I Need a Man (Grace Jones song)

"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

12" Single (1977)^[3]^[4]

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

Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

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

Grace Jones

Studio albums	Portfolio (1977) Fame (1978) Muse (1979) Warm Leatherette (1980) Nightclubbing (1981) Living My Life (1982) Slave to the Rhythm (1985) Inside Story (1986) Bulletproof Heart (1989) Hurricane (2008)

Compilations	Island Life (1985) The Ultimate (1993) Private Life: The Compass Point Sessions (1998) 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Grace Jones (2003) The Universal Masters Collection (2003) The Collection (2004) The Grace Jones Story (2006) The Ultimate Collection (2006)

Singles	"I Need a Man" "Sorry" "La Vie en rose" "Do or Die" "On Your Knees" "A Rolling Stone" "Love Is the Drug" "Private Life" "The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game" "Breakdown" "Demolition Man" "I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango)" "Pull Up to the Bumper" "Walking in the Rain" "Nipple to the Bottle" "The Apple Stretching" "My Jamaican Guy" "Cry Now, Laugh Later" "Living My Life" "Slave to the Rhythm" "Jones the Rhythm" "I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You)" "Party Girl" "Crush" "Victor Should Have Been a Jazz Musician" "Love on Top of Love" "Amado Mio" "7 Day Weekend" "Evilmainya" "Sex Drive" "Love Bites" "Hurricane (Cradle to the Grave)" "Corporate Cannibal" "Williams' Blood" "Love You to Life"

Related	Grace Jones discography A One Man Show albums songs

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