Need Your Loving Tonight
Queen
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No I'll never look back in anger No I'll never find me an answer You promised me you'd keep in touch I read your letter and it hurt me so much I said I'd never never be angry with you I don't want to feel like a stranger no 'Cause I'd rather stay out of danger I read your letter so many times I got your meaning between the lines I said I'd never never be angry with you I must be strong so she won't know how much I miss her I only hope as time goes on I'll forget her My bodies aching can't sleep at night I'm to exhausted to start a fight And if I see her with another guy I'll eat my heart out 'cause I love her Love her love her love her Come on baby let's get together I'll love you baby I'll love you forever I'm trying hard to stay away What made you change What did I say Ooh I need your loving tonight Ooh I need your loving Ooh I need your loving Ooh I need your loving babe tonight Hit me Ooh I need your loving tonight No I'll never look back in anger No I'll never find me an answer Can't be no warning how could I guess I'll have to learn to forgive and forget Ooh I need your loving Ooh I need your loving Ooh I need your loving tonight
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Written by: JOHN DEACON
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12 facts about this song
Album Information"Need Your Loving Tonight" is a song by the British rock band Queen, featured on their 1980 album titled "The Game".
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Song WriterThe song was written by John Deacon, the bass guitarist of the band. This was one of Deacon's songs that Freddie Mercury sang on.
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Song StyleUniquely, "Need Your Loving Tonight" is one of the few songs by Queen that returns to their original rockabilly style, compared to the more progressive rock they are generally associated with.
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Singles ReleaseDespite being a popular song, "Need Your Loving Tonight" was not released as a single in the UK. However, it was released as a single in the United States in November 1980.
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Album SuccessThe album "The Game" was a commercial success, reaching number one in the UK Albums Chart and number one on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
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Live PerformancesThe song was often performed live during the 1980–1981 The Game tour. It was the only song from the album that was performed live by the band during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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Later Live PerformancesThe song was also part of Queen's set at the Milton Keynes concert in 1982 and this performance was included in the 'Queen on Fire - Live at the Bowl' DVD.
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Song Duration"Need Your Loving Tonight" has a duration of 2:49 minutes, making it one of the shorter songs on the album.
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Song ReceptionThe song was mostly well-received by critics, who appreciated its return to the band's original rock sound.
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Music VideoThere is also a promotional video for "Need Your Loving Tonight" which was filmed at the Dallas Convention Center in Texas.
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Lyrics CommentaryThe lyrics of "Need Your Loving Tonight" echo a theme of longing and desire, characteristic of many of Queen's songs.
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Cover VersionThe song was covered by the American rock band No Use for a Name, for the 1997 Queen tribute album "Spread Your Wings: A Tribute To Queen".
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