The Stooges

Released: February 7, 1973

Songwriter: James Williamson Iggy Pop

Producer: Iggy Pop

[Verse 1]
Well, I am your crazy driver
Honey, I'm sure to steer you wrong
I am dying in a story
I'm only living to sing this song
(Just the same, baby)

[Chorus]
I need somebody, baby
I need somebody, too
I need somebody, baby
Just like you, just like you, just like you

[Verse 2]
Well, I'm losing all my feelings
And I'm running out of friends
You know you lied to me in the beginning
Baby, and now you're gonna try to bring me
Try to bring me to the end

[Chorus]
I need somebody, baby
I need somebody, too
I need somebody, baby
Just like you, just like you, just like you

[Verse 3]
Well, now it's time to leave this signal
The interference is too strong
Yeah, I got my reputation
Ride them airwaves, now too long

[Chorus]
I need somebody, baby
I need somebody, too
I need somebody, baby
Just like you, just like you, just like you

One of the forefront bands of what would be known as punk rock, The Stooges were formed in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1967, constituting of singer James “Iggy Pop” Osterberg, brothers Ron (guitar) and Scott Asheton (drums) and their friend Dave Alexander (bass guitar). During their first tenure, where Alexander was eventually fired and lead to the entrance of guitarist James Williamson (Ron took over the bass), the band had commercial struggles but recorded highly influential records such as The Stooges, Funhouse, and Raw Power. After the breakup in 1974, Iggy Pop had a remarkable solo career, and the band eventually reformed in 2003. In 2010, The Stooges were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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