You Might Need Somebody
"You Might Need Somebody" is a 1980 song by Tom Snow and Nan O'Byrne, first recorded by American singer and guitarist Turley Richards. His version reached number 54 in the US, but the song is best known from Randy Crawford's 1981 version which was successful world wide and was critically acclaimed for its arrangement and musicianship.
Randy Crawford version
| "You Might Need Somebody" | ||||
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| Single by Randy Crawford | ||||
| from the album Secret Combination | ||||
| B-side | "You Bring The Sun Out" | |||
| Released | 1981 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 4:17 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Nan O'Byre, Tom Snow | |||
| Producer(s) | Tommy LiPuma | |||
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In 1981, Randy Crawford recorded her version of "You Might Need Somebody" for her album Secret Combination. It was the second single released from this album. Her version reached no. 11 on the UK Singles Chart, making it her fourth highest charting single on that chart.[1]
Joe Walsh version
In 1991, Joe Walsh released his rock version of "You Might Need Somebody" on his ninth studio album Ordinary Average Guy.
Shola Ama version
| "You Might Need Somebody" | ||||
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| Single by Shola Ama | ||||
| from the album Much Love | ||||
| Released | 7 April 1997 | |||
| Genre | Pop, R&B | |||
| Label | WEA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Nan O'Byrne, Tom Snow | |||
| Producer(s) | D'Influence | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "You Might Need Somebody" on YouTube | ||||
In 1997, Shola Ama recorded a version of the song. Her version reached number four on the UK Singles Chart and is featured on her debut album, Much Love.
Music & Media wrote about the song: "There's little doubt that that Shola Ama has a fantastic voice, and radio has already warmed to this familiar cover, which is reproduced almost note for note from the Randy Crawford original, a major hit back in 1981. As well as a radio edit and three rather unpreposessing mixes, the single also includes a cut featuring a rap from Pras of the Fugees."[2]
Charts
| Charts (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[3] | 32 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[4] | 7 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[5] | 28 |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[6] | 25 |
| France (SNEP)[7] | 10 |
| Germany (Official German Charts)[8] | 21 |
| Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[9] | 20 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[10] | 9 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[11] | 8 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[12] | 8 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[13] | 8 |
| Scotland (Official Charts Company)[14] | 11 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[15] | 22 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[16] | 17 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[17] | 4 |
| UK R&B (Official Charts Company)[18] | 2 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1997) | Position |
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| Germany (Official German Charts)[19] | 83 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[20] | Silver | 200,000^ |
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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
References
- ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 125. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ↑ "Music & Media: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ↑ "Austriancharts.at – Shola Ama – You Might Need Somebody" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Shola Ama – You Might Need Somebody" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Shola Ama – You Might Need Somebody" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ↑ "Music & Media: Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media.
- ↑ "Lescharts.com – Shola Ama – You Might Need Somebody" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Shola Ama – You Might Need Somebody". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ↑ "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (17.07.1997 - 23.07.1997)" (PDF) (in Icelandic). Dagblaðið Vísir - Tónlist. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
- ↑ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – You Might Need Somebody". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ↑ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 31, 1997" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Shola Ama – You Might Need Somebody" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ↑ "Charts.nz – Shola Ama – You Might Need Somebody". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Shola Ama – You Might Need Somebody". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Shola Ama – You Might Need Somebody". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ↑ "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". officialcharts.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ↑ "Top 100 Single-Jahrescharts" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ↑ "British single certifications – Shola Ama – You Might Need Somebody". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 14 April 2018. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type You Might Need Somebody in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.