The string section, with its soaring, dramatic lines, elevates this track beyond typical disco fare, showcasing Chic's sophisticated arrangements.
- "I Want Your Love" reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 7 on the R&B chart. It was featured in the 1980 film 'American Gigolo'. The single version was edited down from the album track, which clocked in at over six minutes.
- This song was notably covered by Bauhaus in 1981, a version that became a staple of their live sets.
- Despite its chart success, Nile Rodgers has cited "I Want Your Love" as a song he has a complicated relationship with due to its association with the tail end of the disco era.
Chic hailed from New York City, pioneering the disco and funk sound of the late 1970s. In 1978, they stood at the height of their powers, with "I Want Your Love" following the massive success of "Le Freak."
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