She premiered the song in January 1990, during her Feels So Right Japan Tour, before the release of I'm Your Baby Tonight. [Chorus] But he's all the man that I need. It's not the same, it's not the same This performance was included in the 2014 CD/DVD release, Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances. Four different performances of the song were taped and broadcast on each country's TV channel during South American leg of the tour in 1994: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on January 16, during Hollywood Rock festival; Santiago, Chile on April 14; Buenos Aires, Argentina on April 16; and Caracas, Venezuela on April 21. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.com. [2] Their version failed to make a large impact on the Billboard Hot 100, but reached a moderate peak of number forty-five on the Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart. And in the evening Whitney Houston recorded it years later." Two different performances of the song on this tour were taped in Yokohama, Japan, on March 15, 1991[41] and in A Coruña, Spain, on September 29, 1991. Tarpan Studios (San Rafael, CA), A&M Recording Studios (Hollywood), The Plant Studios (Sausalito), Ocean Way Recording (Los Angeles), Right Track Studios, Power Station Studios & The Hit Factory (New York City). View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1982 Vinyl release of "All The Man I Need" on Discogs. When this song became a huge hit, its lyricist Dean Pitchford had been dating a swimmer for about 6 months, who would later become his husband. But he's all the man that I need The song was performed in 1991 in the Welcome Home Heroes with Whitney Houston concert. It enjoyed a seven week run in the top ten of the chart, which was one week shorter than that of the album's lead single "I'm Your Baby Tonight. The song was nominated for a Grammy for “Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female” and a Soul Train Music Award for “Best R&B\Soul Single, Female”. [3] Stephen Holden of The New York Times, wrote that the song was an "expression of sexual hero worship. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. Houston performed the song on three of her regional and two world tours. "All the Man That I Need" is a song written by Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore. According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by Alfred Music Publishing, the song is written in the key of F minor with a key change to the key of F-sharp minor. About.com ranked it at number 4 in their list of "Top 20 Best Whitney Houston Songs", noting that it has "a prominent gospel choir in the final chorus. [9] Greg Kot of Chicago Tribune was also positive in his review, writing that through the song, Houston was providing "soundtrack to a million love affairs. “All The Man That I Need” was written by Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore. $62.05: $5.50: Vinyl, Original recording, January 1, 1990 "Please retry" $8.99 . During this interim period, Pitchford's publishers received many requests from interested parties who wanted one of their acts to record the song. The video ends with Houston finishing the performance, with her outline shown online. Price New from Used from Audio CD, Import "Please retry" $62.05 . All the Man That I Need. "I figured that it was one of those songs that was going to get cut a number of times and not ever have its day," he said. The song was first recorded as "All the Man I Need" by Linda Clifford for her album I'll Keep on Loving You (1982). He fills me up After that scene, she is now seen performing, accompanied by a children's choir, on a stage, in front of an audience at some sort of program. He's all I've got Her version topped the Billboard Hot 100, Hot R&B Singles and Adult Contemporary chart. I found this awesome recording of "All The Man That I Need" on #Smule: https://www.smule.com/sing-recording/1406460715_3801123916 Listen to Smooth Jazz Express All The Man That I Need MP3 song. The song was first recorded as "All the Man I Need" by Linda Clifford for her album I'll Keep on Loving You (1982). Whitney Houston - All The Man That I Need Lyrics I used to cry myself to sleep at night But that was all before he came I thought love had to hurt to turn out right More love than I've ever seen "[8] Larry Flick from Billboard called it a "shimmering jazz-and gospel-inflected ballad", and stated that it "fully demonstrates Houston's vocal beauty". Whitney Houston ‎– All The Man That I Need Label: Arista ‎– CAS 2156, Arista ‎– CAS-2156 Format: Cassette, Single Country: US Released: 1990 Genre: Electronic. [51][52], In 1994, Luther Vandross (who made the arrangements of the original Linda Clifford version) included his own version, "All the Woman I Need" on his album Songs. All The Man That I Need 45 (7" single, 45 rpm) Whitney Houston Format: Vinyl. In 1996, she performed the song at Brunei: The Royal Wedding Celebration, a private gig for the wedding of Princess Rashidah, the eldest daughter of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah. When the moon is high In 1990, American singer Whitney Houston had a number-one multiple chart hit with this song, recorded as "All the Man That I Need", from her third album I'm Your Baby Tonight (1990). And in the morning when I kiss his eyes She then moves forward in the room, and sits on a chair, singing her lines looking into the camera. This song was first recorded as "All The Man I Need" by Linda Clifford for her album "I'll Keep On Loving You" (1982). See all 11 formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. "[11] Music Week commented, "Another sterling performance from Whitney, on a slightly sub-standard song. The latter was aired on Spanish TV channel, and in the United States, her first hourlong TV special, "Whitney Houston: This Is My Life," on ABC TV, dated May 6, 1992. [27] Seven weeks later, it peaked at number one on the chart and stayed there for a week. On December 11, 1990, Houston appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (guest