"You're All I Wanna Do" is a song by American rock band Cheap Trick, which was released in 1994 as the second single from their twelfth studio album Woke Up with a Monster. The song was written by Jim Peterik, Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander, Terry Reid and Tom Petersson, and produced by Ted Templeman.[2]
| "You're All I Wanna Do" | ||||
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| Single by Cheap Trick | ||||
| from the album Woke up with a Monster | ||||
| B-side | "Cry Baby" | |||
| Released | 1994 | |||
| Genre | Power pop[1] | |||
| Length | 4:03 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jim Peterik Rick Nielsen Robin Zander Terry Reid Tom Petersson | |||
| Producer(s) | Ted Templeman | |||
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"You're All I Wanna Do" was issued as a single in the United States by Warner Bros. Records and in Japan by WEA Japan.[3] A music video was filmed to promote the single.[4]
Critical reception
editOn its release, radio industry trade publication Network Forty commented, "A midtempo, accessible tune that should prove to be a multi-format hit. Radio-friendly and mass appeal, this great transition song will work around the clock."[5] In a review of Woke Up with a Monster, Tom Sinclair of Rolling Stone described the song as being "as tidy a power-pop number as Cheap Trick have knocked off in a dog's age".[6] Gerry Krochak of the Regina Sun wrote, "Zander is in fine voice, as always, on "You're All I Wanna Do", which has all the ingredients of a radio hit. A big hook that builds into a huge chorus, and some trademark harmonies, make this one memorable right off the bat."[7] David Bauder, writing for the Associated Press, considered the song "one of Zander's best moments in years" and "easily this album's finest song".[8]
In a retrospective review of the song, Doug Stone of AllMusic picked "You're All I Wanna Do" as the best song from Woke Up with a Monster and also "one of the best songs of the quartet's career". He added, "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."[9] John M. Borack, in his 2007 book Shake Some Action: The Ultimate Power Pop Guide, included "You're All I Wanna Do" as one of Cheap Trick's best twenty songs. He stated, "This fab, straightforward pop number is graced with one of those patented Cheap Trick singalong choruses."[10]
Track listing
edit- Cassette single (US release)
- "You're All I Wanna Do (Edit)" - 3:37
- "Cry Baby" - 4:20
- CD single (US promo #1)
- "You're All I Wanna Do (Album Version)" - 4:03
- CD single (US promo #2)
- "You're All I Wanna Do (Edit)" - 3:37
- "You're All I Wanna Do (Album Version)" - 4:03
- CD single (Japanese release)
- "You're All I Wanna Do" - 4:03
- "Cry Baby" - 4:20
- CD single (Japanese promo)
- "You're All I Wanna Do" - 4:03
Personnel
editCheap Trick
- 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
- George Marino - mastering
- Dave Wilmer - guitar technician
- Chuck Elias - drum technician
Charts
edit| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Rock Tracks (Radio & Records)[11] | 46 |
References
edit- ^ Sinclair, Tom (2 June 1994). "Cheap Trick – Woke Up With A Monster". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
- ^ "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 at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2018-04-06.
- ^ "Cheap Trick - You're All I Wanna Do". YouTube. 2009-01-18. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
- ^ "Music Meeting: Mainstream" (PDF). Network Forty. July 1, 1994. p. 22. Retrieved November 22, 2021 – via World Radio History.
- ^ Tom Sinclair (1994-06-02). "Woke Up With a Monster | Album Reviews". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2012-03-11.
- ^ Krochak, Gerry (March 28, 1994). "What's on: Albums - Original variations on an original's themes". The Leader-Post. p. C9.
- ^ Bauder, David (April 13, 1994). "Music Reviews: Cheap Trick relives 70s". The Evening Sun. p. B5.
- ^ Doug Stone (1994-08-09). "You're All I Wanna Do - Cheap Trick | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-04-06.
- ^ Borack, John M. (2007). Shake Some Action - The Ultimate Guide To Power Pop - John M. Borack - Google Books. Shake Some Action - PowerPop. ISBN 9780979771408. Retrieved 2013-03-08.
- ^ "National Airplay: Rock Tracks". Radio & Records. No. 1049. Radio & Records, Inc. 24 June 1994. p. 87. ISSN 0277-4860.