
INXS "Need You Tonight" official music video, remastered in HD. Stream Need You Tonight https://INXS.lnk.to/NeedYou
"Need You Tonight" is the first single from INXS 6th studio album "Kick".
BUY KICK including a brand new ATMOS MIX by Giles Martin https://shop.inxs.com/products/kick-lp
Directed by Richard Lowenstein, Need You Tonight was released in 1987.
———————
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#INXS #NeedYouTonight #Remastered
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Lyrics
Oh no, I’m straight in at the deep end
It was just a quiet drink with my friends
My god I even chose a place you wouldn’t be seen dead in.
It's a Friday
You never used to go out at the weekend
I guess you go out at the weekend these days
And I don't want to listen to what my friends say
They say, let her go, let her go,
Maybe she’ll come back
Everyone’s giving me advice to move on
But they’re playing our song
Standing here tonight I’m watching you move
There’s a little space on the dance floor
Would you mind if I came and danced with you
I promise not to step on your shoes
Maybe we can start a little conversation
Cos’ recently my heart’s been breaking
And I can’t tell wrong from right
but I know I need you tonight
I need you tonight
I need you tonight
I need you tonight
Standing here tonight I’m watching you move
There’s nobody left on the dance floor
Would you mind if I came and danced with you
I promise not to step on your shoes
Maybe we can start a little conversation
Cos’ recently my heart is breaking
And I can’t tell wrong from right
but I know I need you tonight
I need you tonight
I need you tonight
I need you tonight
Professor Green's brand new album 'Growing Up In Public' is released on September 21st 2014.
Pre-order now and get 'Not Your Man' instantly: http://po.st/GUIPitunes
http://instagram.com/professorgreen
https://www.facebook.com/ProfessorGreen
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http://www.professorgreen.co.uk/
Music video by Professor Green Feat. Ed Drewett performing I Need You Tonight (feat. Ed Drewett).
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INXS - Need You Tonight (Need You Tonight (7'' Single) (1987))
Written by: Michael Hutchence , Andrew Farriss
Liner Notes:
"1987 .We had finished touring "Listen Like Thieves" .We had started recording the next studio album ........"Kick". We took a short break.
I had written several pieces of music at home in Sydney. Michael was living in Hong Kong at the time. We had decided to get together in Hong Kong and song write. I had packed my bag and called a taxi to take me to the international airport. While the taxi was approaching I thought I'd just mess around musically for a little while on my 8 track. I suddenly found myself playing the riff and chords that eventually became "Need You Tonight". The taxi driver was oblivious to my creative urges and reminded me that unless I got in the cab I was going to miss my flight. I grabbed the demo and a rough cassette copy of the song and got in the cab.
Sunday 21st June. I flew to Hong Kong and drove to the Watson Estate where we were to spend the next 2 weeks writing. I met Michael and played him some of the music I had already written in Sydney. We listened to the different song ideas, including "Kick", "Need You Tonight" and others. As soon as he heard the music to "Need you Tonight" he immediately started writing the lyrics. Michael was always naturally gifted in his ability to articulate his thoughts poetically on paper.
"Need You Tonight" was our first world wide number one hit." -- Andrew Farriss
Featured:
In the movie "Coyote Ugly",
In the game "Name That Tune Eighties"
Lyrics:
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 ok
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
What cha 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
What cha gonna do
Gonna live my life
How do you feel
I'm lonely
What do you think
Can't think at all
What cha 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
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"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. While it would arguably become the band's signature song, it was one of the last songs recorded for the album.
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.
Background
In INXS's official autobiography, INXS: Story to Story, Andrew Farriss said that the famous riff to the song appeared suddenly in his head while waiting for a cab to go to the airport to fly to Hong Kong. He asked the cab driver to wait a couple of minutes while he grabbed something from his motel room. In fact, he went up to record the riff and came back down an hour later with a tape to a very annoyed driver.
Come over here All you got is this moment The twenty-first centurys yesterday You can care all you want Everybody does yeah thats okay So slide over here And give me a moment Your moves are so raw Ive got to let you know Ive got to let you know Youre one of my kind I need you tonight cause Im not sleeping Theres something about you girl That makes me sweat How do you feel Im lonely What do you think Cant take it all Whatcha gonna do