Top Songs By Four Tops
Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Abdul Fakir
Vocals
Benny Benjamin
Drums
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra
Earl Van Dyke
Piano
James Jamerson
Bass
Lawrence Payton
Vocals
Levi Stubbs Jr.
Lead Vocals
Renaldo Benson
Vocals
Robert White
Guitar
The Andantes
Background Vocals
The Funk Brothers
Instrumental Ensemble
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
BRIAN HOLLAND
Composer
Lamont Dozier
Composer
Eddie Holland
Composer
Gil Askey
String Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
BRIAN HOLLAND
Producer
Lamont Dozier
Producer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Baby, I need your lovin'
Baby, I need your lovin'
Although you're never near
Your voice I often hear
Another day, another night
I long to hold you tight
'Cause I'm so lonely
[Chorus]
Baby, I need your lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'
Baby, I need your lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'
[Verse 2]
Some say, "It's a sign of weakness for a man to beg"
Then weak I'd rather be
If it means havin' you to keep
'Cause lately I've been losin' sleep
[Chorus]
Baby, I need your lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'
Baby, I need your lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'
[Bridge]
Empty nights echo your name
Whoa, sometimes I wonder
Will I ever be the same?
Oh, yeah
[Verse 3]
When you see me smilin'
You know, things have gotten worse
In his smile, you might see
Has all been rehearsed
Darlin', I can't go on without ya
This emptiness won't let me live without ya
This loneliness inside me darlin'
Makes me feel half alive
[Chorus]
Baby, I need your lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'
Baby, I need your lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'
Baby, I need your lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'
Written by: Brian Holland, Eddie Holland, Lamont Dozier