"I Need You" is a song by the English rock band the Kinks released on 21 May 1965 as the B-side to "Set Me Free". The song, along with "You Really Got Me" and "All Day and All of the Night", has been cited as one of the influences which shifted the focus from rock 'n' roll to hard-hitting rock music. Never a part of the Kinks live act, it has since been revived live by both Davies brothers solo in the 21st century.Harrington, Joe S. Sonic Cool: The Life & Death of Rock 'n' Roll (2002), p. 165
Reception Pitchfork described the song "I Need You" as "punky" and "still thrilling". Rolling Stone put it in the "early ravers" in The Kinks catalogue.
The Guardian characterized it as "libidinous".
Personnel According to Doug Hinman:
The Kinks Ray Davieslead vocal, rhythm guitar Dave Daviesbacking vocal, lead guitar Pete Quaifebass Mick Avorydrums
Additional musicians Rasa Daviesbacking vocal
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