Loved and Wanted
Kitty Wells · Together Again (w.Red Foley) [1967]
Loved and wanted everyone wants to be
Darling, I'm so happy you love and want me
Without your love my dear, what would I do
Loved and wanted especially by you.
Some men crave wealth while other seek fame
But without your love dear, they don't mean a thing
I'd rather have true love and live in a shack
Then to have a rich husband slippin' around behind my back.
Loved and wanted everyone wants to be
Darling, I'm so happy you love and want me
Without your love my dear, what would I do
Loved and wanted especially by you.
--- Instrumental ---
Everybody needs a love it's part of nature's plan
A man for every woman a woman for every man
Some never find the right one sad but it's true
I found the only one when I met you.
Loved and wanted everyone wants to be
Darling, I'm so happy you love and want me
Without your love my dear, what would I do
Loved and wanted especially by you...
Loved and Wanted
Kitty Wells' "Loved and Wanted" stands as a defining anthem of the 1960s country music era, capturing the raw vulnerability of heartbreak and longing. Recorded with Red Foley on the album "Together Again," the track showcases Wells' distinctive vocal style, blending the twang of the South with a melodic sensibility that bridged country and pop audiences. As one of her most commercially successful recordings, the song became a staple of country radio, reflecting the genre's enduring focus on personal narrative and emotional honesty. Its widespread adoption by artists across genres underscores its status as a timeless recording that resonated deeply with listeners seeking authentic expression of love and loss.