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I Need You (single)

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“I Need You”
“I Need You” cover
Single by LeAnn Rimes
from the album Music From and Inspired by Jesus: The Epic Mini-Series
B-side Spirit in the Sky
Released July 18, 2000
Format CD single, digital download, maxi single, 12" vinyl
Recorded 2000
Genre Christian
Length 3:48
Label Curb Records/Capital Records/Sparrow Records
Writer(s) Dennis Matkosky, Ty Lacy
Producer Acrynon Production Group (Music From and Inspired by Jesus: The Epic Mini-Series)[1][2]
Wilbur C. Rimes, LeAnn Rimes (I Need You)[3]
LeAnn Rimes singles chronology
"Crazy"
(1999) 		"I Need You"
(2000) 		"Can't Fight the Moonlight"
(2000)

"I Need You" is a song performed by American country pop artist, LeAnn Rimes. It was released on July 18, 2000 as a single from Music From and Inspired by Jesus: The Epic Mini-Series. It was later released in 2002 by Curb Records on Rimes' compilation album, I Need You, and again in 2003 on her Greatest Hits. In 2004, it was released on The Best of LeAnn Rimes while the Dave Aude Radio Edit was released on the remix edition. In 2014, Rimes released a new remix of the song on Dance Like You Don't Give A.... Greatest Hits Remixes. The song was also included on her All-Time Greatest Hits (2015) and The Biggest Hits of LeAnn Rimes: How Do I Live (2018) albums.

The song spent twenty-five weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and peaked at number eleven.

A music video was released in 2000.

Background and release[]

"I Need You" was released on July 18, 2000 as a single from Music From and Inspired by Jesus: The Epic Mini-Series.[4] The song was re-released in 2002 by her label, Curb, in the album, I Need You[5] and included on her 2003 Greatest Hits album.[6] Also in 2003, the song was included on CMT Most Wanted Volume 1.[7] The song was included on her Best of album in 2004[8] and the Dave Aude Radio Edit was included on the remix edition.[9]

Rimes donated her artist fees and royalties from this song to fund and build a therapeutic rehabilitation wing — the “LeAnn Rimes Adventure Gym” — at the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee (Remz).[10]

Although the single was released on July 18 2000, it was only available as the commercial pop version. The country mix version of this song was not available until September 12, 2000 when Curb featured it on the multi-artist compilation album, "Wings Of A Dove".[11]

In 2014, Rimes released a new remix by Digital Dogs on her Dance Like You Don't Give A.... Greatest Hits Remixes.[12][13] In 2015, it was included on Rimes' All-Time Greatest Hits.[14][15][16] In 2018, the song was included on The Biggest Hits of LeAnn Rimes: How Do I Live.

Composition[]

"I Need You" is a Christian[3] song of three minutes and forty-eight seconds.[5] The song is written by Dennis Matkosky and Ty Lacy[3] and is in the key of G major with Rimes' vocals spanning two octaves, from E4 to D6.[17]

Critical reception[]

"I Need You" was received with warm reception. Entertainment Weekly music critic, David Browne, gave it a "C Plus" and states, "This schlock-deluxe ballad finds Rimes in full-diva mode, swooning and growling like a Celine Dion impersonator on Your Big Break."[18] According to Carson James, Curb VP of Promotion, "I Need You" was used as the "primary vehicle for pre-promotion" of the "Jesus" mini-series (Country Corner, 2000) that aired on CBS in May 2000 and was the lead track featured on the album.[19] A review by Billboard stated, "Not since her pop breakthrough "How Do I Live" almost three years ago has [LeAnn] Rimes brought forth a song so naturally beautiful and well-suited to her rich, enveloping vocal style."[20]

Chart performance[]

In the US, the song spent twenty-five weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number eleven.[21] The song reached as high as number eight on the Country Songs chart, as well as number two on the Adult Contemporary chart.[22]

Music video[]

The music video for the song features Rimes singing solo in a minimally furnished, abandoned house. The first 2/3's of the video features Rimes in a tan and white shirt with tan leather pants while in the darkness lit by a spotlight that travels across the room in the background while different colored leaves are billowing about. There are close-up shots of her face as she’s singing and various poses of her swaying, moving and dancing to the song. After the second verse the spotlight stops in her midsection and the scenes are flooded with light. Then her outfit changes to white but she and the music video continue as before. The video was directed by Joe Rey.[23] On July 22, 2014, as a promotion for her Dance Like You Don't Give a.... Greatest Hits Remixes (2014) album, Rimes released the Digital Dog remix of the music video.


