"I Want You" is a song by Italian singer-songwriter

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from his debut studio album, ''Go On'' (1983). It was a

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in Spain, reaching No. 4 on the Spanish chart. In Germany, the song made the top 40, peaking at No. 37. In the UK, the song reached No. 52. "I Want You" is one of Low's most popular songs, alongside his 1982 debut hit " You Are a Danger" and 1984's "

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Track listing and formats

* Italian 7-inch single :A. "I Want You" (Vocal) – 3:38 :B. "I Want You" (Instrumental) – 4:20

Charts

Certifications and sales

Samples

"I Want You" has been sampled on several songs such as "How We Are" by Dimitri & Tom (2001), "In My Eyes" by Sinema (2002), " The Beach" by

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(2003), and on "

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" by

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(2009) which was used as the opening theme song of the television series ''Portlandia''.

Appearances in media

"I Want You" can be heard during a scene in the 1985 VIVA film ''Working Boys'' which stars

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and

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References

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