"I Need My Girl" is a song written by Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, Bryan Devendorf and Scott Devendorf of the American alternative rock band The National. The song was originally recorded by the band in 2013 for their sixth studio album, Trouble Will Find Me, where it appears as the tenth track.
A promotional single was released on European radio in November 2013, on American radio in January 2014, and on British radio in March 2014, becoming the fifth release by the band in promotion of Trouble Will Find Me. The song has been featured in the movie Entourage and on episodes of the television shows The Mindy Project, You and Shrinking
Track listings
Personnel
The National Matt Berninger – lead vocals Aaron Dessner – rhythm guitar, keyboards, vibraphone, harmonica Bryce Dessner – lead guitar, keyboards, e-bow, orchestration Bryan Devendorf – drums, percussion Scott Devendorf – bass guitar
Recording personnel
Artwork Randall J Lane – Artwork (Ballads) Lafont London – design Distant Station Ltd. – design
Charts Chart (2013) Peakposition
Certifications
Release history
Commercial Country Date Format Label Australia February 3, 2014 Digital download 4AD United Kingdom United States
Promotional Region Date Radio format Label Europe November 4, 2013 Modern rock / alternative radio 4AD United States January 27, 2014 Triple A radio January 28, 2014 Modern rock / alternative radio United Kingdom March 10, 2014
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