Need Your Loving Tonight

Queen

About Need Your Loving Tonight

"Need Your Loving Tonight" is a song by the rock band Queen and written by bass guitarist John Deacon. It is the fourth track on the first side of their 1980 album The Game and the second song on the album by Deacon (the other being "Another One Bites the Dust").


Year:
1980
2:49
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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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Queen

Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of the late Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. After the late and great Freddie Mercury died, Queen continued to tour with multiple acts including Paul Rodgers, and currently, Adam Lambert. more »

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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".
Song Writer
The song was written by John Deacon, the bass guitarist of the band. This was one of Deacon's songs that Freddie Mercury sang on.
Song Style
Uniquely, "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.
Singles Release
Despite 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.
Album Success
The 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.
Live Performances
The 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.
Later Live Performances
The 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.
Song Duration
"Need Your Loving Tonight" has a duration of 2:49 minutes, making it one of the shorter songs on the album.
Song Reception
The song was mostly well-received by critics, who appreciated its return to the band's original rock sound.
Music Video
There is also a promotional video for "Need Your Loving Tonight" which was filmed at the Dallas Convention Center in Texas.
Lyrics Commentary
The lyrics of "Need Your Loving Tonight" echo a theme of longing and desire, characteristic of many of Queen's songs.
Cover Version
The 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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