"All I Wanted" is a single by the band

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. The song was released on the band's 1986 album ''

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'' and written by Steve Walsh and

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Background

It was their seventh and final Top 40 appearance, charting at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Kansas Billboard chart history Billboard.com. Retrieved December 13, 2011. The song takes a more pop approach than the band's previous songs.

Reception

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'' said that it's "synth-based and relatively mellow." ''

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'' called it a "... blustery mainstream rock ballad. Well crafted melodies, flawless production and sterling musicianship are featured."

Charts

References

{{authority control 1986 singles Kansas (band) songs Song recordings produced by Andrew Powell Songs written by Steve Walsh (musician) 1986 songs