Johnny Rivers' Version
| "Baby I Need Your Lovin'" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Johnny Rivers | ||||
| from the album Rewind | ||||
| Released | 1967 | |||
| Format | 7" single | |||
| Genre | R&B, Soul, Rock, Folk | |||
| Length | 3:08 | |||
| Label | Imperial Records | |||
| Writer(s) | Holland–Dozier–Holland | |||
| Johnny Rivers singles chronology | ||||
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"Baby, I Need Your Lovin'" is a 1967 hit cover by Johnny Rivers. It reached #3 on Billboard Hot 100, topping the original version in chart performance. It is included on his 1967 album "Rewind" and is one of his most remembered songs.
Differences Between the Two Versions
The Four Tops' version is the faster version, while Rivers' version is slower. The Four Tops' version had less chart success, peaking in the top 20. Rivers' version had better success, reaching the top 10.
Credits
- Lead vocals by Johnny Rivers.
- Background Vocals by The Blossoms: Darlene Love, Fanita James, and Jean King.
- Drums by Hal Blaine
- Written by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Edward Holland, Jr..
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