Burning The Ground Exclusive 1992
“I’m the One You Need” is a 1992 song by American singer Jody Watley, released as the third single from her third album, Affairs of the Heart.
Produced by house music pioneer, David Morales, “I’m the One You Need” constitutes Watley’s initial foray into house music (though its “Affairs of the Heart” predecessor, “I Want You”, boasted a house version). “I’m the One You Need” was Watley’s seventh Top 20 pop single in the US, and sixth Top five dance single, charting at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #3 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play charts, respectively.
SIDE A:
I’m The One You Need (Extended Club Version) 7:18
SIDE B:
I’m The One You Need (Def Dub Version) 5:20
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | I’m The One You Need | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #19 |
| 1992 | I’m The One You Need | U.S. Billboard R&B Singles | #23 |
| 1992 | I’m The One You Need | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #3 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – MCA12-54278, MCA Records – MCA12 54278
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: Mar 10, 1992
Genre: Electronic
Style: House
CREDITS:
Design – 3 Lions D.A., Simon Halfon
Engineer – David Sussman
Executive-Producer – Jody Watley
Keyboards [Additional] – Eric Kupper, Peter “Ski” Schwartz
Management – Kahane Entertainment*
Photography By – Johnny Roser
Producer, Remix, Percussion, Drum Programming – David Morales
Written-By – Alec Shantzis, David Morales, Jody Watley
Original version appears on the Jody Watley album MCA-10355 “Affairs Of The Heart”
Produced and Mixed by David Morales for Def Mix Productions
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
DAC: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner
SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
Password: burningtheground
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I would love to find the Jody Watley I’m The One You Need (Single Edit), also by David Morales.
Only few promo copy are available and I think it is probably the best version of the song!
Thank you! I love Jody, didn’t have this.
Hi Paul.Compliments of the Season to You and Everyone.I’ve been man down with Covid for 2 weeks and still recovering.I’ve just logged onto the net for the first time in 2 weeks.Thank You for all your hard work and dedication.Music is a gift that keeps on giving.Wishing You a great 2022.Enjoy Your Tuesday.
Thank you DjBD best wishes to you. Get well soon 🙂
I like these David Morales mixes from this 12” and the single is one of the better tracks from the album.
I liked the mixes Morales did for Sheena Easton, which i think you posted on here a while ago called 101.
Thanks Paul 🙂
You’re welcome, Marco 🙂
Nice one! I always love a good Jody Watley remix, and for some reason I don’t own this 12″ despite owning many others by her. Thanks for transferring this one!
You’re welcome, David 🙂
Thanks for posting this. I was originally torn with this album, it felt like a big departure from her previous two albums. But after listening to this song, I went back to the album and it was better than I remember. Thanks for posting this, it is good to hear the song again!
I love the album I think it is ver overlooked. This track was my favorite single taken from it 🙂
Thanks, fantastic as always!
Maybe there’s a chance to get a decent rip of “Precious Love”?
This would complete at least the 80s’ part of Jody’s career.
I think I have transferred it before but I am sure it is do for a new one 🙂
Thanks Paul for another Jody Watley single. Although David Morales isn’t one of my favorite producers, it’s a “Jody Watley” record and anything she’s involved in gives me the chance to rejoice.
Great week Paul and it was cool hearing songs from the early nineties!! Have a great weekend!!!
Jeff
Thank you, Jeff 🙂
Overrated.
Bit rude. Thanks for sharing, Paul. Whether this upload is your cup of tea or not, it’s good of you to take the time to rip and upload.
Ok, IMHO, better?
More like “in my not so humble opinion”!
But that’s just my humble opinion. 😎