I Wanna Hear It from Your Lips
1984 single by Eric Carmen
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"I Wanna Hear It from Your Lips" is a 1984 hit song by Eric Carmen. It was the lead single from his sixth album, which was his second eponymous album.
"I Wanna Hear It From Your Lips (Instrumental)" [12" version only]
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| Single by Eric Carmen | ||||
| from the album Eric Carmen | ||||
| B-side | "Spotlight" "I Wanna Hear It From Your Lips (Instrumental)" [12" version only] | |||
| Released | December 1984 | |||
| Recorded | 1984 | |||
| Genre | New wave - soft rock | |||
| Length | 3:12 (7" version) 3:17 (Album version) 5:58 (12" version) | |||
| Label | Geffen | |||
| Songwriters | Eric Carmen, Dean Pitchford | |||
| Producer | Bob Gaudio[1] | |||
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The song reached number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 during February 1985, becoming his sixth of eight Top 40 singles during his solo career. The song was a bigger adult contemporary hit, reaching number 10 in the United States[2] and number 17 in Canada.
Classic Rock History critic Brian Kachejian rated it to be Carmen's 9th greatest solo song, pointing out its similarity with Bruce Springsteen's song "Fire".[3] Chaospin critic Linda Giantino rated it Carmen's 8th greatest solo song, praising the backup vocals and noting that "the lyrics of the song sound a little sensual."[4]
Charts
| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
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| Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary | 17 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 35 |
| US Billboard Adult Contemporary[6] | 10 |
| US Radio & Records[7] | 30 |
| US Radio & Records Adult Contemporary | 8 |
| US Cash Box Top 100 | 37 |
Cover versions
In 1986, Louise Mandrell recorded a country version of "I Wanna Hear It from Your Lips". Her rendition reached number 35 on the US country chart,[8] and number 41 on the Canadian country chart.