Track listing[]

Europe promo single[24]

  1. I Need You (original version) 3:48

Europe Maxi-CD[25]

  1. I Need You (Graham Stack Radio Edit) — 3:43
  2. I Need You (Almighty Mix Edit) — 3:42
  3. I Need You (Dave Aude Radio Edit) — 4:23
  4. I Need You (Dataluxe Club Mix Edit) — 5:45

UK Single[26]

  1. I Need You (Original Version) 3:48
  2. I Need You (Graham Stack Radio Edit) 3:43

UK Maxi-CD[27]

  1. I Need You — 3:48
  2. I Need You (Lenny B Radio Edit) — 3:49
  3. Sittin' On Top Of The World (Aurora Borealis Radio Edit) — 4:36
  • Video I Need You

UK Vinyl, 12", Promo[28]

  • A1 I Need You (Almighty Mix) — 6:55
  • A2 I Need You (Lenny B Club Mix) — 6:21
  • B1 I Need You (Dataluxe Club Mix Edit) — 5:45
  • B2 Sittin' On Top Of The World (Aurora Borealis Mix) — 4:36

US CD Single[4]

  1. I Need You - LeAnn Rimes — 3:48
  2. Spirit in the Sky - dc Talk — 3:43

US remix digital download[29]

  1. I Need You (Dave Aude Radio Edit) — 4:24
  2. I Need You (Graham Stack Radio Edit) — 3:44
  3. I Need You (Almighty Radio Edit) — 3:44
  4. I Need You (Lenny B Radio Edit) — 3:49
  5. I Need You (Lenny B Radio Edit with Intro) — 3:50
  6. I Need You (Graham Stack Extended Mix) — 6:30
  7. I Need You (Dave Aude Mix) — 7:48
  8. I Need You (Bertoldo Mix) — 8:22
  9. I Need You (Dataluxe Mix) — 9:08
  10. I Need You (Almighty Mix) — 6:55
  11. I Need You (Lenny B Club Mix) — 6:21
UK promo single[30]
  1. I Need You — 3:48

Lyrics[]

Lyrics are as they appear in the 2002 version of the US copy of I Need You.[3]
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"I Need You" (2000)
A 27-second sample of Rimes' "I Need
You", from the Music From and Inspired by Jesus: The Epic Mini-Series
soundtrack.
"I Need You (Country Version)" (2000)
A 27-second sample of the country version of Rimes' "I Need
You", as heard on Wings of a Dove.
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I don't need a lot of things
I can get by with nothing
Of all the blessings life can bring
I've always needed something
But I've got all I want
When it comes to loving you
You're my only reason
You're my only truth

I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you

You're the hope that moves me
To courage again
You're the love that rescues me
When the cold winds rage
And it's so amazing
'Cause that's just how you are
And I can't turn back now
'Cause you've brought me too far

Covers[]

In 2001, Anna Fegi released the song for her album, Every Step of the Way.[31][32] The song was covered again in 2003 by Christian singer, Kristy Starling, on her eponymous debut album.[33]

Charts[]

Peak positions[]

Chart (2000-2001) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[34] 51
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[35] 48
Canada Adult Contemporary Tracks (RPM)[36] 2
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[37] 16
Netherlands (Mega Single Top 100)[38] 81
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[39] 10
Germany (Media Control AG)[40] 63
Ireland (IRMA)[41] 19
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[42] 20
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[43] 13
US Billboard Hot 100[44] 11
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[45] 2
US Adult Pop Songs (Billboard)[46] 34
US Country Songs (Billboard)[47] 8

Year-end charts[]

Chart (2000) Position
US Billboard Hot 100[48] 44
US Country Songs (Billboard)[49] 27


Certifications[]

Country Certification
United States[50] Gold

Gallery[]


References[]

Specific[]

