1990 single by Heart
"I Didn't Want to Need You " is a song by Americanrock bandHeart . It was composed by veteran songwriterDiane Warren and released as the second single from the band's 10th studio album,Brigade (1990).[ 1] "I Didn't Want to Need You" peaked at number 23 on the USBillboard Hot 100 , number 21 on the USCash Box Top 100 and number 14 on the CanadianRPM 100 Hit Tracks chart. It also reached the top 40 in Ireland and Sweden and number 47 on theUK Singles Chart .
The majority of the video features close-up shots of the Wilson sisters blended with live shots of the band on the Brigade tour from their stop at the Orlando Arena in Orlando, Florida, on June 9, 1990 and the USF Sundome in Tampa, Florida on June 10, 1990.
7-inch, cassette, and mini-CD single [ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
"I Didn't Want to Need You" – 4:05 "The Night" – 4:50 12-inch and CD single [ 5] [ 6]
"I Didn't Want to Need You" – 4:05 "The Night" – 4:50 "The Will to Love" – 4:19 A limited-edition 12-inch vinyl with a poster sleeve was also issued in the UK.[ 7] Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref. Europe June 5, 1990 7-inch vinyl Capitol [ 12] United Kingdom July 2, 1990 7-inch vinyl 12-inch vinyl CD cassette [ 18] Australia July 16, 1990 [ 19] Japan August 10, 1990 Mini-CD [ 20]
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