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(Top) 1 Early versions 2 3T version 2.1 Critical reception 2.2 Track listings 2.3 Charts and certifications 2.3.1 Weekly charts 2.3.2 Year-end charts 2.3.3 Certifications 3 Disco Stewie Harrison version 3.1 Track listing 3.2 Charts 4 References 5 External links

I Need You (Eric Carmen song)

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"I Need You"

SinglebyEuclid Beach Band

from the album Euclid Beach Band

B-side

"Hard to Say Goodbye"

Released

March 1979

Genre

Soft rock

Length

3:30

Eric Carmen

Euclid Beach Band singles chronology

"There's No Surf in Cleveland"
(1978)

"I Need You"
(1979)

"Headlands"
(1982)

"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[edit]

"I Need You" was originally recorded in 1977 by Frankie Valli on his album Lady Put the Light Out. Euclid Beach Band released their version as a single in 1979 which reached No. 81 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.^[1] Carmen provided keyboard and production work on the song. The lead vocalist is Peter Hewlett.

3T version[edit]

"I Need You"

Singleby3T

from the album Brotherhood

B-side

"Brotherhood" (single edit)
"Anything" (acoustic version)

Released

February 20, 1996

Recorded

September 7–12, 1995

Studio

Cheiron (Stockholm)
Titan (Los Angeles)

Genre

Length

3:55

Label

Epic
MJJ Music

Songwriter(s)

Eric Carmen

Producer(s)

Max Martin
Denniz PoP

3T singles chronology

"Why"
(1996)

"I Need You"
(1996)

"Gotta Be You"
(1996)

Music video

"I Need You"onYouTube

The song was covered by American R&B group 3T in 1996, released as the fifth single from their debut album, Brotherhood (1995). It was a success on the European charts, but was never released in the US. Michael Jackson, their uncle, provides background vocals.

Critical reception[edit]

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'."^[2]

Track listings[edit]

CD single

"I Need You" (album version) – 3:55
"Brotherhood" (single edit) – 3:16

CD maxi

"I Need You" (Christmas mix) – 4:13
"I Need You" (singalong version) – 3:55
"Anything" (acoustic version) – 4:02

CD maxi (2)

"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[edit]

Weekly charts[edit]

Chart (1996–1997)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[3]	17
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)^[4]	9
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)^[5]	8
Czech Republic (IFPI CR)^[6]	8
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[7]	13
France (SNEP)^[8]	5
Germany (Official German Charts)^[9]	22
Ireland (IRMA)^[10]	14
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)^[11]	5
Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[12]	5
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[13]	30
Scotland (OCC)^[14]	4
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)^[15]	42
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[16]	9
UK Singles (OCC)^[17]	3

Year-end charts[edit]

Chart (1996)	Position
UK Singles (OCC)^[18]	77

Chart (1997)	Position
Australia (ARIA)^[19]	69
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)^[20]	52
Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)^[21]	47
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[22]	43
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)^[23]	91
Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[24]	97
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[25]	36

Certifications[edit]


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)^[26]	Gold	35,000^{^}
France (SNEP)^[27]	Gold	250,000^*
United Kingdom (BPI)^[28]	Silver	200,000^{^}
^* Sales figures based on certification alone. ^{^} Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Disco Stewie Harrison version[edit]

"I Need You"
Single by Disco Stewie Harrison featuring Roma W.
Released	2005
Genre	Dance
Length	3:32
Label	Disco Stewie Harrison
Songwriter(s)	Eric Carmen

The song was covered by Australian dance group Disco Stewie Harrison, featuring Roma Waterman in 2005. The song peaked at number 21 on the Australian charts.

Track listing[edit]

"I Need You" (dance mix) – 3:32
"I Need You" (Love mix) – 3:30

Charts[edit]

Chart (2006)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[29]	21

References[edit]

^ Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X

^ "Reviews: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. November 9, 1996. p. 10. Retrieved October 4, 2021.

^ "3T – I Need You". ARIA Top 50 Singles.

^ "3T – I Need You" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.

^ "3T – I Need You" (in French). Ultratop 50.

^ "Top National Sellers" (PDF). Music & Media. April 12, 1997. Retrieved May 6, 2018.

^ "Billboard". January 10, 1998.

^ "3T – I Need You" (in French). Les classement single.

^ "3T – I Need You" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved August 11, 2019.

^ [1] Archived January 26, 2010, at the Wayback Machine

^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 2, 1997" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.