host: Jay Leno) and performed the song to accompaniment of her tour band. It entered the UK Singles Chart at number 27, the week ending date of December 22, 1990, and peaked at number 13 on January 19, 1991, in that country. But he’s all the man that I need. "[1] The single entered the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (formerly Hot R&B Singles) at number 58, the same week it debuted on the Hot 100. It was first recorded as “All The Man I Need” by Linda Clifford in 1982. And in the morning when I kiss his eyes He takes me down and rocks me slow And in the evening when the moon is high He holds me close and won’t let go He won’t let go. [31] It also reached number 16 in Ireland,[32] 11 in Netherlands,[33] 21 in Austria,[34] and 28 in France. [2], Later, Pitchford revealed that although different versions of the song were made, no one was really scoring a major success with it. More love than I've ever seen [13] James Hunter from Rolling Stone magazine called it "an outsize ballad about poverty and damaged self-regard, so expertly that the song, with its effective whiff of Spanish guitar, stages undeniable pop drama. The second single from Whitney's third album "I'm Your Baby Tonight," the song was written by Michael Gore and Dean Pitchford (originally for disco singer Linda Clifford) and produced by … He takes me down and rocks me slow [48] She also performed the song at The Arsenio Hall Show, and Saturday Night Live on February 23, 1991, which was her first appearance on the show.[49]. All the Man I Need. Tracklist . Song written by Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore. He's all I've got in this world The video then switches into another room in the house with all white furniture, including a bed, wardrobe, and grand piano, in which Houston sings. The accompanying music video for "All the Man That I Need" was directed by Peter Israelson. [29][30] According to The Official Charts Company, the single has sold 120,000 copies in the United Kingdom. He gives me love "[6] Matthew Hocter from Albumism described it as "a power ballad bringing some serious drama". Linda Clifford said, "'All the Man I Need' was actually written for my husband and myself. It was certified Gold by the RIAA in the United States. He performed the song at the 2001 BET Awards, in honor of Houston.[53]. Whitney Houston - "All The Man I Need" HD Lyrics on screen and in description. All the Man I Need is about a 39-year-old Financial Planner and Investment Strategist named Erica, who has a successful career in finding the right investments for her clients but has been unsuccessful in finding love and the 'right man' for herself. I recorded it in 1980, when I recorded 'Red Light' from the movie Fame. Gloria Gaynor. Nevertheless, a high chart placing seems inevitable. I recorded it in 1980, when I recorded 'Red Light' from the movie … After a discussion between the two regarding the song, a demo version of it was sent to Davis. All you got to do is wave your hand. [26] In Canada, the song debuted at 90 on the RPM Top 100 Hit Tracks chart, the issue date of January 12, 1991. The duration of song is 02:52. [1], "All the Man That I Need" was originally written in 1981, by Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore. [17] Ten weeks later, on the issue dated February 23, 1991, it ascended to the top of the chart, becoming Houston's ninth number-one on the chart. He's all I've got He won't let go [Verse 1] As Linda states, writers Michael Gore and Dean Pitchford actually wrote that song for Linda and Nick for the 'I'll Keep Loving You' album. Precious darling, you know you're my man. "All the Man That I Need" was performed as a part of medley by Houston at the 2nd Billboard Music Awards on December 9, 1991. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1990 Vinyl release of "All The Man That I Need" on Discogs. I thought love had to hurt to turn out right Clifford recorded her version of the song for inclusion on her album I'll Keep on Loving You, and subsequently released it as a single, but it failed to chart. [2] However, he was a close friend of Arista Records' president Clive Davis, and it was over a dinner with him that the subject of the song "All the Man That I Need" again came up. [40], The song was also performed on her third world tour, I'm Your Baby Tonight World Tour. It also topped the RPM chart in Canada. He's all I've got in this world He holds me close and won't let go All the Man That I Need Lyrics. Two years later on The Bodyguard World Tour (1993–94), she performed the song as a final part of "Love Medley," along with "I Love You," "All at Once," "Nobody Love Me Like You Do," "Didn't We Almost Have It All," and "Where Do Broken Hearts Go." But he's all the man that I need Whitney Houston - All The Man That I Need (Letra e música para ouvir) - I used to cry myself to sleep at night / But that was all before he came / I thougt love had to hurt to turn out right / … Whitney Houston covered the song for her third album “I’m Your Baby Tonight”. Own It December 19, 2017. and "My Man"―and the song. [35] The song also peaked at number 37 in Germany,[36] 36 in New Zealand,[37] and 28 in Switzerland.[38]. [7] Allmusic's Ashley S. Battel said that the song is one of "the two high points she does reach on this album [I'm Your Baby Tonight]", and added "the uplifting tale of another's [sic] love being enough to provide happiness in [the song]. Track 03 from "I'm Your Baby Tonight" (1990). 30 years ago today (February 16, 1991) "All The Man That I Need" reached #1 on the Adult Contemporary Chart. All The Man That I Need song from the album The Songs Of Whitney Houston is released on Oct 2010 . July 20, 2012 Get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with Amazon Music Unlimited. Genre: Romantic, Comedy Runtime: 107 Minutes UPC: MAV-5543, 824355554328 Storyline. [24] It was ranked number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 Year-End chart for 1991. 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