I Need You (The Kinks song)
1965 single by the Kinks
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"I Need You" is a song by the English rock band the Kinks released on 21 May 1965 as the B-side to "Set Me Free". The song, along with "You Really Got Me" and "All Day and All of the Night", has been cited as one of the influences which shifted the focus from rock 'n' roll to hard-hitting rock music. Never a part of the Kinks live act, it has since been revived live by both Davies brothers solo in the 21st century.[2]
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![](#/media/File:"I_Need_You"_by_the_Kinks_label.png) UK B-side label | ||||
| Single by the Kinks | ||||
| A-side | "Set Me Free" | |||
| Released | 21 May 1965 | |||
| Recorded | 13–14 April 1965[1] | |||
| Studio | Pye, London[1] | |||
| Length | 2:29 | |||
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| Songwriter | Ray Davies | |||
| Producer | Shel Talmy | |||
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Reception
Pitchfork described the song "I Need You" as "punky" and "still thrilling".[3] Rolling Stone put it in the "early ravers" in The Kinks catalogue.[4]
The Guardian characterized it as "libidinous".[5]
Personnel
According to Doug Hinman:[6]
The Kinks
- Ray Davies – lead vocal, rhythm guitar
- Dave Davies – backing vocal, lead guitar[a]
- Pete Quaife – bass
- Mick Avory – drums
Additional musicians
- Rasa Davies – backing vocal
