You Might Need Somebody

"You Might Need Somebody" is a 1980 song by Tom Snow and Non O'Byre, first recorded by American singer and guitarist Turley Richards. His version reached no. 54 in the US, but the song is best known from Shola Ama's 1997 version which reached no. 4 in the UK Singles Chart.[1] Randy Crawford recorded a version in 1981 which reached no. 11 in the UK.[2]

Randy Crawford version

"You Might Need Somebody"
Single by Randy Crawford
from the album Secret Combination
Released 1981
Genre R&B
Label Warner Bros. Records
Songwriter(s) Non O'Byre, Tom Snow
Producer(s) Tommy LiPuma
Randy Crawford singles chronology
"When I Lose My Way"
(1981)		 "You Might Need Somebody"
(1981)		 "Rainy Night In Georgia"
(1981)

"When I Lose My Way"
(1981)		 "You Might Need Somebody"
(1981)		 "Rainy Night In Georgia"
(1981)

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.[2]

Shola Ama version

"You Might Need Somebody"
Single by Shola Ama
from the album Much Love
Released 7 April 1997
Genre Pop, contemporary R&B
Label WEA
Songwriter(s) Nan O'Byrne, Tom Snow
Producer(s) D'Influence
Shola Ama singles chronology
"You're The One I Love"
(1996)		 "You Might Need Somebody"
(1997)		 "String Module Error: Match not found"
(1997)

"You're The One I Love"
(1996)		 "You Might Need Somebody"
(1997)		 "You're The One I Love" (Re-Issue)
(1997)

In 1997, Shola Ama recorded a version of the song. Her version reached no. 4 in the UK Singles Chart[1] and is featured on her debut album, Much Love.

Charts (1997) Peak
position
Ireland 9
New Zealand 8
Netherlands 8
France 10
UK 4

References

  1. 1 2 Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 21. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  2. 1 2 Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 125. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
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