You're All I Wanna Do
| "You're All I Wanna Do" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Cry Baby" |
"You're All I Wanna Do" is a single by American rock band Cheap Trick, released as the second single from their 1994 album Woke up with a Monster. The song was written by Jim Peterik, Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander, Terry Reid and Tom Petersson.[2]
The single was released as a 3inch CD in a snap-pack design for Japan only.[3] A promotional DJ copy 5inch CD single was also released in Japan, with unique photos of each band member.[4]
The b-side "Cry Baby" was featured on the same album, written by Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander and Tom Petersson.[2]
Both tracks were produced by Ted Templeman who had produced the entire "Woke up with a Monster" album.[5]
Background
Released in Japan only, the song was successful on the charts, peaking at #13 for a total of 11 weeks. The song's peak was dated April 17, 1994.[6][7]
A music video was released to promote the single.[8]
Track listing
- CD Single
- "You're All I Wanna Do" - 4:03
- "Cry Baby" - 4:20
- CD Single (Japanese DJ Copy Promo)
- "You're All I Wanna Do" - 4:03
Critical reception
In a review of the single, including the b-side, Allmusic.com gave three out of five stars, writing "Without question the best song on Cheap Trick's disastrous Woke Up With a Monster, "You're All I Wanna Do" is also one of the best songs of the quartet's quarter-century career (sweet video as well). With help from Survivor Jim Peterik and Trick idol Terry Reid, this delectable slice of skinny-tie power pop proves the veterans still rule the roost when they keep all eyes on the prize of a solid track, not a smash ballad or disposable novelty. The crummy self-referencing "Cry Baby" on the flip exemplifies all the negative traits previously mentioned."[9]
In the review for the album "Woke up with a Monster", allmusic.com wrote "If their power pop is a little over the top, underneath are some very good songs: "Didn't Know I Had It," "Tell Me Everything," "You're All I Wanna Do."[10]
Allmusic.com picks the track as an AMG recommended track.[10]
Rolling Stone magazine spoke of the song in a review of the album "You're All I Wanna Do" is as tidy a power-pop number as Cheap Trick have knocked off in a dog's age."[11]
In the 2007 book "Shake Some Action: The Ultimate Power Pop Guide", a section on Cheap Trick featured reviews on the top 20 stand-out tracks from the band. One track included was "You're All I Wanna Do", where the author John M. Borack wrote "This fab, straightforward pop number (from the relatively disappointing "Woke up with a Monster") is graced with one of those patented Cheap Trick singalong choruses."[12]
Reviewer George Starostin reviewed the album for his site, where he spoke of the song, stating "The opening track, "My Gang" is a nice little chunk of hard rock, and "You're All I Wanna Do" is a pleasant slice of anthemicly gushy power-pop. Whoah - that's two good (gulp) songs. They haven't batted that high since Next Position Please."[13]
Chart performance
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japanese Singles Chart (Tokyo)[6][14] | 13 |
Personnel
- Robin Zander - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Rick Nielsen - lead guitar, backing vocals
- Tom Petersson - bass, backing vocals
- Bun E. Carlos - drums, percussion
Additional personnel
- Ted Templeman - Producer
- Joanie Parker - Production Coordinator
- Lenny Waronker - Executive Producer
- Jeff Hendrickson - Engineer
- Bino Espinoza - Assistant Engineer
- Judy Kirschner - Assistant Engineer
- Kenji Nakai - Assistant Engineer
- Kimm James - Assistant Engineer
- Scott Blockland - Assistant Engineer
- Ulrich Wild - Assistant Engineer
- George Marino - Masterer
- Dave Wilmer - Guitar Technician
- Chuck Elias - Drum Technician
- Ken Adamany - Management
- Mike Herl - Coordinator Management
- Roberta Petersen - A&R Direction
- Writers of "You're All I Wanna Do" – Jim Peterik, Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander, Terry Reid, Tom Petersson
- Writers of "Cry Baby" – Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander, Tom Petersson
References
- ^ Sinclair, Tom (2 June 1994). "Cheap Trick – Woke Up With A Monster". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
- ^ a b "Cheap Trick - Woke Up With A Monster (CD, Album) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
- ^ "Cheap Trick You're All I Wanna Do Japan 3" CD SINGLE (126428)". Eil.com. 1998-11-25. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
- ^ "Cheap Trick You're All I Wanna Do Japan Promo 5" CD SINGLE (119086)". Eil.com. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
- ^ "Cheap Trick - Woke Up With A Monster at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
- ^ a b "J-WAVE WEBSITE : TOKIO HOT100". J-wave.co.jp. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
- ^ "Song artist 616 - Cheap Trick". Tsort.info. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
- ^ "Cheap Trick - You're All I Wanna Do". YouTube. 2009-01-18. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
- ^ Stone, Doug (1994-08-09). "You're All I Wanna Do - Cheap Trick : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-03-08.
- ^ a b Connolly, Dave (1994-03-22). "Woke Up With a Monster - Cheap Trick". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
- ^ Tom Sinclair (1994-06-02). "Woke Up With a Monster | Album Reviews". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
- ^ Shake Some Action - The Ultimate Guide To Power Pop - John M. Borack - Google Books. Books.google.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-03-08.
- ^ "Cheap Trick Reviews". Starling.rinet.ru. Retrieved 2013-03-08.
- ^ "Song artist 617 - Cheap Trick". Tsort.info. Retrieved 2013-03-08.