^ "3T – I Need You" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.

^ "3T – I Need You". Top 40 Singles.

^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 01 December 1996 - 07 December 1996". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 13, 2021.

^ "3T – I Need You". Singles Top 100.

^ "3T – I Need You". Swiss Singles Chart.

^ "Artists". Official Charts.

^ "Top 100 Singles 1996" (PDF). Music Week. January 18, 1997. p. 25. Retrieved May 6, 2022.

^ "ARIA End of Year Singles Chart 1997". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved March 1, 2020.

^ "Jaaroverzichten 1997". Ultratop. Retrieved March 1, 2020.

^ "Rapports Annuels 1997". Ultratop. Retrieved March 1, 2020.

^ "Billboard". January 10, 1998.

^ "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 1997". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved March 1, 2020.

^ "Jaaroverzichten – Single 1997". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved March 1, 2020.

^ "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 1997". hitparade.ch. Retrieved March 1, 2020.

^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1997 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved February 21, 2022.

^ "French single certifications – 3 T – I Need You" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved February 21, 2022.

^ "British single certifications – 3 T – I Need You". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved February 21, 2022.

^ "DISCO STEWIE HARRISON FEAT. ROMA W. – I Need You". ARIA Top 50 Singles.

External links[edit]

v t e Eric Carmen
Studio albums	Eric Carmen 1975 Boats Against the Current Change of Heart Tonight You're Mine Eric Carmen 1984 I Was Born to Love You
Compilation albums	The Best of Eric Carmen The Definitive Collection The Essential Eric Carmen
Singles	"All by Myself" "Never Gonna Fall in Love Again" "That's Rock 'n' Roll" "Sunrise" "She Did It" "Boats Against the Current" "Change of Heart" "Baby I Need Your Lovin'" "It Hurts Too Much" "I Wanna Hear It from Your Lips" "Hungry Eyes" "Make Me Lose Control"
Songwriting	"Go All the Way" "Don't Want to Say Goodbye" "I Wanna Be With You" "Let's Pretend" "Tonight" "Ecstasy" "Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)" "Hey Deanie" "I Need You" "Almost Paradise" "Maybe My Baby"
Related topics	Raspberries

v t e The Four Seasons
Frankie Valli Tommy DeVito Bob Gaudio Nick Massi Charles Calello Joe Long Gerry Polci Don Ciccone Lee Shapiro
Albums	Sherry & 11 Others (1962) The 4 Seasons Greetings (1962) Golden Hits of the 4 Seasons (1963) Working My Way Back to You and More Great New Hits (1966) The Genuine Imitation Life Gazette (1969) Chameleon (1972) Closeup (1975) Who Loves You (1975) Valli (1976) Lady Put the Light Out (1977) Frankie Valli... Is the Word (1978) The Very Best of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons (2002)
Singles	"Bermuda" "Sherry" "Big Girls Don't Cry" "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" "Walk Like a Man" "Ain't That a Shame" "Candy Girl" "New Mexican Rose" "Dawn (Go Away)" "Stay" "Ronnie" "Alone (Why Must I Be Alone)" "Rag Doll" "Silence Is Golden" "Save It for Me" "Sincerely" "Big Man in Town" "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" "Bye, Bye, Baby (Baby Goodbye)" "Since I Don't Have You" "Girl Come Running" "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Anymore)" "Let's Hang On!" "Don't Think Twice" "Working My Way Back to You" "Opus 17 (Don't You Worry 'bout Me)" "On the Good Ship Lollipop" "I've Got You Under My Skin" "The Proud One" "Tell It to the Rain" "Beggin'" "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" "C'mon Marianne" "Lonesome Road" "Watch the Flowers Grow" "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" "The Night" "My Eyes Adored You" "Swearin' to God" "I Can't Live a Dream" "Who Loves You" "Our Day Will Come" "December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)" "Silver Star" "We're All Alone" "Native New Yorker" "I Need You" "Grease" "Spend the Night in Love"
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v t e 3T
Taj Jackson Taryll Jackson T. J. Jackson
Studio albums	Brotherhood Identity Chapter III
Singles	"Anything" "Tease Me" "24/7" "Why" (featuring Michael Jackson) "I Need You" "Gotta Be You" (featuring Herbie Crichlow) "Stuck on You"
Guest appearances	"2300 Jackson Street" "We Are the World 25 for Haiti"
Related articles	Jackson family Michael Jackson