You Need Love
Muddy Waters
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You've got yearnin' and I got burnin' Baby, you look so, ohh, sweet and cunning Baby, way down inside, woman you need love Woman you need love, you've got to have some love I'm gonna give you some love, I know you need love Just gotta have love, gotta have some love You make me feel so good, you make me feel all right You make me feel so good, ohh, you make me feel all right You make me feel so good, you make me feel all right You're so nice, you're so nice You're so nice, you're so nice You're so nice, you're so nice You're so nice, you're so nice You're frettin' and I'm petting A lot of good things, ohh, you ain't getting Baby, way down inside, woman you need love I know you need love, you just to have some love I ain't foolin', you need schoolin' Baby, you know you need coolin' Woman, way down inside Woman you need love, you've got to have some love Ooh, you gotta have some love Ooh, you gotta have some love
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Written by: WILLIE DIXON
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10 facts about this song
Inspiration and Influence"You Need Love" by Muddy Waters, written by Willie Dixon, significantly inspired Led Zeppelin's hit "Whole Lotta Love." Both songs share similar lyrics and melody.
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Legal ConflictDue to the clear similarities between "You Need Love" and "Whole Lotta Love," Willie Dixon sued Led Zeppelin for copyright infringement in 1985. The case was settled out of court, resulting in Dixon receiving a co-writing credit on the Led Zeppelin track.
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Release Information"You Need Love" was originally released by Muddy Waters in 1962 as a single on the Chess label.
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Collaborative EffortThe song is a collaboration between Muddy Waters, a leading figure in the post-war blues scene, and Willie Dixon, one of the most notable songwriters of the genre.
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Songwriter's BackgroundApart from being a prolific songwriter, Willie Dixon was a celebrated bassist who often played on the records he wrote, including "You Need Love."
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LegacyDespite the controversy, "You Need Love" did leave a considerable impact on rock music, influencing not just Led Zeppelin, but also many upcoming blues artists.
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Notable PerformancesMuddy Waters and his band's performances of "You Need Love" remain notable for their vibrant and expressive delivery, a feature Waters was particularly famous for.
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Modest Chart SuccessUnlike most of Muddy Waters' other hits, "You Need Love" did not achieve significant commercial success upon its initial release. Its fame came retrospectively, after it influenced the much more famous Led Zeppelin song.
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Blues StandardToday, "You Need Love" is considered a blues standard, with numerous artists having covered it over the years.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "You Need Love" play around with romantic and erotic themes, which was quite characteristic of Chicago blues during this period.
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