I Need a Man (Grace Jones song)
| "I Need a Man" | ||||
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| Single by Grace Jones | ||||
| from the album Portfolio | ||||
| B-side | "Again and Again" | |||
| Released | 1975, 1977 | |||
| Format | 7", 12" | |||
| Genre | Disco | |||
| Length | 3:22 | |||
| Label | Orfeus, Beam Junction | |||
| Writer(s) | Paul Adrian Slade, Pierre Papadiamandis | |||
| Producer(s) | Tom Moulton | |||
| Grace Jones singles chronology | ||||
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"I Need a Man" is a 1975 single by Grace Jones.
Background
"I Need a Man" was the debut single for Grace Jones, originally recorded and released in France for the label Orfeus while Jones was still working as a fashion model. Its initial release passed fairly unnoticed. The track was later released in the U.S. on the minor disco label Beam Junction before Jones signed with Island Records, re-recorded the track and included it on her 1977 debut album Portfolio. "I Need a Man" then became a modest hit, reaching number 1 spot on the Billboard dance chart. It also contributed to Jones' growing popularity among gay scene.[1]
The original recording of "I Need a Man", together with its B-side, "Again and Again", remain unreleased on CD.
Music video
The music video for the song was made using the chroma key technique and presents Grace wearing a white, knee-long plain dress, dancing to the track.
Track listings
- 7" single (1975)[2]
- A. "I Need a Man" – 3:15
- B. "Again and Again" – 3:46
- A. "I Need a Man" (disco mix) – 7:30
- B. "I Need a Man" (instrumental version) – 4:53
- UK 7" single (1977)[5]
- A. "I Need a Man" – 3:29
- B. "I Need a Man" (Part 2) – 4:17
Chart performance
| Chart (1977) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| United States[6][7] | 83 |
| United States (Hot Dance Club Songs)[6] | 1 |
Cover versions
- The American Hi-NRG group Man 2 Man recorded a cover version of "I Need a Man" in 1987. This version received play in many dance clubs and peaked at #43 on the UK Singles Chart.[8]
References
- ↑ "Grace Jones w Polsce". www.innastrona.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2011-12-23.
- ↑ "Grace Jones - I Need A Man (Vinyl) at Discogs". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
- ↑ "Grace Jones - I Need A Man (Vinyl) at Discogs". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 2011-12-23.
- ↑ "I Need a Man by Grace Jones : Reviews and Ratings - Rate Your Music". rateyourmusic.com. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
- ↑ "Grace Jones - I Need A Man / I Need A Man (Part 2) (Vinyl) at Discogs". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 2011-12-23.
- 1 2 "Grace Jones". www.allmusic.com. Retrieved 2011-12-23.
- ↑ "Grace Jones Album & Song Chart History". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2011-12-23.
- ↑ "Chart Stats - Man 2 Man - I Need A Man". www.chartstats.com. Retrieved 2009-01-04.
External links
| Preceded by "Do What You Wanna Do" by T-Connection |
Billboard Hot Dance Club Play number-one single May 7, 1977 - May 20, 1977 |
Succeeded by "Got to Give It Up" by Marvin Gaye |