I Need You (Eric Carmen song)

"I Need You" is a song written by Eric Carmen. Versions by Euclid Beach Band (1979) and then 3T (1996) were released as singles.

"I Need You"
Single by Euclid Beach Band
from the album Euclid Beach Band
B-side	"Hard to Say Goodbye"
Released	March 1979
Genre	Soft rock
Length	3:30
Label	Epic
Songwriter(s)	Eric Carmen
Producer(s)	Eric Carmen
Euclid Beach Band singles chronology
"There's No Surf in Cleveland" (1978) "I Need You" (1979) "Headlands" (1982)

Early versions

"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

"I Need You"
Single by 3T
from the album Brotherhood
B-side	"Brotherhood" (single edit) "Anything" (acoustic version)
Released	February 20, 1996
Recorded	1995[2]
Studio	Cheiron (Stockholm) Titan (Los Angeles)
Genre	Pop R&B gospel
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" on YouTube

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

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'."^[3]

Track listings

• CD single

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

• CD maxi

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

• CD maxi (2)

1. "I Need You" (album version) – 3:55
2. "I Need You" (Linslee Campbell remix) – 5:27
3. "I Need You" (Linsee Campbell Breakdown remix) – 5:27
4. "Brotherhood" (single edit) – 3:16

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts Chart (1996–1997) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[4] 17 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[5] 9 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[6] 8 Czech Republic (IFPI CR)[7] 8 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[8] 13 Europe (European Hit Radio)[9] 22 France (SNEP)[10] 5 Germany (GfK)[11] 22 Ireland (IRMA)[12] 14 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[13] 5 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[14] 5 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[15] 30 Scotland (OCC)[16] 4 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[17] 42 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[18] 9 UK Singles (OCC)[19] 3

Year-end charts Chart (1996) Position UK Singles (OCC)[20] 77 Chart (1997) Position Australia (ARIA)[21] 69 Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[22] 52 Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[23] 47 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[24] 43 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[25] 91 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[26] 97 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[27] 36

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[28]	Gold	35,000^
France (SNEP)[29]	Gold	250,000*
United Kingdom (BPI)[30]	Silver	200,000^
* Sales figures based on certification alone. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Disco Stewie Harrison version

"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

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

Charts

Chart (2006)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[31]	21