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I Want You To Want Me

Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'? Feel the power pop explosion of Cheap Trick's iconic 197...
BAND | Cheap Trick

"I Want You To Want Me"

Last updated 📅 2025-04-21

Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'? Feel the power pop explosion of Cheap Trick's iconic 1979 smash hit, "I Want You To Want Me"! This legendary live version from At Budokan captured their raw energy and became their breakthrough signature song worldwide.

  • TITLE: I Want You To Want Me
  • BAND: Cheap Trick
  • GENRE: Power Pop
  • RELEASEDAY: April 21
  • YEAR: 1979

Released as a single from the legendary live album Cheap Trick at Budokan, this track transformed the original studio version into a high-energy power pop anthem. Its driving beat, Rick Nielsen's catchy guitar work, and Robin Zander's pleading vocals resonated globally, rocketing up the charts.

This phenomenal 1979 live recording perfectly captured Cheap Trick's concert energy. The simple, direct plea for affection combined with irresistible power pop hooks cemented "I Want You To Want Me" as a timeless classic rock staple and the band's defining breakthrough hit.

SONG MEANING: The song is a straightforward, almost desperate-sounding plea for affection and attention from someone the singer desires. The lyrics express a strong yearning for the love interest to reciprocate their feelings ("I want you to want me / I need you to need me / I'd love you to love me").

Band

"Cheap Trick"

Discover Cheap Trick, the legendary American band blending infectious power pop melodies with hard rock muscle! Known for Rick Nielsen's quirky guitars, Robin Zander's dynamic vocals, and energetic live shows, they crafted a unique, influential sound that remains instantly recognizable worldwide.
  • TITLE: Cheap Trick
  • ACTIVE: 1973–present (1973)
  • BAND: Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick's enduring legacy is built on iconic smash hits spanning different eras and styles. Their catalog boasts high-energy live anthems pleading for affection, witty teenage rock classics about surprising parents, sophisticated paranoid rockers, and massive chart-topping power ballads declaring eternal devotion...
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BAND | Cheap Trick

"The Flame"

Feel the heat of Cheap Trick's "The Flame," their epic 1988 number one power ballad! This quintessential soft rock mega-hit, from the comeback album 'Lap of Luxury,' became their biggest chart success. Experience the soaring vocals and timeless declaration of love that defines this classic.
  • TITLE: The Flame
  • BAND: Cheap Trick
  • GENRE: Soft Rock
  • RELEASEDAY: April 16
  • YEAR: 1988
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