  1. ↑ I Need You (CD single). LeAnn Rimes. Curb Records, Capital Records, Sparrow Records. 2000. C2 7243 8 58863 2 4. 
  2. ↑ Music From and Inspired by Jesus: The Epic Mini-Series (CD). Various Artists. Capital Records, Sparrow Records. 2000. CG2 7243 8 51730 2 8 SPD 1730. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 I Need You (CD liner notes). LeAnn Rimes. Curb Records. 2002. D2-78738. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "I Need You / Spirit in the Sky: LeAnn Rimes, Dc Talk: Music". Amazon.com (US), Amazon.com, Inc. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004VVW7. Retrieved 2011-09-27. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "I Need You: LeAnn Rimes: Music". Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000063DHD. Retrieved 2011-09-27. 
  6. ↑ "LeAnn Rimes : Albums". CMT.com. http://www.cmt.com/artists/az/rimes_leann/albums.jhtml. Retrieved 2011-09-30. 
  7. ↑ "CMT Most Wanted Volume 1: Various Aritsts: Music". Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/CMT-Most-Wanted-Volume-1/dp/B0000C0FEW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339309857&sr=8-1&keywords=CMT+Most+Wanted+Volume+1. Retrieved 2012-06-10. 
  8. ↑ "The Best of LeAnn Rimes: LeAnn Rimes: Music". Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/Best-LeAnn-Rimes/dp/B00015U6MQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1328733451&sr=8-1. Retrieved 2012-02-08. 
  9. ↑ "The Best of LeAnn Rimes: Remixed: LeAnn Rimes: Music". Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/Best-LeAnn-Rimes-Remixed/dp/B0009WFHL6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1328733591&sr=8-1. Retrieved 2012-02-08. 
  10. ↑ "LeAnn Rimes receives ACM Humanitarian Award". Countrystandardtime.com. 2007-10-23. http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=2571. Retrieved 2012-02-06. 
  11. ↑ "Wings Of A Dove: Various Artists: Music". Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004X0OO. Retrieved 2011-09-30. 
  12. ↑ "Dance Like You Don't Give A....Greatest Remixes". Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LCNZHG6/. Retrieved July 29, 2014. 
  13. ↑ "Dance Like You Don't Give A.... Greatest Hits Remixes by LeAnn Rimes". iTunes Store. Apple, Inc. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dance-like-you-dont-give-a....greatest/id893417598. Retrieved July 29, 2014. 
  14. ↑ "All-Time Greatest Hits: LeAnn Rimes: MP3 Download". Amazon.com (US) Amazon.com, Inc. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QT13ULK/. Retrieved February 7, 2015. 
  15. ↑ "All-Time Greatest Hits by LeAnn Rimes". iTunes Store. Apple, Inc. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/all-time-greatest-hits/id949991862. Retrieved February 7, 2015. 
  16. ↑ "LeAnn Rimes: All-Time Greatest Hits: Music". Amazon.com (US) Amazon.com, Inc. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QJN34H8/. Retrieved February 7, 2015. 
  17. ↑ "LeAnn Rimes - I Need You Sheet Music". Musicnotes, Inc. Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtdVPE.asp?ppn=MN0056367#ProductDetails. Retrieved 2011-11-18. 
  18. ↑ "I Need You Review". David Browne. Entertainment Weekly. 2000-04-14. http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20185438,00.html. Retrieved 2012-05-06. 
  19. ↑ "CBS.com". CBS.com. 2007-05-23. http://www.cbs.com/marketplace/jesus.shtml. Retrieved 2011-09-30. 
  20. ↑ "Billboard - Google 도서". Books.google.co.kr. http://books.google.co.kr/books?id=ww4EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA24&dq=LeAnn+Rimes+I+Need+You+Billboard+2000+review&hl=ko&sa=X&ei=OBKnT7CDG-fG6AG26tzLBA&ved=0CEAQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=LeAnn%20Rimes%20I%20Need%20You%20Billboard%202000%20review&f=false. Retrieved 2012-05-07. 
  21. ↑ "LeAnn Rimes Album & Song Chart History". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. http://www.billboard.com/artist/306757/leann+rimes/chart. Retrieved 2011-09-30. 
  22. ↑ "I Need You - LeAnn Rimes". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. http://www.billboard.com/artist/306757/leann+rimes/chart. Retrieved 2012-05-06. 
  23. ↑ "Videos : LeAnn Rimes : I Need You". CMT. Viacom. http://www.cmt.com/videos/leann-rimes/28200/i-need-you.jhtml. Retrieved 2011-10-12. 
  24. ↑ I Need You (Promotional CD single). LeAnn Rimes. Curb Records, London Records. 2001. CUBCJ60. 
