Need Your Love So Bad
Peter Green · Other Songs - Peter Green
To lead me through the night
Need someone's arms
To hold and squeeze me tight
Now, when the night begins
I'm at an end
Because I need your love so bad
I need some lips, just to feel next to mine
I need someone to stand up
To stand up and tell me when I'm lyin'
And when the lights are low
And it's time to go
That's when I need your love so bad
So why don't you give it up?
Baby and bring it home to me
Or write it on a piece of paper, woman
And just so it can be read to me
Tell me that you love me
Stop drivin' me mad
Whoa, because I, I need your love so bad
I just need a soft voice
And a talk to me at night
I don't want you to worry, baby
'Cause I know we can make
Make everything alright
Listen to my plea, women
Bring it to me
Because I need your love so bad
So why don't you give it up?
Baby and bring it home to me
Or write it on a piece of paper, woman
And just so it can be read to me
Tell me that you love me
And stop drivin' me mad
Whoa, because I, I need your love so bad
I just need a soft voice
That's gonna talk to me at night
I don't want you to worry, baby
I know we can make everything alright
Oh, but listen to my plea, woman
Come on bring it to me
Because I need your love so bad
Baby 'cause I need, oh, how I need
Woman, I need your love so bad
Need Your Love So Bad
Peter Green's 'Need Your Love So Bad' stands as a defining track from his early solo career, capturing the raw, blues-inflected sound that would come to characterize his work. Released following his departure from the Yardbirds, the song reflects Green's transition from a guitarist known for his work with Eric Clapton to a solo artist exploring the nuances of R&B and blues. The recording showcases his distinctive vocal delivery and guitar work, blending the emotional intensity of the blues with a polished production style that set the tone for his subsequent discography. As a cornerstone of his early catalog, the track exemplifies the era's soulful aesthetic and Green's ability to craft memorable, emotive performances that resonated deeply with audiences seeking authentic musical expression.