I Need You (Eric Carmen song)
"I Need You" is a song written by Eric Carmen. Versions by Euclid Beach Band (1979) and then 3T (1996) were released as singles. Early versions. "I Need You" was originally recorded in 1977 by Frankie Valli on his album "Lady Put the Light Out". It was released in 1979 by the Euclid Beach Band. Their rendition reached #81 on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot 100. Carmen provided keyboard and production work on the song. The lead vocalist is Peter Hewlett. 3T version. The song was also released by American music group 3 T, from the album "Brotherhood". 3T's version was released in 1996, and had a very good performance in the European charts. It was never released in the U.S. Michael Jackson, their uncle, provides background vocals, so is sometimes credited as a featured artist. Critical reception. A reviewer from "Music Week" rated the song four out of five, adding, "Uncle Michael provides backing vocals on this ballad which sends 3T harmonising down the schmaltz road via an arrangement oddly reminiscent of East 17's Stay Another Day."