  25. ↑ "I Need You #2: LeAnn Rimes: Music". Amazon.com (US), Amazon.com, Inc. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000059RMV. Retrieved 2011-10-04. 
  26. ↑ I Need You. LeAnn Rimes. Curb Records, London Records. 2001. CUBC67. 
  27. ↑ "I Need You #1: LeAnn Rimes: Music". Amazon.com (US), Amazon.com, Inc. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000059RMU. Retrieved 2011-10-04. 
  28. ↑ "I NEED YOU 12" SINGLE UK CURB 2001: LEANN RIMES: Amazon.co.uk: Music". Amazon.com (UK), Amazon.com, Inc. 2009-09-09. Archived from the original on 2016-03-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20160324153354/http://www.amazon.co.uk/I-Need-You-Leann-Rimes/dp/B0057RI2F6. Retrieved 2011-10-04. 
  29. ↑ "iTunes - Music - I Need You - Remixes by LeAnn Rimes". iTunes Store. Apple, Inc. 2001-01-30. http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-need-you-remixes/id80604794. Retrieved 2011-10-09. 
  30. ↑ "(BX772) Leann Rimes, I Need You - DJ CD". eBay. 2012-05-09. http://www.ebay.com/itm/BX772-Leann-Rimes-I-Need-You-DJ-CD-/360433669806?pt=UK_CDsDVDs_CDs_CDs_GL&hash=item53eb8556ae. Retrieved 2012-06-20. 
  31. ↑ "Every Step of the Way | Anna Fegi | Album". MTV. Viacom. http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/fegi_anna/albums.jhtml?albumId=677451. Retrieved 2012-02-06. 
  32. ↑ "Every Step Of The Way - Philippine Music CD: Anna Fegi: Music". Amazon.com (US), Amazon.com, Inc. 2009-09-09. http://www.amazon.com/Every-Step-Way-Philippine-Music/dp/B000GANKKG/. Retrieved 2012-02-06. 
  33. ↑ "Kristy Starling: Kristy Starling: Music". Amazon.com (US), Amazon.com, Inc. http://www.amazon.com/Kristy-Starling/dp/B00008V633/. Retrieved 2012-02-06. 
  34. ↑ "Australian-charts.com – LeAnn Rimes – I Need You". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Hung Medien.
  35. ↑ "Ultratop.be – LeAnn Rimes – I Need You" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Ultratop & Hung Medien / hitparade.ch.
  36. ↑ "RPM Adult Contemporary Tracks. RPM. September 25, 2000. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  37. ↑ "RPM Country Tracks. RPM. September 4, 2000. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  38. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – LeAnn Rimes – I Need You" (in Dutch). Mega Single Top 100. Hung Medien / hitparade.ch.
  39. ↑ "Finnishcharts.com – LeAnn Rimes – I Need You". Suomen virallinen lista. Hung Medien.
  40. ↑ "Die ganze Musik im Internet: Charts, News, Neuerscheinungen, Tickets, Genres, Genresuche, Genrelexikon, Künstler-Suche, Musik-Suche, Track-Suche, Ticket-Suche – musicline.de" (in German). Media Control Charts. PhonoNet GmbH.
  41. ↑ "Chart Track". Irish Singles Chart. Irish Recorded Music Association.
  42. ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Rimes, LeAnn – European Charts". Singles Top 60. Hung Medien.
  43. ↑ "LeAnn Rimes" UK Singles Chart. Official Charts Company.
  44. ↑ "LeAnn Rimes Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for LeAnn Rimes. Prometheus Global Media.
  45. ↑ "LeAnn Rimes Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Adult Contemporary Songs for LeAnn Rimes. Prometheus Global Media.
  46. ↑ "LeAnn Rimes Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Adult Pop Songs for LeAnn Rimes. Prometheus Global Media.
  47. ↑ "LeAnn Rimes Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Country Songs for LeAnn Rimes. Prometheus Global Media.
  48. ↑ "Billboard Top 100 - 2000". http://longboredsurfer.com/charts.php?year=2000. Retrieved 2010-08-31. 
  49. ↑ "Best of 2000: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2000. http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2000/hot-country-songs. Retrieved August 15, 2012. 
  50. ↑ "American single certifications – LeAnn Rimes – I Need You". Recording Industry Association of America. http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?artist=%22I+Need+You%22.  If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
  • Jessen, Wade. "COUNTRY CORNER." Billboard 112.41 (2000):35.

External links[]

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LeAnn Rimes - I Need You (Official Music Video)

Official music video

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LeAnn Rimes - I Need You - DIGITAL DOG REMIX

Official remix music video

LeAnn_Rimes_-_I_Need_You_(Country_Version)_1080p_HD
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